CWSA - Step #6

CWSA - Step #6

How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This meeting of *Christians with Secret Addictions* centres on Step #6 of a Bible-based 12-step path, and Terry Hanna speaks frankly about what it means to be "entirely ready for God to remove our defects of character." You'll hear him frame addiction as a form of slavery, rooted in "forbidden fruit" that starts out as fun and quickly becomes a parasite screaming "feed me, feed me, feed me".

Terry talks about how addiction reshapes the brain’s pleasure centre, turning everyday joys into emptiness and pushing people towards jails, institutions, or death. He links this to biblical warnings about false idols and Satan, describing addiction as an enemy within that demands total control of mind, body, and soul.

For those who feel stuck in denial, his own story of decades spent "walking in the darkness of the valley of the shadow of death" before finding over 30 years of recovery may hit home. This episode is aimed at Christians caught in addiction or an emotionally distraught lifestyle, as well as their loved ones who are trying to understand what’s really going on.

Terry keeps the tone direct but hopeful, reminding listeners that "God is faithful, and when you are tempted, he will show you a way out" and quoting Jeremiah’s promise of "a future and hope". Step #6 is presented as the point where a person chooses courage, breaks up with their old "friends"—alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, food, money—and turns towards new friendships in recovery and church communities.

You’ll also hear about King Asa tearing down idols, the call to "chase recovery like we chased our forbidden fruit," and the invitation to befriend Jesus as "the light of the world." If you’ve ever wondered when you’ll finally be ready to let go of your idols and ask for help, this conversation may help you frame that decision in a new, faith-centred way.