After a two year break, Brad and Jay are back with The Next Step Podcast.  The pandemic disrupted a lot of things, including Jay's recovery.  We recap what happened and what helped Jay used the "Next Steps" to find relief.  

Buy the books talked about in the show: 
Alanon Works : https://amzn.to/3IcOsWS
The Myth of Normal:   https://amzn.to/3jzsPpE

The equipment we use: 
Audio: https://amzn.to/3WO3Gpl
Video: https://amzn.to/3hZmVNS



Thank you to @MIDNIGHTMORMONS  and @thoughtfulfaith1948 for doing the heavy lifting of LDS apologetics.

The Pandemic almost ruined my recovery..

2023 Episode two.  

Brad and Jay introduce a new segment called "Jay's Addiction" and we review some songs about recovery and talk more about step 1.

Recovery songs with Jay's Addiction

Everyone loves Lexi and she is back to talk about her growth with Alanon and doing the 12 steps to help herself.  Lexi and Jay have been married for over a decade and they share how they use the 12 steps to help keep in recovery but keep their marriage healthy.  They are everyone's favorite couple to party with

You can buy Alanon Works book here:
https://amzn.to/3ISasXD

You can buy the Myth of Normal here:
https://amzn.to/3IK8hoT

You can buy Healing Through Christ workbook here:  https://www.healingthroughchrist.org/

Married to an addict.......in recovery with LEX

Part two with our guest Lexi.

Everyone loves Lexi and she is back to talk about her growth with Alanon and doing the 12 steps to help herself.  Lexi and Jay have been married for over a decade and they share how they use the 12 steps to help keep in recovery but keep their marriage healthy.  They are everyone's favorite couple to party with

You can buy Alanon Works book here:
https://amzn.to/3ISasXD

You can buy the Myth of Normal here:
https://amzn.to/3IK8hoT

You can buy Healing Through Christ workbook here:  https://www.healingthroughchrist.org/

Married to an addict....Part 2 with Lexi

This is not a 12 step drop... but the principles of getting honest, honest confession and a strong support network gets Curren back out on his mission.   Maybe worth sharing with someone you know who is or may want to help someone going through this.

Returning home early from a mission.....and the journey back out

Would you pay this guy 5 grand to tell you to just drink in moderation ?  Is this a scam or a genius ?

Do people prey on addicts ?

The Midnight Mormons invite Jay and Brad onto their show to talk about our podcast

Anti - Mormons Prey Upon Addicts   with Midnight Mormons

Brad and Jay start over, the podcast and recovery.  Listen to why we took a break while we talk about step 1 of the 12 steps.    

Step 1 = Honesty   Brad and Jay get honest why we have not recorded in over a year

We are back...again after a LONG break.  We get honest as to why. You will not want to miss the next three episodes.

Step 1 Honesty-  Jay and Brad get honest about why we have been on break

Addiction is a b!t<h... just as recovery can be beautiful. Do not hide your recovery under a bushel, get out there and share your story, it will strengthen you, help others and you might just enjoy the experience.

BONUS: Hear what it was like to attend an AA meeting in Guatamala.

Step 2 Hope

Episode 1 for The Next Step Pod.

You learn more about Brad and Jay as they interview each other.

What is a Queba ?  http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=queba

A bit of church news

Step 1
https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/1?lang=eng
 
We close with Ask the Addict- Jay

Opinions expressed are of those of the hosts and guests and do not represent LDS family services or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Brad Barber's Album

The next step pod 1.1  Step 1

This weeks podcast has special co-host Mike.   Mike is an addict in recovery who brings insight into step 5 Confession.

What is the LDS churches' position on legalization of pot as well as euthanasia? (we talk about this during this weeks news.

Ask the Addict with Mike.

The next step pod 1.5   Step 5 - Confession

Yoga/Crossfit/Surfing the new religion for millennial's ?

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/millennials-havent-forgotten-spirituality-theyre-just-looking-new-venues/

Mormons viewed more favorably today according to this poll:
http://www.sltrib.com/home/4946342-155/americans-view-muslims-mormons-more-favorably

NFL Players hooked on pain killers ?  Shocking story here: 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/nfl-abuse-of-painkillers-and-other-drugs-described-in-court-filings/2017/03/09/be1a71d8-035a-11e7-ad5b-d22680e18d10_story.html?utm_term=.1222d222a6dc


Ask the Addict with WSA National Surf Champion Jeff Jessee.

The next step pod 2.6  Step 6 Change of Heart-->  From addict to Surf Champion

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.

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

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 3.10 --> Daily Accountability--> Ask the spouse of a Porn/Sex Addict

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 3.11--> Personal Revelation.    Convert to Cocaine...ask the addict

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 3.12-  Step 12 Service---> Nate talks missionary to Heroin

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 4.1---> Light the World

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 4.2. --->Step 2 Hope---> Ask Lexi about spouses doing 12 Steps

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 4.3-- Good, Better, Best of ARP meetings with Leading LDS

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 4.5 Brad, Jay and Xander talk Relapse

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 4.6 ----Listener Questions and Jay talks about the "shooting Star Effect"

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 4.8-->Seeking forgiveness-->Ask the addict with Neil

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 4.9 Restitution- Brad and Jay interviewed by Peculiar People

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 4.10 Daily Accountability ---> Jay drives someone to treatment

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 5.2 - Brad and Jay extended discussion about news and testimonies

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 5.4 ----> Ask the addicts and Lexi about a lot of church news

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 5.6 ---> wife or Ryan (podcast 5.5)

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 5.7 - Sponsor Roundtable--> Listener questions

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 5.8 - Round table discussion with spouses of addicts (in and out of recovery)

Light the world Podcast Compilations.

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

The Next Step Pod Light The World - LDS Podcasters

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


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we will do 20 in 20.  

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