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Episode 0091 NickW ESH

In this episode Bob and Cody sit down with Nick to share his incredible recovery journey and experience, highlighting his support system and the positive impact of Forever Free on his life. The hosts discuss the importance of community support and faith in recovery.

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Sherwood Group Merry Christmas Potluck: 11 December

Arkansas Central Office Chili Challenge: 24 October

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Forever Free: https://forever-free.net/

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Episode 0090 Sponsorship 3

Bob, Mandy, Ralph, and Jeremy wrap up their three part sponsorship series in a discussion about sponsorship in Alcoholics Anonymous and the recovery journey. Through personal stories and hard earned experience, the panel explores who can become a sponsor, whether to work with multiple newcomers, the importance of boundaries, balancing responsibilities, and how to respond to relapse. They also discuss the value of continued support after treatment, recognizing when professional medical help is needed, and the role sponsorship plays in building stronger recovery communities. At its core, this episode emphasizes humility, service, personal responsibility, and the power of sharing experience, strength, and hope to help others find a healthier way of living.

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Sherwood Group Merry Christmas Potluck: 11 December

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Episode 0089 Goodyear Leadership

In this episode the Old Rucker reconnects with retired Sergeant Major Dan Goodyear, a longtime mentor whose example of leadership, integrity, patriotism, and service helped shape Bob’s life. Dan shares stories from his military career, his experiences as a Marine and Army National Guard leader, and his ongoing mission work in Africa, where he helps provide biblical education and support to local communities. They explore leading by example, the value of mentorship, overcoming personal struggles, finding purpose, and building relationships that help people move forward in recovery and in life. Through honest reflections on faith, teamwork, accountability, and supporting one another through difficult times, Dan offers a practical message of hope nobody succeeds alone, and each of us has the opportunity to make a difference by lifting others up and paying it forward.

 

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Goodyear Africa Fund: Go to Swest.org,  Select “Give” tab; See “Fund” Drop down; Select SW Missions; See “Please Specify (optional): Write “Goodyear Africa Fund.” OR, send a check to Southwest Church of Christ, Attn Goodyear Africa Funds, 9725 SW Durham Road, Tigard, Oregon 97224.

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Sherwood Group Merry Christmas Potluck: 11 December

Arkansas Central Office Chili Challenge: 24 October

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The Whole Hog café wholehogcafenlr.com

 

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Episode 0088 2CYR An Inside Look

On Episode 22 Bob interviewed the directors of Second Chance Youth Ranch, Billy and Rachael Hubbard, and their awesome children and future leaders of America. Today’s episode allowed Bob to visit with their staff at the Connections Center in Benton and get an inside look at Second Chance Youth Ranch, their mission, their roles, and their hearts for the hurting. Bob talks with campus parents, therapists, case managers, and leadership about what it takes to care for children who have been separated from their families, the importance of keeping siblings together, trauma informed therapy, foster care, reunification, and the sacrifices made by the people who step into these children’s lives. The conversation also highlights the ranch’s annual Faithful to the Fatherless fundraiser, the need for additional foster homes, the importance of supporting the families already doing the work, and the many ways the community can help through prayer, volunteering, giving, or simply showing up. Along the way, the staff shares personal stories, faith, humor, hard truths, and a reminder that helping vulnerable children is not something any one person has to do alone.

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Episode 0087 Pet Love Songs

This episode is a heartfelt tribute to Danny, Bob’s longtime trail companion and beloved family member, whose passing prompts a collection of stories about the animals that have shaped the lives of the community. Contributors share memories of dogs, cats, horses, chickens, and other pets who provided companionship, protection, comfort, laughter, and, for many, a reason to keep going through addiction, grief, illness, and difficult seasons of life. The stories explore the bond between people and animals, the pain of losing them, the difficult decisions surrounding end of life care, and the unexpected ways new animals can help us heal without replacing those we’ve lost. At its core, the episode is about love, grief, recovery, memory, and the enduring impact our four (some two) legged companions can have on our lives.

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-Baeyens Hauk Veterinary in North Little Rock

-Pet Angel memorial Center TJ, Devin, amazing!! Phone and location. Shownotes.

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Episode 0086 Sierra ESH

Bob along with Robin and Blake sit down with Sierra, who shares her first weeks of sobriety and the experiences that brought her into recovery. She talks openly about growing up around alcohol and drug use, surviving a violent attack, an abusive relationship, military service, and years of drinking that increasingly threatened the life she had built. Sierra discusses finding Alcoholics Anonymous, choosing Robin as her sponsor, learning to communicate emotions without alcohol, rebuilding relationships with family, and discovering hope during early sobriety. Robin and Blake share their own experiences with cravings, difficult moments, sponsorship, and the importance of having people who will answer when you need them. The conversation is raw and candid, touching on trauma, recovery, accountability, forgiveness, vulnerability, purpose, and the simple goal of making it through another day without picking up a drink. As always, the message is that nobody has to walk the road alone.

