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Spending time with God to know God
Spending time with God to know God
Spending time with God to know God
Monday 4th December 2017
Explore Greg Lowry's journey to sobriety through faith and Bible study. Discover how spiritual discipline aids addiction recovery.
50 minutes
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Religion & Spirituality
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Finding Strength in Faith: Greg Lowry's Recovery Journey
Episode Overview
- Recovery is not just about stopping behaviour; it's about forming a relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Making Christ the centre of your life is crucial for overcoming addiction.
- Step Two emphasises belief in a power greater than oneself for restoring sanity.
- Bible study can be a powerful tool for sobriety and personal transformation.
- Surrendering to a higher power can lead to profound changes in one's life.
We come to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This episode of Real Recovery offers a compelling look at the intersection of faith and addiction recovery. Bill Arnold and George Frazier welcome Greg Lowry, who shares his powerful story of how studying the Bible has been pivotal in his recovery journey.
With a mix of humour and candid discussion, the hosts explore the idea that true recovery is not just about stopping a behaviour but about forming a deep relationship with Jesus Christ. They delve into the importance of making Christ the centre of one's life and the role of spiritual discipline in overcoming addiction. Greg talks about his past struggles and how he found peace through faith, highlighting the transformative power of surrendering to a higher power.
The episode also touches on Step Two of the 12-step programme, emphasising belief in a power greater than oneself to restore sanity. If you've ever wondered how faith can play a role in addiction recovery or are curious about how others have turned their lives around, this episode is a must-listen. It's packed with insights that are both engaging and enlightening. Remember, the journey to recovery is personal, but you're never alone when you have faith as your guide.
So, what drives someone to seek a life without alcohol, and how can faith be a part of that journey?