Interview – Bob Newby: Celebrating Recovery and Gratitude

Written By Ellen Bennett
 

Bob encourages us that even though we all have "hurts, hang-ups, and habits," Jesus is right there with us to help us and grow us. Bob shares insights gained from Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step ministry he led at his church. He also shares the joys of leading a gratitude class at his local rescue mission and talks candidly about marriage counseling, emotional maturity, and intentional discipleship. So many gems!

Show Notes:

*Bob references Nick Vujicic's talk about bullying: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l91cgdFCkJ0⁠

*He also mentions the Bible Project videos: ⁠https://bibleproject.com/⁠

*Ellen recommends the book, Crucial Conversations: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High.

 

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Ellen Bennett

Ellen Bennett lives near San Diego, California. She has been married to Steve for over 30 years. They have two adult children with incredible spouses, Matt married to Elizabeth who have an adorable son, Caleb and another on the way, and Hayley married to Micah. And, she also has an incorrigible, stinky, and beloved “stroodle” (schnauzer/terrier/poodle?) rescue dog named Covie.

Ellen grew up in Memphis, TN and attended UT Knoxville - GO VOLS. She majored in English literature, has a Master’s in Education, and taught secondary English for 9 years at a private Classical Christian school. She also has experience with homeschooling and teaching at a public school. She loves walks, talks, camping, hiking, and doing Bible studies with friends. She relies on “the love God has for us” (1 John 4:16) and…on her husband brewing her coffee every morning

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