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#344 - Does Your Church Shepherd You? | Dr. Mark E. Shaw
#344 - Does Your Church Shepherd You? | Dr. Mark E. Shaw
#344 - Does Your Church Shepherd You? | Dr. Mark E. Shaw
Monday 8th December 2025
Explore how faith and biblical principles guide addiction recovery with Dr. Mark E. Shaw on The Addiction Connection Podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Addiction is viewed as a spiritual issue rather than just a disease.
- Churches should actively shepherd their congregations.
- Biblical principles offer powerful solutions for mental health.
- Faith communities play a crucial role in recovery journeys.
- Transformation is possible through divine intervention.
"If you're in a church that is not shepherding you, you need to go to the pastor... and say, I need shepherding."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? This episode of The Addiction Connection Podcast, featuring Dr. Mark E. Shaw, delves into the intersection of faith and addiction recovery, focusing on the role of the church in shepherding its congregation. Dr. Shaw, a seasoned author and pastor, emphasises the importance of biblical principles in addressing mental health and substance abuse. He highlights the necessity for churches to genuinely care for their members, likening them to shepherds guiding their flock.
With a touch of humour, he points out how some churches might be more focused on business than on nurturing their congregation. The discussion revolves around how addiction is not merely a disease but a spiritual issue that requires divine intervention. Dr. Shaw passionately argues that viewing addiction as a sin allows for true healing and transformation, as opposed to merely managing a lifelong condition.
He stresses the need for churches to step up and provide genuine pastoral care, rather than outsourcing their members to external entities. Listeners are encouraged to seek churches that embody the shepherding spirit of Jesus, offering support and guidance grounded in scripture. Dr. Shaw's insights are both challenging and inspiring, urging individuals to reflect on their own spiritual journeys and the role their faith communities play in it.
If you're curious about how faith can be a cornerstone in overcoming addiction, this episode offers a compelling narrative that might just provide the encouragement you need. Are you ready to explore the transformative power of faith in your recovery journey?