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The Next Step Podcast is a weekly podcast focusing on the joys of recovery and sobriety. We focus our discussions to weekly news and each week focus on one of the 12 steps to recovery found on arp.lds.org.

The Next Step with Brad and Jay


    • Feb 14, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 69 EPISODES


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    The Next Step Pod 8.1. Step 1 getting honest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 70:29


    We are back 1! we will do 20 in 20. 12steps

    The Next Step Pod 6.4 Ask Addict Therapist Part 1 - 10:14:19, 4.49 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 87:10


    We are back with another episode. This one has been on the hard drive for a few weeks. But with some sickness, injuries, general conference, trips and our own busy and crazy lives... it took us a while. Thank you for being patient. This weeks Ask the Addict is with Janet Kennedy. 30 years of sobriety and a LMFT. Find her at. http://www.janetkennedylmft.com/ Send us an email/DM/message on 12stepstochange for some "ask the therapist questions.

    The Next Step Pod 6.3 Spouse Support - 8:7:19, 8.25 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 64:27


    If you like us, will you consider a small donation ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate.php President Nelson's speech at the NAACP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JpIyW2S-WA

    The Next Step Pod 6.2 Jay And Lexi Pre Surgury - Step 2 Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 49:25


    Want to help the podcast ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate.php Lights out in NY- OCMCO Lit the world with song: https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/07/14/manhattan-blackout-carnegie-hall-millennial-choir-and-orchestras/ Laguna Niguel Stake and Tijuana Mexico Stakes combine for youth conference: https://www.facebook.com/12stepstochange/

    The Next Step Pod 6.1 Brian Part 3 - 6:26:19, 9.16 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 78:25


    https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ Shocking Bracelet: http://www.fox5ny.com/news/trying-to-quit-smoking-or-fast-food-this-bracelet-will-literally-shock-you-out-of-a-bad-habit?fbclid=IwAR1BFp_5Ygm9lIN0rEqAQfnn-vYpK1BU6CkoSRvM4rDk27QpGjxKnsZzZNE Help us talk with Alex Boye https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/06/alex-boye-reveals-how-he-overcame-a-major-pornography-problem/?fbclid=IwAR3NhpxNnbtWs0J4twqvMztvT-siZ-dfAKoq9rDrm1CVCW5TGIXTL2zpWHM Like, Share, Support the show.

    The Next Step Pod 5.12 Some church news and listener questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 70:33


    Want to support the podcast ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ News from here: http://www.ldsliving.com/ Find a 12 step meeting with ARP at arp.lds.org other 12 step meetings: • AA – Alcoholics Anonymous • ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics • Al-Anon/Alateen, for friends and families of alcoholics • CA – Cocaine Anonymous • CLA – Clutterers Anonymous • CMA – Crystal Meth Anonymous • Co-Anon, for friends and family of addicts • CoDA – Co-Dependents Anonymous, for people working to end patterns of dysfunctional relationships and develop functional and healthy relationships • COSA – an auxiliary group of Sex Addicts Anonymous • COSLAA – CoSex and Love Addicts Anonymous • DA – Debtors Anonymous • EA – Emotions Anonymous, for recovery from mental and emotional illness • FA – Families Anonymous, for relatives and friends of addicts • FA – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous • FAA – Food Addicts Anonymous • GA – Gamblers Anonymous • Gam-Anon/Gam-A-Teen, for friends and family members of problem gamblers • HA – Heroin Anonymous • MA – Marijuana Anonymous • NA – Narcotics Anonymous • N/A – Neurotics Anonymous, for recovery from mental and emotional illness • Nar-Anon, for friends and family members of addicts • NicA – Nicotine Anonymous • OA – Overeaters Anonymous • OLGA – Online Gamers Anonymous • PA – Pills Anonymous, for recovery from prescription pill addiction. • SA – Sexaholics Anonymous • SAA – Sex Addicts Anonymous • SCA – Sexual Compulsives Anonymous • SIA – Survivors of Incest Anonymous • SLAA – Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous • SRA – Sexual Recovery Anonymous • UA – Underearners Anonymous • WA – Workaholics Anonymous

