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#313 - Announce The Truth | TAC Podcast
#313 - Announce The Truth | TAC Podcast
#313 - Announce The Truth | TAC Podcast
Saturday 10th May 2025
Explore biblical counselling techniques to combat addiction and foster healing through truth and community support.
20 minutes
Informative
Encouraging
Compassionate
Supportive
Hopeful
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Get the buttons here!Announcing Truth: A Biblical Approach to Battling Addiction
Episode Overview
- Combat addiction by focusing on heart and mind.
- Renounce lies and embrace truth for healing.
- Engage with biblical teachings for guidance.
- Surround yourself with supportive community.
- Use trusted Christian friends for encouragement.
"The battle really is in your heart and in your belief system."
In this episode of The Addiction Connection Podcast, the focus is on battling addiction through biblical counselling. Dr. Mark E. Shaw, CJ McMurry, and Jim Quigley share insights on how the heart and mind play crucial roles in overcoming addiction. They explore the concept of 'announcing the truth' as a method to combat cravings and destructive behaviours, using Chapter 18 of Shaw's book, The Heart of Addiction, as a guide.
With humour and sincerity, Shaw discusses how beliefs can be the battleground where addiction is fought, emphasising the importance of rejecting lies and embracing truth. The hosts argue that true healing comes from engaging with biblical teachings and surrounding oneself with a supportive community. They highlight the significance of having trusted Christian friends and mentors to help navigate the struggles of addiction.
With a light-hearted touch, Shaw recounts personal anecdotes about his own journey to sobriety, stressing that it's not just about abstaining from substances but about fostering a deeper relationship with Jesus. This episode offers practical advice on how to take every thought captive and live a life aligned with Christian values. So, if you're looking for guidance on battling addiction with faith at its core, this episode might just be what you need.