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Addiction & Faith Journey With Matthew Demoulin (Episode 4)
Addiction & Faith Journey With Matthew Demoulin (Episode 4)
Addiction & Faith Journey With Matthew Demoulin (Episode 4)
Thursday 10th July 2025
Explore Matthew Demoulin's inspiring journey through addiction recovery, highlighting the role of faith and community in true transformation.
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Get the buttons here!Beyond Sobriety: Matthew Demoulin's Faith-Filled Recovery Journey
Episode Overview
- Recovery requires internal change, not just sobriety.
- Community support plays a crucial role in overcoming addiction.
- Suffering can lead to valuable life lessons.
- True recovery involves addressing underlying issues.
- Hard work and dedication are essential for lasting change.
"Getting off of drugs isn't change. It gets you to the starting line to then do the real change."
In this episode of Relational Recovery, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill engage in a candid conversation with Matthew Demoulin, exploring the intricate journey of addiction recovery intertwined with faith. Matthew shares his experiences, highlighting the misconception that sobriety alone equates to recovery. He emphasises the importance of internal change and how merely quitting substances doesn't solve the deeper issues that lead to addiction.
Matthew's journey reveals the hard truth that recovery requires more than just abstaining from drugs; it demands a transformation from within. Matthew talks about the challenges of facing suffering and how it can often lead to valuable lessons if one is willing to embrace them. He discusses how true recovery involves not only stopping substance use but also addressing the underlying issues that perpetuate addiction.
His story is a testament to the power of community support and the importance of having healthy relationships with oneself and others. The conversation touches on the complexity of recovery, where Matthew stresses that there's no easy path. He candidly shares how he used to look for shortcuts, only to realise that genuine change requires hard work and dedication. He encourages those struggling with addiction to embrace the difficult journey, supported by a community that understands and cares.
Listeners are left with a powerful message: change is hard but possible, and it starts with recognising that sobriety is just the beginning. The insights shared in this episode are bound to resonate with anyone battling addiction or supporting someone who is. Dive into this heartfelt discussion and discover why true recovery is more than just sobriety.