    The Next Step Pod 5.11- Step 11 and ask the Addict with Reed talking about weed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 90:48


    SMILE- We have a new episode up ! And it will make you happy ! https://www.studyfinds.org/key-to-happiness-smiling-more-frequently/?fbclid=IwAR2_AYWJvw4XaIRmdA_pz4Zus1iTI16D_eHsAaiacxhdxM8y5-RnAI1X2q8 Is weed harmful to teens? https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/4-ways-cannabis-harms-the-teenage-brain/?fbclid=IwAR2p5j5wm431OS0aIooVA35-dDL_VThJyEDC0yAYh2EextmqVaRSpHySRLs Ask the Addict with Reed. From professional skateboarder to addict to sobriety.

    The Next Step Pod 5.10 Treehouse - 3:20:19, 7.01 AM

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 84:53


    Tree House Recovery: Costa Mesa, California https://treehouserecovery.com Tree House Recovery PDX: Portland, Oregon https://treehouserecoverypdx.com https://www.newswise.com/articles/mental-health-issues-increased-significantly-in-young-adults-over-last-decade?fbclid=IwAR1lHSw9GxWV9Ysu9PcX4lsIltDGTEUw50Givx-2ExNCS_AhTtcBT4fMlmE https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/mar/11/young-men-porn-induced-erectile-dysfunction?fbclid=IwAR2W0Y0EO2Oq1cANuIBrRFcg1RfOZwB5Az6nC4zhHkmeloXQ6ZJWY_dXFQo Treehouse Recovery: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Tree.House.Recovery/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/treehouserecovery/

    The Next Step Pod 5.9 - listner questions & comments and always improving

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 76:26


    https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/09/health/arizona-porn-public-health/index.html https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900057603/byu-police-decertified-by-state-utah.html https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/

    The Next Step Pod 5.10- Pornography Addiction for women

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 99:32


    http://www.ldsliving.com/Latter-day-Saint-Therapist-If-Your-Spouse-Cheats-and-Repents-Are-You-Obligated-to-Forgive/s/90137?fbclid=IwAR1L4-sPajQ_mmYWbMswWkgR57LZ97OdtsJ99-9PzkxDgyZ_TavXXoEJTNM https://wisemindhealthybody.com/ursula-herrera/drinking-one-diet-drink-daily-can-triple-risk-of-dementia-stroke/?c=jer&utm_term=jer&fbclid=IwAR1YF4oRUcWDzv62kOnwrsOz1zQUKuW_THgo_KAMvrAZk0gaNBGZeVLoh_0

    The Next Step 5 -9 Restitution and Reconciliation- Jay and Xander 6 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 92:26


    Check out Leading Saints: https://leadingsaints.org/category/mp3/ Check out the map showing overdose locations https://themindunleashed.com/2018/12/opioid-crisis-700000-americans-dead.html?fbclid=IwAR2pg3pTFZqtb9bpynvpM8T9dLLBA2ml1FWlggcHmZcVesHwlHMBXdLsfaE

    The Next Step Pod NSP Townhall

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 105:47


    The Canyon Club https://canyonclub.org/meetings To find an ARP Meeting near you: arp.lds.org To find an Al-anon Meeting near you: https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/find-an-al-anon-meeting/

    The Next Step Pod Light The World - LDS Podcasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 54:37


    Light the world Podcast Compilations. http://www.lnstake.org/interfaith-light-the-world/

    The Next Step Pod 5.8 - Round table discussion with spouses of addicts (in and out of recovery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 103:03


    Do you enjoy the podcast ? Do you want to donate to help keep it going? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ "Here's the bottom line," she says. "Using less social media than you normally would leads to significant decreases in both depression and loneliness. These effects are particularly pronounced for folks who were more depressed when they came into the study." https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas…/2018/…/181108164316.htm How Alanon Works https://www.amazon.com/Al-Anon-Works-Families-Friends-Alcoholics/dp/0910034265

