That is not strength. That is bondage wearing a crown.

In Episode 10 of Real Talk with Rosie, Rosemary Fisher continues the 12 Steps to Freedom: One Day at a Time series with a powerful truth from Step One: Surrender is not defeat.

Drawing from her recovery journey and 30 years of sobriety, Rosie reveals how control can begin as protection after trauma, rejection, abandonment, or abuse—but eventually become a prison. She shares why admitting powerlessness is not waving a white flag to the enemy. It is choosing to stop fighting alone and surrendering the battle to God.

2 Chronicles 20:12 declares:

“For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”

Whether you are struggling with alcohol, another addiction, fear, pride, an unhealthy relationship, or the need to control another person, this episode will help you understand the difference between surrender and passivity. Surrender does not remove your responsibility—it puts responsibility in the right place.

You may not be able to control the battle, but you can turn your eyes toward Jesus, receive help, establish healthy boundaries, and make the next right choice.

Surrender is not defeat. It is the transfer of trust from your limited power to God’s unlimited power.

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Before I ask you to walk through the Twelve Steps with me, you deserve to know who is leading you—and why I believe God has called me to teach this message.

I did not study the Twelve Steps from a safe distance.

I lived them.

I resisted them.

I relapsed while trying to work them.

And eventually, by the grace of God, I allowed their truth to confront the lies that were destroying my life.

In this special introduction to 12 Steps to Freedom: One Day at a Time with Rosie, I share why this series is so personal to me. I am not teaching a theory. I am teaching from lived experience, 30 years of sobriety, decades of recovery, years of biblical study, and a life transformed by Jesus Christ.

The Twelve Steps did not replace Jesus in my life. They exposed the places where I was still trying to live without Him.

The program gave me practical actions, but Jesus gave me new life. Meetings gave me support, but the Holy Spirit transformed my heart. People walked beside me, but only God could reach the broken places within me and expose the lies I had believed since childhood.

This series is about more than sobriety. It is about transformation.

You may never have struggled with alcohol, but perhaps fear, anger, food, gambling, approval, perfectionism, resentment, an unhealthy relationship, or the need to control another person has made your life unmanageable.

Whatever your battle may be, you are not hopeless—and you do not have to fight it alone.

Throughout this series, we will examine the Twelve Steps through personal testimony, biblical truth, and practical application. I am going to tell you the truth. Sometimes that truth may hit hard, but I will always do my best to lace it in love.

My purpose is not to condemn you. My purpose is to help wake you up, expose the lies keeping you trapped, and give you tools to move forward in your own journey of transformation—one truth, one choice, and one surrendered day at a time.

To hear more of my story, visit www.rosemaryfisher.com and watch my testimony as featured on The 700 Club. You will see where God brought me from, what He carried me through, and why I believe no life is too broken for Jesus to transform.

My testimony is not a monument to my strength.

It is evidence of His grace.

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In this episode of Real Talk with Rosie, we'll discover who the Holy Spirit really is and why Jesus promised He would never leave us alone. If you've ever struggled to hear God's voice, wondered if the Holy Spirit still speaks today, or questioned how He leads His children, this episode is for you.

Growing up, I believed the Christian life depended on my own effort. I spent years trying to earn God's approval instead of depending on the Holy Spirit. Everything changed when I exchanged a religious mindset for a Kingdom mindset and discovered that God never intended for us to live the Christian life in our own strength.

Together we'll explore how the Holy Spirit speaks through Scripture, prayer, worship, nature, wise counsel, and the gentle promptings that always point us back to Jesus Christ and God's Word. You'll also discover the incredible truth that the Holy Spirit is the Dunamis Power—the very same power that raised Jesus from the dead—and that He now lives in every believer.

If you've ever thought, "Why can't I hear God?" or "How do I know it's really the Holy Spirit?", I pray this episode brings clarity, confidence, and a deeper desire to walk with Him every day.

❤️ In This Episode You'll Discover

• Who the Holy Spirit really is • Why Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit • How the Holy Spirit speaks today • The difference between religion and a relationship with Jesus • How to recognize God's voice without relying on your feelings • Why the Holy Spirit always points you back to Jesus and Scripture • What it means to live by God's power instead of your own strength

📖 Key Scriptures

John 14:16–17 John 16:13 Romans 8:11 Acts 1:8 Galatians 5:22–23

👑 Join the Conversation

How has the Holy Spirit spoken to you or guided your life? I'd love to hear your story in the comments below.

If this episode encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who wants to know the Holy Spirit more personally.

❤️ Remember...

Your past does not define you.

Your wounds do not disqualify you.

And it is never too late for God to write a beautiful new chapter in your story.

Welcome to Real Talk with Rosie—where real questions meet real answers, real hope, and real transformation through Jesus Christ.

