Ep 159 - Identity Resources Spotlight: Catholics in Recovery

In this heartfelt episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons welcomes Scott Weeman, founder of Catholics in Recovery, for an honest conversation about addiction, recovery, and the role of faith in healing. Scott shares his personal journey through alcoholism and addiction, his road to recovery through 12-step meetings, and how the Holy Spirit inspired him to create resources for Catholics seeking freedom from addiction. Jill and Scott discuss the shame and isolation that often accompany addiction, the importance of community support, and how integrating faith and recovery can transform lives. If you or a loved one is struggling, this episode offers hope, practical direction, and a reminder that you are not alone on the path to healing! 01:15 – Introducing Scott Wiemann and Catholics in Recovery 02:34 – Scott's Journey Into Recovery Ministry 03:07 – Early Addiction Struggles and Turning Point 06:57 – Faith, Fellowship, and Spiritual Change 10:22 – Accessing Catholics in Recovery Meetings 17:03 – Jill's Personal Experience with Addiction and The Need for Community Scott Weeman is a beloved son of God, a husband, and a father. He is the founder of Catholic in Recovery, a community of men and women seeking freedom from a variety of addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. Scott is the author of The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments, he holds a master's degree in clinical counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University and serves a marriage and family therapist at a Catholic health clinic in Nashville, TN, where he lives with his wife and three children. Use promo code MANYPARTS25 to receive 25% off a monthly or annual CIR+ subscription or 25% off any Catholic in Recovery book, including The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments, The Catholic in Recovery Workbook, and The Recovery Rosary. A CIR+ subscription gives you access to daily reflections, digital workbooks, meeting resources, and additional tools to support a Christ-centered journey of healing and transformation. Visit www.catholicinrecovery.com to get started. Amazon affiliate links: The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments: A Catholic Journey through Recovery by Scott Weeman The Catholic in Recovery Workbook Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.