Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio

Healing Addictions

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre

  • Healing and the Confession of Sins (Steps 4 and 5)

Healing and the Confession of Sins (Steps 4 and 5)

Sunday 7th August 2016

Fr. Christophe Lepoutre explores confession's role in addiction recovery, blending Orthodox teachings with 12-step insights.
 
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Healing Addictions
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Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio
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Religion & Spirituality
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Embracing Confession: A Path to Healing

Episode Overview

  • Confession is key to spiritual and emotional healing.
  • Taking personal responsibility is crucial in recovery.
  • Steps 4 and 5 focus on moral inventory and admission of wrongs.
  • Forgiveness plays a vital role in overcoming co-dependency.
  • Grace and faith are essential components in the healing process.
"Confessing one's sins is a requirement in order to be healed."
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? In this episode of 'Healing Addictions', Fr. Christophe Lepoutre delves into the transformative power of confession as it relates to Steps 4 and 5 of the 12-step recovery process. Drawing from both Orthodox Christian teachings and the traditional 12-step programme, Fr. Christophe explores how confession can be a pivotal step in overcoming co-dependency and various addictions. With a blend of spiritual guidance and practical advice, Fr.
Christophe discusses the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's actions, moving away from blame, and embracing the healing grace of confession. He emphasises that true healing requires a fearless moral inventory of oneself and an honest admission of wrongs to God, oneself, and others. Listeners are encouraged to consider their own struggles with dependency and how these steps can lead to spiritual and emotional freedom. Fr.
Christophe's compassionate approach invites those on their recovery journey to see confession not as a burden, but as a liberating step towards healing. The episode is filled with reflections on scriptural teachings and personal anecdotes that highlight the journey from darkness to light. Fr. Christophe's insights provide hope and encouragement for anyone seeking to break free from the chains of addiction.
So, are you ready to take a deeper look at your own life and embrace the transformative power of confession?
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