Christians with Secret Addictions
Christians with Secret Addictions
CWSA Special Guest: Charles Powell (Pt. 3)
CWSA Special Guest: Charles Powell (Pt. 3)
CWSA Special Guest: Charles Powell (Pt. 3)
Sunday 4th August 2024
Charles Powell shares his powerful recovery journey, emphasising the importance of admitting powerlessness and relying on God's strength.
12 minutes
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Hopeful
Honest
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Healing
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Episode Overview
- Admitting powerlessness is crucial for recovery.
- Daily surrender to God strengthens recovery efforts.
- Addiction takes a mental toll; healing takes time.
- Faith and God's grace are essential in overcoming addiction.
- Recovery is a continuous journey, not a quick fix.
A broken thing cannot fix a broken thing.
In this heartfelt episode of 'Christians with Secret Addictions', host Terry Hanna welcomes back Charles Powell for the third and final part of his powerful recovery journey. Charles dives into the essence of step one in the 12-step programme, emphasising the importance of admitting powerlessness over addiction. He shares his personal struggles with alcoholism, likening it to a thorn in the flesh that only God's grace could heal.
Charles explains how daily surrender and reliance on God's strength have been crucial in his ongoing recovery. He candidly discusses the mental toll of addiction and the time it takes for the brain to heal, offering hope to those who feel stuck in their recovery process. The episode is filled with profound reflections on faith, surrender, and the transformative power of God's love.
Charles' honest account of his chronic relapses and eventual redemption serves as a beacon of hope for anyone battling addiction. If you're looking for inspiration and practical wisdom on overcoming addiction through faith, this episode is a must-listen.