Just As I Am Ministries
Freedom to Choose
Healing By Design – Episode 13 – Legalism
Healing By Design – Episode 13 – Legalism
Healing By Design – Episode 13 – Legalism
Saturday 6th April 2024
Explore the contrast between legalism and healing in addiction recovery with Rich and Susan Kallenberg.
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Episode Overview
- Legalism can hinder addiction recovery by creating exclusionary practices.
- Trust issues with God are often at the core of addiction struggles.
- Fear and selfishness contribute to the cycle of addiction.
- Healing requires accountability and forgiveness.
- Pursuing a genuine relationship with God fosters healing.
God's family isn't a club where you get your Jesus club card out and pay your bill.
In this episode of 'Freedom to Choose', Rich and Susan Kallenberg tackle the concept of legalism and its impact on addiction recovery. Drawing from their own experiences, they explore the difference between a legal model and a healing model of God's kingdom. Using relatable metaphors, such as membership cards, they illustrate how exclusionary practices can mirror the punitive nature of legalism. Rich and Susan emphasise that God's family isn't a club requiring dues but a source of healing and trust.
The duo shares personal anecdotes, revealing how trust issues with God can hinder recovery. They challenge listeners to consider how fear and selfishness contribute to addiction, advocating for a shift towards seeking God's righteousness rather than merely fulfilling religious obligations. The episode dives into the damaging effects of unchecked anger and gossip, urging listeners to confront their inner turmoil honestly. Rich and Susan's candid reflections on their past struggles highlight the importance of accountability and forgiveness in healing.
With light humour, they question the notion of religion as a club, encouraging listeners to pursue a genuine relationship with God that fosters healing. As the episode concludes, the Kallenbergs remind us that true healing begins with recognising our own actions and embracing God's desire to make us well. Their message is one of hope, asserting that regardless of life's challenges, healing is possible through trust in a loving God.
So, if you're seeking a fresh perspective on addiction recovery intertwined with spiritual insights, this episode might just be the beacon you need.