055 Troy Haas | Being Fully Alive055 Troy Haas | Being Fully Alive
Sex, God, & Chaos
Ben Derrick and Roane Hunter host the "Sex God and Chaos" podcast, discussing addiction and recovery. They are joined by Troy Haas, a guest speaker at a men's coaching weekend at Ebenezer Place. Troy shares his journey with addiction to sex, food, and substances, and how his life transformed after meeting Jesus in prison. He emphasizes the importance of community and vulnerability in overcoming addiction, using the story of Jesus and Lazarus to illustrate how relationships can help remove "grave clothes" and achieve true freedom. Troy also discusses his work with Hope Quest, an organization that helps men and their families find freedom from addiction.
53:44•2 Apr 2025
Finding Freedom: Troy Haas on Addiction and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Troy Haas shares his battle with addiction to sex, food, and substances.
- Emphasizes the importance of community and vulnerability in recovery.
- Uses the story of Jesus and Lazarus to illustrate overcoming past traumas.
- Highlights his work with Hope Quest to help men find freedom from addiction.
- Encourages embracing relationships to achieve true freedom.
“I realised that I had been alive, but I had not been free.”
In this episode of the 'Sex, God, & Chaos' podcast, hosts Ben Derrick and Roane Hunter are joined by Troy Haas, a guest speaker at Ebenezer Place. Troy shares his raw and powerful journey of battling addiction to sex, food, and substances. His story takes a transformative turn after meeting Jesus in prison, leading him to embrace vulnerability and community as key components in his recovery.
Troy highlights the importance of relationships in overcoming addiction, using the story of Jesus and Lazarus to illustrate how friends can help remove the 'grave clothes' of past traumas and failures. He emphasizes that while being alive is one thing, true freedom comes from being unburdened by these metaphorical grave clothes. The episode also delves into Troy's work with Hope Quest, an organisation dedicated to helping men find freedom from addiction through Christ-centred, clinically effective treatment.
If you're seeking inspiration and practical advice on overcoming addiction, this episode is a must-listen.
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