Faith, Community, and the Path to Recovery

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between addiction, faith, and community support, advocating for a holistic approach to recovery. It critiques traditional recovery programs for their inadequacies and emphasizes the transformative power of spiritual practices within a church setting. Through personal stories and biblical references, the speakers highlight the importance of trust in a higher power and communal engagement in overcoming addiction.

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The Impossible Prize In this episode, we explore The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction, a forthcoming book that examines addiction not just as a habit or illness, but as a form of misplaced worship. We discuss how addiction draws us toward false gods, demanding our devotion and shaping our lives in ways we barely recognize. More than a personal struggle, addiction weaves itself into families, communities, and churches—warping trust, distorting love, and hollowing out the soul. How can we reclaim what has been lost? How do we confront addiction not just physically and mentally, but as a deeply spiritual battle? Join us as we dig into these questions and consider a way forward, one rooted in truth, grace, and the renewal of the whole person.

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