STEPS Ministries Explained: Steve Ward Condenses The 12 Steps For Everyday Life

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Today, I sit down with Steve Ward, Executive Director of STEPS Ministries, to unpack a faith‑based, prevention‑first approach to addiction and mental health. We discuss the reality of being a “high‑functioning alcoholic,” the hidden costs of compartmentalization, and why prevention belongs in homes, schools, churches, and companies—not just in the recovery room. Mr. Ward explains how his time at IBM intersected with his spiritual transformation and why legacy, impact, and stewardship drive his work today.

I explore with Mr. Ward how STEPS Ministries integrates the best of recovery principles, biblical wisdom, psychology, and neuroscience into practical habits anyone can use. He breaks down his streamlined S.T.E.P.S. framework—Surrender, Transformation, Empathy, Progress, Service—which condenses the traditional 12 Steps into a simple, daily roadmap. We also highlight the staggering gap between need and help, the role of parents in shaping teen choices, and why most substance issues begin before age 18, making early skills and disciplines essential.

Listeners get actionable resources: digital courses, articles, eBooks, and podcasts designed for confidential, at‑home learning. I share how to find Mr. Ward’s materials and blog so families, leaders, and young adults can start building preventative habits right now. We close with a clear picture of what faith‑anchored resilience looks like in real life—including how passages like Philippians 4:13 are meant to strengthen disciplined living rather than justify shortcuts—and how small, consistent steps create lasting change.

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