The Real Enemy Wasn't Alcohol | With Mark Roundy | Episode #058

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Truly a Masterpiece Podcast, Craig sits down with his longtime friend Mark Roundy—a husband, father, fisherman, and faithful follower of Christ—for an honest conversation about addiction, recovery, shame, self-doubt, and the grace of God.Mark shares his struggle with alcohol, what finally got his attention, and the journey that led him to sobriety. But as powerful as his story of recovery is, Mark explains that alcohol wasn't the deepest issue. Beneath the addiction was a battle with shame, self-doubt, and the lies he believed about himself.Along the way, Craig and Mark discuss:• The unlikely friendship that began with a chance meeting at a boat ramp• Why so many men stay away from church• Common lies men believe about themselves• Why surrender is so difficult for men• The importance of authentic male friendships• How shame and self-doubt keep men stuck• Why many men stop dreaming—and how to begin dreaming againWhether you've struggled with addiction, battled self-doubt, or simply want to become a stronger husband, father, and follower of Christ, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.Time Stamps0:00 Welcome0:49 Mark Roundy: Husband, father, fisherman, and follower of Christ2:10 Being outdoors doesn't always mean you feel closer to God4:12 A "coincedental" meeting4:56 She got my attention5:18 She prayed nine years for me7:26 Why some men don't go to church10:24 Lies that kept Mark stuck11:30 Shame and self-doubt12:11 A deeper change12:47 He tried to fix the wrong thing13:36 The breakthrough14:08 When you see God for who He is...15:40 Finding God's love is the key to loving others17:28 The change that had a greater impact than overcoming alcohol18:00 Why surrender is hard18:28 What God asks us to surrender19:33 Dare to dream21:00 Lessons for your children23:06 The need for male connection26:43 Mark's emotional closingConnect with Craig @CraigWalkerCaochingFree eBook: 5 Lies Christian Men Believe That Keep Them Stuck  https://craigwalkercoaching.com/5liesConnect with Craig  @CraigWalkerCaochingFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/craigwalkercoachingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/craigwalkercoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-walker-1816367/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craig.walker.coachYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craigwalker9197Get a copy of Craig's Book SHAMELESS The Life You Were Born to Love https://amzn.to/44vldsQSign up for the Safe Husband Three-Day Free Workshop: Secure Men Make Safe Homes https://craigwalkercoaching.com/resourcesJoin the Masterpiece Brotherhood Men's Group: https://craigwalkercoaching.com/brotherhood