June 19 - Strength Through Surrender

The Daily Ripples Podcast · Jun 19, 2026 · 19m · transcript

The word "surrender" sounds like losing. In recovery, it's the doorway to everything. Pastor Mike, Corey, and guest Memphis unpack the paradox at the heart of the whole program.

Mike opens with a confession his wife would appreciate — how he came into their marriage determined never to be controlled, and had to relearn, all over again, the surrender that recovery had already taught him. Memphis shares what may be the most impactful moment of his recovery: years of saying the words and doing the actions without ever truly surrendering, until he reached the point where there was nothing left he…