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Life Recovery Today with Stephen Arterburn

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Life Recovery Today with Stephen Arterburn focuses on people transforming their lives using the biblical principles found in the 12 step program. You discover how others have found a new way of life with hope for the future and obtain insights and tools to transform your life. The program is hosted by best-selling author and Pastor Stephen Arterburn, the founder of New Life Ministries and the editor of The Life Recovery Bible which has sold over 3,000,000 copies to help people integrate their faith and recovery journey. Steve is the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries and host of the #1 nationally syndicated Christian counseling talk show New Life Live! heard and watched by over 2 million people each week on over 150 stations nationwide, on SiriusXM Satellite radio and on NRBTV. Steve is a best-selling author of many books, including The Book of Life Recovery. With over 8 million books in print he has been writing about God’s transformational truth since 1984. He’s been nominated for numerous writing awards and has won three Gold Medallions for writing excellence. Along with Dr. Dave Stoop, he edited and produced the #1 selling Life Recovery Bible.

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July 6, 2026

Choosing to Live in Truth to Help Your Life

<p>In this episode of Life Recovery Today, Steve Arterburn explores Healing Is a Choice and the process of lasting transformation, focusing on why real recovery requires more than simply stopping destructive behaviors. Drawing from Scripture, recovery principles, and personal experience, Steve outlines how truth, reflection, and a willingness to seek help lead people from denial into freedom and growth.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll discover why many people want change but struggle to do what it takes to achieve it, and how living in truth, examining the past, and reaching out for support can break cycles of addiction, anxiety, and relational brokenness.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p><p>✔ Why truth is essential for lasting freedom and spiritual growth</p><p> ✔ How accountability and truth-tellers help protect and restore us</p><p> ✔ Why examining your past reveals patterns, wounds, and unmet needs</p><p> ✔ The difference between regret as a signal for change vs. a defining identity</p><p> ✔ Why isolation increases relapse risk and community supports healing</p><p> ✔ How pride, shame, and self-reliance keep people from getting help</p><p> ✔ Why counseling, support groups, and Life Recovery Groups are essential tools</p><p> ✔ How multiple forms of help (therapy, coaching, psychiatry, groups) work together in recovery</p><p> ✔ Why humility opens the door to healing and transformation</p><p> ✔ How choosing help is often the turning point in a recovery journey</p><p><br></p><p>📖 “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're struggling with addiction, anxiety, grief, depression, or relationship challenges, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical recovery tools to help you take your next step toward healing.</p><p>Life Recovery is for everyone—and you don’t have to walk this journey alone.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Get Life Recovery resources by visiting <a href="https://newlife.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://newlife.com</a></p><p>👉 Join or start a New Life Recovery Group here <a href="https://newlife.com/groups" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://newlife.com/groups/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Stay hopeful, stay courageous, and keep moving forward.</p>

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June 29, 2026

Recovery from Pornography and Food Addiction

<p>In this episode of Life Recovery Today, Steve Arterburn explores two struggles that impact millions of people: food addiction and pornography. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and practical recovery principles, Steve reveals how these behaviors often become ways of coping with pain, anxiety, loneliness, grief, and unresolved wounds.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing from his own journey with food addiction and years of helping people find freedom, Steve explains why recovery isn't simply about stopping a behavior—it's about addressing the deeper issues driving it. </p><p><br></p><p>If you've ever felt like:</p><p>• Food has become your comfort, escape, or coping mechanism</p><p>• You struggle with pornography and feel trapped by shame</p><p>• You've tried to change on your own but keep falling back into old patterns</p><p>• Hidden wounds, anxiety, loneliness, or grief are driving unhealthy behaviors</p><p>...this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p><p>• How food addiction and overeating can become forms of emotional self-medication</p><p>• Why pornography damages relationships, intimacy, and personal integrity</p><p>• The importance of identifying the deeper pain behind addictive behaviors</p><p>• How healing communities and accountability support lasting recovery</p><p>• Why surrendering to God is the foundation of true transformation</p><p><br></p><p>At the core of this message:</p><p>• Recovery is about healing the root issue, not just changing behavior</p><p>• Freedom comes when we bring secrets into the light</p><p>• You don't have to manage addiction alone</p><p>• God cares about your whole life—physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual</p><p>• Lasting change is possible through surrender, support, and God's power</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're battling food addiction, struggling with pornography, supporting a loved one, or searching for freedom from unhealthy patterns, this episode offers practical guidance and hope that recovery is possible.</p><p><br></p><p>📖 Explore the Life Recovery Bible, devotionals, and recovery resources</p><p>👥 Find a Life Recovery Group near you:</p><p><a href="https://newlife.com/groups/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://newlife.com/groups/</a></p><p>📞 Need help? Call 1-800-NEW-LIFE</p><p>🌐 Visit New Life Ministries:</p><p><a href="https://newlife.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://newlife.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>✔️ Recovery is about more than behavior change</p><p>✔️ Hidden wounds can be healed</p><p>✔️ Freedom grows in community</p><p>✔️ Surrender leads to victory</p><p>✔️ God's plan for your life is healing, hope, and wholeness</p>

