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#40 - Critique of The 12 Steps - Step 11 - Fred Bucci
#40 - Critique of The 12 Steps - Step 11 - Fred Bucci
#40 - Critique of The 12 Steps - Step 11 - Fred Bucci
Saturday 30th May 2020
Dr. Mark E. Shaw and Fred Bucci discuss Step 11 of The Twelve Steps, offering a biblical perspective on addiction recovery in this episode.
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Get the buttons here!Reevaluating Step 11: A Biblical Perspective with Fred Bucci
And everything you just said can't be known and can't be found in the-step program. So you have to bring that in from the scriptures, from the bible, but you're not allowed to do that at many meetings.
What happens when you compare the self-help principles of The Twelve Steps with biblical teachings? In this episode of 'The Addiction Connection Podcast', Dr. Mark E. Shaw sits down with Fred Bucci, a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor, to examine Step 11 of The Twelve Steps. Fred, who worships and serves at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Heights, OH, brings a unique perspective to the discussion.
Step 11 emphasizes prayer and meditation to improve conscious contact with God, but Fred argues that true spiritual connection is only possible through Jesus Christ. He cites 1 Timothy 2:5, 'For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus', to highlight the difference between biblical teachings and self-help methods.
The conversation delves into the sufficiency of the Word of God, the role of sanctification, and the importance of walking in the Spirit. Fred also touches on the dangers of human traditions that can often fall short of providing true spiritual solutions. This episode offers a thoughtful critique of The Twelve Steps, emphasizing the power of biblical counseling and community support in addiction recovery.
If you're seeking a deeper understanding of how faith can guide you through recovery, this episode is a must-listen.