myfaithradio.com
myfaithradio.com
What is the best recovery for you? Part 2
What is the best recovery for you? Part 2
What is the best recovery for you? Part 2
Sunday 26th September 2021
Tim Walsh joins 'Real Recovery' to discuss addiction recovery, focusing on spiritual practices and positive influences over sheer willpower.
50 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
myfaithradio.com
Overview:
Categories:
Religion & Spirituality
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
343 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Finding Your Path to Recovery: Insights from Tim Walsh
The best recovery, is the one you will do.
Ever wondered what the best recovery approach might be for you or a loved one? In this episode of 'Real Recovery', hosts Bill Arnold and George Fraser sit down with Tim Walsh, Senior Vice President at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, to discuss the multifaceted nature of addiction recovery.
Tim brings a wealth of experience and wisdom, shedding light on the dangers of over-medicalizing addiction and emphasizing the need to see it as a spiritual challenge rather than just a physical or mental one. Tim shares his perspective on the 'law of sin and death', explaining how addiction can reshape one's character and how true change often requires external help, such as faith in God.
He challenges the commonly held belief in sheer willpower as a solution, instead highlighting the deprivation principle—where people find more fulfillment in recovery than they ever did in their addiction. Listeners will also hear about the importance of daily spiritual practices like prayer and meditation. Tim discusses how these practices can offer deeper satisfaction and joy compared to the fleeting highs of substance use.
He also touches on the value of building new friendships and engaging in enjoyable activities that bring positive energy into one's life. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement. Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Tim Walsh's insights offer a refreshing and hopeful perspective on finding the path to recovery that truly works for you.