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  • #229 - CJ McMurry on Sleep Relief for Anxiety!

#229 - CJ McMurry on Sleep Relief for Anxiety!

Thursday 14th December 2023

Discover how faith offers genuine rest in addiction recovery, emphasizing the importance of sleep over chemical alternatives.
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Finding Peace in Sleep: Faith's Role in Rest and Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Emphasises the significance of sleep as a gift from God
  • Highlights the perils of seeking substitutes for rest
  • Discusses the impact of unrest on physical and mental health
  • Offers powerful insights into finding solace in faith and God's providence
  • Sheds light on the dangers of relying on drugs and chemicals for sleep
It's a call to greater faith in Christ, greater trust in Christ, so that you can rest knowing, you know what, the King of Kings, He loves me. Yeah. He's sovereign. I can rest on that. Yeah. I can cast my anxieties, my cares on Him, my anxieties on Him because He cares for me. He loves me.
Ever wondered how crucial sleep is for your recovery journey? In this episode of 'The Addiction Connection Podcast', hosts Dr. Mark E. Shaw and CJ McMurry dive into the vital role of sleep in our overall well-being. Inspired by a 2013 LA Times article on Michael Jackson's tragic struggle with sleep, they discuss how turning to faith can provide genuine rest, rather than relying on drugs or chemicals.
The conversation touches on the physical and mental toll of sleep deprivation and how faith can offer a path to true rest and recovery. This episode is perfect for anyone grappling with addiction and looking for holistic ways to heal, blending practical advice with spiritual insights.