    The Next Step Pod 5.7 - Sponsor Roundtable--> Listener questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 95:26


    It would be pretty sweet if you donated to the podcast: https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ http://www.ldsliving.com/6-Myths-Latter-day-Saints-Often-Tell-Themselves-About-Our-Beliefs/s/89223?fbclid=IwAR3F6njYd66jhS6Ic1fB7nd02Q1HNAdYJrm8p58l_GZloklY4dpET3yg98k https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2018/10/26/the-militarys-obsession-with-energy-drinks-is-contributing-to-ptsd-study-finds/?fbclid=IwAR3r-zXxWbHTbSYF1rk2KaJ8kTHvx8e51yoE-oWwm4ovSIa_-7VIfWrmMPM https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/10/30/662127406/when-adolescents-give-up-pot-their-cognition-quickly-improves?fbclid=IwAR3Fp_TVM7oUpR4pGJMavOPZH0iiKm3lkBWl62pZy5Z74GVxfXZGC18IW6c

    The next step pod 5.6 ---> wife or Ryan (podcast 5.5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 116:04


    Help support the podcast. ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ Watch/Listen/Read conference on your commute https://www.lds.org/general-conference?lang=eng

    The next step pod 5.5- Confession--->ask the addict with a love and sex addict

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2018 107:09


    News with Brad and Jay Step 5 Share by Marvin Ask the addict with Ryan who describes himself as a Sex and Love addict. https://www.desertsolace.com/

    The next step pod 5.4 ----> Ask the addicts and Lexi about a lot of church news

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 63:09


    This episode we gathered Lexi (wife of an addict) and Marvin (addict in recovery and a facilitator), both frequent guests on the show about the plethora of chruch and addiction news. We then drop Jay's share on step 4 Based upon demand by our local ARP group, we started recording Brad's Group Leader close and dropping that into the podcast. Please give us reviews on what ever podcast app you use, it helps more people find us.

    The next step pod 5.3 Step 3 Trust in God--->>> Ask the food addict

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 107:15


    Do you follow us on Facebook ? https://www.facebook.com/12stepstochange/ Do you want to donate to the podcast ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ News: Shawn Weiss - Mighty Ducks to Mighty Fall https://people.com/crime/mighty-ducks-shaun-weiss-arrested-for-drugs-mugshot/ Don't hide your recovery under a bushel: https://www.facebook.com/LDS/videos/10156466209306550/?hc_ref=ARTW6MCXq42OC9p7VhvhJpSlVFr0L1Wnyuh_om9jvUXz_L53d_L4EKtfI8b9y1s0I3E Breaking law of chastity (even if not Mormon) can make you feel sad ? https://www.studyfinds.org/study-pcd-men-experienced-sadness-after-sex/ Art Bell death: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/radio-host-art-bell-died-of-accidental-drug-overdose/

    The next step pod 5.2 - Brad and Jay extended discussion about news and testimonies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2018 81:19


    Brad and Jay talk about recent news and go into an extended discussion about testimonies, temptation and using the 12 steps to change. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5933317/Sex-addiction-mental-health-disorder-declare-World-Health-Organization.html https://www.facebook.com/MormonNewsroom/?hc_ref=ARSyAKAcCX9DesGulnyZxCcSJ7Lm_CYINQ7qzXnVWqFgJd5ZmKFL7CUmMR96_WKeXmQ&fref=nf

    The next step pod 5.1 ---> Honesty and personal apostasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 81:19


