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Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchDigital Distraction Episode 3 - the Fear Beneath the NoiseIn this midweek Celebrate Recovery companion teaching, Craig explores what lies beneath our constant pull toward distraction—and why stillness can feel so threatening in recovery.After honesty breaks denial, many of us instinctively reach for noise: screens, stimulation, constant input. But distraction is rarely about boredom. More often, it’s rooted in fear—fear of stillness, fear of responsibility, fear of uncomfortable emotions, and fear of what God might ask of us in the quiet.This episode invites listeners to lay down the shield of distraction and rediscover stillness not as a threat, but as a g...
2026-01-1957 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchLust, Sexual Sin Episode 2: The Courage to Step Into the LightIn this weekly companion episode for Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church, Craig, Ministry Leader, addresses one of the most difficult and sensitive areas of recovery: lust, sexual sin, sexual fantasy, and compulsive sexual behaviors.This conversation centers on the single greatest barrier to healing—denial, not as avoidance, but as the belief that we can manage sexual brokenness on our own. With clarity, compassion, and biblical truth, this episode calls listeners out of secrecy and into the light, where real freedom begins.Listener discretion is advised. This episode is intended for adults.Celebrate Re...
2026-01-0937 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchRedemption Through GraceEpisode Description“My name is Craig, and I am a grateful believer in Jesus Christ who struggles with alcoholism and approval seeking.”In this deeply honest and Christ-centered testimony, Craig shares the story of how God rescued him from a life shaped by silence, fear, addiction, shame, and self-reliance—and rebuilt it through grace, truth, community, and surrender to Jesus Christ.This is not a story about willpower, morality, or self-improvement. It is a story about denial giving way to humility, sobriety giving way to heart transformation, and brokenness giving way to purpose. From c...
2025-12-1330 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - In the Fullness of Time Episode 16: AD 7-9Through history, politics, and Scripture, we explore how the collapse of human power and the cries of a restless people prepared the way for the coming of the true King.Local Invitation🌟 Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church📍 6300 Library Road, South Park, PA🗓 Fridays at 7 PMAlso gathering Mondays at 7 PM at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville.➡️ Not local? Find a group near you at crlocator.com.💝 Support the ministry: pcbc.church/give → Select Celebrate Recovery🎧 About the Audio:This episode was shaped with the help of NotebookLM’s AI Audio Overview feature—a tool tha...
2025-11-3025 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchCelebrate Recovery Episode FiveResources & Next StepsJoin Us In Person: Fridays at 7 PM at Peters Creek Baptist Church, 6300 Library Road, South Park, PA.Find a Group Near You: Visit crlocator.com to connect with a Celebrate Recovery in your area.
2025-11-0311 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - In the Fullness of Time Episode 15: AD 6: The Year Human Kings Collapsed and God's King Quietly GrewThrough history, politics, and Scripture, we explore how the collapse of human power and the cries of a restless people prepared the way for the coming of the true King.Local Invitation🌟 Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church📍 6300 Library Road, South Park, PA🗓 Fridays at 7 PMAlso gathering Mondays at 7 PM at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville.➡️ Not local? Find a group near you at crlocator.com.💝 Support the ministry: pcbc.church/give → Select Celebrate Recovery🎧 About the Audio:This episode was shaped with the help of NotebookLM’s AI Audio Overview feature—a...
2025-10-1243 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchCelebrate Recovery Episode Four: Freedom from Denial and AnxietyWelcome to Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church! In this episode, Craig— a grateful believer in Jesus Christ who struggles with alcoholism and people-pleasing—shares how Psalm 146 speaks directly into the journey of recovery.This message explores the link between denial and anxiety, and how both can drain our energy, distort our reality, and keep us stuck. But the psalm reminds us of a deeper truth:The Lord upholds the oppressed.The Lord gives food to the hungry.The Lord sets prisoners free.The Lord opens blind eyes.
2025-09-2933 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - In the Fullness of Time Episode 14: AD 4: Empires, Heirs, and the Son of GodThrough history, politics, and Scripture, we explore how the collapse of human power and the cries of a restless people prepared the way for the coming of the true King.Local Invitation🌟 Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church📍 6300 Library Road, South Park, PA🗓 Fridays at 7 PMAlso gathering Mondays at 7 PM at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville.➡️ Not local? Find a group near you at crlocator.com.💝 Support the ministry: pcbc.church/give → Select Celebrate Recovery🎧 About the Audio:This episode was shaped with the help of NotebookLM’s AI Audio Overview fe...
2025-09-2832 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchCelebrate Recovery Episode Three: Freedom Through FeelingsI want you to imagine for a moment what your life could look like if you stopped hiding. Imagine waking up without the weight of shame pressing down on you. Imagine having honest conversations where you don’t have to pretend. Imagine being able to feel sadness or anger or fear without being overwhelmed by it, because you know God is with you in it. Imagine living with a sense of lightness, of peace, of joy. That’s not a fantasy. That’s what Jesus offers.
2025-09-2345 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - In the Fullness of Time Episode 13: 2 BC - AD 2Through history, politics, and Scripture, we explore how the collapse of human power and the cries of a restless people prepared the way for the coming of the true King.Local Invitation🌟 Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church📍 6300 Library Road, South Park, PA🗓 Fridays at 7 PMAlso gathering Mondays at 7 PM at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville.➡️ Not local? Find a group near you at crlocator.com.💝 Support the ministry: pcbc.church/give → Select Celebrate Recovery🎧 About the Audio:This episode was shaped with the help of NotebookLM’s AI Audio Ove...
2025-09-1525 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchCelebrate Recovery Episode Two: Facing FearCelebrate Recovery: Principle One — Admit PowerlessnessHost: Craig — a grateful believer in Jesus Christ who struggles with alcoholism and approval seekingSeries: Celebrate Recovery | Principle 1Celebrate Recovery — Peters Creek Baptist ChurchFridays — Worship 7:00–8:00 PM · Open Share 8:10–9:00 PM6300 Library Road, South Park, PA 15129Not local? Find a group: crlocator.comSupport the ministry: pcbc.church/give → “Celebrate Recovery”Resources MentionedLife’s Healing Choices (suggested read)Principle 1 starter prayer & journal page (available on request)DisclaimerCelebrate Recove...
2025-09-0922 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - In the Fullness of Time Episode 13: 3 BC - Hidden Paths/Divine PurposeThrough history, politics, and Scripture, we explore how the collapse of human power and the cries of a restless people prepared the way for the coming of the true King.Local Invitation🌟 Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church📍 6300 Library Road, South Park, PA🗓 Fridays at 7 PMAlso gathering Mondays at 7 PM at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville.➡️ Not local? Find a group near you at crlocator.com.💝 Support the ministry: pcbc.church/give → Select Celebrate Recovery🎧 About the Audio:This episode was shaped with the help of NotebookLM’s AI A...
