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Recovery and the church – Ron's story
Recovery and the church – Ron's story
Recovery and the church – Ron's story
Sunday 18th October 2020
Pastor Ron Smedley shares inspiring stories of addiction recovery through faith and community support.
48 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Encouraging
Supportive
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Religion & Spirituality
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Churches can be pivotal in providing support for addiction recovery.
- Community support is crucial for breaking the cycle of addiction.
- Shame often prevents individuals from seeking help; acceptance is key.
- Faith-based programmes can transform lives and provide lasting change.
- The opioid crisis affects millions; churches can offer resources and hope.
"You can't heal shame with more shame; you have to show them the love and acceptance of Jesus."
Curious about how the church can play a pivotal role in addiction recovery? This episode of Real Recovery features Pastor Ron Smedley, who shares his experiences from decades of work as a parole officer, caseworker, and pastor. With humour and heartfelt stories, Ron paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by those battling addiction and the transformative power of faith. He emphasises the importance of a supportive community and how churches can become sanctuaries for those seeking recovery.
Ron recounts moving stories like Deanna's—a nurse who fell into opioid addiction and found redemption through Christ-centered recovery. Her journey from shame to becoming a licensed chemical dependency counsellor is truly inspiring. The hosts, Bill and George, engage in lively banter while discussing the significance of the 12-step programme and its spiritual awakening step. They explore how shame and past failures can be roadblocks to recovery, but with faith, accountability, and love, healing is possible.
This episode is a call to action for churches to offer recovery programmes and support groups that welcome individuals with open arms. Could your local church be the beacon of hope someone needs?