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Sober Events Sober Events are a bridge between people in recovery and members of the community to break down stigma and encourage support.

We provide education, support, resources, meetings, and volunteer opportunities to aid in community reintegration in a fun way.

11/28/2025

LIFE’S HIDDEN TRUTHS: Why the "Good Life" Isn't What You Think (Ecclesiastes 7)
We spend decades chasing the shiny things—the fat bank account, the perfect reputation, the stress-free life. We think if we can just straighten out all the crooked parts of our journey, we’ll finally be happy.
But what if the truth is hiding in the dark?
In this message, Rev. Heidi Woldhuis uncovers "Life's Hidden Truths" found in Ecclesiastes 7 (Recorded 11/23/2025). Solomon had the wealth, the power, and the parties, but he realized he was looking for value in all the wrong places.
Heidi breaks down why the "crooked" parts of your story might actually be the most beautiful , and why "you learn more at a funeral than at a feast" .

Hidden Truths from this Episode:

💎 Real Wealth: "A good reputation is better than a fat bank account."


🧼 The Soul Cleanse: We run from grief, but Solomon says, "Crying is better than laughing... it scours the soul."


↪️ The Detour: "Thank you, God, for this crooked life you've given me... I am grateful to my dying breath that God did not allow what I desired to happen."


🔦 The Shine: The things the world values often look like darkness under God's light, while the messy, real stuff explodes with color .


Stop chasing the fake shine. It’s time to embrace the wisdom hidden in the struggle.
Stay Connected & Keep it Real: 📺 Subscribe for more real talk: www.youtube.com/ 📱 Get daily hope: Download the free Sober Not Boring App. www.sobernotboring.com

11/25/2025

“Peace doesn’t show up at the finish line… it shows up in the middle of the process.”
Episode 4 of Life Beyond Suboxone is all about that quiet shift — when you start waking up rested, thinking clearly, and feeling your heart settle for the first time in years.
Stacy talks about finding balance, getting her confidence back, and realizing she’s becoming a woman she didn’t think she could ever be.No chaos. No crisis. Just healing… happening in real time.
Some lines that hit hard:

“My mornings finally make sense again.”“The fog lifted… and I didn’t even know how heavy it was.”“I’m choosing peace instead of reacting.”“This is the first time I’ve ever felt spiritually grounded.”

This episode shows the part of recovery most people never talk about:the good part — the calm part — the part where you finally feel alive again.

11/22/2025

Great group tonight at Sober Not Boring! Great job Heidi Woldhuis speaking from the heart about dealing with loss and grief during the holidays.
And we ended the night celebrating a few milestones by ringing the bell!

11/20/2025

Life Beyond Suboxone: Clarity, Confidence, and Taking My Power Back
“When the fog finally lifts… you start seeing the life you could’ve had all along.”
Episode 3 of Life Beyond Suboxone hit different.Stacy is waking up rested, thinking clearly, and stepping into a version of herself she didn’t believe she could be.
This week she talks about routines, boundaries, confidence, and finally taking her power back after years of feeling tethered to survival. The honesty in this one is unreal.
A few lines that stuck with me:

“It feels like a fog has been lifted.”“I’m making decisions in my life now — not just reacting.”“Once I started believing in myself… everything changed.”“I want to be in those family pictures again.”“Mindset was the biggest part. That changed everything.”

This is the part of recovery most people never get to see — the quiet wins, the slow clarity, the moments where your life starts to make sense again.
🎥 Watch Episode 3 here:https://youtu.be/3K5-T9JkYmc

11/20/2025

Maintenance vs. Abstinence: The High-Stakes Choice of Long-Term Suboxone Use and the Post-X-Waiver Reality
This NotebookLM breakdown explores the turning point between maintenance and movement — the moment where a life-saving medication becomes something you lean on instead of grow from. It digs into the emotional toll, the medical realities, the fear of withdrawal, the mental battle, and the courage it takes to step into the unknown.This isn’t stigma.It isn’t judgment.It’s a real look at what people face when they try to build a life beyond medication — and how community, mindset, and accountability make all the difference.🎧 Full episodes of Life Beyond Suboxone are on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/92jbrGwlZ_QProduced by Sober Not Boring