2025-09-0425 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchCelebrate Recovery Episode One: A Journey of HopeCelebrate Recovery: Principle One — Admit PowerlessnessHost: Craig — a grateful believer in Jesus Christ who struggles with alcoholism and approval seekingSeries: Celebrate Recovery | Principle 1Episode DescriptionTonight we begin where real freedom starts: “I am not God.” Craig walks through Celebrate Recovery’s Principle One and Step One—why admitting powerlessness isn’t failure but the doorway to grace. We name the two gatekeepers at the start of recovery (past failures and fear of change), expose denial, and invite you into Christ-centered community where healing takes root.Key Scriptures & StepMat...
2025-09-0231 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchCelebrate Recovery: A Christ-Centered Path to Healing and FreedomCraig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ who struggles with alcoholism and approval seeking, invites listeners into the life-changing ministry of Celebrate Recovery. Far more than a self-help program, CR is a Christ-centered pathway to freedom, built on the Beatitudes and rooted in the truth that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.This episode explores how recovery is for everyone, not just those with visible addictions. You’ll hear how repentance and recovery work hand-in-hand, why community is essential, and how God promises healing, guidance, help, and comfort for every kind of st...
2025-08-2945 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - In the Fullness of Time Episode 12: 4 BC - The Year the World ChangedIn this week’s episode, we arrive at one of the most pivotal years in our journey: 4 B.C. This is the year that saw the death of Herod the Great, the division of his kingdom under Augustus Caesar, widespread unrest across Judea, and—most importantly—the year that many scholars place at the very birth of Jesus Christ.Through history, politics, and Scripture, we explore how the collapse of human power and the cries of a restless people prepared the way for the coming of the true King.Local Invitation🌟 Celebrate Recovery at Peters...
2025-08-2728 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchSeven Reasons Celebrate Recovery Transforms LivesEpisode Summary:In this episode, we take a deep dive into the seven distinct reasons Celebrate Recovery is such a powerful, Christ-centered ministry for healing and transformation. Rooted in God’s Word and sustained by biblical community, Celebrate Recovery is more than a program — it’s a movement that has changed millions of lives around the world.From its foundation in the Beatitudes to its emphasis on moving participants into ministry, this episode unpacks what makes Celebrate Recovery uniquely effective for anyone dealing with hurts, habits, or hang-ups of any kind. Whether you are walking through addict...
2025-08-2556 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - In the Fullness of Time Episode 11: 5 BC - The Year Before BethlehemIn this episode, we step into 5 B.C., the threshold year before the birth of Christ—when heaven and earth seemed to lean toward Bethlehem. It was a year filled with fragility, wonder, and preparation, where political unrest, cosmic signs, and imperial order converged in what Paul later called “the fullness of time” (Galatians 4:4).Together we explore:👑 Herod’s unraveling dynasty — paranoia, shifting wills, and a divided household that left Judea desperate for a just and merciful king.🌌 The blazing “broom star” — a nova or comet recorded by Chinese astronomers, shining for seventy days and stirring spec...
2025-08-2227 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: Special Celebrate Recovery Info SessionIn this special promotional episode of Our True Identity, the Celebrate Recovery podcast from Peters Creek Baptist Church, we’re inviting you to something truly life-changing. On Sunday, August 24th, from 12:30–1:45 PM, join us in the Social Hall at Peters Creek Baptist Church, 6300 Library Road, South Park, PA, for a Celebrate Recovery Info Session—and yes, a full lunch will be provided!Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a Christ-centered program designed to help us overcome life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Built on the 12 steps and 8 biblical principles from the Beatitudes, CR is more than a program—it’s a movement...
2025-08-2018 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: The Pathway to Peace - Part SixEpisode: Reasonably Happy Now, Supremely Happy ForeverPathway to Peace — Part 6 (Celebrate Recovery Series)SummaryWe close our journey through the Serenity Prayer with its quiet, courageous finale: “That I may be reasonably happy in this life, and supremely happy with You forever in the next.” This episode unpacks a countercultural freedom—embracing portable, everyday joy now without demanding perfection, while anchoring our hope in the eternal joy promised in Christ.What you’ll hearWhy “reasonable happiness” is an honest, resilient, portable joy (not performative positivity)Practicing joy in progress: perm...
2025-08-1926 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - In the Fullness of Time Episode 10: 6 BC🎧 Episode: 6 B.C. – Palace Intrigue, Planets in Alignment, and the Quiet Hand of GodIn the Fullness of Time | Our True Identity PodcastWelcome back to In the Fullness of Time, a year-by-year journey toward the birth of Christ. This week, we step into 6 B.C.—a year without a single defining headline, yet one rich with converging events that quietly shaped the world for the arrival of the true King.In this episode, we explore:A royal crisis in Judea – Herod the Great’s paranoia reaches new heights as he names Antipater h...
2025-08-1236 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: The Pathway to Peace - Part Five🎧 Episode 5: Trusting That You Will Make All Things RightPathway to Peace | Our True Identity PodcastThere’s a unique ache that settles in when we’ve done everything “right”… and still feel like peace hasn’t come. We’ve worked, obeyed, let go of control—and yet healing delays, relationships strain, and answers don’t arrive. It’s here that the next line of the Serenity Prayer finds us:“Trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will.”In this episode, we explore what real trust and radical surr...
2025-08-0830 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - In the Fullness of Time Episode 9: 7 BC🎧 Episode 9: The Year That WhisperedIn the Fullness of Time | Our True Identity PodcastIn 7 B.C., nothing collapsed—but everything shifted.Rome stood strong. Herod still ruled. The stars still wheeled in silence overhead. But beneath the empire’s marble surface, something deeper stirred: uncertainty.In this sweeping, layered episode, we explore a year often forgotten by history—but essential to the story of redemption. No trumpet sounded, no battles broke out, and no cradle yet rocked in Bethlehem. But those with eyes to see, and hearts attuned to divine timing, would one...
2025-08-0634 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: The Pathway to Peace - Part Four🎧 Episode 4: Taking, As Jesus Did, This Sinful World As It IsPathway to Peace | Our True Identity PodcastWelcome to Our True Identity, where we replace the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God’s Word. I’m a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, I struggle with alcoholism and approval seeking, and my name is Craig, and in this fourth episode of the Pathway to Peace series, we reflect on one of the most challenging yet transformative lines in the Serenity Prayer:“Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not a...
2025-08-0530 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchUnlocking_Freedom__Your_Fearless_Guide_to_Step_4_s_Moral_InventoryUnlocking_Freedom__Your_Fearless_Guide_to_Step_4_s_Moral_Inventory
2025-08-031h 01Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: The Pathway to Peace - Part Three🎧 Episode 3: Accepting Hardship as a Pathway to PeacePathway to Peace | Our True Identity PodcastWelcome to Our True Identity, the podcast where we replace the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God’s Word. In this third episode of our six-part Pathway to Peace series, we turn toward one of the most difficult but transformational lines of the full Serenity Prayer:✨ “Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace.”What if peace doesn’t come in spite of our pain—but through it?What if the hardest things in your life ar...
