Takeaways with Kirk Cameron Jeff Allen: Overcoming Alcohol, Rage & A Failing Marriage | Ep. 143
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Oct 31, 2023 Comedian Jeff Allen shares his journey of overcoming alcoholism, finding faith, and the transformative power of hope, purpose, and meaning in life through his relationship with God. He discusses the role laughter plays in healing relationships, the impact of family on addiction struggles, and the beauty of the prodigal son story.
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Early Drinking
- Jeff Allen began drinking at 14, escalating after his sister's wedding.
- He drank obsessively, chasing a feeling of release from shyness and apprehension.
Finding Sobriety
- Jeff Allen quit drinking through a 12-step program.
- The program encouraged prayer, which started his journey to seeking God.
The Bible Challenge
- Jeff, bankrupt and disillusioned with comedy, met a Christian businessman.
- This man challenged Jeff's atheism, suggesting he read the Bible before dismissing it.