In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Ben Erwin, the Program Manager for Healing Through the Savior: The Addiction Recovery Program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Ben shares the inside scoop on the history of the addiction recovery program in the church, the latest revision of the manual, and news of a future new family support guide. Along the way, Ben shares his personal involvement in these processes working for several years at The Church of Jesus Christ Family Services.

This episode is a recording of a talk that Lisa gave at the Star Stake Hope and Healing in Christ Workshop, a workshop focused on addiction recovery, mental health, and family support. This talk and additional sessions from the workshop are available to view or listen to at hopeandhealinginchrist.org.

In this episode Lisa and Colleen interview a unique guest, Colleen's son Spencer. Spencer tells his story of growing up in a difficult home where he experienced several forms of abuse, and developed an addiction to pornography, and lust. He describes his recovery path and shares beautiful insights and hope for those who continue to struggle with their addictions and compulsive behaviors. His story is inspiring and the interaction between mother and son is truly special. You will be blessed as you listen to Spencer share his experience, hope, and strength.

Instead of a guest interview, this episode is a recording of a conversation between Colleen and Lisa. They talk about the inspiration to record some episodes of their usual conversations to share with listeners. These episodes will get mixed in with the guest interviews. This first one is all about learning to converse with the Lord. Colleen and Lisa both share personal examples of their journal conversations with Christ and Lisa shares an amazing story with so many parallels to our individual relationships with Christ.

In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Archie, a person in long term recovery from alcohol and substance abuse. Archie's shares the difficulties and sadness of growing up in an alcoholic home, following the path of his father into alcoholism, his years of addictive chaos, and how God plucked him out of all of it and brought him to a life of light and purpose. His story beautifully contrasts the destructive depths of the disease of addiction, with the exquisite joy of recovery through Jesus Christ. Archie's story can inspire your heart with amazement at the power of Christ's Atonement, and an increase in your own personal devotion.

In this episode Lisa and Colleen interview Seth and Nicole, a couple in relationship recovery. They briefly share their own recovery process, and then move to a discussion about the recovery of their marriage through attending a Recovering Couples Anonymous meeting and working the 12 steps for their coupleship. Their story illustrates the healing and miracles that are possible not only for us as individuals, but also for our relationships through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

In this episode Lisa and Colleen interview Wendy Hales, a person in recovery from alcoholism. Wendy recounts an incredible story of how she was lifted from a life of hopelessness and shame to a knowledge of God's love for her and a relationship with Jesus Christ that she thought could not be possible for her. Her journey has brought her to seek first and foremost to be of maximum usage to God. Wendy's words will touch your heart and inspire you to continue on in your own journey with greater hope and faith in Christ and His power to heal and redeem us all.

In this episode we get the opportunity to hear from Ali. Ali is the wife of Chaz who was our guest in episode 70. Ali joins us to tell her own story of healing and hope as the wife of a pornography addict. She shares her journey of working the twelve steps for herself and her marriage and the joy and happiness her and Chaz have found both individually and together.