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Episode 0084 Caregiving

This episode explores the realities of caregiving through the personal experiences of Charlie, Shannon, and Cherie, who share stories of caring for aging parents, siblings, and spouses through serious illness, end of life care, and organ transplant. The conversation examines the sudden loss of independence and identity, difficult medical decisions, family dynamics, resentment, grief, recovery, faith, and the emotional and physical toll caregiving can take. The guests also discuss the importance of asking for help, building a support system, practicing self care, respecting a loved one’s decisions, and recognizing when professional or recovery based support is needed. Through deeply personal stories including addiction recovery, hospice, PTSD, loss, and finding meaning amid adversity the episode offers practical perspective and encouragement for caregivers who may feel they have to carry the burden alone.

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Episode 0078 Micah ESH Redux

The Old Rucker sits down with Micah and Emma who share their journey through faith, family, recovery, and redemption. Micah opens up about his struggles with substance abuse, the devastating loss of his father, discovering him after his death, and the PTSD that followed. He shares how his faith became the foundation for rebuilding his life, not through an instant transformation, but through daily choices, counseling, accountability, and continued growth. Emma joins the conversation to discuss supporting Micah through his recovery while sharing her own battle with OCD, anxiety, and fear, and how faith and therapy have helped her find peace. Together, they discuss marriage, vulnerability, mental health, grace, and the importance of not facing struggles alone. Their story is a reminder that recovery is a journey, healing takes work, and hope can be found even in the darkest seasons.

 

Hope Group’s 21st Birthday Celebration Flyer August 10th 
Hope Group’s 21st Birthday Celebration Flyer August 10th
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Cabot Group 44th Birthday August 21st

 

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Episode 0066 Charlie Depression

In this episode the Old Rucker and returning guest Charlie sit down for an unfiltered conversation on depression, anxiety, and the internal battles that don’t always show on the surface, challenging the idea that recovery alone solves everything. Speaking candidly from lived experience, they move beyond statistics into the reality that no one is immune, unpacking how depression can coexist with sobriety, success, and strong relationships while still pulling individuals into isolation, self criticism, and hopelessness. Charlie shares deeply personal moments of recent struggle, describing the paradox of choosing to stay in that “dark place” despite knowing the tools to get out, while both hosts emphasize surrender, connection, and service as imperfect but necessary paths forward. The episode avoids easy answers, instead offering honesty, relatability, and a reminder that while the fight is internal, no one has to face it alone and that simply showing up, speaking out, or being present for someone else can make a critical difference.

June 20th: Arkansas Soberfest Picnic at the VFW in Cabot, Arkansas

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Episode 0065 Solo Promise Keepers

In this solo episode the Old Rucker dives into the real meaning of being a promise keeper both in recovery and in everyday life. From personal stories of broken trust to the transformative promises found in recovery principles, he unpacks how integrity, accountability, and consistent action shape who we become. Highlighting the importance of honesty, boundaries, and spiritual grounding, this episode challenges listeners to rethink the weight of their word and offers practical ways to rebuild trust starting from within. Whether you’re early in your journey or well down the road, this conversation is a reminder that progress, not perfection, is what leads to lasting change.

April 16-19: is an Arkansas AA Convention. This one is the 49th Annual Springtime in the Ozarks, in Eureka Springs. No flier for that one so check out springtimeintheozarks.com.

June 20th: Arkansas Soberfest Picnic at the VFW in Cabot, Arkansas

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Episode 0064 Robin & Blake

Bob sits down with Blake and Robin, a couple whose journey through addiction, trauma, and recovery highlights the raw reality of rebuilding a life from the ground up. From Robin’s story of surviving a childhood injury and rediscovering purpose through forgiveness, to Blake’s path through addiction, military service, and eventual sobriety, the episode explores how service work, accountability, and connection to others create lasting change. Their dynamic as partners in recovery, their commitment to helping others, and their willingness to share both struggle and growth make this episode a grounded reminder that no matter how far someone has fallen, there is a path forward and it often starts by simply showing up.

April 16-19: is an Arkansas AA Convention. This one is the 49th Annual Springtime in the Ozarks, in Eureka Springs. No flier for that one so check out springtimeintheozarks.com.

June 20th: Arkansas Soberfest Picnic at the VFW in Cabot, Arkansas

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Episode 0063 Brett’s Journey

Brett’s journey is shaped by relocation, isolation, and ultimately connection through recovery. Brett shares how moving to Arkansas for work led him from going through the motions of sobriety to truly engaging in it, thanks to a tight knit “tribe” built through service work, events, and shared experiences. Along the way, he reflects on his early years of binge drinking, the cultural normalization of alcohol, and how what started as weekend fun evolved into something deeper. With candid storytelling, raw honesty, and plenty of laughs, this episode highlights the power of fellowship, the importance of stepping out of isolation, and how meaningful relationships can transform sobriety from a routine into a fulfilling way of life.

