Life Recovery Today with Stephen Arterburn

Religion & Spirituality Podcas

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.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Religion & Spirituality Podcas

Description:

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.

Twitter:

@liferecoveryg

Language:

English

Contact:

800-639-5433

Website:

https://newlife.com/

Email:

customerservice@newlife.com

Episodes

The Discovery that Changed his Recovery

9/9/2025

After 19 yrs. in recovery for sex addiction, a group of men helped Bob Sklar see that intimacy and connection – not sex - were his real issues. That discovery changed his recovery, and now Bob helps other men find the same freedom that he enjoys.

Duration:00:27:17

A Former Professional Singer Finds Her Voice

9/2/2025

Stephen Arterburn interviews former professional singer Cozette Meyers. Cozette’s singing voice was strong, but her personal voice was non-existent. A Recovery group helped her overcome codependency, and now she helps others find their voice too.

Duration:00:25:03

Episode 120 - Kristin Cary

8/26/2025

Stephen Arterburn interviews Kristin Cary. As a Recovery group leader for women who have been sexually betrayed, Kristin shares about the life-change that a recovery group experience can provide.

Duration:00:25:31

Episode 119 - Derek Irvin

8/19/2025

Steve Arterburn interviews Derek Irvin, who explains how attending Al-Anon meetings helped him contend with his son’s addiction and ultimately led him to birth a thriving recovery ministry.

Duration:00:26:22

LRT Podcast 118 Ron Archer

8/12/2025

Stephen Arterburn interviews Ron Archer who shares how the Beatitudes were the basis of the step process that led him to recovery from an abusive childhood.

Duration:00:26:24

Episode 117 - Aaron Hansz

8/5/2025

Stephen Arterburn interviews Aaron Hansz who shares how he finally found peace and lasting sobriety after 3 stints in rehab.

Duration:00:26:05

Episode 116 - Rob Lohman

7/29/2025

Interventionist Rob Lohman explains why boundaries and interventions are truly loving acts toward an addict, but fear holds many back from doing what is needed. He also shares about the “trifecta of recovery” – coaching, counseling, and community.

Duration:00:27:47

Episode 115 - Corey Busk

7/22/2025

Referencing the reaction of the older brother in the parable of the prodigal son, Corey Buck relates the impact addiction has on those close to a person in recovery. He explains the mixed feelings others often have before amends are made.

Duration:00:26:41

Episode 114 - Corey Busk

7/15/2025

Corey Buck relates the parable of the prodigal son to those in addiction. Addicts may be ashamed of where their addiction led them, but nothing can disqualify one from God’s forgiveness. God rejoices like prodigal’s father at repentance

Duration:00:26:41

Episode 113 - Corey Busk

7/8/2025

In the first of a 3-part series, Corey Busk draws parallels between what is happening in the story of the prodigal son and those in addiction, focusing today on what it took for the son to finally come to his senses.

Duration:00:26:37

Episode 112 - Dr. Dave Stoop

7/1/2025

Stephen Arterburn and the late Dr. David Stoop, co-editors of the Life Recovery Bible, close out their series by discussing Steps 9 – 12 of the recovery process.

Duration:00:27:47

Episode 111 - Dave Stoop

6/24/2025

Stephen Arterburn and the late Dr. David Stoop, co-editors of the Life Recovery Bible, discuss Steps 5 – 8 of the recovery process.

Duration:00:26:40

Episode 110- Dave Stoop

6/17/2025

Stephen Arterburn and the late Dr. David Stoop, co-editors of the Life Recovery Bible, discuss the Biblical roots of the first four steps in the recovery process.

Duration:00:26:41

Episode 109 - Steve Arterburn

6/10/2025

Steve Arterburn explains how to approach and help someone who is experiencing a replase, including the potential need for a re-intervention.

Duration:00:28:08

Episode 108 - Steve Arterburn

6/3/2025

Continuing in his series, Steve Arterburn shares specific elements to include in a written relapse prevention plan, highlighting the importance of a “what if” clause that is shared with someone for accountability.

Duration:00:30:01

Episode 107 - Steve Aterburn

5/27/2025

Steve Arterburn shares that relapse begins with complacency in working a recovery plan and identifies 4 additional stages people pass through before returning to their addictive behavior.

Duration:00:27:41

Episode 106 - Steve Arterburn

5/20/2025

Steve Arterburn discusses the importance of developing a relapse prevention plan and identifies things to include in a plan that will help you maintain recovery.

Duration:00:28:56

Episode 105 - Steve Arterburn

5/13/2025

Steve Arterburn identifies and discusses 12 missteps that can happen in Life Recovery.

Duration:00:27:49

Episode 104 - Stacey Smith

5/6/2025

Stacey Smith discusses Step 12 in the Recovery process, explaining what a spiritual awakening is and ways to carry the message to others.

Duration:00:27:40

Episode 103 - Becky Brown

4/29/2025

Becky Brown discusses Step 11 in the Recovery process and shares ways to improve our conscious contact with God.

Duration:00:26:48