Healing: Addiction (and how we make it worse)

In episode 90, we take a deep dive into a topic we've already tapped into with Marti and Miriam, among others: addiction.  Vernon Layne gets transparent about his decades-long addiction to drugs and alcohol, and what seemed like the futile efforts of others (and himself) to break free.  His mom watched the entire time, and while there were plenty of tears, she was never afraid, because she knew God would bring her son home.  However, as we explore this powerful story, we also press hard into what addiction is (and isn't), and how our assumptions (and pride) can cause even the best-intentioned person to cause immense harm.  The solution: Philippians 2's call to "take on the mindset of Christ"... a hard, but vital invitation. How can you "take on the mindset of Christ"? You can find more about Vernon and his recovery coaching at: Instagram @thatchristianoutoforder www.sickandtiredrecovery.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-christian-in-recovery/id1474908564 ~ Check out our website: www.WhereDidYouSeeGod.com  ~ Want a free resource?  Check out "A Journey through Revelation (for the person that doesn't want to read Revelation)": https://www.wheredidyouseegod.com/revelation You can also purchase a Kindle or paperback version on Amazon at tinyurl.com/WDYSGRevelation ~ We now have apparel for you to wear as an amazing conversation-starter!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/where-did-you-see-god/ ~ Have a story? You can leave a brief message at (804) 372-3836, or www.facebook.com/wheredidyouseeGod/ ~ The music in this episode is "You'll walk, you'll run" by Urban Doxology, from their amazing album "Bread for the Journey." ~ If you appreciate what God is doing through this podcast, you can help keep it going through financial support. Gifts can be processed at  https://worldoutreach.org/707  ~ Learn more about how God's calling us: Pray: tinyurl.com/GrangerPray Follow: tinyurl.com/GrangerList Give: worldoutreach.org/707 ~ #healing #dialogue #Godstillspeaks #WDYSG #conversation #addiction #drugs #alcohol #recovery #mindsetofchrist #philippians2 #God #roadtorecovery #Prayer #PodMatch