    Has this podcast helped you or one you love ? Maybe you could become a supporter: https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ NEWS: new Hymnal ? Submit your suggestions: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900022000/major-revisions-to-lds-church-hymnbooks-coming-soon-will-add-global-flavor.html Can yoga inflate your ego instead of control it ? https://qz.com/1307380/yoga-and-meditation-boost-your-ego-say-psychology-researchers/ Step 1 Share Brad talks with Jay about people leaving the church. He shares his struggle with church culture and teachings and how he exercised his faith. If you have doctrinal questions this is a good resource to really learn the whole story: https://www.fairmormon.org/ The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not represent the LDS church or LDSFS

    The next step pod 4.12 - Bryan recounts journey from rebelious teen to temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 75:40


    Like this podcast ? Please donate: https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ News: http://universe.byu.edu/2018/06/05/some-mormons-substitute-sugar-addictions-for-other-addictions-1/ http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/youth-who-fasted-from-social-media-report-feeling-happy-/1232052016 Jay Share Ask the Addict with Bryan. Bryan returns to the podcast. Hear about how his journey has been on coming back to church, relapse and going to the temple.

    The next step pod 4.11 ---> Listener Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 70:43


    If you want to help support the Podcast: https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ NEWS: https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/bad-news-sausage-bacon-booze-12585028 https://www.dailywire.com/news/31052/walsh-parents-get-your-kids-snapchat-and-then-get-matt-walsh Step 11 Share by Marvin: https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/11?lang=eng Brad and Jay answer listener questions.

    The next step pod 4.10 Daily Accountability ---> Jay drives someone to treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 90:03


    Step 10 Podcast (4th time around). News Links: http://www.ldsliving.com/Why-Women-Struggle-with-Pornography-Too-5-Ways-to-Talk-with-Your-Daughter-About-It/s/88213 https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-cigna-study-reveals-loneliness-at-epidemic-levels-in-america-300639747.html 75 Talks by President Nelson: https://ableday.org/70-day-president-nelson-study/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/12stepstochange/

    The next step pod 4.9 Restitution- Brad and Jay interviewed by Peculiar People

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 122:36


    Want to help us ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ This weeks news: Why would the bishop restrict us from taking the sacrament ? https://www.facebook.com/LeadingLDS/posts/2029320857108389 Miracle device to curb withdrawal symptoms ? https://www.ksl.com/?sid=46279065&nid=148&title=device-helping-opioid-and-heroin-addicts-through-withdrawal-symptoms Brad and Jay were honored to be interviewed on the Peculiar People podcast. You should really listen to their podcast as well instead of wasting so much time on Instagram/twitter/facebook and be uplifted by some amazing people. https://www.thepeculiarppl.com/podcasts/

    The next step pod 4.8-->Seeking forgiveness-->Ask the addict with Neil

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 115:27


    Do you think we are making a difference in people's lives ? Do you feel like making a small donation to help offset the costs ? www.thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ This weeks news we talk about physical withdrawal symptoms of prescribed opioids: www.facebook.com/pg/12stepstochan…ef=page_internal President and Sister Nelson to speak: www.deseretnews.com/article/9000121…-for-youth.html Jay's Share- Ask the Addict with Neil. Neil's wife was interviewed on Episode 3:10 User-876249599 – The-next-step-pod-310-daily-accountability-ask-the-spouse-of-a-pornsex-addict You can read more about their journey on www.mintarrow.com as well as score some sweet deals.

    The next step pod 4.7- Humility----> Why self identify as an addict ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 81:07


    Has this podcast helped you or one you love ? Maybe you could help keep it going by going here:  https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ News: Massive ancient cities found in South America: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/danpeterson/2018/02/laser-scanning-reveals-lost-ancient-mexican-city-many-buildings-manhattan.html#E6w5qDPMXE6wAoYh.01 Steven Tyler talks about recovery and attending 12 step meetings: http://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2018/02/steven-tyler-im-very-grateful-for-being-sober/ Jay shares about step 7 Ask the addict with Xander and Jay on the power of identifying as an addict (if you are an addict) Are you an alcoholic? https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/is-aa-for-you-twelve-questions-only-you-can-answer Drug Addict ? https://www.na.org/?ID=ips-an-an-IP7 Sex Addict ? https://salifeline.org/how-do-you-know-if-youre-a-sex-addict/

