FaithQuest Perspectives
FaithQuest Perspectives
N241_081924 Learning To Use The Power Of Faith For Your Addiction
N241_081924 Learning To Use The Power Of Faith For Your Addiction
N241_081924 Learning To Use The Power Of Faith For Your Addiction
Monday 19th August 2024
Discover how faith in the Gospel of Christ can help intercept addictions and bring mental and spiritual health.
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Episode Overview
- Faith can intercept various forms of addiction.
- Understanding the Gospel's teachings on guilt, sin, law, and death.
- Opening your heart to God even in moments of temptation.
- The counterintuitive nature of exercising faith.
- Using addiction as an opportunity to strengthen one's faith.
The counterintuitive nature of exercising faith is against your reasoning; go for the counterintuitive agent of faith.
In this episode of 'How it Happens with Colin Cook', you'll dive into a transformative discussion on using faith to combat addiction. Colin Cook explores the teachings of the Gospel of Christ, emphasising how faith can intercept addictions of all kinds—be it alcohol, drugs, food, or even obsessive worry.
Drawing from the Apostle Paul's letters in Romans, Colin explains how the powers of guilt, sin, law, and death have been overcome by Jesus Christ, offering a path to mental and spiritual health. The episode is rich with personal reflections and spiritual insights, making it a compelling listen for anyone struggling with addiction or seeking to support someone who is. Colin discusses the concept of being freed from the condemnation of the law through faith in Christ.
He explains that many people feel condemned by their addictions and often 'switch God off' because they believe He is judging them. However, Colin argues that this is a misconception and that God's grace and mercy are paramount. He encourages listeners to open their hearts to God even in their darkest moments, asserting that faith can turn what seems like a power of death into a power of life. The episode also touches on the counterintuitive nature of exercising faith.
Colin likens it to Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis, where persistence in faith leads to blessings. He emphasises that while addiction may feel like a relentless struggle, it can also be an opportunity to strengthen one's faith and find solace in God's unconditional love. Why should you listen to this episode? Because it offers a unique blend of spiritual guidance and practical advice for overcoming addiction.
Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Colin's heartfelt message and profound understanding of faith can provide the hope and strength needed to persevere.