2025-07-3129 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - In the Fullness of Time Episode 8: 8 BC🎧 Episode Title: The Fullness of TimeOur True Identity PodcastIn 8 B.C., Rome renamed a month.The poet Horace died.The empire celebrated peace.And the calendar bowed to a man named Augustus.But beneath the order was an ache.An exhaustion that no statue or scroll could silence.A hunger for something more than conquest—more than survival.In this episode, we explore the death of Horace, the rise of Augustus, and the quiet tension humming beneath Rome’s golden façade. It was a world fu...
2025-07-3031 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: The Pathway to Peace - Part Two🎧 Episode 2: One Day at a Time, One Moment at a TimePathway to Peace | Our True Identity PodcastWelcome back to Our True Identity, the podcast where we replace the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God’s Word. In this second episode of our Pathway to Peace series, we move deeper into the Serenity Prayer—exploring the quiet but courageous invitation to:🕊️ “Live one day at a time, enjoy one moment at a time.”This episode is a guided reflection on what it really means to stay present when everything...
2025-07-2933 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: The Pathway to Peace - Part One🎧 Episode 1: Serenity, Courage & Wisdom — The Foundation of PeacePathway to Peace | Our True Identity PodcastIn this first episode of our six-part series Pathway to Peace, we dive deep into the opening lines of the full Serenity Prayer—spoken weekly at Celebrate Recovery gatherings around the world. These words aren’t just recited. They’re lived. They name the tension between acceptance and action and guide us toward peace in a world full of pain.🙏 God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,courage to change the things I can,and wisdom to know the di...
2025-07-2535 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - The Pathway to Peace Part 2: One Day at a TimeToday's podcast, from the "Pathway to Peace" series, explores the profound implications of living according to key phrases from the Serenity Prayer. It emphasizes the spiritual discipline of living in the present moment, rather than being consumed by past regrets or future anxieties, suggesting that true peace resides only in the here and now. The episode also redefines "enjoying one moment at a time" not as a denial of struggle, but as a practice of noticing subtle goodness even amidst hardship. Finally, it posits that accepting hardship is a pathway to peace, not by minimizing pain, but by fostering a po...
2025-07-1424 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchIn the Fullness of Time Episode 7: 9 BCThe episode collectively examines the global political and cultural landscape of 9 B.C., portraying a world characterized by immense imperial power and architectural grandeur, yet simultaneously marked by underlying vulnerabilities and internal decay. It illustrates Rome's public declaration of peace through monuments like the Ara Pacis, even as the empire faced a significant military setback with the death of General Drusus in Germania. Concurrently, the episode reveals the waning authority of the Han Emperor Cheng due to palace intrigue and the rise of consort clans, alongside Herod the Great's ambitious building projects in Judea, which symbolized his power but also his depen...
2025-07-0931 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchThe Pathway to Peace part oneGod, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannotchange,Courage to change the things I can,And wisdom to know the difference.Living one day at a time,Enjoying one moment at a time,Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace.Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it.Trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will.So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,And supremely happy with You forever in...
2025-07-081h 14Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchFree Indeed: Reclaiming Our True Identity in ChristShow Notes:On this special Independence Day episode of Our True Identity, Craig invites us to reflect not just on the freedoms we celebrate as a nation, but on the deeper, lasting freedom we have in Christ. If you've ever felt stuck in shame, weighed down by your past, or unsure of who you really are, this episode is for you. Together, we confront the lies we’ve believed and replace them with the truth of God's Word—that we are loved, forgiven, chosen, and free.Whether you're walking in that freedom or still searching for...
2025-07-0435 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchThe Quiet Countdown to IncarnationThe podcast explores the historical context of the world in 10 B.C., highlighting key aspects of the Roman Empire under Augustus, including the Pax Romana, imperial cult, and infrastructure, all of which unknowingly prepared the world for a different kind of kingdom. It then contrasts this imperial power with the spiritual landscape of Judea, focusing on the Jewish people's yearning for the Messiah amidst Roman occupation and religious factions. Finally, the episode emphasizes the subtle, unseen preparations for the birth of Jesus, particularly through the quiet lives of Mary and Joseph in Galilee, suggesting that this seemingly ordinary year was...
2025-07-0439 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchSpiritual Warfare Series – Part 8: "Digital Divinity"There is a new battlefield, and it lives in the palm of ourhands. For all the warnings about spiritual warfare, so often we overlook themost persistent, pervasive weapon aimed at our hearts: technology. We like tothink of spiritual attack as something old-fashioned—darkness lurking on themargins, evil whispering in the night. But the enemy has learned, and he ispatient. He no longer just prowls; he programs. He shapes not only what we seeand hear, but how we think and even who we become.
2025-06-3031 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchThe Silent Tremor: World Awaits ChristThe authors of In The Fullness of Time examine the year 11 B.C. as a crucial period of hidden preparation for the arrival of Christ, despite the apparent silence of heaven. It highlights the Roman Empire's consolidation of power under Augustus, who fused religious and political authority, contrasting this human-made imperial cult with God's quiet, true plan. The narrative also describes the state of Israel, focusing on the ornate but empty Jerusalem Temple, the divisions within Jewish religious leadership, and the growing anticipation among the faithful based on scriptural prophecies. Furthermore, the authors touch upon the everyday lives of...
2025-06-2537 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchThe Light of the WorldThe episode examines Jesus' declaration in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world," contextualizing it within the Feast of Tabernacles to highlight its profound theological implications as a claim to divine identity. It explores the Pharisees' resistance to this truth, illustrating their spiritual blindness and their preference for human legalism over divine revelation. The passage also discusses the pivotal choice presented by Jesus' statements: to embrace His light or remain in darkness, leading to spiritual consequences. Ultimately, the source emphasizes Jesus' unique role as the embodiment of God's presence and guidance, connecting His teachings to the broader themes of light, t...
2025-06-1919 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchThe Fullness of Time: Year 12 B.C.The world in 12 B.C. is a period of silent anticipation for a pivotal historical event. It illustrates the Roman Empire's apparent stability under Augustus's rule, highlighting his consolidation of political and religious power, while also revealing the underlying restlessness and spiritual hunger among its diverse populations. Simultaneously, the hosts detail the Jewish people's fervent waiting in Judea, showcasing the construction of Herod's Temple and the distinct hopes of various Jewish sects like the Sadducees, Pharisees, and Essenes, all longing for the Messiah but with differing expectations. The narrative also touches on the philosophical currents in the broader Roman world and th...
