Addiction | Ep. 10 (Rev. Fr. Argey George)

Rev. Fr. Argey George is the Vicar of St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church Hollywood, Florida--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An official podcast of the Diocese of South-West America.This channel shares conversations, reflections, and teachings from the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The purpose of the podcast is not only to help the faithful grow in their knowledge of the Orthodox faith, remain rooted in the apostolic tradition, and stay connected to the life of the Church, but also to be a witness to Christ in the world. We seek to spread the Gospel beyond the Church walls, inviting others to encounter the ancient faith, while encouraging the faithful to live out and share Orthodoxy in their daily lives.Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Find all links here: linktr.ee/divineascent.orthodoxy--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters0:00:00 Intro & Prayer0:00:38 Father's Background and Calling to Priesthood0:11:06 Church's View of Addiction0:16:08 How an Addiction is Formed0:22:26 Is an Addiction a Sin?0:24:42 How to Heal an Addiction?0:33:46 Experiencing Love of Christ as an Addict0:35:27 Role of Sacramental Life in Healing0:37:22 Addict Unworthy to Receive the Eucharist?0:40:03 Confession as Healing, Not Judgment0:42:38 Approach to Therapy0:48:30 Easing Into Prayer and Fasting0:51:33 Family Members that are Addicts0:59:05 Message to Someone Feeling Ashamed and Trapped1:05:22 Outro & Prayer