11/20/2025

Life Beyond Suboxone: Clarity, Confidence, and Taking My Power Back | Stacy's Journey Episode 3
In Episode 3, Stacy steps into a brand-new reality — one where the fog is finally lifting, the mornings feel different, and she’s waking up with more clarity and confidence than she’s had in years.
This episode digs into the deeper shifts happening now that she’s one month into Sublocade:• clearer thinking• better sleep• emotional steadiness• new routines• healthier boundaries• reconnecting with family• taking ownership at work• learning who she really is without medication
Stacy talks openly about her mindset changing, her self-worth returning, and what it feels like to finally take her power back after years of surviving instead of living.
This series isn’t medical advice — it’s a real, honest look at one person’s journey beyond Suboxone, supported by recovery tools, community, and medical guidance. If you’re considering this path, talk with your doctor and build a plan that works for you.
📺 Watch Episode 3 now and follow Stacy’s journey week by week.💬 Drop your questions, experiences, or encouragement below — your story matters here.👍 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode. www.youtube.com/

11/18/2025

💔 We all carry stones. But what if Jesus never asked us to throw them?
When a crowd gathered, ready to condemn, Jesus didn’t pick up a stone—He knelt down.He didn’t expose shame—He extended grace.

“When we choose compassion over condemnation, we walk The Jesus Way.”“You can’t hold grace in one hand and a stone in the other.”

It’s easy to judge. It’s harder—but holier—to love the way He did.This message will challenge how you see people and how you see yourself.
👉 Watch the full message and the rest of The Jesus Way series now on our YouTube channel:🎥 youtube.com/

11/18/2025

What does real compassion cost you?In Part 3 of The Jesus Way, Chaplain Heidi Woldhuis digs into the kind of love Jesus calls us to—a love that shows up, stays present, and doesn’t run from the mess.
This message isn’t comfortable. But it is freeing.

“You can’t separate commitment from compassion.”“Love is not convenient—it’s intentional.”“Being a neighbor is not about proximity. It’s about participation.”“Jesus never stepped over the broken. He stepped toward them.”

If you’ve ever wondered how to actually live out love in real life—not in theory—this message will hit home.
🎥 Watch the full message on YouTube: youtube.com/🎧 Listen on the podcast: sobernotboring.podbean.com📱 And download the FREE Sober Not Boring app for community, resources, and support on your recovery and faith journey.
💬 Drop a thought in the comments: Where is Jesus inviting you to practice compassion with commitment this week?

11/17/2025

🎓 Reimagining Education: Ulis Ellis Jr. on Connection, Culture & Learning
When Ulis Ellis Jr. steps up to speak, you feel the decades of wisdom behind every word. In this talk, he breaks down how education can transform when we focus on connection, culture, and the way the brain actually learns.
From his unorthodox teaching methods to his deep commitment to urban students, Mr. Ellis shows how reading, writing, speaking, articulation, and real-life examples can unlock learning in ways traditional models miss. His story bridges science, community, and heart — and his impact continues to shape generations.
This is what happens when a teacher refuses to give up on students… and reimagines what learning can look like.
🎥 Watch the full video → https://youtu.be/z3A5SEJ-WrQ 📱 Download the free Sober Not Boring App for recovery tools, mental health support, and resources for your journey. www.sobernotboring.com
🤝 Presented in partnership with Healthy 2 Connections and Sober Not Boring. www.healthy2connections.org

11/17/2025

🧠 How Social Connections Shape Brain Health: Insights from Dr. Tam Perry
If you’ve ever wondered why relationships matter as much as diet, sleep, or exercise when it comes to aging well—this talk is for you. Dr. Tam Perry breaks down how community, connection, and social networks directly impact brain health, emotional wellbeing, and long-term aging outcomes.
From Detroit to Muskegon, her work shows that the strongest brain-health interventions aren’t always medical—they’re human. They’re the people in our lives, the support around us, and the connections that keep us engaged, valued, and seen.
🎥 Watch the full talk and learn how to strengthen your own social health → www.youtube.com/ 📱 Download the free Sober Not Boring App on the App Store for recovery tools, mental health resources, and a community that walks with you on your journey. www.sobernotboring.com 🤝 Presented in partnership with Healthy 2 Connections and Sober Not Boring.

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