What Is Celebrate Recovery And How Does It Work?

Addiction recovery isn’t just about quitting—it’s about transformation. In this episode of Way to Go Podcast, we sit down with Keith Applebee, leader of our Celebrate Recovery ministry, to discuss the 12-step process, biblical principles, and how true change happens through Christ.
💡 Key Takeaways:
➡️ The purpose of Celebrate Recovery – More than a program, it’s a life-changing journey
➡️ The power of faith in healing – Even skeptics can find hope and transformation
➡️ Why accountability matters – Recovery isn’t meant to be done alone
➡️ Taking real steps toward freedom – Steps 1-12 break the cycle of addiction and build a new life
📍 Join us every Tuesday at Eagleville Bible Church at 7 PM for Celebrate Recovery!
🍽 On the first Tuesday of every month, we do Supper at Six—come enjoy a meal and community before the meeting!
You don’t have to fight this battle alone. Come as you are—there is hope!
📢 Tag a friend who needs encouragement today! ⬇️
Overcoming Addiction & Finding Hope in Christ

Addiction and struggles can feel overwhelming, but healing is possible. In this powerful episode of Way to Go Podcast, we sit down with Keith Applebee, leader of our Celebrate Recovery ministry, to talk about the journey from addiction to freedom.
💡 Key Takeaways:
➡️ Keith’s personal story – From addiction, arrests, and brokenness to redemption and recovery
➡️ The power of Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-step program changing lives
➡️ How addiction deceives – What starts as ‘fun’ can quickly consume everything
➡️ Finding freedom in Christ – God’s power to restore what was lost
📍 Join us every Tuesday at Eagleville Bible Church at 7 PM for Celebrate Recovery!
🍽 On the first Tuesday of every month, we do Supper at Six—come enjoy a meal and community before the meeting!
No matter your hurts, habits, or hang-ups, there is hope. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone.
📢 Share this with someone who needs encouragement today! ⬇️
Overcoming Addiction (Part 2)

Jimmy Hale and Bill McMinn continue their discussion on how he overcame his struggle with addiction and how God is working in his life now!
Enjoy this episode and be sure to watch Part 1 if you have not yet: https://youtu.be/l3UpuZ4LcXo
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God bless you!
Overcoming Addiction (Part 1)

Bill McMinn talks with Jimmy Hale on the process he went through to find freedom from his life of addiction. We appreciate Jimmy’s transparency and hope that you will be blessed as you engage with this episode!
Please share this if it has been helpful to you.
God bless!
Handling Alcohol

Pastors Bill McMinn and Steve Arsulic discuss alcohol and its consequences which can be very damaging, even deadly, in people’s lives. We hope this episode will help you navigate this very controversial topic, and that it gives you tools to overcome any addiction you may have right now.
Eagleville Bible Church has a ministry dedicated to helping anyone recover from any hurt, habit, or hangup in their lives called Celebrate Recovery. If you are in need of help in that area, please contact the Church to find out how we can help you in that process. Here is the website and contact info:
http://eagleville.church/contact
God bless you!
Recovery (Featuring Thyessa Hale) Part 1

Bill McMinn invites Thyessa Hale to share her testimony of recovery with us on this first episode of a two part series. We hope that you are inspired as you engage with this show.
If you have a problem with an addiction of any sort, please contact Eagleville Bible Church in order to discuss your options for recovery with a Pastor.
– Call us at 440-563-3407
– Look us up at http://eagleville.church/contact
– Or come to a Celebrate Recovery meeting on Tuesday evenings starting at 7:00pm. 1981 St. Rt. 45 Rock Creek, OH 44084 is the Church address.
– Here is a link to the Opal House also: https://www.lakearearecovery.org/
Your recovery means a lot to us and we would love to help you get the resources you need to overcome any hurt, habit, or hangup in your life! God bless you.