Most men don’t fall back because they’re weak; they fall back because stepping into a new identity feels risky. We sat down with Rob Reynolds to trace the real reasons progress turns into self-sabotage: the lie of “I’ve got this,” the pull of old labels, and the quiet fear that responsibility will crush you. Rob shares raw stories from recovery homes and his own 15-year journey, showing how control, comfort, and the need to be liked can drag us back right when life starts working.

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We go deep on the transition from old circles to new community and why that “new kid” feeling makes relapse look safer than growth. Rob breaks down early warning signs—drifting from Scripture and prayer, isolation from fellowship, algorithms training your desires—and offers a simple but demanding antidote: surrender that requires a response. Word, prayer, worship, fellowship, and witness aren’t checkboxes; they’re daily guardrails that keep freedom sturdy when stress hits. We talk through step three’s surrender of control, why success can feel as scary as failure, and how to stop the spiral before it becomes a slide.

You’ll hear practical accountability you can start today: choose three steady people, grant access and permission, call before decisions, share passwords where lust hides, and refuse secrecy. Rob’s story of owning consequences, working multiple jobs, and trusting God in courtrooms brings identity in Christ from theory to street level. If you’re tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop, this conversation offers a way to put off the old, put on the new, and take one honest step that you can repeat tomorrow.

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Welcome to Rebuilding Life After Addiction. I’m Justin Franich — I’ve led recovery programs, pastored churches, and walked hundreds of men into real transformation. This podcast gives you the tools, truth, and straight talk to rebuild your life through Jesus. Let’s jump in.

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