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#324 - Ecclesiastes, Addiction Harm Reduction with Jim Quigley | TAC Podcast
#324 - Ecclesiastes, Addiction Harm Reduction with Jim Quigley | TAC Podcast
#324 - Ecclesiastes, Addiction Harm Reduction with Jim Quigley | TAC Podcast
Monday 14th July 2025
Explore addiction harm reduction strategies and faith-based recovery insights with Jim Quigley on The Addiction Connection Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Challenging Harm Reduction: Faith's Role in Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
- Explores controversial harm reduction strategies in Washington state.
- Discusses how biblical principles can aid in addiction recovery.
- Questions the effectiveness of secular approaches to addiction.
- Highlights stories of transformation through faith at Freedom Farm.
- Emphasises the importance of spiritual healing in overcoming addiction.
They have given up on trying to change them. They're unchangeable. We just got to try to extend their life.
In this episode of The Addiction Connection Podcast, the hosts dive into the complex topic of addiction harm reduction, with Jim Quigley offering his perspective. The discussion kicks off with a reading from Ecclesiastes, setting the stage for a conversation about how biblical principles can intersect with addiction recovery. Mark Shaw and Jim Quigley explore the controversial harm reduction strategies being considered in Washington state, where the government might provide safer supplies of illicit drugs to addicts.
They question the effectiveness and ethics of these approaches, pondering whether they represent a surrender to addiction rather than a solution. Jim Quigley shares his concerns about the secular world's approach to addiction, which he views as a sign of giving up on sobriety. The hosts debate whether harm reduction truly helps addicts or simply perpetuates their dependency, highlighting the need for heart transformation and spiritual healing.
They argue that while harm reduction may reduce overdose deaths, it doesn't address the root causes of addiction or offer true freedom. Throughout the episode, Jim and Mark reflect on their experiences at Freedom Farm, a Christian discipleship programme, sharing stories of individuals who have found hope and transformation through faith. They emphasise that real change is possible when people turn to God and reject secular solutions that fail to address the spiritual aspects of addiction.
If you're curious about how faith can play a role in overcoming addiction or want to hear some compelling stories of transformation, this episode offers a unique perspective that challenges conventional wisdom. Tune in to explore these thought-provoking ideas and consider what true recovery might look like.