FaithQuest Perspectives
FaithQuest Perspectives
P168_062525 Rom. 9:30-32 Understanding Our Three Pains
P168_062525 Rom. 9:30-32 Understanding Our Three Pains
P168_062525 Rom. 9:30-32 Understanding Our Three Pains
Wednesday 25th June 2025
Explore addiction as an escape from pain with Colin Cook's insights on faith and righteousness in this compelling podcast episode.
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Episode Overview
- Addiction is often an escape from underlying pain.
- Righteousness by faith can influence emotional development.
- Childhood wounds contribute significantly to addictive behaviours.
- Understanding one's sinful nature is crucial for spiritual growth.
- Faith offers comfort and support in overcoming addiction.
Don't let your human nature shame you because Jesus took it at the cross.
In this intriguing episode of 'How it Happens with Colin Cook', listeners are invited to explore the complexities of addiction through the lens of faith and righteousness. Colin Cook dives into the psychological and spiritual aspects of addiction, presenting the concept that addiction is not just a sin but also an escape from pain. He challenges the notion that worrying can solve problems, pointing out that it's often just another form of addiction.
Colin encourages listeners to understand their struggles as part of a broader human experience, where everyone stumbles over their own 'stumbling stones' - a metaphor for challenges faced in life. The episode takes a closer look at Romans 9:30-32, discussing how righteousness by faith can impact emotional development and the ability to tackle addiction.
Colin explains that many people fail to receive righteousness because they pursue it through works rather than faith, leading to stumbling over Jesus Christ, the 'stumbling stone'. He offers an enlightening perspective on how people might be offended by Jesus due to the idea that He takes our sins and that we are not capable of handling our own lives.
Listeners are encouraged to come before God, acknowledging their pains and wounds, and to believe in the comfort and support offered by faith. Colin shares insights on how childhood wounds and human nature contribute to addiction, emphasising the importance of connecting with God to overcome these struggles. He suggests that understanding and accepting one's sinful nature, while seeking God's guidance, can lead to healing and growth.
If you're looking for a unique blend of psychology and spirituality to tackle addiction, this episode offers thoughtful reflections on faith and righteousness. Dive in and see how Colin's perspectives might resonate with your own journey.