Episode 180: Courage for Life: Finding Confidence, Hope, and Joy Through Faith (featuring Ann White)

What does courage really mean? Many people think courage means being fearless, but Ann White offers a different perspective: courage is taking a necessary risk and trusting God with the outcome.In this episode of the Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast, we sit down with Ann White, founder and CEO of Courage for Life, to discuss her personal journey from fear-based decision-making to a life grounded in faith, confidence, and hope. Ann shares how her own healing process led to the development of the Seven Steps to Courage and the creation of a ministry that now serves individuals in prisons, addiction treatment settings, churches, and communities around the world.The conversation explores the relationship between courage, vulnerability, and healing. We discuss how courage is required not only to face our own struggles but also to show up for others with compassion, acceptance, and understanding. Ann also shares her Four Foundations of Health framework, highlighting the interconnected roles of emotional, spiritual, relational, and physical well-being.Whether you're navigating recovery, supporting a loved one, working in a helping profession, or seeking greater confidence in your own life, this episode offers practical insights and encouragement for taking the next step forward.  Join us for an inspiring conversation about hope, healing, and the courage to move forward one step at a time.About the GuestAnn White is an internationally known author, speaker, and passionate Bible teacher. She founded her global ministry, Courage For Life, out of a calling to share with others how God and His Word brought restoration to her life and marriage. Having personally experienced God’s grace, salvation, and the life-changing power of the Bible, Ann’s desire is to extend this same love, mercy, and encouragement to others, so they too may be reconciled to God. Ann is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her family reside in Belleair Shores, FL.Links:Email: [email protected] Website: https://courageforlife.org/ann-white/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GodGivesCourage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annwhitecfl/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CourageForLifeSupport the showThank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast.To learn more about the podcast visit www.andrewjschreier.com To inquire being a guest on the podcast or sponsorship opportunities you can e-mail [email protected] podcast is also a platform for FREE continuing education.  Licensed and certified professionals are able to listen to select episodes at no cost.  Listen to an episode.  Take a quiz.  Complete an eval.  Earn a certificate.  Learn more at www.andrewjschreier.com/continuing-educationTalking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book "Addiction & Recovery" by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier.  This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery.  Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field.  Listen as guests join the show and cover a wide range of topics looking to educate individuals, families, communities, organizations, institutions, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone else impacted by addiction and recovery.  Content is not intended to be treatment and is not affiliated with any specific group.