2025-06-1843 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchSpiritual Warfare Series – Part 7: "Turn Families Into Fragments"We cannot have strong families. A family that prays, eats, and stays together is a fortress. So, we must fracture them.Make fathers passive or absent. Make mothers resentful or overwhelmed. Encourage selfish ambition over sacrificial love. Undermine marriage—make it temporary, transactional, or purely romantic.And the children? Feed them confusion. Convince them they are wiser than their parents. Replace mentorship with media. Let TikTok raise them. Tell them truth is inside of them, never above them.A nation of broken families is a nation begging to be ruled.
2025-06-1337 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church13 B.C.: Orchestrating the IncarnationThe year 13 B.C., while seemingly ordinary to its inhabitants, was, in fact, a pivotal period of divine preparation for the Incarnation of Christ. Across the vast Roman Empire, systems of governance, culture, and infrastructure were unknowingly being perfected to facilitate the spread of the Gospel, from established roads and common languages to the widespread spiritual yearning that philosophies and mystery religions could not satisfy. In Judea, despite the outward grandeur of Herod's Temple, a deep spiritual hunger for the Messiah persisted among a people waiting for God to speak and act again, even as the ordinary lives of Joseph...
2025-06-1145 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchThe Fullness of Time: A Year-by-Year Journey Toward the Christ Chapter Two: 13 BC — Empire's Dawn13 B.C. did not see the Christ. But it made room for Him. It shaped the stage. It stirred the hearts. It deepened the hunger. And that, in the providence of God, is the work of preparation.
2025-06-1051 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchSpiritual Warfare Series – Part 6: "Sexual Desire"You’re invited to join us Friday nights at 7 PM at Peters Creek Baptist Church in South Park, PA. We also partner with sister CR programs at Christ Church in Bethel Park, which meets Tuesday nights at 7 PM, and Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville, meeting Monday nights at 7 PM.Not in the area? Head to CRLocator.com—there are over 37,000 Celebrate Recovery ministries worldwide, and one of them is ready to welcome you.
2025-06-0958 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: Who Is Israel?🎧 Created with support from NotebookLM's AI Audio Overview feature📖 About This Episode:This special episode of "Our True Identity" explores the Christian understanding of who "Israel" represents in light of Jesus Christ, challenging traditional interpretations that tie the identity of God's people primarily to modern geopolitical Israel or ethnic lineage. The podcast argues that the New Testament redefines Israel as a spiritual body united by faith in Christ, encompassing both Jewish and Gentile believers as one unified entity. It asserts that Jesus fulfilled the Old Covenant promises, rendering concepts like a rebuilt physical temple or renewed a...
2025-06-0552 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchThe Fullness of Time: A Year-by-Year Journey Toward the Christ Chapter One: 14 BC — The Unseen Threads of Destiny (overview)In the Fullness of Time: A Year-by-Year Journey Toward the ChristEpisode Title: “14 B.C. — The Unseen Threads of Destiny” (overview)🎧 Created with support from NotebookLM's AI Audio Overview feature📖 About This Episode:In our first chronological chapter of In the Fullness of Time, we journey into the world of 14 B.C., a year marked not by miracles or messianic proclamations, but by what it quietly prepared. Beneath the grandeur of Roman rule and the spiritual silence of Judea, God was weaving unseen threads of destiny.From the throne of Caesar Augustus to the remot...
2025-06-041h 09Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchThe Fullness of Time: A Year-by-Year Journey Toward the Christ Chapter One: 14 BC — The Unseen Threads of DestinyIn a world ruled by emperors and driven by conquest, the year 14 B.C. passed without spectacle—yet it was anything but ordinary. In the Fullness of Time explores how the quiet currents of politics, culture, religion, and longing converged to prepare the ancient world for the arrival of Christ. From Rome’s marble temples to Judea’s dusty roads, every event, every silence, was part of a divine orchestration.This podcast invites you into the unseen preparation behind the Incarnation—a journey through history’s margins where empires thought they ruled, prophets seemed silent, and God was settin...
2025-06-0358 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOUR TRUE IDENTITY Spiritual Warfare Series – Part 5: "Make Comfort the Goal: How the Enemy Replaces the Cross With Convenience"💡 Episode Summary:In a culture obsessed with ease, comfort can feel like wisdom. But what if that pursuit is actually spiritual warfare in disguise? In this powerful episode, we expose one of the enemy’s most effective strategies: making comfort our highest goal. Through biblical truth, pastoral honesty, and a prophetic call to deeper discipleship, we explore how modern Christianity often equates blessing with ease—and how that mindset leaves us spiritually fragile and unprepared for real life with God.This episode will challenge you to trade the idol of comfort for the presence of Christ...
2025-05-2647 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: “ Faith, Medication, and Mental Health: Following Your Treatment Plan as an Act of Worship” (Part of Mental Health Recovery Month)💡 Episode Summary:Is it unspiritual to take medication? Does going to therapy mean your faith isn’t strong enough? In this compassionate and powerful episode of Our True Identity, we challenge the lie that mental health support and spiritual maturity are in conflict. As we honor Mental Health Recovery Month, this conversation speaks directly to anyone who’s ever felt ashamed, isolated, or unsure about their healing journey.Through Scripture, stories, and the truth of the gospel, this episode reframes following your treatment plan—not as a failure of faith, but as a courageous act of obedie...
2025-05-2636 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: Raised to Life: How We Can Know Jesus Rose from the Dead — and Why It Still Changes Everything (Series: Resurrection & Identity)Summary:What does it mean to really believe in the resurrection—not just as a creed or tradition, but as a life-altering truth? In this episode, we explore how the resurrection of Jesus is both historically credible and personally transformative. Whether you're holding quiet doubts or clinging to faith with your last ounce of strength, this is an invitation to rediscover the power of resurrection—not just in the empty tomb, but in your everyday life.Topics Covered:What Romans 10:9 really asks of usWhy belief is more than intellectual agreementHo...
2025-05-1936 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: “Faith When You Feel Forgotten — Hannah’s Story and the Hope in Unanswered Prayers” (Part of Mental Health Recovery Month)Episode Summary:Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you? Like your prayers are going unanswered while everyone else moves forward? In this heartfelt episode, we walk with Hannah—the woman from 1 Samuel who carried deep emotional pain and years of silence—through her journey of waiting, worship, and eventual healing. Her story isn’t just about getting what she prayed for. It’s about finding peace before the breakthrough, discovering identity before the outcome, and worshiping God even when nothing’s changed yet.If you're navigating mental health recovery or just trying to hold onto faith...
2025-05-1549 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOUR TRUE IDENTITY Spiritual Warfare Series – Part 4: “The Politics of Division: How the Enemy Uses Ideology to Split the Church”🔍 Episode Overview:In this urgent and timely episode, Craig dives deep into one of the most dangerous and overlooked strategies of spiritual warfare in our generation: the use of political division to fracture the Church, dilute the gospel, and distract believers from their true mission.From Scripture to current realities, this message unpacks how the enemy weaponizes ideology—not just to influence the world, but to disarm the Body of Christ from within. But more than just exposing the problem, this episode calls us back to unity, humility, and identity in Christ.🧨 Topics Covered:Why th...
