PARCAST - Christian Addiction Recovery Radio

Join Mark and Amy as they unpack encouraging yet powerful keys to living in a world surrounded by challenges, business, and spiritual deception. We’re in the world but not of the world. Learn how the Daniel factor in recovery can turn frustration into faith and discouragement into determination. And as always the reminder that if you are going through challenges, you are not alone!

Many times when we are going through a time of suffering our first default thought can many times be the question, what am I doing wrong, when in reality it’s not always about us doing something wrong, but simply that this world is not heaven, we are going to go through trials, but the Apostle Paul encouraged us to suffer with him as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. In the midst of false prosperity gospels and the decree and declare blessings into manifestation, believers can get confused. Mark and Amy clear up the confusion and bring encouragement to this important topic.

In these days many born again believers are challenged by the world to love like Jesus, but that does that look like? In this live recorded message Pastor Mark McManus reveals the one key element that you can recognizebetween the genuine love of Jesus and the counterfeit.

What is codependency, how does it play into addictionbondage and brokenness? In this segment Mark and Amy discuss the dilemma that you don't see behind the perfect snap shot photo of the person or family snared by codependency.

In this special edition, Mark and Amy share with the redeemed recovered remnant and those who the Holy Spirit is calling out of dreary rooms of other gods and higher powers in greater numbers in these days to the global fellowship of the free in Christ, walking in victory over addiction awaiting the return of THE One at the center of it all.

When you choose to walk in Christ centered recovery, you can feel like a stranger in this world, like you just don’t fit in, and even experience rejection?  Not only from those you may have been involved with in higher power rooms, but those who are in the world. We have encouragement for you.. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!  As we draw closer to the return of Christ, we see the contrast increasingly between those in Christ and those in the world; and even more common in these days the contrast between the lukewarm worldly church and the bride of Christ awaiting His return. Be encouraged as Mark and Amy unpack the topic of today’s podcast; In the world not of the world.

Join Mark and Amy discuss prayer and fasting; The why, the how, and how it not only releases power, but relates to walking in victory over addiction.Remember to like and subscribe!

In this live teaching taken from PAR’s Thursday night Believers Recovery Battlefield Briefing, teaches on how to apply the Sword of the Spirit in Christ Centered Recovery. You won’t hear these keys in other recovery rooms or most churches, because Believers Battlefield Briefing is dedicated to equipping, empowering, and exhorting the disciples of Christ for victory over addiction and to walk in their true identity.

WARNING: For mature Christians and those seeking to mature in Christ and recovery. In this compelling segment Pastor Mark and Amy take off the filter of “culturally acceptable Christian conversation” and speak to the spiritual elephant in the room. As usual this segment drags those issues hiding out in plain sight to thecenter of truth and reason via the light of God’s Word. Prepare to be equipped, empowered, and encouraged as abassador Soldiers for Christ among the ranks of the redeemed and recovered from the bondage of addiction!

For the recovered remnant it’s vital to understand that youwill experience rejection, not only because you have unyoked with those in the past associations of addiction, but even more importantly because you have abandoned the broad road of compromised, cultural Christianity to walk the narrow road of the remnant redeemed. No longer does rejection come from just the camps of the unsaved, but now from those professing to be Christians. In this segment Mark and Amy unpack the issues, dive intothe truths, and bring encouragement, empowerment, and equipping with the clear message; You are not alone!

In this teaching taken from our live Christ centeredrecovery, Thursday Night Battlefield Training at the PAR Campus Upper Room PAR Founder Pastor Mark McManus teaches the tactical life application of using the supernatural Helmet of Salvation in authentic Christ centered recovery. Be ready to make notes as Pastor Mark Equips, Empowers, and Encourages listeners in walking a life of victory over addiction in Christ.

Taken from one of our live on campus Christ CenteredBattlefield training nights at PAR Headquarters. Overcome victimization, fear, and the lie of false identity and living powerless. We don’t have to live a life of being a victim of circumstance. Learn how to renew your mind to beginliving from a place of victory! 

Timing is so important, and God's timing is perfect. Marc McManus shares how everything in God's will has happened exactly when He wanted it. Including what is to come.

