Bill Vineyard
Bill Vineyard
004 - God and Fear Part 1
004 - God and Fear Part 1
004 - God and Fear Part 1
Tuesday 31st January 2017
Bill Vineyard discusses faith, fear, and unconventional addiction treatments on The Recovery Effect Podcast. A must-listen for anyone on a recovery journey.
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Get the buttons here!Faith and Fear: Bill Vineyard’s Unconventional Approach to Addiction Recovery
It requires [addicts] to be sober and clean in order to accomplish [putting their sobriety first above everything]. You know, Years Ago I read a book by Ernest Becker called the denial of death, and he stated in this book that he felt that most mental illness was nothing more than an act of cowardice.
What happens when conventional addiction treatments fall short? In this episode of 'The Recovery Effect Podcast', Bill Vineyard, with his 37+ years of experience as an alcohol and drug counselor, dives into the complex relationship between faith and fear in the recovery journey. Bill questions the current trend of using medications and other 'easier, softer' methods to treat addiction, suggesting that these approaches may not be the real solution many hope for.
Instead, he offers an alternative path centered on sobriety and faith. Citing Ernest Becker's book 'The Denial of Death', Bill argues that much of what we consider mental illness might actually be acts of cowardice. He believes that true recovery requires facing one's fears head-on and embracing a courageous approach to life. This episode is not just for those struggling with addiction but also for anyone curious about the deeper connections between faith and recovery.
Bill’s candid insights and compassionate tone make this a thought-provoking listen that challenges conventional wisdom while offering hope and inspiration.