2025-05-1259 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: Trusting God in Mental Health Recovery – Week 2 📅 Part of Mental Health Recovery Month at Celebrate Recovery🧠 About This Episode:In Week 2 of our Mental Health Recovery Month series at Celebrate Recovery (Peters Creek Baptist Church), we’re talking about one of the hardest yet most transformational parts of healing: learning to trust God—especially when life doesn’t make sense.Your host, Samantha, a grateful believer in Jesus and Mental Health Ambassador, invites you into a heartfelt teaching on surrender, identity, and the power of pouring it all out at Jesus’ feet, even when the why’s remain unanswered.✨ What You'll Hear:How John 12 (Mary anointing Jesus’ feet) reveals the...
2025-05-0935 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity New Tentpole Series Launch: In the Fullness of Time – Introduction🎙 Our True IdentityNew Tentpole Series Launch: In the Fullness of TimeEpisode Title: “In the Fullness of Time – Introduction”🎧 Created with support from NotebookLM's AI Audio Overview feature📖 About This Episode:Welcome to a brand-new tentpole series on Our True Identity — In the Fullness of Time, a journey through spiritual formation, recovery, and identity, as seen through the lens of biblical history.In this special introductory episode, we lay the foundation for a series rooted in one core truth:God doesn’t just work in moments. He works through time.
2025-05-0708 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOUR TRUE IDENTITY – Saturate Them With Noise: How Distraction Drowns Out the Voice of GodWelcome back to Our True Identity, where we replace the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God’s Word.In today’s episode, we confront one of the enemy’s most dangerous—and overlooked—strategies in spiritual warfare: distraction.Not with evil. Not with obvious sin. But with noise—constant, relentless, numbing noise.🔍 Episode Summary:The enemy doesn’t need to make you hate God—he just needs to keep you too distracted to hear Him.In this powerful and deeply relevant episode, we explore how:Noise has become...
2025-05-0617 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchIs It Okay to Be a Christian and Still Struggle with Mental Health?Is It Okay to Be a Christian and Still Struggle with Mental Health?If you’ve ever asked that question—quietly in your heart or maybe in full desperation—you are not the only one. You might have wondered:“If I really loved Jesus, wouldn’t I feel more peace by now?”“If I have the Holy Spirit, why do I still feel anxious?”“If I believe the Bible, why does depression still feel like a fog I can’t escape?”“If God is good, and I trust Him, why can’t I just snap ou...
2025-05-0414 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOUR TRUE IDENTITY: Hope in the Struggle – Mental Health and the God Who SeesWelcome to Our True Identity, the podcast where we replace the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God’s Word.This special episode marks the beginning of Mental Health Recovery Month at Celebrate Recovery, Peters Creek Baptist Church—and we’re diving deep into a conversation that’s long overdue in many churches: the intersection of mental health and faith.💬 Episode Summary:In this raw and compassionate episode, we speak directly to those living with:Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorderGrief, trauma, dissociation, emotional painOr those who feel ov...
2025-05-0226 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOUR TRUE IDENTITY: When Words Lose Their Meaning – How Language Is Being Used to Undermine the TruthWelcome to Our True Identity, the podcast where we replace the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God’s Word.In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the enemy’s most subtle and effective tactics in our culture and churches—not loud rebellion, but quiet redefinition. Not through persecution or false doctrine, but through the corruption of language.🔍 Episode Overview:Words shape everything.They frame our thoughts, guide our relationships, and even form the foundation of how we understand God, ourselves, and the gospel.But what happ...
2025-05-0221 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOUR TRUE IDENTITY: The Lie of Freedom – When We Turn Liberty Into ChainsWelcome back to Our True Identity, the podcast where we replace the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God’s Word.In this compelling and deeply relevant episode, we’re taking a break from our usual format to zoom out—and look at a cultural lie that’s not just impacting individuals, but the church in America as a whole.🔍 Episode Summary:Today, we’re exposing a powerful deception:The lie that true freedom means doing whatever we want—whenever we want—with no one, not even God, able to tell us o...
2025-05-0121 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchCelebrate Recovery_ Week 1 IntroductionWeek One: Introduction
2025-04-2939 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchEchoes of the PastDescription:Some wounds don’t fade—they echo. In this episode, I open up about childhood shame, father wounds, and the lifelong battle to believe I’m enough. Through Celebrate Recovery’s Step 2, I’m learning that healing starts with surrender—not striving—and that God’s voice of love is louder than my past.If you’ve ever struggled with identity, shame, or seeking approval, this story is for you. You are not alone—and you are deeply lovedResources:Celebrate Recovery: crlocator.comPeters Creek Baptist Church (South Park...
2025-04-2615 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchA Journey to Christlike Transformation Ep. 4: The Power of Letting Go - Finding Strength in PowerlessnessWelcome back to Our True Identity — where we replace the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God’s Word.In this special Easter episode, we’re diving deep into what it means to be powerless — and why that’s not a place of shame, but a foundation for true transformation.We explore:✔️ Why trying to control everything keeps us stuck✔️ Four action steps to surrender our need for control✔️ The connection between recovery and resurrection✔️ What Psalm 40, Jesus' resurrection, and personal stories can teach us about healing✔️ How we let go and let God — together in comm...
2025-04-0721 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchA Journey to Christlike Transformation Ep. 3: The Power of Powerlessness – Principle 1📌 Episode Overview:In this foundational episode of our new series A Journey to Christlike Transformation, we dive deep into Principle 1 of Celebrate Recovery — the principle of admitting powerlessness.We often believe that strength means control, but in God’s kingdom, healing begins when we finally let go. This episode explores what it means to stop playing God, start being honest about our pain, and lean into the limitless power of Jesus Christ.With reflections from the Celebrate Recovery NIV Study Bible, personal stories, biblical truth, and practical action steps, Craig guides us through a messa...
2025-04-0613 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchTake Action: The Decision That Changes EverythingSHOW NOTES:In this special episode of Our True Identity, Craig shares a powerful preview of the message for Take Action Night, happening Friday, April 4, 2025, at Celebrate Recovery – Peters Creek Baptist Church in South Park, PA.Rooted in Principle 3 of the Celebrate Recovery program—“Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control”—this message walks through the acronym ACTION:A – Accept Jesus as your Higher PowerC – Commit to following God’s willT – Turn it overI – It’s only the beginning
2025-03-2533 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - Faith, Mental Health, and Your True Identity Part 1Episode Summary:Welcome back to Our True Identity, a podcast dedicated to replacing the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God's Word —today's episode introduces an exciting initiative at Celebrate Recovery Peters Creek: the Mental Health Program, a faith-based support initiative for those facing mental health challenges.Key Takeaways & Insights:🌱 1. Introducing the Mental Health ProgramDesigned to provide faith-based support for individuals navigating mental health challenges.Offers a safe, judgment-free community to experience hope and restoration through Christ.🌱 2. Mental Health MattersStat: 50% of adults will face a mental h...
