Episode 475: Charles and Cassie Kelley on the Journey to Sobriety, the Power of Connection, and Combatting Shame

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Annie F. Downs

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 10.4K Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2023

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Today is such a special show as we look towards Father's Day weekend. I get to sit down and talk to my friends Charles and Cassie Kelley. You all know Charles from the AMAZING country trio, Lady A. Charles has recently been on a journey to sobriety and he and Cassie were kind enough to share their story. I so appreciate Charles' honesty and transparency and Cassie's strength and generosity in this conversation. Whether Father’s Day brings about a ton of joy for you or it brings up some pain, I hope this conversation gives you a glimpse of what redemption, grace, and healing can do. Be sure to check out Charles' break-up song with alcohol As Far As You Could, it will blow you away! (And FYI we jump into a pretty deep conversation about addiction. This topic may be tender to you, so I wanted you to know before you listened so you could care for yourself well. And, for our #miniBFFs, you may what to listen to this conversation before their little ears do.) If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, reach out to Alcoholics Anonymous for support. Listen to my conversation with Lady A out on the That Sounds Fun Podcast Tour. . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our tour happening now! Want to gift a ticket to a friend? Go to anniefdowns.com/events for a printable Here For You gift ticket. . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your May Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . . Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun. . . . . . Head to anniefdowns.com/books for more information and to sign up for the AFD Book of the Month. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Visit betterhelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun to receive 50% off your first order. Gather Ministries: Learn more and sign up today at www.loopforwomen.com/TSF for this FREE email devotional. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi friends, welcome to a special Friday bonus episode of That Sounds Fun.
0:18.9	Y'all know I love talking to you on a Friday.
0:21.4	I'm your host Annie F. Downs.
0:23.0	I'm really happy to be here with you today as such a special show as we look toward a
0:28.1	Father's Day weekend.
0:29.9	Before we dive into today's conversation, I want to tell you about one of our incredible
0:33.1	sponsors.
0:34.1	This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.
0:36.1	In today's conversation, especially, you're going to hear about the crucial part therapy
0:40.3	and recovery work has played in Charles and Cassie's life.
0:43.4	And it's just a reminder to all of us why we weren't meant to navigate life alone, processing
0:47.8	our mental, emotional, and spiritual help doesn't have to be something we do on our own.
0:52.0	And that's why resources like BetterHelp are so important.
0:54.8	If you've ever been on the fence about going to therapy, give BetterHelp a try.
0:58.8	They make it so simple and easy to get started.
1:01.0	You just fill out a brief questionnaire.
1:02.5	We love a quiz.
1:04.1	They'll match you with a licensed therapist and your session can be done right from home.
1:07.6	It's entirely online and designed to be convenient, flexible, and fit in your schedule.
1:12.6	Finding a therapist that is the right fit for you is so important and you can switch therapists
1:16.1	any time for no additional charge.
1:18.2	So you're sure to be working with someone who is a good match.
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