    The next step pod 4.6 ----Listener Questions and Jay talks about the "shooting Star Effect"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2018 75:56


    Want to support the podcast ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ We open up this episode talking about when Brad made Jay stop by the rehab he first got sober in. See the video here: https://www.facebook.com/12stepstochange/ Smart Phone Addiction: https://www.wired.com/story/phone-addiction-formula/ Step 6 Share by Jay https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/6?lang=eng Ask the Addict: Listener questions Jay talks about the "Shooting Star Effect". Thank you for listening.

    The next step pod 4.5 Brad, Jay and Xander talk Relapse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 77:06


    You like the podcast? Want to help support it ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ News Talk: Vaping: https://drugfree.org/parent-blog/the-teen-vaping-trend-what-parents-need-to-know/ ADHD drugs following path of Opiods https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/investigations/2016/09/10/abuse-adhd-drugs-following-path-opioids/89939590/ Step 5 Share with Marvin Ask the Addict with Jay and Xander about relapse

    The next step pod 4.4. Ask the addict with Jordan- ARP helped me get sober and join the church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018 80:22


    Want to help keep the podcast alive ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ President Nelson announced as new Prophet, Seer and Revelator: https://www.lds.org/church/news/new-first-presidency-speaks-to-members-worldwide?cid=HP_TU_16-1-2018_dPFD_fCNWS_xLIDyMAST_&lang=eng Step 4- TRUTH https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/4?lang=eng Ask the addict with Jordan. Jordon started attending ARP as a non member. Listen to her journey to find recovery, a testimony of the Book of Mormon and to being sealed in the temple to her husband.

    The next step pod 4.3-- Good, Better, Best of ARP meetings with Leading LDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 110:52


    Happy New Year ! Brad and Jay talk about the death of President Monson and President Nelson. https://www.lds.org/youth/article/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-president-nelson?lang=eng https://www.lds.org/church/leader/russell-m-nelson?lang=eng Jay Share Ask the Addict is replaced with a webinar Brad did with Leading LDS www.leadinglds.org This is a great episode to share with: Stake Presidency, ARP Group Leaders/Facilitators or High Counselors.

    The next step pod 4.2. --->Step 2 Hope---> Ask Lexi about spouses doing 12 Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 68:10


    Do you enjoy the podcast ? Can you do us a favor ? Rate us on Itunes, write a review, refer a friend, donate, send us an email/dm... https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ This weeks news: https://www.mormon.org/christmas/light-the-world-feed President Trump visits SLC https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-leaders-to-visit-with-us-president?__prclt=dDQrfyfU Colton Satterfield leaves Monster Energy https://www.vitalbmx.com/news/news/Citing-Religious-Reasons-Colton-Satterfield-Leaves-Monster-Energy,9183

    The next step pod 4.1---> Light the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 104:00


    This weeks news we talk about: Ryan Sheckler getting sober and his testimony of Jesus Christ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2o4Bj8KOHo Elder Ballard at BYU Elder Ballard answers questions about LGBT rights, pornography and more http://universe.byu.edu/2017/11/14/elder-m-russell-ballard-responds-common-questions-young-adults/ Light the World Calendar: https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/light-the-world-25-days-of-service?lang=eng Step 1- Honesty share with Jay Ask the Addict with Jay, Brad, Matt, Darin, Xander and Greg

    The next step pod 3.12- Step 12 Service---> Nate talks missionary to Heroin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 90:05


    You like what you hear ? Consider supporting us with a small donation- Help us keep the podcast alive. https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ Why do we use "Chips" in our ARP meetings ? Read up on the tradition of chips here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sobriety_coin Some new bumper music for us ? https://mark-abernathy.bandcamp.com/album/what-fair-one-is-this We sent him an email asking for permission. Waiting to hear back... ARP Step 12 https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps?lang=eng Ask the Addict with Nate Nate talks about coming home from a mission early. The embarrassment and shame involved with this. He opens up about how this lead to drug/alcohol experimenting which lead to a heroin addiction.

