Sober Not Boring
Sober Not Boring is the podcast that flips the script on recovery. We bring you real conversations, inspiring interviews, and practical tools that prove sobriety isn’t just about saying “no” — it’s about saying “yes” to a better, bolder life. From recovery stories that will make you laugh (and maybe cry) to expert insights and resources you can use right now, we’re here to break the stigma and show that life after addiction can be full of purpose, connection, and yes… fun. Whether you’re in recovery, thinking about it, or walking alongside someone who is, pull up a chair. There’s a seat here for you — because sober doesn’t mean boring.
Episodes
Most systems focus on detox and treatment. Then what? That’s the recovery gap — the silent stretch where people are expected to rebuild without support.
Recovery Community Centers like Outreach 419 are changing that story. We meet people where they are, no judgment, and help them build what the research calls recovery capital — housing, jobs, friendship, hope.
In just three months, centers like ours have helped people cut substance...
Reborn in Recovery: Ashley G’s Story | Sober Fest MI 2025
Ashley came to Sober Events with nothing but a willingness to change—and left with a community that helped rebuild her life. From jail to joy, she found hope, faith, and family through the power of connection.
This is what happens when recovery gets real: people helping people, no judgment, no shame—just love, purpose, and second chances.
We’re honored to share Ashley’s stor...
🟡 Is mustard seed faith about starting small—or growing wild?
In this powerful episode of the Notebook LM Deep Dive Podcast, we unpack the bold claims behind The Mustard Seed Revolution sermon from Outreach 419. But this isn't just a recap—it's a real-time debate on what Jesus meant when He said, “faith like a mustard seed.”
Is the seed’s power in its smallness and surrender… or in its destiny to take over everything it touches?
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🌱 It doesn’t take much—just a seed.
In this bold and hope-filled message, Chaplain Heidi reminds us that some of the greatest revolutions begin with the tiniest spark of faith. You don’t need to have it all together. You just need to plant the seed and trust God with the growth.
“You are not too far gone to grow into something beautiful.” “God doesn’t throw mustard seeds away—He multiplies them.”
This one’s for the dreamers, the...
Tackling Neuroscience | Dr. Robert W. Turner II – Keynote at the Brain Health Conference 2025
From the football field to the ivory tower, Dr. Robert W. Turner II shares his powerful journey through sports, identity, and science — and why the future of brain health depends on inclusion, equity, and community.
In this keynote from the 2025 Brain Health Conference, Dr. Turner explores the lived realities behind neuroscience: CTE, Alzh...
💥 Addiction. Redemption. Real Community.
In this powerful Sunday message, Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis doesn’t just preach—she testifies. Sharing her personal journey through addiction and into redemption, she invites us to take a real look at what healing in community actually looks like.
“I’m here because I didn’t want to live anymore. But God wasn’t done with me yet.”
Heidi walks us through the pain of brokenness, the power of hum...
🔥 New Original Song: “Hand in Hand” — Written by Dan Little 🔥
Every now and then, someone puts their journey into words that stop you in your tracks. This one came straight from the heart of one of our Outreach 419 participants, Dan Little — a powerful story of darkness, redemption, and walking hand in hand from the pit to the light.
🎶 This acoustic, Johnny Cash–style ballad tells the story of a man who spent forty years battlin...
Neurobiology of a Miracle: Understanding the Brain's Role in Recovery
Gary K's Journey: Two-Way Prayer, Addiction Recovery, and Brain Science Join Gary K, a national AA speaker, AA historian, and Hazelden published author, as he shares his powerful insights on addiction recovery, brain science, and the practice of two-way prayer. In this engaging talk, Gary discusses the ancient roots of two-way prayer, the neuroscience behind addi...A Story of Survival and Second Chances | Gary K at City on a Hill Church DFW September 28, 2024
Gary K's Inspirational Journey: From Addiction to Recovery In this episode, Gary K, a national AA speaker, AA historian, and Hazelden published author, shares his gripping and inspirational story of overcoming addiction. Gary recounts his struggles with addiction starting from a young age, his life in the spotlight on Broadway, the depth...
✨ When everything falls apart… is God still good? That’s the question Chaplain Heidi tackled in this powerful message at Outreach 419—and the answer might surprise you.
“If God was only good when things were good, then He would be no different than people.” In this raw and hope-filled message, Heidi shares how God’s goodness isn’t based on our circumstances, but on His unchanging character.
She reminds us:
“Sometimes God says no—n...
🔥 Stop what you’re doing and listen. Yesterday we had the honor of filming spoken word artist Syreeta Drake, and her message still echoes.
She reminds us that words don’t just fill silence—they hug souls.
✨ “Words have creative power, so I choose to use them wisely and not needlessly devour your efforts or your existence. I speak deliberately and with insistence. I offer you reprieve from life’s trenches, erecting skyscrapers inst...
🎙️ Unmasking Church: Is It Worship or Just a Show?
What if Jesus walked into your church today—would He recognize it? This episode dives headfirst into the uncomfortable, necessary conversation about modern-day worship, performative religion, and what it really means to follow Jesus with authenticity.
“Church isn’t a building filled with fancy lights and perfect people. It’s a bunch of broken, messy souls who’ve chosen to lean in...
What if adultery isn’t just about cheating on your spouse... but cheating on God?
In this powerful message, Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis unpacks the commandment “Thou shalt not commit adultery” in a way you’ve probably never heard before. This isn’t just about marriage — it’s about covenant, commitment, and what it means to be faithful in every area of life.
“If you are a child of God, then you are His bride — and every time you choose...
You Ever Catch Yourself Saying “I Wish I Had…”?
That feeling—of wanting more, of feeling like what you have isn’t enough—it’s sneaky. And according to Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis at Outreach 419, it’s also deadly to your joy, your relationships, and your walk with God.
In this message, Craving More: The Secret Life of Envy, Heidi peels back the layers on the 10th Commandment (“Do not covet”) and lays bare how comparison poisons our con...
“It Was Just a Little Lie…” But Was It? This last week at Outreach 419, Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis took us deep into the Ninth Commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” But this message wasn’t about courtroom testimony—it was about the everyday truth distortion that chips away at trust, character, and community. Lies we tell to protect ourselves. Half-truths that save face. Exaggerations that make us look better. Gossip that ...
Addiction is not a moral failing—it’s a brain disease. And recovery isn’t just possible, it’s powerful.
In this keynote at the historic Ridglea Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas—delivered to addiction treatment professionals during a fundraiser for Gemini Recovery Community—Gary K shares the raw truth about addiction, recovery, and the brain science that explains why people can’t “just stop.”
With over 29 years in long-term recovery, G...
Midweek Check-In | Sober Not Boring Keepin it real with a midweek check-in — sharing affirmations, encouragement, and a reminder that recovery is anything but boring. 💪 We also highlighted SoberFest 2025 coming up September 13th in Belding, MI, and put out a call for volunteers to help make it unforgettable.
If you’re looking for a dose of hope, connection, and community, this episode is for you.
Not every Emmy story comes from Hollywood. This one comes from recovery.
In this unforgettable story, Gary K shares how a late-night intervention with a sponsee turned violent—and how that same moment led to him receiving an Emmy award. From being literally hit over the head with it to being gifted the Emmy years later as a symbol of transformation, this tale is as wild as it is inspiring.
It’s proof that recovery isn’t boring—some...
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