232: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery with Caroline Beidler
b"As you're trying to find hope in the grit of addiction and trauma recovery, there's power in being part of a community that can move us from a place of struggle to freedom.\\nOn this episode, Duane speaks with Caroline Beidler about her new book, \\u201cDownstairs Church: Finding Hope in The Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery,\\u201d and how one can find hope in their own journey of addiction and trauma recovery by harnessing the power of sharing their story.\\xa0\\nCaroline Beidler is an author, recovery advocate, and founder of the storytelling platform Bright Story Shine. With almost 20 years in leadership within social work and ministry, Caroline is a team writer for The Grit and Grace Project and a blogger at the global recovery platform, In The Rooms.\\nCaroline's insights and personal experiences offer practical advice and inspiration for those navigating similar struggles. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for hope and healing in their own life.\\nIn this episode, you will hear:\\n\\nWhy she came up with the title, \\u201cDownstairs Church\\u201d\\n\\nHow she took the first steps down into the basement church\\n\\nHow to find hope in the grit of addiction\\n\\nHaving a personal relationship with God takes time\\n\\nHow adversities give rise to healing\\n\\nThe importance of showing up vulnerably\\xa0\\n\\nHighlighting the power of story\\n\\nSubscribe and Review\\nHave you subscribed to our podcast? We\\u2019d love for you to subscribe if you haven\\u2019t yet.\\xa0\\nWe\\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \\u201cRatings and Reviews\\u201d and \\u201cWrite a Review\\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.\\nSupporting Resources:\\nWebsite: www.carolinebeidler.com\\nBright Story Shine\\nhttps://www.brightstoryshine.com/\\xa0\\nThe Grit and Grace Project\\nhttps://thegritandgraceproject.org/\\xa0\\nIn The Rooms\\nhttps://www.intherooms.com/home/\\xa0\\nDownstairs Church: Finding Hope in The Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery\\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Downstairs-Church-Finding-Addiction-Recovery/dp/1631959786\\nNovusMindfulLife.com\\nEpisode Credits\\nIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"