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June 15, 2026

Interventions & Boundaries Are Acts of Love

<p>In this episode of Life Recovery Today, Rob Lohman shares powerful insights on finding freedom from addiction through healthy interventions, recovery support, and a transformed life in Christ. Drawing from his own recovery journey and years of experience helping families navigate addiction, Rob offers practical tools for those struggling with addiction and the loved ones who care about them.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've ever felt like:</p><p>• Your loved one refuses to get help for their addiction</p><p>• Fear keeps you from setting healthy boundaries</p><p>• Your family is trapped in a cycle of chaos, anxiety, and crisis</p><p>• Recovery feels impossible or out of reach</p><p>...this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p><p>• Why healthy boundaries can be a powerful catalyst for change</p><p>• How interventions help families stop enabling destructive behavior</p><p>• What the intervention process looks like and how it can bring hope</p><p>• The role of coaching, counseling, and community in long-term recovery</p><p>• Why understanding your identity in Christ is essential for lasting freedom</p><p>At the core of this message:</p><p>• Addiction does not have to define your future</p><p>• Healthy boundaries are an act of love, not punishment</p><p>• Recovery is possible for individuals and families</p><p>• God offers hope, healing, and transformation no matter how far you've fallen</p><p>• Your true identity is found in Christ, not in your struggles or labels</p><p>Whether you're battling addiction yourself, supporting a loved one who is struggling, considering an intervention, or looking for practical next steps toward healing, this episode offers encouragement, guidance, and hope that freedom is possible.</p><p><br></p><p>📖 Explore the Life Recovery Bible, devotionals, and recovery resources</p><p>👥 Find a Life Recovery Group near you:</p><p><a href="https://newlife.com/groups/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://newlife.com/groups/</a></p><p>📞 Need help? Call 1-800-NEW-LIFE</p><p>🌐 Visit New Life Ministries:</p><p><a href="https://newlife.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://newlife.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>✔️ Recovery is possible</p><p>✔️ Healthy boundaries can change lives</p><p>✔️ You were made for more than addiction</p><p>✔️ Your identity is found in Christ</p><p>✔️ There is hope for healing, freedom, and transformation</p>

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What is Life Recovery Today with Stephen Arterburn?

Life Recovery Today with Stephen Arterburn focuses on people transforming their lives using the biblical principles found in the 12 step program. You discover how others have found a new way of life with hope for the future and obtain insights and tools to transform your life. The program is hosted by best-selling author and Pastor Stephen Arterburn, the founder of New Life Ministries and the editor of The Life Recovery Bible which has sold over 3,000,000 copies to help people integrate their faith and recovery journey.

Steve is the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries and host of the #1 nationally syndicated Christian counseling talk show New Life Live! heard and watched by over 2 million people each week on over 150 stations nationwide, on SiriusXM Satellite radio and on NRBTV. Steve is a best-selling author of many books, including The Book of Life Recovery. With over 8 million books in print he has been writing about God’s transformational truth since 1984. He’s been nominated for numerous writing awards and has won three Gold Medallions for writing excellence. Along with Dr. Dave Stoop, he edited and produced the #1 selling Life Recovery Bible.

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This podcast updates weekly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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