Kingdom Living Iowa

06/12/2026

Weekends can feel long in early recovery. But here at Kingdom Living, you're never on your own. From house meetings to cookouts to quiet conversations on the porch — this is what community looks like. 🏡

06/10/2026

There's something powerful about doing the work — even on the hard days. The steps aren't easy, but they're worth it. Which step has meant the most to you in your journey? Share below. 👇

06/09/2026

Summer is here — and it's time to recover out loud! 🎉

The Recovery Festival is coming and planning is already underway! Save the date for September 19, 2026 at Riverview Park in Des Moines, and follow the Recovery Festival event page to stay in the loop on everything happening this year.

📢 ATTENTION COMMUNITY! SAVE THE DATE! 📢

Mark your calendars! Kingdom Living and RISE Recovery Center are teaming up to bring you the upcoming Recovery Festival!

We are calling out to:

Family & Friends 👥

Neighbors 🏡

Persons in Recovery 💪

Allies & Supporters 🤝

Recovery thrives in community, and this festival is all about celebrating the journey together. Stay tuned for more details on food, activities, and speakers!

📅 September 19, 2026 | 📍 Riverview Park, Des Moines, IA

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06/08/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Many on the road to recovery carry wounds that go beyond addiction. At Kingdom Living, we see the whole person — and we believe healing is possible. 💙

If you or someone you love is struggling, you don't have to face it alone.

06/07/2026

Happy recovery birthday to Caleb — one of our amazing House Managers! 🎉

Caleb, the way you show up for the men in the house — with consistency, compassion, and real talk — makes all the difference. So proud of who you are and who you're becoming. Celebrate big today! 🎂💙

06/05/2026

Fridays hit different in recovery. 🎉 Whether you're celebrating a week, a month, or a year — your milestones matter. Drop your June recovery date in the comments and let us cheer you on!

06/03/2026

Today we celebrate Allison — one of our incredible House Managers — on her birthday! 🎉

Allison, your dedication to this community and the women you lead is felt every single day. We are so proud of you and grateful for everything you bring to Kingdom Living. Happy birthday! 🎂💜

06/02/2026

A new month is a gift — 30 fresh days to choose recovery, community, and growth. Whether you're on day 1 or day 1,000, you belong here. Here's to June. 💚

05/29/2026

🌱 From Surviving to Thriving 🌱

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to leave you with this:

Recovery is not just about not using. It's about building a life so full and true that the old way no longer fits.

That looks like:
🌱 Waking up without dread
🌱 Repairing relationships you thought were lost forever
🌱 Holding down a job and feeling proud of your work
🌱 Laughing at something genuinely funny
🌱 Sitting with a hard feeling without running from it
🌱 Believing — maybe for the first time — that you are worthy of a good life

If you are surviving today, that's enough. If you are thriving, celebrate it. If you're somewhere in between, you're exactly where you need to be. 💛

05/28/2026

🏠 How Kingdom Living's 12-Step Structure Supports Long-Term Sobriety

At Kingdom Living, our program is built on a 12-step foundation — and that structure is not an accident. It is the backbone of lasting recovery.

Here is how our structure supports long-term sobriety:

✔️ Required AA/NA meeting attendance — 4 meetings per week keeps residents consistently connected to the recovery community ✔️ House Managers — providing daily accountability, guidance, and support ✔️ Program rules and expectations — building discipline, responsibility, and routine ✔️ Peer community — living alongside others in recovery creates connection and shared accountability ✔️ Life skills and employment support — preparing residents for independent, stable lives

Structure creates stability. Stability supports sobriety. And sobriety opens the door to a life worth living. 💛