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#49 - Can Your Local Church Help The Addicted? (McMurry, Quigley, and Dr. Shaw)
#49 - Can Your Local Church Help The Addicted? (McMurry, Quigley, and Dr. Shaw)
#49 - Can Your Local Church Help The Addicted? (McMurry, Quigley, and Dr. Shaw)
Tuesday 23rd June 2020
Discover how local churches can support those struggling with addiction through faith and community in 'The Addiction Connection Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Church and Addiction: Bridging the Gap with Faith
If you are saying to yourself that I cannot help this person because I don't have experience with that thing, then you are not believing the truths of scripture and we need to be.
Picture walking into church with a heavy heart, feeling misunderstood and isolated. That's the reality many people facing addiction experience. In this episode of 'The Addiction Connection Podcast', hosts Dr. Mark E. Shaw, CJ McMurry, and Jim Quigley tackle the tough questions about how local churches can better support those struggling with addiction. They dive into personal anecdotes and scriptural teachings to highlight the role of faith in recovery.
CJ McMurry shares his own journey, recalling moments of doubt and feeling out of place in a church setting. Jim Quigley emphasizes that you don't need personal experience with addiction to help; instead, understanding and applying scriptural truths can make a significant difference. Dr. Mark E. Shaw rounds out the discussion by stressing the importance of using faith-based language to find faith-based solutions. The episode doesn't shy away from hard truths.
The hosts discuss 1 Corinthians 2 and the concept that addiction's root problems aren't unique but part of a broader human struggle. They offer practical advice on how churches can become sanctuaries for those seeking recovery, focusing on mentorship and community support. If you're curious about how faith communities can break down barriers and foster genuine transformation, this episode is for you.
It's an eye-opener for anyone involved in church ministry or anyone looking to understand how faith can be a powerful tool in the fight against addiction.