April 4th: Grand opening of Crystal Palace, a family friendly, alcohol-free, event center at 173 Hwy 11 in Searcy, AR. Please tell them you heard about it from the Old Rucker. More on this in a bit.

April 16-19: is an Arkansas AA Convention. This one is the 49th Annual Springtime in the Ozarks, in Eureka Springs. No flier for that one so check out springtimeintheozarks.com.

June 20th: Arkansas Soberfest Picnic at the VFW in Cabot, Arkansas

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Episode 0062 Dwight’s Journey

In this episode of Dwight one of the most seasoned voices in the room shares how a lifetime of discipline, success, and faith still led to a late in life battle with alcoholism after retirement stripped away his sense of purpose. What followed was a rapid descent into daily drinking, followed by an equally powerful turnaround through AA, spiritual reconnection, and the unexpected strength of community. Dwight’s story cuts through the noise, addiction doesn’t care about your background, but recovery demands honesty, structure, and connection. From “lone wolf” to tribe member, this episode delivers a clear message there’s a way out, but you’re not doing it alone.

March 28th: kicks off Arkansas Soberfest Golf and runs through October.

April 4th: Grand opening of Crystal Palace, a family friendly, alcohol-free, event center at 173 Hwy 11 in Searcy, AR. Please tell them you heard about it from the Old Rucker. More on this in a bit.

April 16-19: is an Arkansas AA Convention. This one is the 49th Annual Springtime in the Ozarks, in Eureka Springs. No flier for that one so check out springtimeintheozarks.com.

June 20th: Arkansas Soberfest Picnic at the VFW in Cabot, Arkansas

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Episode 0055 Joel B’s Journey – ESH

Joel’s story is a blunt reminder that rock bottom doesn’t always involve handcuffs or headlines. In this episode, Joel opens up about childhood trauma, addiction, ego, control, relapse, and the moment his internal voice shifted from self hatred to hope. He shares how detox, honesty, service work, music, and community, especially Bridging the Gap, became the foundation of his recovery. This episode explores shame, guilt, faith without dogma, the danger of isolation, and why “the only thing waiting in the comfort zone is alcoholism.” If you’re new to recovery, stuck in the middle, or questioning whether change is possible, Joel’s experience offers a grounded, lived example of how growth happens one honest step at a time.

New Year One Honest Challenge – you can use the links below to submit.

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Episode 0044 Holiday Message

In this holiday season episode, Team Cheremy leads a raw conversation with Bob, Kimberly, Joel, Sam, and joining later RedBeard about the challenges of staying sober, dealing with the stress of the holidays, family tension, loneliness, and social pressure peak. The group shares personal stories, relapse statistics, practical tools for navigating triggering gatherings, strategies for setting boundaries, and the importance of tribe, honesty, service, and preparedness. Blending humor, vulnerability, and real world experience, the panel offers listeners grounded encouragement and actionable tips to protect their sobriety, manage emotions, and reshape expectations during the most demanding time of the year.

Correction it’s Joel not Joe.

Remember that November 27, December 24-25, and December 31 – January 1 are just days. Keep one foot in front of the other and reach out if you need some support.

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Episode 0039 Cheri’s Journey (fixed)

Re-release of this episode to fix audio issues

On this episode the Old Rucker sits down with guest Cheri, who shares her story of recovery, resilience, and rediscovering love and purpose after alcoholism. The episode dives into Cheri’s life her path from a turbulent childhood and early motherhood to military life, codependency, and eventual addiction. Through reflection and laughter, she describes how recovery taught her boundaries, emotional growth, and the strength to face guilt, shame, and old wounds, including reconciliation with her estranged father.

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Episode 0019 Immersion Table Jam – Immerse yourself into recovery

Immersion Table Jam – Immerse yourself into recovery

The Immersion Table Jam – Immerse Yourself Into Recovery discussion centers on the concept of fully committing to a recovery program and the role of spirituality in that journey. Members of the tribe share personal experiences, emphasizing that recovery isn’t just about abstaining from alcohol or drugs but rather a complete transformation of mindset and lifestyle. Brett introduces the idea of immersion by analyzing key phrases from recovery literature that reinforce the necessity of being “all in” to achieve lasting change. The discussion expands to personal revelations about the struggles and breakthroughs experienced in recovery, including spiritual awakenings and the importance of surrendering old behaviors and beliefs to fully embrace a new way of living.

As the conversation progresses, the group delves into the role of a higher power in recovery, recognizing that spirituality can be a deeply personal yet essential component of healing. Various perspectives emerge, from traditional religious beliefs to broader spiritual concepts, highlighting that recovery programs offer flexibility in defining one’s own higher power. Members discuss the significance of faith, self-reflection, and the support of others in sustaining sobriety. The discussion also touches on the importance of engaging in life beyond recovery meetings, maintaining a balance between personal growth and enjoying life’s experiences. The episode closes with reflections on camaraderie, the value of shared experiences, and a commitment to continued support within the recovery community.

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