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#342 - Special Gift for Donors! | Dr. Mark E. Shaw
#342 - Special Gift for Donors! | Dr. Mark E. Shaw
#342 - Special Gift for Donors! | Dr. Mark E. Shaw
Monday 1st December 2025
Explore how faith can transform lives in addiction recovery with Dr. Mark E. Shaw's insights on sobriety, transformation, and Giving Tuesday.
29 minutes
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Religion & Spirituality
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Faith-based transformation is prioritised over mere sobriety.
- Church leaders are crucial in handling addiction cases with God's word.
- Giving Tuesday aims to raise $30,000 for The Addiction Connection.
- Testimonies highlight the power of faith-based recovery programmes.
- Special e-document gift for donors featuring Dr. Shaw's talking points.
"We're not about false ideas that help people to get sober; we want to help people to get sober because they know Jesus Christ."
Ever wondered what it takes to connect the hope of the Gospel with the heart of addiction? Dr. Mark E. Shaw is here to show you how faith can be a transformative force in the battle against addiction. In this episode, Dr. Shaw talks about Romans 15 and the importance of equipping church leaders to handle addiction cases with God's word.
The conversation touches on Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity, where listeners are encouraged to support The Addiction Connection's mission to raise $30,000 by year's end. Dr. Shaw emphasises that sobriety is good, but transformation through Christ is the ultimate goal. You'll hear inspiring testimonies like Laverne Terry's, showcasing how God can change lives through faith-based programmes. The episode also discusses TAC's publications and the significance of using biblical terms over medicalised ones in addiction recovery.
For those who donate in December, there's a special gift—a document containing Dr. Shaw's talking points used in radio shows and podcasts. It's a valuable resource for anyone involved in addiction counselling. Dive into this heartfelt episode to understand why connecting people to local churches is crucial for genuine transformation and how you can be part of this impactful mission.