Step 1: The Most Spiritual Step You Can Take

[@jwwarner28]

I am so excited to follow along with this new book "STEPS." It is so hard at times to tell others the "truth" about yourself. But Jesus said "I am the truth, the way and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."

[@BecomeNew]

So so true, and telling trusted others the truth is so freeing. - Brad

[@dmt242]

Honest and humble despair. Very powerful.

[@Julie-gv9xe]

Hi John! My sin is fear. Fear keeps me from going places, from giving to people, from expressing true feelings. I know that God didn't give us a spirit of fear.

[@BecomeNew]

Thanks for sharing Julie - we are so glad you are with us on our step journey together - keep showing up Bucky

[@SusanAguire-m9m]

Hi, John. I am a sinner. I struggle with co-dependence and emotional eating. Thank you for caring about our souls.

[@BecomeNew]

Susan -we are so glad you are with us on this journey! Just keep showing up! Bucky

[@raymondberger160]

I’m powerless over trying to control others. “Control” is the master addiction.

[@BecomeNew]

Raymond - it is good to name it the addiction - so glad you are with us one step at a time Bucky

[@grantsmall_Ngenious]

Hi John, I am redeemed by our Saviours blood. It all started nearly 35 years ago with a not so wimpy walk (alone) to the front of a church with everyone walking, to surrender my life to Christ. A strong start is required. Thank you for your ministry and fellowship. Your books have been some of the most enlightening to me during my walk with The Lord. May God continue to bless you through your ministry as you sow seed, and may The Lord of the Harvest be pleased with your Fruitfulness.

[@BecomeNew]

Grant thank you for your honesty and sharing your walk with us. We appreciate your words of encouragement and are grateful you are listening Bucky

[@samuelpaulsen5380]

I struggle with the language, the constant identification as "sinner." On some level, am I always that, always weak and powerless? Yes. John, it's probably because I'm constantly seeking to identify with, accept, and put effort forth to love God and seek His Kingdom. Is there a different word, a slightly different way to identify my weakness than starting every day with 'I'm a sinner?' Truly, it may just be my weakness in fully understanding my identity in God that makes me think this. (I'm truly seeking your help in this)

[@lhutcheson9854]

Thanks for asking this. I am having the same struggle with the phrase. I am interested to hear John’s thoughts on this. For me, it is all the “extra” that surrounds the word “sinner.” Jesus came to seek and save the “lost’ - it is a much more modern idea to focus on “sinner” (although Jesus did indeed tell people to “go and sin no more.”). Sin does mean to “miss the mark or target” which is a helpful framing of the word. I too am looking for a deeper way to love God and seek His kingdom and live in the reality of my identity in Jesus. I look forward to hearing John’s thoughts on this… Perhaps: “Hi my name is John and I miss the target” ❤😊

[@BecomeNew]

Hi Samuel, I'm not John but here's my take. First of all thanks for expressing this, it's a good thing to wrestle with. Perhaps if sinner is feeling too harsh to start every morning with we can revisit Paul’s statement of faith in Romans 3:22-24: "There is no difference between Jew and Gentile (meaning we are all equal under God’s rule and love) for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." Perhaps humbly acknowledging that we are in it together as a community and that his grace is enough is sufficient to sit before God. Just my thoughts! Bucky

[@beanfeld]

So excited, too!!!! It works if we work it and we are worth it! 😊

[@BecomeNew]

Absolutely beanfeld! Keep showing up and keep doing the work! Thanks for being with us Bucky

[@kellypatton1261]

Hi John I am a sinner. So good I agree I wish church was more like that as well. But we can be that change. Love you guys, don’t stop praying!!!!

[@BecomeNew]

Yes, Kelly, we can change that! Thanks for this note. - Brad

[@philbophilbo4945]

Thank you John. I will keep watching and listening. Good on you.

[@BecomeNew]

You are very welcome Philip we are so glad you are on this journey with us - thank you for watching Bucky

[@johnnysantiago2691]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@BecomeNew]

I will say it again Johnny - AMEN! Thanks for being with us Bucky

[@RoseExieDavis]

Thank you from my heart & soul for your openness with the painful truth. I need this so much ♡

[@BecomeNew]

You are so welcome Rosie - we want to grow spiritually one step at a time - together Thank you for listening Bucky

[@thomasmiglis6753]

Through God's Grace and the 12 Steps, my life has become better and betterer. And I didnt think it was possible (because, in my power, it wasnt possible), but in Christ, anything is possible. I love the line, "The worser your story, the warmer your welcome."

[@BecomeNew]

Thomas thank you for sharing the promise of the 12 steps. If you keep coming back, you do the work humbling and honestly - it works. We are grateful for you Bucky

[@joywalk4472]

My name is Joy. And I am a sinner. I have no power over my mental illness and my life has become unmanageable.

[@BecomeNew]

Hello Joy - thank you for sharing and being with us on our steps journey together - we are grateful Bucky

[@KathyHickey-mv3tr]

Hi, my name is Kathy, and I’m addicted to food.

[@BecomeNew]

Kathy, your honesty is powerful. I'm happy you're part of this community. - Brad

[@jjerichoGilly]

Hi Kathy, me too!