2025-03-2023 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity – A Chosen People, A Living TemplePodcast Show NotesTitle: Our True Identity – A Chosen People, A Living TempleEpisode Date: March 16, 2025Host: Craig AmstoneEpisode SummaryHello, friends! Welcome back to Our True Identity, the podcast where we replace the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God’s Word. I’m so glad you’re here with me today.On this 2nd Sunday of Lent, we’re diving into a powerful section of Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 (NLT). This passage speaks deeply about our identity in Christ as a chosen people, a living temple, and how that t...
2025-03-1627 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchA Journey to Christlike Transformation Ep. 2Episode Title: Celebrate Recovery: A Journey to Christlike Transformation – Breaking Free from DenialEpisode SummaryHello, friends! Welcome back to Our True Identity, the podcast where we replace the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God’s Word. In today’s episode, we continue our Celebrate Recovery series by tackling a crucial obstacle on the path to healing: denial.Using the DENIAL acrostic from Celebrate Recovery, we explore how denial: Disables our feelings Exhausts our energy Negates our growth Isolates us from God Alienates us from others Lengthens our pain
2025-03-0224 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchA Journey to Christlike Transformation Ep. 1Episode Title: A Journey to Christlike Transformation📅 Release Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025🎙 Welcome to Our True Identity!Hello, friends! In today’s episode, we begin a powerful new series: Celebrate Recovery: A Journey to Christlike Transformation. Many people think of recovery only in terms of substance abuse, but the truth is that we all need recovery—from sin, destructive habits, emotional wounds, and spiritual struggles.In this episode, we explore:✅ The biblical foundation of recovery and why it applies to everyone✅ How sin operates like an addiction, promising satisfaction but delivering destruction
2025-02-2322 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church(Rerun) God’s Love Is My FoundationEpisode Summary:Welcome to today’s episode of My True Identity! Thisweek, we’re exploring the life-changing theme: “I Am a Child of God.” Inthis episode, we’ll focus on how God’s love serves as the foundation for ouridentity.Join us as we dive into 1 John 3:1 and Romans 8:38-39 todiscover the depth of God’s love. You’ll learn how His unchanging,unconditional love anchors our worth and frees us from striving for approval orfearing rejection. Through relatable stories and practical advice, we’llexplore what it means to live daily in God’s love and let it transform...
2025-02-1414 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church(Rerun) Adopted Into His FamilyEpisode Summary:Welcome to a brand-new week of Our True Identity! Today’s episode explores the life-changing truth that we are adopted into God’s family. Ephesians 1:5 tells us that God chose us in advance, and it brought Him great pleasure to make us His children. Together, we’ll unpack the beauty of spiritual adoption, the privileges that come with being part of God’s family, and how this truth can transform the way we see ourselves and live each day.If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of rejection, loneliness, or insecurity, this episode is for you...
2025-02-1319 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church(Rerun) Restored as God's MasterpieceIn this episode of Our True Identity, we’re diving into the incredible truth that God is the ultimate Restorer. No matter how broken or messy life may feel, God specializes in transforming the cracks and broken pieces into something beautiful and purposeful. You’ll discover how God meets us in our brokenness, works through the process of restoration, and equips us to live as His masterpieces.This episode is filled with encouraging insights, personal reflections, and practical steps for embracing restoration in your life.Key Topics Discussed:Understanding the Heart of the Rest...
2025-02-1121 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church(Rerun) Created in God's ImageShow Notes for Episode: Created in God’s ImageWelcome to Day 10 of Our True Identity!In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most foundational truths of our faith: the reality that we are created in God’s image. This life-changing concept, found in Genesis 1:26-27, has profound implications for how we view ourselves, how we treat others, and how we live out our purpose.You’ll learn how understanding this truth gives us dignity, value, and purpose—qualities that are unshakable because they are rooted in who God is...
2025-02-1019 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church(Rerun) Nothing Wasted in God's HandsIn this episode, we explore the profound truth that every moment of our lives—joys, struggles, and everything in between—is part of the masterpiece God is creating in us. Guided by Romans 8:28, we’ll uncover how God’s craftsmanship transforms even our weakest and most challenging moments into something beautiful and purposeful. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to trust God with the details of our lives and embrace our unique identity as His masterpiece.Whether you’re seeking encouragement, clarity, or hope, this episode invites you to lean into God’s redemptive plan for your life...
2025-02-0835 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church(Rerun) Inside Celebrate Recovery: My Journey to Freedom and HealingWelcome to My True Identity! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, celebrating over seven years of sobriety. But sobriety was just the beginning of my recovery journey. Beneath the surface were deeper struggles—patterns of seeking validation, fear of rejection, and habits that left me feeling stuck.
In this special episode, I take you inside Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program that has been instrumental in my healing. You’ll hear how CR works, what a typical meeting looks like, and how the program has helped me confront hurts, hang-ups, and habits I had ignored for ye...
2025-02-0718 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church(Rerun) Our True Identity Day 8: Created for PurposeWelcome to Day 8 of My True Identity! In this episode, we begin Lesson Two: I Am God’s Masterpiece. Together, we explore the awe-inspiring truth that you are intentionally designed, uniquely created, and filled with purpose by the ultimate Creator.
We’ll discuss:
The science of your existence and the staggering improbability of your birth.
How laminin, the “glue” protein of your body, reflects God’s sustaining power.
Biblical truths about being handcrafted as a masterpiece.
Practical steps to embrace your identity and step into the good works God has prepared for you.
🎙 Reflection Qu...
2025-02-0621 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church(Rerun) Shining Through the CracksEpisode Description:
In this episode of Our True Identity, we explore the beautiful truth that God works through the cracks in our lives—the broken, messy, and imperfect places we often try to hide. Inspired by Second Corinthians chapter four verse seven, we’ll discover how God’s light shines brightest through our weaknesses and struggles. Together, we’ll reflect on powerful stories from Scripture, including Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch and the friends who carried the paralytic man to Jesus. These stories remind us that God uses our cracks not just to restore us, but to shine His love and...
2025-02-0516 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church(Rerun) Our True Identity - Finding Hope and Healing: An Introduction to Celebrate Recovery Part 2Episode Description:
Welcome to My True Identity! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, celebrating over seven years of sobriety and working daily to replace the lies I believe about myself with the truth of God’s Word.
In this second episode of our special two-part series on Celebrate Recovery, we dive into the first three of the Eight Recovery Principles, exploring how they guide us toward healing and freedom:
✨ Principle 1: Admitting we are powerless and that our lives are unmanageable.✨ Principle 2: Believing we matter to God and that He has the powe...
