Finding Your Part in Healing: A Journey with Rich & Susan
Episode Overview
Healing requires active participation alongside divine intervention. Salvation is about developing a Christlike character, not checking boxes. Forgiveness is crucial for personal healing and overcoming addiction. Trusting God with an open heart can change your life's trajectory. Leaning into pain can lead to growth and transformation.
There's a difference between knowing what to do and doing what you know.
In this episode of 'Freedom to Choose', Rich and Susan Kallenberg delve into the intriguing balance between divine intervention and personal responsibility in the journey of addiction recovery. As seasoned veterans of overcoming addiction themselves, they bring a wealth of experience and empathy to the table. The discussion centres around the concept of healing by design, where God's role as a creator is juxtaposed with our active participation in the healing process.
They tackle the age-old question: Are we doing enough? Is God doing enough? With refreshing honesty, Rich and Susan explore the idea that salvation isn't about ticking boxes but developing a Christlike character. Through personal anecdotes, Rich shares his struggle with feeling 'never enough' and how embracing God's gift can liberate us from this cycle. Susan adds depth with her metaphor of healing from a hand surgery, illustrating the necessity of leaning into pain for growth.
Their dialogue is peppered with light humour and relatable metaphors, making complex spiritual concepts accessible. The episode is a gentle reminder that while God has fixed the human race, our role is to engage actively in the healing journey. Rich and Susan encourage listeners to embrace forgiveness and trust God with open hearts, transforming their lives from decay to growth.
Whether you're grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into participating in God's design for healing. If you're ready to explore how faith can guide your recovery journey, Rich and Susan's heartfelt conversation is not to be missed.