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Addiction & Faith Journey With Matthew Demoulin (Episode 2)
Addiction & Faith Journey With Matthew Demoulin (Episode 2)
Addiction & Faith Journey With Matthew Demoulin (Episode 2)
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Explore Matthew Demoulin's journey through addiction and faith, offering hope and insights into recovery in this engaging podcast episode.
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Get the buttons here!Faith, Addiction, and Healing: Matthew Demoulin's Journey
Episode Overview
- Addiction can lead to feelings of shame and hopelessness.
- Understanding addiction as a disease can help reduce stigma.
- Faith can play a significant role in the recovery process.
- Personal stories can offer hope and insight into overcoming addiction.
- Recovery involves both emotional healing and behavioural change.
"Addiction is like actively involved in the annihilation of yourself while telling yourself that it's okay."
In this episode of Relational Recovery, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill delve into the intricate relationship between addiction and faith with guest Matthew Demoulin. With a refreshing blend of humour and honesty, Matthew shares his journey of battling addiction, shedding light on the emotional turmoil it brings, like shame and hopelessness. He challenges the stigma surrounding addiction as a disease, reflecting on societal perceptions and his own initial scepticism.
The conversation takes an interesting turn as Matthew discusses how addiction can feel like self-destruction, using vivid imagery from Ecclesiastes to illustrate the consuming nature of addictive behaviours. Matthew’s story is unique in that he didn't grow up surrounded by drugs but found himself grappling with addiction later in life. His experience with prescribed medication and how it became a coping mechanism for discontentment offers a personal touch to the broader discussion on addiction.
The episode is not just about understanding addiction but also about finding hope and joy in recovery, making it a beacon for those feeling trapped in their struggles. Whether you're seeking insight into addiction or looking for stories of hope, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the importance of recognising addiction as a disease and finding pathways to healing through faith and community support.
So why not give it a listen and see how Matthew’s journey might resonate with your own experiences?