DUNAMIS_ ACCOUNTABILITY

DUNAMIS_ ACCOUNTABILITY

Understand the complexities of addiction with insights from a faith-based perspective as Dr. Theresa M Bell continues her “dunamis” teaching series with a focus on accountability and the power of keeping your word. You’ll hear her stress that "your word is your bond" and that honouring what you say is a reflection of a God-like spirit: "He say what he mean and he mean what he say.

We should be like that." Speaking to a small group in a relaxed, conversational style, Dr. Bell roots the entire talk in scripture. Passages from Psalms, Proverbs, John, Colossians, Timothy and Hebrews are read and discussed as she links the idea of accountability to living by the word of God.

The episode’s purpose is clear: to show that real spiritual power comes from being trustworthy, responsible, and willing to "own up" to one’s actions, including addictions and other "works of the flesh" that can derail a person’s life. She shares personal stories with humour, like stealing her first Bible at a Revelation seminar and later realising, "Oh, Lord, I stole God," before using that same torn-up Bible as her main study book.

She also describes feeling like she’s "pulling the wagon" alone when others on the team don’t pull their weight, a picture many in recovery will recognise from family, work, or church life. Along the way, Dr.

Bell addresses mental health, burnout, and people-pleasing, urging everyone to think about their own wellbeing and to avoid isolating, which she calls "the devil's playpen." Addiction is framed spiritually, with a strong call to repentance, but also with compassion for those who feel stuck and guilty. The tone is direct yet caring, aimed at people of faith who are dealing with addiction, emotional struggles or simply trying to become more reliable in their everyday lives.

Anyone wrestling with how faith, accountability and recovery fit together may find this honest talk a helpful push to ask: are you living by your word, or just talking about it?