What if the Twelve Steps aren't just for people struggling with addiction—but for anyone longing for lasting transformation?
In this insightful and deeply personal conversation, Ian Morgan Cron joins Lorie to explore the life-changing principles behind his book, The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone in Between.
Drawing from his own journey through addiction and recovery, Ian shares how the Twelve Steps became a pathway to healing, freedom, and a deeper understanding of God's grace. Together, Lorie and Ian also reflect on the challenges of parenting children through addiction, offering hope to families walking similar roads.Whether you're struggling with addiction, wrestling with shame, or simply longing to grow spiritually, this conversation reveals why the Twelve Steps offer wisdom for every follower of Jesus.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why the Twelve Steps are for everyone—not just those in recovery
- How surrender becomes the starting point for healing and transformation
- The connection between the Enneagram, self-awareness, and spiritual growth
- Finding hope while walking with loved ones through addiction
- Breaking free from shame and embracing your identity in Christ
This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Ian Morgan Cron. In Part 2, Ian unpacks Steps 6–12 and explores how forgiveness, confession, prayer, and daily dependence on God lead to lasting transformation. If you've ever felt stuck, exhausted by striving, or hungry for deeper freedom, this episode will remind you that transformation begins with surrender—and that grace is available to everyone.
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