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RECOVERY

In this series, Nathan reflects on his own recovery journey while comparing recovery and Christian cultures — exploring both to better understand and apply grace toward ourselves and others.


Recovery: Rock Bottom & Coming to Oneself – Part 1 October 12, 2026Nathan SteelRecovery: Rock Bottom & Coming to Oneself - Part 1Recovery calls it “hitting rock bottom,” while Jesus describes someone “coming to themselves” — two perspectives that reveal the role consequences can play in change.

Recovery: Rock Bottom & Coming to Oneself – Part 2 October 19, 2026Nathan SteelRecovery: Rock Bottom & Coming to Oneself - Part 2What can the father in Jesus’ story teach us about allowing consequences without using suffering to force someone to change?

Recovery: Once An Addict, Always An Addict October 26, 2026Nathan SteelRecovery: Once An Addict, Always An AddictFreedom doesn’t require pretending we’re no longer vulnerable — learning to hold both truths together can help us live more honestly in the freedom Jesus has given us.

Recovery: Is Addiction Only an “Addict” Problem? November 2, 2026Nathan SteelRecovery: Is Addiction Only an “Addict” Problem?What if addiction isn’t only about obviously destructive behaviors — but the relationship we develop with the ordinary things in our lives?