Christians with Secret Addictions
Christians with Secret Addictions
CWSA Step #1
CWSA Step #1
CWSA Step #1
Sunday 11th August 2024
Terry Hanna shares his journey of recovery through faith and the 12 steps, focusing on admitting powerlessness over addiction.
15 minutes
Inspiring
Compassionate
Supportive
Hopeful
Healing
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Episode Overview
- Admitting powerlessness is the first step to recovery.
- Addiction can feel like a mental illness and demonic force.
- Recovery requires accepting help from others and finding strength through faith.
- Scriptures provide guidance and support for overcoming addiction.
- Joining a supportive community is crucial for healing.
Addiction is a mental illness. We didn't choose to become addicts. We got sucker punched.
Welcome to an inspiring episode of 'Christians with Secret Addictions' where host Terry Hanna shares his profound journey of recovery through faith and the 12 steps of recovery found in the Bible. Terry isn't a pastor or therapist, but a Christian with over two decades of sobriety, and he’s here to guide you through Step #1 of the recovery process. This episode is all about admitting powerlessness over addiction and recognising that our lives have become unmanageable.
Terry uses his own experiences to explain how addiction can feel like a mental illness, a demonic force, and a never-ending cycle of despair. He discusses the importance of accepting help from others and finding strength through faith and community. With references to Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, and other scriptures, Terry emphasises that true recovery comes from relying on God's grace and the support of a recovery community.
He passionately argues that while Satan may have power, he has no authority over those who call upon Jesus. The episode is a heartfelt call to embrace faith, admit powerlessness, and join a supportive community for healing. If you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a compassionate and faith-based approach to finding hope and transformation. Tune in to discover how admitting your powerlessness can lead to God's power in your life.