Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
God and Addiction: How Addiction Develops, Imprisons, and Kills
God and Addiction: How Addiction Develops, Imprisons, and Kills
God and Addiction: How Addiction Develops, Imprisons, and Kills
Wednesday 8th September 2021
Father Bill W. breaks down the Five Stages of addiction and explores spirituality's role in recovery in this compelling episode.
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Get the buttons here!God and Addiction: The Battle for the Soul in Recovery
All addictions are killers. In these ways, the personal shadow reinforces, encourages, and becomes dependent upon the addictive behavior to express itself to have any existence in the light outside of the closet, the attic, and the basement where it has been locked up and hidden for so long.
What if your addiction was more than just a bad habit? In this compelling episode, Father Bill W. dives into Chapter Two of 'The War of the Gods in Addiction' by Jungian analyst David E. Schoen. Here, he breaks down the Five Stages of addiction, revealing how what starts as a seemingly harmless escape can turn into a life-threatening trap.
From drinking and drugging to food addictions, Father Bill unpacks how these behaviors promise relief but often lead to deeper despair and even death. Father Bill doesn't just stop at the mechanics of addiction; he delves into the spiritual warfare that underpins it. Drawing on his own experiences and spiritual insights, he discusses how addiction feeds off our inner conflicts and psychic splits.
He also touches on the letters exchanged between AA co-founder Bill Wilson and Carl Jung, shedding light on their views about spirituality's role in recovery. The episode is rich with insights into how spirituality can serve as a powerful counterforce to addiction. Father Bill emphasizes the need for a deep psychic or personality change to truly overcome addiction, suggesting that this transformation often involves a 'conversion experience'.
He also explores the intriguing relationship between creativity and addiction, arguing that the same energy that fuels destructive habits can be redirected towards creative and life-affirming pursuits. Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in the spiritual dimensions of recovery, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at the battle between addiction and spirituality. Father Bill's blend of personal anecdotes, expert analysis, and spiritual wisdom makes for an episode that's both enlightening and deeply moving.