Episode 549 From Pain to Purpose: John Brewer on Sobriety and Spiritual Growth

from It's Bizzy · host Elizabeth Chance

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Conversations with Bizzy, I sit down with the insightful and inspiring John Brewer—someone who has walked the winding road of addiction, found faith, and now lives with purpose, joy, and deep spiritual connection.John opens up about his battle with alcoholism, how childhood pain and a near-miss DUI became a turning point, and the powerful role Alcoholics Anonymous played in his transformation. But that’s just the beginning. What truly lit him up was discovering a higher power that led him straight into the heart of the Catholic Church.We laugh, we reflect, and we dive deep into what it really means to live an authentic life—grounded in faith, service, and self-discovery. John shares how the Mass became his form of meditation, why confession brought unexpected freedom, and how helping others has become his mission.We talk about everything from the power of sponsorship to the beauty of spiritual literature, and how sobriety and faith are truly soulmates on this journey. If you’re curious about how science, God, and recovery all intertwine—or just want to hear an uplifting story of redemption and hope—this episode is for you.Tune in for a conversation full of heart, honesty, and a reminder that it’s never too late to change your story.🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!God is good — all the time!Be sure to connect with Conversations with Bizzy! · Patreon: http://patreon.com/elizabethchance· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithbizzy/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conversationswithbizzy/· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance · TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversationswithbizzy· X/Twitter: https://x.com/BusyLivingSober · Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethchance/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnwTo Reach John Brewer;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatlocalsouthflorida/ https://www.instagram.com/soflo_restaurantguy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SouthFloridasRestaurantGuyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/SociallyDistancedSupperClub Email: [email protected] you can reach out to me at [email protected] with story ideas and if you want to come on my show. Thanks for listening! Love, Bizzy ✨ P.S. If something I shared today resonated with you and you’re ready to start your own journey—or you just need someone to walk beside you—I’d love to help. Support the show

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