Surrendering to God in Sobriety | A Talk With Doug

Join Reno Collier and his lifelong friend Doug on Alive & Sober as they dive deep into the journey of finding God in sobriety. In this episode, Reno and Doug share honest stories about surrender, faith, and building a real relationship with God after years of self-reliance and struggle. They discuss the challenges of letting go of control, the importance of community in recovery, and how faith grows through repeated action and trust. Doug opens up about his own path from resentment and fear to acceptance and gratitude, while Reno reflects on the practical ways God shows up in everyday life and recovery. This episode is packed with wisdom for anyone in recovery or seeking a deeper spiritual connection. Reno and Doug break down the process of moving from self-will to God’s will, the role of gratitude, and how to keep things simple through repetition and daily practice. They also address common obstacles like anger at the church, misconceptions about surrender, and the struggle to maintain faith when life improves. Take action with the 4 R’s: Read: Open your Bible and read a passage that speaks to surrender or faith—try James 4:7 or Proverbs 3:5-6. Reflect: Think about where you might be holding onto control in your life. How has self-will worked for you? Where could you invite God in? Respond: Pray, “God, help me to surrender my will to You today. Show me how to trust You and let go of what I cannot control.” Reveal: Share your experience of letting go and trusting God with someone else in your recovery community, or offer encouragement to someone struggling with faith. Whether you’re new to recovery, wrestling with faith, or just looking for real talk about God and sobriety, this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier offers hope, practical steps, and a reminder that you’re not alone. Keywords: sobriety, recovery, faith, God, 12 steps, surrender, gratitude, Reno Collier, Doug, spiritual growth, addiction, church, higher power, prayer, meditation, trust, letting go, Christian recovery, Bible, reflection, action, community, Alive & Sober