Everyday Serenity: Faith, Life & The Book of James - A 12 Step Devotion
Everyday Serenity: Faith, Life & The Book of James – A 12 Step Devotion is your daily companion for finding peace, purpose, and spiritual grounding in the middle of real life. Blending the timeless wisdom of the Book of James with the practical clarity of the 12‑Step journey, this podcast brings Scripture to life through relatable stories from everyday routines—family moments, workplace challenges, friendships, frustrations, and quiet personal reflections.Each short, heartfelt episode offers:A clear spiritual principle from the 12 StepsA reflection rooted in James’s straightforward, life‑changing wisdomA story from ordinary life that feels genuinely human and deeply relatableA simple prayer to...
Jan 7 - Step Seven Embracing Humility and Grace
🎙️ January 7 — Step Seven: Embracing Humility and Grace
A gentle, hope-filled episode about letting God do what we cannot.
Step Seven is one of the most beautiful—and misunderstood—steps in the journey of spiritual recovery. Many of us hear “humility” and think of shame, weakness, or self‑criticism. But in this episode, we uncover the true meaning of humility: living in the freedom of who we are and allowing God to transform what we cannot control.
This episode is warm, honest, and deeply encouraging—perfect for anyone longing for a fresh start.
🌟 Why You’ll Want...
Jan 6 - Step Six The Gentle Power of Willingness
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🌿 Episode Notes — January 6
Becoming Ready for Change — Step 6 Devotion
In today’s episode of Everyday Serenity: Faith, Life & The Book of James – A 12 Step Devotion, we explore Step Six:
“Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.”
If you’ve ever found yourself repeating the same patterns… If you’ve ever said, “I don’t want to react like that anymore”… If you’ve ever longed for deeper spiritual growth but felt stuck… this episode is for you.
Today’s reflection is shaped by James 4:8, where we’re invited t...
Jan 5 - Step Five Confession, Healing, and the Power of Vulnerability
🌿 Episode Notes — January 5
The Healing Power of Honesty — Step 5 Devotion
In today’s episode of Everyday Serenity: Faith, Life & The Book of James – A 12 Step Devotion, we explore Step Five:
“Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.”
If you’ve ever carried something quietly on your heart… If you’ve ever avoided admitting a mistake because you feared how it might be received… If you’ve ever longed for the relief of being truly known… this episode will speak deeply to you.
Today’s reflection dra...
Jan 4 - Step Four The Courage of Honest Reflection
🌿 Episode Notes — January 4
Seeing Myself Clearly — Step 4 Devotion
In today’s episode of Everyday Serenity: Faith, Life & The Book of James – A 12 Step Devotion, we explore Step Four:
“Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.”
If you’ve ever avoided looking honestly at your reactions… If you’ve ever felt afraid of what you might find beneath the surface… If you’ve ever wondered why certain patterns keep repeating… then this episode will help you take a gentle, courageous step toward clarity.
Today’s reflection is grounded in James 1:23–24, where Scrip...
Jan 3 - Choosing Trust and Peace
Episode Notes — January 3
Choosing Peace: The Quiet Power of Step Three
In today’s episode of Everyday Serenity: Faith, Life & The Book of James – A 12 Step Devotion, we explore Step Three:
“Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as He has revealed Himself to us.”
This is the step where trust becomes real. Not dramatic trust… not perfect trust… but the simple, daily decision to let God guide what we can’t.
If you’ve ever felt torn between options… If you’ve ever wrest...
Jan 2 - Letting God Restore What Stress Has Stolen
Episode Notes — January 2
When Hope Starts to Rise Again
In today’s episode of Everyday Serenity: Faith, Life & The Book of James – A 12 Step Devotion, we explore Step Two: “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to serenity.”
If you’ve ever woken up already overwhelmed… If you’ve ever felt the weight of the day before it even began… If you’ve ever whispered, “God, I need help”… this episode is for you.
Today, we talk honestly about the moment when belief begins—not as a dramatic spiritual event...
Jan 1 - The Freedom of Surrender
Episode Notes — January 1
Step 1: When Letting Go Becomes the First Step Toward Peace
Welcome to the very first episode of Everyday Serenity: Faith, Life & The Book of James – A 12 Step Devotion.
If you’re tired of feeling like you have to hold everything together… If you’re carrying more than anyone knows… If you’re longing for a quieter heart and a calmer mind…
This episode will speak directly to you.
Today, we begin with Step One—the step that meets us right where we are, in the mess and the overwhelm...