    The next step pod 3.11--> Personal Revelation. Convert to Cocaine...ask the addict

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 84:01


    Want to help support the podcast ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ Changes to Full Time Missions: http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/mormon-missionary-changes-2017 Why Ben Gravey got sober (a non member): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znCkApHXhc4 Step 11: https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/11?lang=eng Ask the Addict with Marvin. Marvin is a convert to the church who became addicted to cocaine...hear his inspirational and hope filled story. If you need some great photos taken- hit him up: http://www.kimblephotography.com/

    The next step pod 3.10 --> Daily Accountability--> Ask the spouse of a Porn/Sex Addict

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 114:56


    If you want to help support the podcast: https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ This weeks news Brad and Jay talk about the drug called sugar: https://aeon.co/essays/sugar-is-a-toxic-agent-that-creates-conditions-for-disease The scary truth about what is hurting our kids (and adults): https://www.yourmodernfamily.com/scary-truth-whats-hurting-kids/ Step 10 Share by Jay: https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/10?lang=eng Ask the Addicts Spouse with Corrine: Corrine talks about her experience with the 12 steps of ARP and how her husband is in recovery from pornography addiction. She shares how she hated ARP to being one of its biggest advocates. The opinions expressed are those of the individuals who expressed them. This podcast is not affiliated with the LDS Church or LDSFS.

    The next step pod 3.9- Restitution and Reconciliation---> Listener Questions with Jay and Lexi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 66:40


    Our website: https://thenextsteppodcast.com/ If you want to help support the podcast and help us travel and spread the word of ARP: https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ News: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/07/florida-moms-overdosed-on-heroin-while-their-newborns-were-in-backseat-police-say.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/05/opioid-epidemic-getting-worse-instead-better-public-health-officials-warn/732192001/ Step 9: https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2012-12-009-step-nine-restitution-and-reconciliation?lang=eng Listener Q and A with Jay and Lexi Message us if you have a question !

    The next step pod 3.8 --Forgiveness- Ask the Addict with Xander/Greg

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2017 86:56


    This week news we talk about BYU now selling Coke products. https://www.google.com/search?q=byu+sells+coke&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 LDS Church buys Book of Mormon Manuscript: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865689273/LDS-Church-buys-printers-manuscript-of-Book-of-Mormon-for-record-35-million-from-Community-of.html Follow the Brethren: https://www.lds.org/liahona/1979/09/follow-the-brethren?lang=eng Step 8 Share with Jay Ask the Addict with Xander and Greg. Both recovering addicts who recently started their own meeting in their stake. Both have been on the podcast before but now share their progress and experience with starting a new ARP meeting. Here is the official guide to administer ARP Meetings. https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/bc/content/arp/content/Volunteers/Admin%20Guide/ARP_2016AdminGuide_PD10000241.pdf?lang=eng

    The next step pod 3.7 Humility - 1 Year Anniversary Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 79:20


    Should we keep doing the podcast ? We discuss our decision... Want to support the podcast ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ Louisiana Governor praises the Mormons: "I Have No Doubt God Sent You Here" http://www.ldsliving.com/Louisiana-s-Governor-Praises-Mormons-I-Have-No-Doubt-God-Sent-You-Here/s/83083 Do you have a Smart Phone Addiction ? https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-08-29/i-m-winning-my-battle-with-smartphone-addiction http://www.cbs8.com/story/36281221/man-arrested-for-stealing-car-causing-disturbance-at-church-near-mission-valley Step 7 share by Jay Jay and Brad recap their favorite episodes of the last year.

