Life After Quitting Drinking: Finding God and Facing Struggles | A Talk with Brent

from Alive & Sober · host Reno Collier

In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno sits down with his friend Brent to discuss the realities of life after quitting drinking. Brent shares his powerful story of starting to drink in college, the challenges of being a stand-up comedian on the road, and the turning point that led him to sobriety. As Brent celebrates three years sober, he and Reno dive deep into the ongoing struggles that come even after putting down the bottle—how life keeps coming at you, and how sobriety alone doesn’t fix everything.Listeners will hear honest conversations about the challenges of staying sober, dealing with loss, facing life’s disappointments, and learning to rely on God and others for support. The episode is filled with humor, real-life stories, and practical wisdom for anyone struggling with addiction or seeking a deeper relationship with God.Take action with the 4 R’s:Read: Spend time in the Bible this week. Consider passages like Exodus 14:14 (“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still”) and reflect on how God’s presence can guide you through difficult times.Reflect: Think about what you’re using to fill the void left by addiction. Are you seeking comfort in things that don’t satisfy, or are you turning to God and community for true healing?Respond: Pray, “God, help me surrender my struggles to You. Give me the strength to face each day sober, and fill the empty places in my heart with Your love and peace.”Reveal: Share your story or a word of encouragement with someone else who is struggling. Let them know they’re not alone, and demonstrate the hope and transformation that comes from faith and recovery.Keywords: sobriety, recovery, addiction, faith, God, Reno Collier, Alive & Sober, stand-up comedy, 12 steps, spiritual growth, overcoming addiction, community, Bible, prayer, surrender, hope, encouragement, Brent, real stories, Christian recovery, emotional healing, life after addiction, support, inspiration

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On this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno welcomes his friend Brent to discuss the realities of life after quitting drinking. Brent shares his journey from college drinking to three years of sobriety, the challenges of emotional healing, and how faith and recovery meetings have transformed his outlook.

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