#87 - Behind The Book "Advent" Part 1 (Crowder and Dr. Shaw)

Shirley Crowder, author at Through the Lens of Scripture, and Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection joins the podcast for an Advent series. Shirley Crowder was born in a mission guest house under the shade of a mango tree in Nigeria, West Africa, where her parents served as missionaries. She is passionate about disciple-making, which is conducted in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities that include biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music. Shirley also currently serves as Vice-President of The Addiction Connection. Dr. Mark E. Shaw and Shirley discuss their new Advent book: Advent Meditations for Addicts, released in 2020. Find it on Amazon here.  3:30 - What is Advent? 6:00 - How can we direct our thoughts toward advent and what it means? -- What can block you from experiencing Christ in your life? 8:45 - How is the book organized and how do readers begin the reading sections? 10:05 - What do the candles represent, specifically? 14:30 - How are the daily meditations (Day 1 - Day 5) organized in each chapter/week? 16:28 - Why does each chapter start with the Old Testament prophecy and the Biblical fulfillment?