Talking about the vices and working on the virtues. Join hosts Jim and Jake as they sit down with sober individuals to explore their unique journeys with sobriety. Each episode features a new guest sharing personal experiences, challenges, and insights on life without substances. From recovery stories to navigating relationships, mental health, and personal growth, this podcast offers honest conversations about what it means to live sober.
Mitch Prager shares the raw story behind 28 years of sobriety and the creation of Soberman’s Estate, a treatment center built for high-achieving men who need real recovery without losing touch with real life.From the “smash the glass” moment to building a one-of-a-kind healing environment, this conversation is about addiction, loss, and what true support can look like.
30 Jul 2026
Broke, Busted, and Couldn’t Be Trusted with Stephen D.
Stephen first got sober at 20 and remained sober for 22 years before relapsing during COVID. He spent 13 months back in addiction, eventually finding himself back at rock bottom.
In this honest conversation, Stephen shares how a growing resentment toward God and disconnection from the recovery community contributed to his relapse -- and how returning to the 12 steps, service, and fellowship helped restore his life.
Stephen reflects on why a functional alcoholic may not lose their job but can still lose their soul, the importance of staying open-minded and teachable, and the simple truth that keeps recovery strong: we get involved, and we stay involved.
His evolving understanding of faith is captured in one powerful realization: “I understand God less than I ever have, and I feel closer to God than I ever have.”
23 Jul 2026
Finding Recovery in the Wake of Grief with Craig O.
Most of us do everything we can to avoid our deepest pain. Craig Olson’s story is about what happened when he finally stopped running from his grief and addiction and began facing both honestly.
After losing his 17-year-old son in a car accident and spending years in active addiction, Craig reached a turning point that changed his life. In this episode, he opens up about the reality of addiction, what finally pushed him to get sober, and how spirituality, community, accountability, and making amends helped him begin to heal.
Craig’s story is honest, painful, and ultimately hopeful. For anyone dealing with grief, addiction, or the feeling that it may be too late to start over, this conversation is a powerful reminder that change is still possible.
Who has been a guest on Crosstalk
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John H
Colin H
Hannah T
Matt R
Bob K
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YouTube views
826,071
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100
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Quality
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Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
0
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