Healing Through the Savior: The 12 Steps to Personal Recovery (Feat. Marjorie) - EP 112

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of the Walking with the Savior podcast, we explore the transformative journey of healing from the effects of addiction through the grace of Jesus Christ. Join host John Merrill Kirkman and special guest Marjorie, a facilitator for the Addiction Recovery Program, as they dive deep into the principles designed to bring peace, strength, and hope to families navigating difficult paths.This conversation focuses on the Spouse and Family Support Group and the manual Healing Through the Savior. Marjorie shares her moving personal story of overcoming abuse and the challenges of a spouse’s addiction by learning to rely entirely on the Savior. We discuss why connection is the ultimate antidote to addiction, how to set healthy boundaries without guilt, and the vital role of self-care in our spiritual lives. Whether you are supporting a loved one or seeking personal healing, these insights offer a roadmap to a closer relationship with Christ.Visit Our Website: https://walkingwiththesavior.com/episodes/Listen to us on your favorite platform:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2414656 Donations gladly accepted:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/WalkingwiththeSavior?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Email John: [email protected]:00 Introduction to Marjorie and the Recovery Program4:15 The 12 Principles for Spouses and Families8:30 Principle 1 God Will Console Us in Affliction12:45 Principle 2 Shaking Off the Chains of Blame17:20 Principle 3 Understanding That No Blessings Are Denied21:50 Recognizing Spiritual Abuse and Manipulation26:10 Principle 4 Drawing Near to Christ Through Connection30:45 Principle 5 Taking Heed to Self and Physical Health35:30 Why Sleep and Nutrition Matter for Spiritual Energy40:15 Principle 6 Finding Healthy Support and Friends45:00 Principle 7 The Power of Gratitude and Vitamin G49:30 Principle 8 Setting Firm Boundaries for Safety54:15 Principle 9 Renouncing Dishonesty and Building Trust59:00 Finding Hope and a Future in Jeremiah 291:03:45 Principle 10 Lifting Others and Building Community1:08:20 Why Connection is the Antidote to Addiction1:11:50 Principle 12 Finding Peace Through Forgiveness1:14:27 Final Thoughts and Walking with the SaviorIf this message touched you or someone you know, please share this episode to help spread hope and healing. Be sure to subscribe to the channel for more real life stories of faith and discipleship. Enjoy your walk with the Savior this week.#addictionrecovery #faith #healing #jesuschrist #mentalhealthSupport the show