#63 - National Recovery Month, Part 1 (Dr. Mark E. Shaw)

National Recovery Month (September 2020) has arrived again.  People who struggle with "addiction" or "Substance Use Disorder" or "Alcohol Use Disorder" get nothing more than pity and stigmatization from the world system that assigns them an illness. Dr. Mark E. Shaw explains how God wants more and can grant true freedom in Christ. [1:00] Recovery is a good word- to reclaim your old self. [1:49] What the Bible says (2 Cor 3:12ff) about true freedom [3:09] Why is transformation better than recovery? [3:41] How can I be transformed? [5:56] How the world's view of addicts is short-sighted. [7:34] National Recovery Month - be a better version of yourself. [7:53] National Transformation Month - be transformed from a caterpillar to a butterfly. [8:39] Why pity for addicts isn't desirable. [9:46] Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED - a new disciple-making program for those who struggle with addiction [10:43] What is true freedom?