In this conversation, Dr. Greg Gifford and Pastor Mark McManus founder PAR Ministries Christ centered recovery, discuss the intersection of faith and mental health, emphasizing the importance of a Christ-centered approach to addiction recovery. He critiques the current mental health landscape, including the rise of diagnoses and medications, and advocates for a deeper understanding of trauma and thedistinction between the mind and the brain. The discussion highlights the need for true transformation through Christ rather than mere symptom management. As always PARCAST brings content that will equip, empower and encourage thoseseeking authentic Christ Centered Recovery.

Join us for this live Recovery Battlefield Briefing as Founder of Power for Abundant Recovery Ministries Equips, Encourages, and Empowers the next generation of those who will carry Christ centered recovery to those seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction. 

What happens when you are active in church but have a secretbattle with alcoholism. Join us on this episode where our guests from Canada, Tanyaand Brian to the fateful nightresulting in Tanya’s night in jail, the response of herhusband and children and day she shared her secret with the church. Regardless of city, state, or country God’s grace and mercynever falls short. We hope this segment will encourage you and remind you thatin Christ all things are possible!

In this segment Mark and Amy continue their discussion about the characteristics of codependency, common consequences of codependency in relationships with self, with others and with God. This segment will empower you with understanding it’s dysfunction, encourage you with hope and the knowledge that you are not alone; and equip to begin experiencing healthier relationships.

In this powerful segment Caitlin shares her battle with anorexia. From her beginning days through the progression bringing her to such a condition she was afraid to sleep for the fear she might not wake up to the loving kindness of God and freedom in the realization of how truly precious she is to Jesus as beautiful child of God. 

In this segment Pastor Mark shares about the different seasons we each experience in Christ centered recovery. The example used is in the four seasons; Autumn; a time of letting go, pruning unfruitful things in our lives. Winter; a time where you may not see fruit, but God is doing root work and teaching us how to be still and operate from a place of rest. Spring; A time where we begin to see the fruit of patience and faithfulness begin to blossom. Summer; It’s harvest time and this is where we learn to be wise, giving God all the glory. What season are you in right now?

In this powerful interview Mikey shares his journey through the Marine Corps, and how pain management became an addiction taking him from athletics to dealing drugs and an assignation attempt surviving 37 rounds being shot into his vehicle resulting in numerous surgeries and major trauma, allleading to God's rescue plan for his life.

In this episode, NO MORE GASLIGHTING THE RECOVERED, Mark and Amy speak to move of God in Christ centered recovery and in remnant ministries around the world)  as shared by those involved in PAR from around the world and the body of Christ as a whole. The remnant in Christ, are stepping into the discernment andwisdom of the Holy Spirit being poured out in these days. Be encouraged as we address the elephant in the sanctuary of many Laodicean churches; "Professing" Christians in Way of AA who attempt to gaslight those in the body who are boldly standing up and speaking up; declaring,  12 Step "spirituality" and The Holy Spirit are not the same spirit. 

Join us for this live Recovery Battlefield Briefing as Founder of Power for Abundant Recovery Ministries Equips, Encourages, and Empowers the next generation of those who will carry Christ centered recovery to those seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction. 

Timing is so important, and God's timing is perfect. Marc McManus shares how everything in God's will has happened exactly when He wanted it. Including what is to come.

Anyone who has been exposed to addiction whether directly or in that of a loved one, is familiar with the struggle of relapse. In this segment Mark talks with Addiction Counselor and life coach Tammy Lark talks about clues to the cycle and how to break the relapse cycle to begin walking in freedom.

In this compelling testimony you'll hear how God can take anoutlaw biker, from crime, prison, ten DUI's, surviving a head on car wreck and two assassination attempts (including a point-blank shot to the head.) Yet even at his darkest point he was not out of the reach of Jesus Christ who led him from the depth of to redemption and authentic Christ centered recovery.

Join us as we take a journey  with former Bronco and member of the famous THREE AMIGOS from stardom fame and fortune to brokenness in addiction to a new life in Christ centered recovery.

In the documentary THE RECOVERY GOSPEL OF AA,  the production team at PAR Media exposed the true origin of the 12 steps of AA addressing the "What and Why" of why the program of A.A. does not line up with scripture. For those leaving the rooms of higher powers there are emotionalknots to address based on a language spoken "inside" the rooms that isn't a part of the written "AA approved material." This segment disarms much of that rhetoric, and in so doingreminds you that you are not alone.

