#9 - "The Heart of Addiction" with Dr. Mark E. Shaw#9 - "The Heart of Addiction" with Dr. Mark E. Shaw
The Addiction Connection Podcast
Dr. Mark E. Shaw reveals how biblical teachings can transform addiction counseling by focusing on heart desires.
13:27•10 Mar 2020
Cracking the Code of Addiction: Dr. Mark E. Shaw's Biblical Insights
“The heart of addiction is in your heart, it's in my heart, it's the desires that we all have, and I think they can be reduced to lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of life.”
What if the key to overcoming addiction lies not in medication or therapy, but in understanding the deeper desires of our hearts? In this eye-opening episode of 'The Addiction Connection Podcast', Dr. Mark E. Shaw, author of 'The Heart of Addiction', offers a fresh perspective on addiction counseling. He challenges the conventional view of addiction as a disease, instead framing it as a battle within our hearts driven by desires like lust and pride.
Drawing on biblical verses such as 1 John 2:16-17 and Galatians 5:16, Dr. Shaw explores how shifting our focus from fleeting desires to spiritual fulfillment can pave the way to recovery. He also critiques standard models of addiction treatment, explaining why they often fall short and how a faith-based approach can offer lasting change. If you're looking for a new way to understand and tackle addiction, this episode is a must-listen.
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