In this podcast episode of Criminal Thinking Deterred, Tony Moore sits down with Marty Roddy, a recovering alcoholic with more than 26 years of sobriety, to discuss the realities of addiction, recovery, and the long road to lasting change.

Marty shares his personal journey through alcohol addiction, including the environmental influences that shaped his drinking and the guilt and shame that followed. He explains how his faith in Christ became central to his recovery and why prayer remains essential to maintaining sobriety. Marty and Tony also discuss forgiveness and how unresolved shame can keep people trapped in destructive thinking patterns.

Marty tells our audience about the vital role of community support and accountability, saying that recovery is not a solitary experience. He reflects on the daily practice of gratitude, making amends, and the steps that helped him rebuild his life. He also explains the importance of being a member of Alcoholics Anonymous in Charlottesville, VA, and how any alcoholic can find a chapter open anytime and anywhere.

Marty and Tony offer encouragement and clarity for anyone struggling with alcohol addiction, as well as for those walking alongside someone in recovery. Marty’s story is a reminder that real transformation is possible when faith, honesty, and community come together.

If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from alcohol addiction, please visit the Alcoholics Anonymous website today and begin the road to sobriety.