Pastor Ed Treat
Pastor Ed Treat
Al Dungan's Story
Al Dungan's Story
Al Dungan's Story
Thursday 21st January 2021
Reverend Al Dungan's journey from an alcoholic home to recovery through faith is a story of resilience and redemption. Listen now.
56 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Healing
Transformative
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Pastor Ed Treat
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Religion & Spirituality
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Reverend Al Dungan: From an Alcoholic Home to Healing Through Faith
When it comes to addiction and recovery, everyone has something in common: a story.
Reverend Al Dungan’s life reads like a heartfelt memoir of resilience and transformation. In this episode of 'My Story of Addiction & Grace', Al, a retired Lutheran pastor, opens up about his journey from growing up in an alcoholic household to discovering the long-lasting impacts of those early years much later in life. His story is a tapestry woven with threads of struggle, faith, and ultimate redemption.
Al's childhood was marred by the chaos of addiction, but it wasn’t until he was older that he began to understand just how deeply those experiences had shaped him. Imagine realizing late in life that the shadows of your past were still influencing your present. That’s exactly what happened to Al. He speaks candidly about how his mother’s controlling nature and his own genetic predisposition to diabetes played into his struggles.
But the real turning point came when he acknowledged his addiction and sought help. What makes Al’s story truly compelling is his role as a pastor while grappling with these personal demons. The duality of leading a congregation while battling addiction adds a layer of complexity and poignancy to his narrative. He didn’t just find solace in his faith; he found a lifeline.
Through the grace of God and the support he sought, Al navigated his way to recovery, turning his experiences into a source of strength and gratitude. This episode is not just for those who have faced addiction but for anyone who has ever felt the weight of their past bearing down on their present. Al’s journey underscores the importance of faith, the power of seeking help, and the incredible resilience of the human spirit.
It's a testament to how one can rise from the depths of despair to a place of healing and grace. Tune in to hear Reverend Al Dungan’s inspiring story and discover how faith and support can pave the way to recovery.