Tried Everything But Peace? Turns Out Chaos Doesn’t Pay Rent

Ever notice how “peace” feels great until life gets loud? We go straight at the counterfeit calm that fades with circumstances and unpack the kind of peace that guards your heart and mind when the storm won’t quit. Drawing from Philippians 4, we walk through the surprising order—rejoice, refuse anxiety, pray with gratitude—and why thanking God before the answer reframes your outlook in recovery and beyond.

We get honest about early sobriety: slow progress, old labels that still sting, and the tug to numb instead of pray. You’ll hear how we learned to trade self-seeking, short-term relief for a deeper peace that restores identity in Jesus. We talk about subtraction before addition—laying down shame, past names, and chaotic environments so grace has room to work. We revisit the disciples’ storm to show that obedience can invite waves, and still, Jesus is in the boat. James 1 helps us see trials as formation, not failure, shaping patience and wholeness. Around the holidays, we remember peace announced in the middle of darkness, proof that true peace steps into mess and brings light.

If you’re rebuilding life after addiction, this conversation offers practical steps: Scripture meditation that plants “I am” truths, boundaries that invite old friends into your new rhythms (not the other way around), and habits that evict chaos from your schedule and screen. We share how to guard your heart and mind, choose relationships that protect your future, and develop gratitude that outlasts outcomes. Peace isn’t passive. It’s a daily alignment with God’s presence and promises, the steady assurance that he can calm you before he calms the wind.

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Welcome to Rebuilding Life After Addiction. I’m Justin Franich — I’ve led recovery programs, pastored churches, and walked hundreds of men into real transformation. This podcast gives you the tools, truth, and straight talk to rebuild your life through Jesus. Let’s jump in.

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