Orthodox & Detox Season 3, Ep.0 Orthodox Christianity Healing Addiction (feat. Metropolitan Youssef)

Can Orthodox Christianity help people overcome addiction and lifelong destructive habits?In this special Season 3 premiere of *Orthodox & Detox*, we sit down with His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef to explore how the timeless wisdom of the Orthodox Church offers a path to lasting healing and true freedom.In this episode, we discuss:• Why addiction is more than a bad habit• The role of Orthodox asceticism in recovery• Healing shame, guilt, and the hardened heart• Watchfulness, repentance, and spiritual growth• The Prodigal Son and what it means to "come to yourself"• Freedom from the passions through Christ• How the Church ministers to addicts and their familiesWhether you're struggling with addiction, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of Orthodox spirituality, this conversation offers biblical wisdom, pastoral guidance, and practical hope.Subscribe for more episodes as Season 3 walks through addiction recovery from a Coptic Orthodox Christian perspective, integrating the Twelve Steps with the rich spiritual tradition of the Church.#OrthodoxDetox #OrthodoxChristianity #AddictionRecovery #MetropolitanYoussef #CopticOrthodox #Recovery #OrthodoxFaith #Healing #Repentance #SpiritualGrowth #JesusChrist🎥 **Watch More Teachings:** 📌**Podcast**: "Orthodox and Detox" : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNeQY0sO3_ttyHuDijj8kqdtOKQiaVF79&si=REzNjqT6B6EH7pW7📌 **Orthodox Bible Study Playlist:** https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNeQY0sO3_ts4vRC9JLWlV3LEfr3KbFDW&feature=shared 📌 **Sermon Playlist:** [Click here](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNeQY0sO3_tvXvph_wLySttZsUkhO84rx&feature=shared) 📌 **Orthodox Faith** https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNeQY0sO3_ts9LamBLQDVUer_kD7E4AHJ&si=xzhQKnloyXNJke3r📌 **Relationships & Family Playlist:** https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNeQY0sO3_ttxYN8G8_dPZm_Xi6MhoCpi&feature=shared 🔔 **Don’t Forget to Like, Comment & Subscribe!** 👍 If this video blesses you, *hit the LIKE button* and *SHARE* it with someone on their Lenten journey. 📝 Comment below to share your thoughts or prayer requests. 📢 *Subscribe for more Orthodox Bible studies and reflections throughout the Great Lent!* **📌 Hashtags:** #CopticOrthodox #OrthodoxChristian #BibleStudy #ChristianSermons #OrthodoxFaith #JesusChrist #SpiritualGrowth #HolyBible #ChurchFathers #ChristianFamily #FaithForKids #SundaySchool