    The next step pod 3.6 Change of Heart- Pornography Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017 102:43


    Consider Supporting The Next Step Podcast ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ This weeks News: The Book of Mormon Play in Utah- The church responds http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/lds-church-book-of-mormon-ad_us_5984e33ae4b08b75dcc6f7cc General Authority is Excommunicated: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865686362/LDS-Church-leaders-release-excommunicate-Elder-James-J-Hamula.html Hyrum Smith's Book: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/595053452/Utah-businessman-now-back-in-the-fold.html https://www.amazon.com/Inevitable-Misery-Optional-Hyrum-Smith/dp/1609071611 Ask the Addict with Pornography Addiction.

    The next step pod 3.5- Confession- Becky Celebrates 12 months Sobriety

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2017 85:48


    If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider supporting it by a small monthly donation ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ NEWS: National Emergency on Opiods https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/07/31/white-house-opioid-commission-to-trump-declare-a-national-emergency-on-drug-overdoses/?utm_term=.25b1301fd357 Americans too "drugged out" to work: https://www.axios.com/many-americans-are-too-drugged-out-to-work-2467304330.html Elder Holland retraction: https://ldsmag.com/elder-holland-withdraws-church-news-missionary-story/ Step 5- Confession We catch up with Becky who just celebrated 12 months of sobriety. We talked with her about 9 months ago when she reached 3 months of sobriety.

    The next step pod 3.4---> TRUTH and Co-Dependence with Kelley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2017 81:52


    Chester from Linkin Park Dead http://people.com/music/chester-bennington-dead-suicide/ Russian Volunteers (Not Missionaries) http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865685237/Russian-court-rules-against-deportation-of-Mormon-volunteers.html BYU Idaho Professor Fired http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865685087/Instructor-says-BYU-Idaho-fired-her-for-a-Facebook-post.html Step 4 Truth Ask the Addict with Kelley www.codependentmormon.com www.coda.org

    The next step pod 3.3- Trust in God- Leading LDS Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 95:53


    Brad and Jay return from Mexico and give a short news report. https://www.fairmormon.org/blog/2017/06/18/testimonies-twelve-year-olds http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/mormons-around-the-world-country-newsroom-websites-july-1-2017 Jay shares his step 3 We post the interview of Brad and Jay by Kurt Francom for his podcast Leading LDS. https://leadinglds.org/ Their mission is to: Enhance leadership ability and capacity of lay religious leaders in order to accelerate the mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    The next step pod 3.2- Step 2 HOPE- We talk with Courtney about compulsive eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2017 89:55


    This weeks news we discuss: Mysterious illness caused by weed: http://www.kktv.com/content/news/Mysterious-illness-tied-to-marijuana-use-on-the-rise-in-states-with-legal-weed-408565045.html Carrie Fisher's death linked to drug use: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-carrie-fisher-autopsy-report-20170619-story.html 14 M lethal doses of Fentanyl seized: http://fox5sandiego.com/2017/06/20/14m-lethal-doses-of-fentanyl-seized-in-lemon-grove/ Step 2 of ARP (found at arp.lds.org) is about HOPE We sit down with Courtney and discuss her addiction to compulsive eating. Are you a compulsive eater ? Take the test here: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool Over Eaters Anonymous: https://oa.org As always, the opinions expressed here are those of the hosts and guest and do not represent the LDS church or LDS Family Services. Find an ARP meeting to attend by clicking here: Arp.lds.org

    The next step pod 3.1. Honesty- Trevor talks about finding sobriety from Pornography Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2017 92:25


    Honesty is the Best Policy and the first step to find sobriety. Tiger Woods- http://www.wptv.com/news/region-n-palm-beach-county/jupiter/golfer-tiger-woods-arrested-on-dui-charges-in-jupiter Chris Cornell- http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/chris-cornell-should-never-have-been-exposed-to-the-medication-ativan-says-dr-drew/ 13 Secrets everyone keeps ???- https://www.indy100.com/article/secrets-psychologists-keeping-secrets-13-5-real-ones-7761806 Step 1 Share by Jay Trevor talks about coming to grips with his Porn/Sex addiction and his experience with SA (Sex Addict Anonymous) and ARP.

