Fr. Joseph Collins, Fr. Michael Marcantoni, and Ancient Faith Radio
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Illness or Accountability
Illness or Accountability
Illness or Accountability
Tuesday 26th April 2022
Fr. Collins and Fr. Marcantoni explore addiction, illness, and accountability through Orthodox spirituality, emphasizing repentance and community support.
68 minutes
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Fr. Joseph Collins, Fr. Michael Marcantoni, and Ancient Faith Radio
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Religion & Spirituality
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Balancing Illness and Accountability: Orthodox Insights on Addiction Recovery
It implies that even in the midst of the deepest pits, those people who came to recognize that they have a problem, that they are imperfect and they need to be transformed through hard work and injecting themselves into a community, are being saved.
Ever wondered how to balance seeing addiction as an illness while still holding people accountable for their actions? In this episode of 'On the Battlefield', Fr. Joseph Collins and Fr. Michael Marcantoni dive into this tricky issue, offering a unique perspective rooted in Orthodox spirituality. They explore how their faith provides a framework that neither ignores the need for personal responsibility nor gets bogged down in legalism.
Instead, it offers a holistic approach to recovery that includes genuine repentance and community support. They emphasize that healing is possible through sincere apologies, taking responsibility, and avoiding the pitfalls of viewing addiction purely through a legal lens. The episode also touches on the urgency of taking swift action in recovery and the transformative power of community. By sharing their own experiences and insights, Fr. Collins and Fr. Marcantoni provide a compassionate yet realistic approach to overcoming addiction.
Tune in to find out how you can support those struggling with addiction while maintaining a balanced view of illness and accountability.