#25 - For Families of Addicts: Group Video Series (Dr. Shaw)

What this episode covers

Dr. Mark E. Shaw introduces The Addiction Connection's new video series for families of addicts. With twelve (12) video lessons, supplemental materials including participant guides, a leader's guide, discussion group questions, assigned readings, and homework, Family Help for Addiction: A Care Group Study assists churches and addiction ministries to have an outreach care group study that compassionately cares for the families of those struggling with an addiction of any kind. What it means to walk by faith from Hebrews 11, the "hall of faith chapter" when you have an addicted loved one is compassionately explained by Mark. The choice to "drive out a scoffer" from Proverbs 22:10 must be covered with tons of prayer, and tons of counsel from Christians who offer biblical counseling care. (Find a list of commissioned addictions biblical counselors here at www.theaddictionconnection.org.) Family members don't want to be enablers or be seen as obstacles, but these are the two extremes of how an addict views their loved ones. Ephesians 5   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=eph+5%3A5-11&version=ESV teaches us how to walk in the light with an addicted loved one, and not be an accomplice to their sin but be pleasing to the Lord. It also is the same chapter that tells us what to put on instead of drunkenness, and be filled with the Spirit. Family Help for Addiction: A Care Group Study is an opportunity for churches and addiction ministries to use this material to help family members deal with the heartbreak of the addict in their family. Whether it's a husband, a wife, a parent of an adult child, a child, all the different relationships of family members, it's affecting the entire family. This group study all in one program will help them to see their circumstances in a different light. God can take that pain and use it in His way to accomplish His plans for His glory and our good. Go to www.theaddictionconnection.org for more information on the release date of Family Help for Addiction: A Care Group Study and how to obtain the video series and supplemental material. Both books mentioned, Divine Intervention: Hope and Help for Families of Addicts and Understanding Temptation: The War Within Your Heart are two resources available at Focus Publishing www.focuspublishing.com or by calling 1-800-91-FOCUS  (1-800-913-6287)

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