Summary:

Sometimes it takes a spiritual awakening to find the right path forward. This week, Michael

Molthan shares his story of addiction and recovery, from hitting rock bottom to pushing through

to the other side. In years past, Molthan was known as one of the preeminent luxury home

builders in the country. But more than 25 years into his career, an addiction to drugs and alcohol

led him on a downward spiral. He lost his marriage and relationships with family and friends.

After 27 arrests and four years in prison, Molthan started to read a Bible he’d gotten from a

fellow inmate. That began his journey to recovery and to serving others first and foremost as a

guiding principle in his life. Through service and a dedication to being present in the moment,

Molthan found a way to freedom, both inside and out. He continues that work today, helping at a

recovery facility and sharing what he’s learned in weekly social media talks to connect with

others looking for a light to shine the way.

This Week’s Takeaways:

-Learn the difference between shame and guilt

-Be open to a spiritual awakening

-Serve others with an open heart

-Cherish the relationships you have with family

-Welcome opportunities to learn and grow

Quotes:

“When I look at my mugshots … the common denominator in every one of those mugshots was

spiritual bankruptcy. There was no God.” -Michael Molthan

“I had this spiritual awakening like no other and I became free.” -Michael Molthan

“I did not want to think about the future. I did not want to think about the past. I wanted to live in

the now because I was realizing the safest place is right here, right now, because that’s where

God’s at.” -Michael Molthan

“In order for God to set me free, I had to set everyone around me free. I had to set the people

around me free that were holding me hostage. The word forgiveness means so much to me

today.” -Michael Molthan

“Guilt is an opportunity to do a moral inventory on my immoral behavior ... to look at what role I

play in it and what I need to do to change the behavior and make it right.” -Michael Molthan

Contact:

You can find out more about Michael Molthan and his work online at

https://www.m2therock.com/. There, you’ll also find links to his weekly talks on Facebook and

YouTube about addiction, alcoholism, unmanageable habits, and recovery. If you are looking for

recovery resources on drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions, trauma, and more you

can find information at https://www.healingspringsranch.com/.

Mentioned This Week:

-Detours: The Unpredictable Path to Your Destiny by Tony Evans

-”In the Know” with Brian Glenn