2025-02-0421 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church(Rerun) Our True Identity - Finding Hope and Healing: An Introduction to Celebrate Recovery Part 1Episode Description:
Welcome to My True Identity! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ who has experienced over seven years of sobriety from alcohol addiction and is now on a journey to overcome unhealthy thought patterns and habits. In this special episode, we dive into the life-changing ministry of Celebrate Recovery (CR).
Whether you’re dealing with unresolved pain, unhealthy habits, or emotional struggles, CR provides a safe, Christ-centered space for healing. I’ll share my personal experiences, explain how CR works, and explore the connections between hurts, hang-ups, and habits—and how God’s gr...
2025-02-0319 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity: Confronting DenialThis weekend, we’re diving deep into Lesson One of the Celebrate Recovery curriculum—Denial. This is where freedom begins. This is where we stop pretending and start healing.
Principle One of Celebrate Recovery says:
"Realize I’m not God; I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable."
Denial keeps us trapped. It convinces us that we’re in control, even when we’re not. It tells us that if we just try harder, manage better, or keep certain struggles hidden, we...
2025-02-0116 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 31: Walking by Faith, Not FeelingsWe’ve spent this week exploring how our identity is transformed through Christ, but what happens when we don’t feel close to God? What do we do when faith doesn’t feel strong? Many people assume that if they don’t feel emotionally connected to their faith, they must be failing. But the Bible teaches us that faith isn’t about emotions—it’s about trusting God even when we don’t see or feel the results right away.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore how faith is a daily choice, not an emotional experience. If you’ve ever strug...
2025-01-3115 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 30: Grace Through FaithIn today’s episode of Our True Identity, we explore one of the most foundational truths of our faith—grace through faith. Ephesians 2:8-9 teaches us that salvation is a gift, not a reward for our works. Yet, so many of us struggle with the weight of trying to prove ourselves, striving to be enough when Christ has already declared us redeemed.
Through a deeply personal story, we dive into the journey from self-reliance to surrender, from striving to accepting the grace of God. The night of October 15, 2017, was a breaking point—a moment when everything changed. But it...
2025-01-3018 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 29: Living in New Life
In this episode of Our True Identity, we continue our series, “Raised with Christ: United in New Life,” by diving into Colossians 2:12-13. Today, I share a deeply personal story about navigating the challenges of anxiety, self-doubt, and control, and how God’s grace has brought freedom and healing. Through Celebrate Recovery, the love of family, accountability, and scripture, we explore how being raised with Christ transforms our lives in practical, daily ways.
What You’ll Learn:
How Colossians 2:12-13 reveals the truth of being made alive in Christ.
The power of vulnerability and community in the heal...
2025-01-2919 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 28: Seated With ChristIn this episode of Our True Identity, we dive into Ephesians 2:6 to explore what it means to be seated with Christ in the heavenly realms. This truth transforms how we view ourselves, face life’s challenges, and approach relationships. By unpacking the spiritual reality of being united with Christ, we discover the freedom, strength, and purpose that come from living in His victory. Personal stories and practical applications provide insights for embracing this identity and walking boldly in God’s grace.
What You’ll Learn:
The significance of being seated with Christ and how it shapes your i...
2025-01-2822 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 27: Raised to New LifeWelcome to Our True Identity, the podcast where we replace the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God’s Word. In today’s episode, we begin our brand-new series, Raised with Christ: United in New Life, exploring the incredible reality of what it means to be spiritually raised with Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 2:4-5 (NLT), we reflect on God’s rich mercy and love that brought us from spiritual death to vibrant, eternal life.
Discover how being raised with Christ transforms not only our relationship with God but also our identity, purpose, and daily walk...
2025-01-2722 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - Inside Celebrate Recovery: My Journey to Freedom and HealingWelcome to My True Identity! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, celebrating over seven years of sobriety. But sobriety was just the beginning of my recovery journey. Beneath the surface were deeper struggles—patterns of seeking validation, fear of rejection, and habits that left me feeling stuck.
In this special episode, I take you inside Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program that has been instrumental in my healing. You’ll hear how CR works, what a typical meeting looks like, and how the program has helped me confront hurts, hang-ups, and habits I had ignored for ye...
2025-01-2618 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 25: The Family of GodIn today’s episode of Our True Identity, we conclude this week’s series, “I Can Call Christ Brother,” with a celebration of what it means to belong to the family of God. Reflecting on Hebrews chapter two, we explore the unity, love, and purpose we share as members of God’s family. Jesus not only redeems us but brings us into a relationship with the Father and with one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.
This truth transforms how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we live out our faith. As we embrace...
2025-01-2515 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 24: Made Like Us to Make Us Like HimIn today’s episode of Our True Identity, we explore the profound truth that Jesus became like us not only to save us but to transform us into His likeness. Drawing from Hebrews chapter two, we discuss the process of sanctification—the work God does in our lives to shape us to reflect His character. This transformation is a lifelong journey that reveals God’s grace and purpose, impacting how we live, grow, and relate to others.
We also highlight how this truth connects to the journey of healing and restoration offered in Celebrate Recovery, where individuals find f...
2025-01-2418 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 23: Jesus, the Merciful and Faithful High PriestIn today’s episode of Our True Identity, we explore Hebrews chapter two, verses sixteen through eighteen, focusing on Jesus as our merciful and faithful High Priest. Because He shared fully in our humanity, Jesus understands our struggles, temptations, and weaknesses. His experience equips Him to come alongside us in every trial, offering mercy and faithfulness as we navigate life’s challenges.
We also connect this profound truth to the journey of healing and restoration offered in Celebrate Recovery, highlighting how His empathy transforms our approach to prayer, trust, and the process of recovery.
Show Note...
2025-01-2323 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 22: Freedom from Fear and DeathIn today’s episode of Our True Identity, we explore Hebrews 2:14-15, and reflect on the incredible freedom Jesus offers through His victory over death. His sacrifice on the cross broke the power of the enemy, shattering the chains of fear and releasing us to live boldly, with purpose and hope.
We connect this message to the journey of healing and restoration offered in Celebrate Recovery, where participants discover how the truth of Jesus’ victory transforms their lives, step by step.
Scriptures Referenced:
Hebrews 2:14-15
Hebrews 2:10
Key Points Discussed:
How Jesus’ death broke...
2025-01-2220 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 21: The Pioneer of Our SalvationIn today’s episode of Our True Identity, we dive into Hebrews chapter two, verses ten through thirteen, to explore Jesus as the Pioneer of Our Salvation. We reflect on how Jesus’ suffering was not a sign of weakness but a necessary part of His mission to lead us to glory. Through His obedience and trust in God, Jesus opened the way for us to be reconciled to God, sanctified as His children, and united as brothers and sisters in His family.
This episode reminds us that Jesus not only saves us but also leads the way in t...
2025-01-2122 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 20: Jesus Fully Shares Our HumanityIn today’s episode of Our True Identity, we explore the profound truth found in Hebrews chapter two, verses five through nine: Jesus became fully human to share in our experiences and lead us into God’s family. We’ll reflect on how His humanity allows us to call Him not only Savior but also brother—someone who understands our struggles, joys, and challenges.
