Could an Addiction Block My Christian Growth? Ep. 1200: Christian Questions Podcast

Life can be difficult and unpredictable. It can be full of insecurity, unexpected disappointments, and events that press and overwhelm our coping skills. All of this can bring us to places that make us want to run from our reality and instead engage in a pseudo-reality that makes us feel better - at least for the moment.

Enter the pathway to potential addictive behavior. It often begins as a subtle escape, or a convenient distraction, or a thrilling experience. Destructive addictions always end in several layers of disaster. At the top of the addiction casualty list is our character, integrity, family, friends, work associates, and often our financial standing as well. What should we look for and do to avoid or remedy the destructiveness of addiction?

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Here are some questions we answer in this podcast:

15:31 How can we recognize the difference between compulsive thoughts and addiction?

32:43 What's it like when you finally start to turn the corner to getting healthy?

47:50 How can we make overcoming an addiction a permanent change?