— Rosemary Fisher Founder, Recycled Women Ministries

www.rosemaryfisher.com

❤️ In This Episode You'll Discover • What the Bible says about being born again. • The difference between religion and a relationship with Jesus. • What genuine repentance really means. • How salvation is received by grace through faith. • Why you can have confidence that you belong to Christ. • The Holy Spirit as God's seal and guarantee of your salvation. • How to stop striving to earn God's approval and begin resting in His love. 📖 Key Scriptures John 3:16 Romans 10:9–10 Ephesians 2:8–9 Ephesians 1:13–14 2 Corinthians 5:17 👑 Join the Conversation I'd love to hear from you. When did Jesus become more than a religion—and become your Savior? Share your story in the comments below. Your testimony may be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

❤️ If This Episode Encouraged You 👍 Like this video 🔔 Subscribe to Real Talk with Rosie 📤 Share this episode with someone who needs the assurance of God's love and salvation. Every week we'll have honest conversations that help you move from religion to relationship, discover your identity in Christ, and experience the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. 🎙 About Real Talk with Rosie Real Talk with Rosie is a place where real questions meet real hope and real transformation through Jesus Christ. Whether you're a new believer, returning to your faith, or simply searching for answers, you're welcome here. My prayer is that every episode helps you know Jesus more deeply, hear the Holy Spirit more clearly, and walk confidently in the freedom God has prepared for you. ❤️ Remember... Your past does not define you. Your wounds do not disqualify you. And it is never too late for God to write a beautiful new chapter in your story. God bless you. I'm so glad you're here. Rosie, Visit www.rosemaryfisher.com for books and resources to help your walk with Jesus.

If you've been hurt, betrayed, abandoned, lied to, or abused, you may wonder why God would ask you to forgive someone who caused so much pain.

In Episode 6 of Real Talk with Rosie, we'll discover what the Bible really teaches about forgiveness, why Jesus commands it, and how forgiveness protects your heart—even when the other person never apologizes.

Together we'll explore: ✅ Why forgiveness is an act of obedience—not approval ✅ How bitterness quietly steals your joy ✅ Jesus' example of forgiveness on the Cross ✅ Joseph's incredible story of forgiveness ✅ The true meaning of "heaping burning coals" ✅ Four practical, biblical steps to help you forgive and move forward

Forgiveness isn't about pretending the hurt never happened. It's about releasing the offense to God, protecting your heart, and walking in the freedom Jesus purchased for you.

👑 Protect Your Fruit. 👑 Fix Your Crown. ✝️ Keep Your Eyes on Jesus.

If this message encouraged you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with someone who needs hope today. Visit www.rosemaryfisher.com for books and resources...

What do you do when someone deeply hurts you...and never apologizes?

As Christians, we're called to forgive—but how do we obey God when the other person isn't sorry? Is forgiveness a feeling, or is it an act of obedience?

In this episode of Real Talk with Rosie, Rosemary Fisher answers one of the most difficult questions believers face:

"How can I forgive someone who never said they're sorry?"

Through biblical truth, personal testimony, and the powerful true story of Anne from Recycled Women, you'll discover why forgiveness isn't optional for followers of Christ—and how it leads to freedom, healing, and peace.

In this episode you'll discover:

✨ Why forgiveness is a command—not a feeling

✨ Why you don't need an apology to forgive

✨ The difference between forgiveness, healing, and healthy boundaries

✨ How to protect the Fruit of the Spirit

✨ Why Satan loves to "rewind to remind"

✨ Four practical steps to walk in forgiveness every day

✨ How to stop replaying the offense and start replaying God's promises

Whether you've experienced betrayal, family conflict, abuse, church hurt, rejection, or disappointment, this episode will encourage you to release the offense, trust God with justice, and walk in the freedom Jesus purchased for you on the Cross.

🌸 Rosie's Kingdom Principle

Forgiveness is a decision of obedience.

Healing is a journey of grace.

Boundaries are an act of wisdom.

Maybe you drifted away from God, got distracted, made mistakes, and now you're carrying guilt and shame—even though you know Jesus has forgiven you.

In this episode of Real Talk with Rosie, Rosemary Fisher answers a viewer's question about forgiving yourself after failure and learning to move forward in your calling and purpose.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✨ The difference between conviction and condemnation ✨ Why your failure is not the end of your story ✨ Lessons from the Prodigal Son and Peter ✨ How to stop carrying shame and receive God's grace ✨ Four practical steps to forgive yourself and move forward ✨ Why God can still use you after you've fallen

No matter what you've done or how far you've drifted, God's mercy is bigger than your mistakes.

Your failure may explain where you are, but it does not define who you are.

💜 I'd love to hear from you.

Have you ever struggled to forgive yourself?

What helped you finally receive God's grace?

And is there an old mistake you're ready to release to Jesus today?

Share in the comments below. I read every comment and would love to pray for you.

And if you have a question you'd like me to answer on a future episode of Real Talk with Rosie, leave it in the comments below.

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In this episode of Real Talk with Rosie, Rosemary Fisher answers a viewer's question about setting healthy boundaries in relationships. Through personal testimony, biblical truth, and practical steps, you'll discover why boundaries are not selfish—they're necessary for protecting your peace, your healing, and the life God is building in you.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✨ Why Jesus had healthy boundaries ✨ How to stop people-pleasing and guilt ✨ The difference between helping and enabling ✨ Why boundaries are important in recovery and healing ✨ Practical ways to lovingly say "no" ✨ How to replace lies with God's truth

If you've ever felt emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or responsible for everyone else's problems, this message is for you.