Check out the Most Recent BeTempered Episode!

 What happens when a life built on fear, alcohol, and self-destruction finally crumbles? 

On this episode of BeTempered, hosts Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr welcome Alan Bair to share his remarkable story of addiction, awakening, and transformation.  Alan grew up in a household marked by dysfunction, carrying crippling fears and insecurities into adulthood. Alcohol became his escape—it quieted his anxieties and gave him confidence. But what started as a solution quickly became a prison, leading to blackouts, failed relationships, and professional struggles. 

In 2010, standing in a bar, Alan looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize the man staring back. That moment of clarity led him to his first AA meeting and the start of a new life. From a 310-pound alcoholic to an ultra-marathon runner finishing races of 75+ miles through mountains, Alan’s physical transformation mirrored his spiritual one. 

Through sobriety, he discovered peace, purpose, and a relationship with God that changed everything.  Alan also completed a Rite of Passage alongside host Dan Schmidt, testing his limits physically and spiritually. That milestone marked not just survival, but true rebirth.  As Alan powerfully says: “You don’t have to dig any deeper. Nobody wants to cry out to God until they have to… but you can do that whenever you want.”  

This episode is a reminder that our greatest struggles can become our greatest testimonies—and that it’s never too late to become the person you were meant to be.