Christians with Secret Addictions
Christians with Secret Addictions
CWSA - Guest: Dave Herbert (Pt. 1)
CWSA - Guest: Dave Herbert (Pt. 1)
CWSA - Guest: Dave Herbert (Pt. 1)
Sunday 3rd August 2025
Dave Herbert shares his inspiring journey from addiction to recovery through faith and community support.
15 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Supportive
Healing
Encouraging
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Episode Overview
- Faith can play a crucial role in overcoming addiction.
- Community support is vital for long-term sobriety.
- Breaking generational cycles of addiction is possible.
- Spiritual principles guide the recovery journey.
- Family relationships can be healed through recovery.
For I do not understand my own actions, for I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.
In this episode of 'Christians with Secret Addictions', Terry Hanna welcomes Dave Herbert to share his remarkable journey of recovery. Dave, who has been sober for an impressive 45 years, opens up about his past struggles with addiction and how faith played a pivotal role in his transformation. Growing up in a family where alcohol wreaked havoc, Dave recounts how it led him down a dark path, filled with fear and insecurity.
He describes hitting rock bottom and the desperate turning point that led him to Alcoholics Anonymous and a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Dave's story is one of hope and renewal, as he shares how his marriage was restored and the generational cycle of addiction was broken within his family. With Philippians 1-6 as a guiding light, Dave emphasises the importance of staying involved in recovery and maintaining a Christ-centred life.
He also highlights the significance of community support, whether through Celebrate Recovery or Alcoholics Anonymous, in achieving long-term sobriety. Terry and Dave engage in an honest conversation about the impact of addiction on families and the healing power of faith. Their discussion is both heartfelt and inspiring, offering listeners valuable insights into the journey of recovery.
As Dave prepares to return next week to delve deeper into the 12 steps, this episode promises to be a beacon of hope for anyone seeking solace from addiction. Why not tune in to hear Dave's story? It's a testament to the transformative power of faith and community in overcoming life's toughest challenges.