Faith and Healing: Sue Liljenberg's Journey
Episode Overview
Keeping focus on Jesus helps shed life's burdens. Scripture offers transformative healing. Post-abortive support is crucial for recovery. Faith can guide addiction recovery. Community plays a vital role in healing.
"If you want to win the race you got to keep your eye on the prize and that's Jesus Christ."
This episode of The Addiction Connection Podcast brings Sue Liljenberg to the forefront, sharing her journey from crisis to healing through faith. Hosted by Mark E. Shaw, Sue's story unfolds with raw honesty, revealing her past struggles with a crisis pregnancy and subsequent abortion. Her candid reflections on feeling God's conviction and the transformative power of scripture offer listeners a glimpse into her spiritual awakening.
Sue describes how keeping her eyes on Jesus helped her shed the burdens that weighed her down, leading to a profound healing experience. The conversation touches on the intersection of faith and addiction recovery, exploring how biblical principles can offer solace and guidance. Sue discusses her pioneering work with Healing Hearts Ministries International, a ministry she founded in 1985 to support post-abortive women and men.
Her passion for helping others shines through as she recounts the ministry's evolution, including the innovative approach of online counselling long before it became commonplace. Sue's insights into substance abuse and its ties to emotional pain provide food for thought, while her commitment to offering scripture-based solutions remains unwavering. As the episode unfolds, Sue's warmth and humour lighten the mood, making complex topics accessible. Her story is a testament to the power of faith and community in overcoming life's challenges.
If you're looking for inspiration and practical wisdom grounded in faith, this episode promises to be both enlightening and uplifting. Dive in to explore how spiritual healing can pave the way for recovery.