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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 46 MIN

Ep. 133 Heavy But Hopeful | Addiction is More Than Just a Behavioral Fight

from Pursuing Life · host Calvary Church Pa

Today, Pastor George May, Chris Torchia, and Greg Schmalhofer are unpacking the struggle with addiction. Whether you or someone you know wrestles with addiction, or you’ve ever found yourself turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with the heaviness of life, this episode is for you! We’ll talk about what it’s like for someone experiencing addiction, how different addictions can present themselves, and ultimately how to approach this struggle from a biblical point of view so that we can find hope and support for recovery. No matter how you might find yourself relating to the topic of addiction, you are not alone! Resources for Further Growth: -       Check out Greg’s Ministry at hoperecovery.us-       Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel by Ed Welch-       Good News for the Chemically Dependent and Those Who Love Them by Jeff VanVonderan-       Calvary’s support group, Grace & Hope, meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm.

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