[@dmt242]

Amen I need God 24 7 I am powerless without Him

[@BecomeNew]

Well said - 24/7 Bucky

[@janicefox6105]

I am powerless over my exhaustion, my irritability. My grumpiness.

[@BecomeNew]

Glad you are with us Janice as you are NOT alone in your journey Bucky

[@jonischneider7091]

Hi John! I, too, am a sinner.

[@BecomeNew]

Hi Joni! You are in good company as a community of sinners - we are on this journey together - one step at a time! Bucky

[@elaineh1041]

good morning ☀️ for me it’s mom…passive/aggressive asian guilt, she constantly speaks at me and it’s all about her and her sacrifices and I owe her… Yes, oh God is so merciful as he graces me throughout the day with His hugs as I fail to receive her tongue (which has worsen due to dementia) in love. wahhhh…😢 The struggle is real and I am blessed with prayer warriors who also give me respite so I can breathe. Thank you Father God for only with you, through you and when I do remind myself that you are with me, I am able to endure & pray~”God bless mom, God change me, “ in Jesus name 🙏🏻💕🍃

[@BecomeNew]

Hello Elaine - thank you for sharing your story and insights into your struggle We are deeply grateful you share a part of your day with us - we hope we too provide respite so you are able to breathe God in and your stress and anxiety out. It is real - we pray you continue to keep coming back as we journey together "one step" at a time Bucky

[@nancygathingi5776]

Hello John! Am Nancy, I'm a sinner

[@BecomeNew]

Nancy, your honesty is powerful. Thanks for commenting and I hope you feel God's love today. - Brad

[@thomasmiglis6753]

To answer, the vast list of people, places and things (within and without) that I am powerless over is everything except my power to stop resisting. I have the power to surrender to God. But then I take it back. Then I surrender again. I can't/He can/I think I'll let Him.

[@BecomeNew]

Well said Thomas - thank you for being with us on our steps journey - looking forward to see how God's power shows up in each and everyone of us. Bucky

[@vinoo1946]

Hello John and Tim and the rest of the team...Greetings from UK (North West).... Another great morale boosting podcast...Loved it... Step- by- step guide to become new....Amen.. Kind Regards,...Arnold.🙂🙏🙏🧜‍♂

[@BecomeNew]

Glad you enjoyed it Vinoo - we are grateful you reach us from across the pond - Please keep showing up! Bucky

[@jlheidbreder]

Hi John, I'm a sinner🙏🏻🕊⚘️

[@BecomeNew]

Hi jlheidbreder! You are in good company - as we are all sinners - on this journey together! Bucky

[@stevedarrow3014]

Hi my name is Steve and I am a sinner in need of a savior. John, thank you for embarking on this journey of crossing the divide between alcoholics and non-alcoholics in the use of the 12 steps. I work as a therapist with folks in recovery from substances and more times than not there is a "bottom" for the alcoholic to hit before they are willing to get help. For those of us that aren't in denial of our sin, who are living lives that appear manageable (or at least are going fairly well), how can we attach to all that you are teaching with the 12 steps when we haven't hit a "bottom"? Really interested in your answer (maybe it is outlined in the book) and how you are courageously using the 12 steps to instruct us toward humility and clarification of our character defects.

[@BecomeNew]

Steven - we appreciate you being with us on our "steps" journey. As you see each step is part of the healing process and we are on this journey together - we need to keep showing up - keep coming back - and do the work. Thanks for staying with us Bucky

[@tracykamemoto4602]

Hi John! I am a sinner. I struggle with codependency and an unhealthy view of myself.🙏

[@BecomeNew]

Thanks for sharing Tracy - we are a community working together for each other one step at a time Thanks for listening Keep coming back Bucky

[@terriwerning3477]

Oh yeah. I am a train wreck right now. I am powerless over my trying to control my husband and the things he does that bug me. I try and fail daily, multiple times. My life is unmanageable.

[@BecomeNew]

Terri - it is so good to name it - we are grateful for your heart - keep showing up - there is great power in healing Bucky

[@Brazz0123]

Hi John my name is Brenden a recovering sinner Fear Overeating depression ADHD

[@BecomeNew]

Hello Brazz we are so glad you are with us - as you are in good company - and we will be on this journey together Keep Coming Back! Bucky

[@karenkeil7945]

My name is Karen, and I would be "like the Most High." My name is Karen , and I am powerless over hating myself because I am not like the Most High.

[@BecomeNew]

Karen we deeply feel your honesty and are grateful you are on our journey with us - one step at a time - keep showing up with us Bucky

[@jasonhunt9612]

Hi John , I am a sinner. I have a false illusion that I have control over other people, especially my children.

[@BecomeNew]

Jason you are with a community of sinners - and we will journey this together - one step at a time Keep coming back Bucky

[@janicefox6105]

I am janice and i am unable to save myself

[@BecomeNew]

Hello Janice - we are glad you are with us - indeed by ourselves we are powerless - BUT - with God all things are possible. Please continue to show up and do the works - because? It works ! Keep coming back Bucky