This episode reminds us that Jesus didn’t stay distant—He entered into our world, walking in our shoes, so we could experience the fullness of God’s love and restoration.
Scriptures Ref...
2025-01-2017 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - Finding Hope and Healing: An Introduction to Celebrate Recovery Part 2Episode Description:Welcome to My True Identity! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, celebrating over seven years of sobriety and working daily to replace the lies I believe about myself with the truth of God’s Word.
In this second episode of our special two-part series on Celebrate Recovery, we dive into the first three of the Eight Recovery Principles, exploring how they guide us toward healing and freedom:
✨ Principle 1: Admitting we are powerless and that our lives are unmanageable.✨ Principle 2: Believing we matter to God and that He has the powe...
2025-01-1921 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity - Finding Hope and Healing: An Introduction to Celebrate Recovery Part 1Episode Description:Welcome to My True Identity! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ who has experienced over seven years of sobriety from alcohol addiction and is now on a journey to overcome unhealthy thought patterns and habits. In this special episode, we dive into the life-changing ministry of Celebrate Recovery (CR).
Whether you’re dealing with unresolved pain, unhealthy habits, or emotional struggles, CR provides a safe, Christ-centered space for healing. I’ll share my personal experiences, explain how CR works, and explore the connections between hurts, hang-ups, and habits—and how God’s grace ca...
2025-01-1819 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 17 - God Gives Me PurposeEpisode Summary:
In today’s episode of My True Identity, we dive into the transformative truth that God gives us purpose. As part of this week’s theme, “I Am a Child of God,” we reflect on Ephesians 2:10 and Romans 8:28 to explore how our identity as God’s masterpiece equips us to live with intention and meaning.
You’ll hear powerful stories of people who discovered their God-given purpose, even in unexpected or challenging circumstances. We’ll also discuss how to align our plans with God’s, embrace the unique way He has designed us, and find purpose...
2025-01-1719 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 16 - God Delights in MeEpisode Summary:
Welcome back to My True Identity! In today’s episode, we explore the beautiful and life-changing truth that God delights in us. As part of this week’s theme, “I Am a Child of God,” we reflect on Zephaniah 3:17 and Psalm 149:4 to discover what it means to be cherished and celebrated by the Creator of the universe.
You’ll hear the story of Rebecca, who learned to let go of striving for approval, and Angela, who found freedom from perfectionism by resting in God’s delight. These stories and truths remind us that God’s joy ov...
2025-01-1614 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 15 - He Calls Me His OwnEpisode Summary:
Welcome back to My True Identity! Today, we continue this week’s theme, “I Am a Child of God,” by focusing on the beautiful truth that God calls us His own. Through Isaiah 43:1, we’ll reflect on the depth of God’s love and His personal declaration over our lives: “You are mine.”
In this episode, we’ll unpack what it means to belong to God, how His love gives us security and purpose, and why His commitment to us changes everything. You’ll hear the story of Alex, a man who spent years striving for...
2025-01-1514 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 14: God’s Love Is My FoundationEpisode Summary:
Welcome to today’s episode of My True Identity! This
week, we’re exploring the life-changing theme: “I Am a Child of God.” In
this episode, we’ll focus on how God’s love serves as the foundation for our
identity.
Join us as we dive into 1 John 3:1 and Romans 8:38-39 to
discover the depth of God’s love. You’ll learn how His unchanging,
unconditional love anchors our worth and frees us from striving for approval or
fearing rejection. Through relatable stories and practical advice, we’ll
explore what it means to live daily in God’...
2025-01-1414 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 13: Adopted Into His FamilyEpisode Summary:
Welcome to a brand-new week of Our True Identity! Today’s episode explores the life-changing truth that we are adopted into God’s family. Ephesians 1:5 tells us that God chose us in advance, and it brought Him great pleasure to make us His children. Together, we’ll unpack the beauty of spiritual adoption, the privileges that come with being part of God’s family, and how this truth can transform the way we see ourselves and live each day.
If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of rejection, loneliness, or insecurity, this episode is for you...
2025-01-1319 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 12: Shining Through the CracksShow Notes: Shining Through the Cracks
Episode Title: Shining Through the CracksEpisode Number: 12Duration: 16:33
Episode Description:
In this episode of Our True Identity, we explore the beautiful truth that God works through the cracks in our lives—the broken, messy, and imperfect places we often try to hide. Inspired by Second Corinthians chapter four verse seven, we’ll discover how God’s light shines brightest through our weaknesses and struggles. Together, we’ll reflect on powerful stories from Scripture, including Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch and the friends who carried the paralyti...
2025-01-1116 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 11 - Restored as God's MasterpieceShow Notes
Episode Overview:
In this episode of Our True Identity, we’re diving into the incredible truth that God is the ultimate Restorer. No matter how broken or messy life may feel, God specializes in transforming the cracks and broken pieces into something beautiful and purposeful. You’ll discover how God meets us in our brokenness, works through the process of restoration, and equips us to live as His masterpieces.
This episode is filled with encouraging insights, personal reflections, and practical steps for embracing restoration in your life.
Key Topics Disc...
2025-01-1121 minCelebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 10: Created in God's ImageShow Notes for Episode: Created in God’s Image
Welcome to Day 10 of Our True Identity!
In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most foundational truths of our faith: the reality that we are created in God’s image. This life-changing concept, found in Genesis 1:26-27, has profound implications for how we view ourselves, how we treat others, and how we live out our purpose.
You’ll learn how understanding this truth gives us dignity, value, and purpose—qualities that are unshakable because they are rooted in who God is, not in w...
2025-01-1019 min
Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 9: Nothing Wasted in God's HandsIn this episode, we explore the profound truth that every moment of our lives—joys, struggles, and everything in between—is part of the masterpiece God is creating in us. Guided by Romans 8:28, we’ll uncover how God’s craftsmanship transforms even our weakest and most challenging moments into something beautiful and purposeful. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to trust God with the details of our lives and embrace our unique identity as His masterpiece.
Whether you’re seeking encouragement, clarity, or hope, this episode invites you to lean into God’s redemptive plan for your life...
2025-01-0835 min
Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist ChurchOur True Identity Day 8: Created for PurposeWelcome to Day 8 of My True Identity! In this episode, we begin Lesson Two: I Am God’s Masterpiece. Together, we explore the awe-inspiring truth that you are intentionally designed, uniquely created, and filled with purpose by the ultimate Creator.
We’ll discuss:
The science of your existence and the staggering improbability of your birth.
How laminin, the “glue” protein of your body, reflects God’s sustaining power.
Biblical truths about being handcrafted as a masterpiece.
Practical steps to embrace your identity and step into the good works God has prepared for you.
🎙 Reflection Questions:
What uni...
2025-01-0821 min