In this episode, Pastor Julian Ryder of Calhoun, Louisiana, joins host Pastor Anthony Pizarro to talk about transparency, accountability, and recovery in the church. Pastor Ryder shares what he’s learning through Saved and Sober and how the ministry is shaping his congregation. Together, they discuss asking for help, walking through restoration, speaking truth with grace, and celebrating what God has brought us through. This episode’s Saved and Sober challenge: What has God brought you through that you can celebrate today? Share something you’re celebrating in the comments. CONNECT WITH SAVED AND SOBER Explore our Christ-centered recovery ministry, find a group, or learn how to bring Saved and Sober to your church: https://savedandsober.com/ SHOP SAVED AND SOBER https://savedsober.myshopify.com/ FOLLOW US Instagram: @saved_sober Facebook: Saved and Sober Recovery TikTok: @saved_sober Subscribe to the channel for more conversations on faith, recovery, and finding freedom through Jesus Christ. Share this episode with someone who could use encouragement. Community. Connection. Christ.

In this episode, Pastor Anthony Pizarro joins a conversation on the illusion of control and learning to place our lives in God’s hands. Through personal stories and biblical insight, we explore how control shows up in recovery, relationships, parenting, and ministry. We discuss recognizing the warning signs, practicing self-control, trusting others, and surrendering daily to God. This episode’s Saved and Sober challenge:

**What are you holding on to today that you need to put back into God’s hands?**

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In this episode, Jake Wolf and Pastor Pizarro talk about the first step of recovery, "we admitted we were powerless and our lives had become unmanageable."

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