    The next step pod 2.12---> Service and "My Husband is a Porn Addict"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2017 91:00


    Jay detoxes from Social Media... Is Social Media the new nicotine ? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bill-maher-social-media-drug-dealers_us_5916a78ce4b0031e737dd975 LSD Church and Scouting: http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/faith/as-dust-settles-on-lds-church-decision-questions-arise-on/article_61768c8a-adc7-52b4-bc85-0a9eeff22bb0.html https://www.lds.org/youth/ymactivities?lang=eng Will you wear the Bro-Romper ? http://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/news/a55081/romper-for-men-romphim/ Jay shares his experience with Step 12- Service Jay and Brad sit down with Jen, whose husband is a porn addict. Thank you for listening- please take a minute to rate us on Itunes, Sticher or Soundcloud. The opinions expressed are those of the hosts/guests and do not represent the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or LDS Family Services.

    2.11 Personal Revelation and LDS Girl in Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 97:16


    Is social media addicting ? We think so and so do a lot of other people. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bill-maher-social-media-drug-dealers_us_5916a78ce4b0031e737dd975 Anonymity and AA http://anonpress.org/bb/foreword.htm Step 11- Personal Revelation. https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/11?lang=eng Ask the Addict with Jenae- The LDS Girl in Recovery @ldsgirl_inrecovery Opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not represent LDS Family Services or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This podcast is not affiliated with the church, though we fully believe in its teachings.

    2.10- Daily Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 100:50


    SHARKS !!! Sharks are in the water in Southern California http://www.sanclementetimes.com/san-clemente-beaches-remain-closed-sharks-spotted-pier-trestles-capo-beach/ Discussion on Depression/Anxiety and medication. Jay has shares some of his strong opinions from his experience: http://religionnews.com/2017/04/25/mormon-women-and-depression-revisited/ Step 10 Share from Jay Ask the Addict with Brian. Brian started smoking weed and drinking heavily in high school. He walked back into church a few weeks ago after about 15 years of separation. Listen to his story of hope. The opinions expressed are those of the persons who shared them and do not represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LDS Family Services. We are a group of brothers and sisters who share our faith and hope in recovery and share what we have learned along the way.

    2.9---> Restitution and Reconciliation. Ask The Addict with Xander

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 53:49


    http://www.ocregister.com/2017/04/25/orange-county-drug-alcohol-deaths-soar-82-percent-with-accidental-opioid-overdoses-the-primary-cause/ http://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/church-release-heartbreaking-music-video-still-soul-highlight-addiction/ Need answers to those "tough" questions about the restored gospel ? https://www.fairmormon.org/ Step 9 Share by Jay Ask the Addict with Xander

    The next step pod 2.8- Seeking Forgiveness and ask the Gay RM

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 78:46


    This week we talk about General Conference, Step 8 and we talk with Tristan the Gay RM. Watch/Listen to General Conference here: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/?lang=eng We talk with Tristan Foster @the_gay_r.m thegayrm.blogspot.com Here are some links we talk about in the podcast: https://mormonandgay.lds.org http://northstarlds.org http://www.ldsvoicesofhope.org Find an ARP Meeting: arp.lds.org This podcast is not affiliated nor endorsed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests.

    The next step pod 2.7 - Humility

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 57:17


    This weeks news: Caffeine like Cocaine: http://www.theinertia.com/health/heres-proof-that-caffeine-is-kind-of-like-cocaine/ Word of Wisdom and Caffeine: http://archive.sltrib.com/story.php?ref=/sltrib/news/54797595-78/church-drinks-caffeine-lds.html.csp http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/mormonism-news--getting-it-right-august-29 Parrots on Heroin: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/parrots-flying-high-drugs-annoying-10073428 Mormon teen on the Voice: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865676561/LDS-teen-wins-battle-round-on-NBCs-The-Voice.html Ask the Addict with Jay talking about Humility

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