In this episode Mark and Amy discuss the spiritual consequences of being unequally yoked. How unequal yoking can hinder our prayers or spiritual walk of authorityand our relationship with God. 

In this episode, Pastor Mark addresses the impact of the church being fed milk, baby food, and candy coated sermons that have left Many believers in a state of infancy unprepared and ineffective in walking out the call to all believers to be ministers of reconciliation; Ambassadors for Christ and Soldier for the King. WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITHRECOVERY? EVERYTHING! Spiritual deception is at A peak and for the new person in recovery the broad road of "spirituality" doesn't lead to happy destiny, it leads to destruction.

In this audio presentation of a live on campus training at PAR Ministries Pastor Mark breaks down the nuts and bolts of strong holds; how they are constructed and how they are broken down. Grab your pen and notebook, yours're going to want to take notes on the strategic training!

This recording was taken from a live training night at the PAR Campus where the teaching Was on Trauma Prayers that release healing. We hope you will find these prayers healing and powerful as you continue your walk in Christ centered recovery.

Have you ever felt, "I CAN"T HANDLE THIS, IT"S TOOMUCH!" only to hear someone say; "God will never give you more than you can handle". This can leave us feeling inadequate, and like failure as a Christian. But what ifthat well known phrase wasn't exactly scriptural?  Mark and Amy bring encouragement and comfort as they discuss what the bible actually has to say when you feel like a situation is too much to handle.

Many times, people associate the struggle of alcoholism or addiction with the homeless and the displaced, but what about the high functioning professional. Join us as Holly shares how she endured spiritual warfare, emotional chaos and the physical implications of alcoholism to freedom in Christ centered recovery.

In this episode Mark and Amy become transparent in their own experiences, looking deeper into the soul ties and connections that can keep us bound to past trauma, press forward to healing and personal revival and restoration.

In these days TRAUMA, is a topic that many are discussing because of its debilitating affects. In this episode Mark and Amy disuse some of the characteristics of Trauma from a Christ centered world view. If you have experienced trauma in your life you don't want to miss this episode of PARcast.

In this re broadcast of an earlier live teaching Pastor Mark addresses the nature of soul wounds and how we can begin the healing process.

Growing on the reservation with dirt floors as a child not knowing where the next meal would come from to living on the streets in addiction. But a seed had been planted years earlier. Se how God took Collins from Rejected to Redeemed; from  Broken to blessed in this episode of Christian AddictionRecovery Radio.

Unlike AA, PAR is not just about alcohol-there are many addictions which come from one enemy and victory comes in "CHRIST CENTERED" Recovery.

This is a MUST HEAR for every Christian in recovery!After over 2000 views and many requests, we have literally taken the soundtrack from our feature documentary THE RECOVERY GOSPEL OF AA WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN NEEDS TO KNOWThe original documentary was three months in the making. We are responding to the many requests to bring you the podcast audio version. Every fact presented is documented, and the majority are found in AA's own records, diaries, and "conference approved material." If you have ever felt as a born-again disciple of Jesus that something was off. This podcast will answer the what and the why.

In this special edition, Mark and Amy share with the redeemed recovered remnant and those who the Holy Spirit is calling out of dreary rooms of other gods and higher powers in greater numbers in these days to the global fellowship of the free in Christ, walking in victory over addiction awaiting the return of THE One at the center of it all.

In this episode, Mark and Amy discuss forgiveness and forgiving. In a transparent heart-to-heart conversation, we explore not only keys in the area of forgiveness but also navigating the emotional challenges in the process. We hope this episode will be encouraging, and empowering as we explore forgiven and forgiving.  Please help us encourage others by giving a thumbs up and subscribing to PARCAST.

We have experienced, "TRIGGERS" at one time or another,and at different levels. Find out in this week's episode how to navigate them when they arise as Mark McManus shares the B.R.A.K.E. technique to overcome the challenges associated with this common issue.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but for many the words behind the picture are Toxic Family Matters. In this episode Mark and Amy discuss how this scenario is more common these days than many realize; and that despite how it might feel, you are not alone. Join us as we discuss how to walk through the valley of the valley of the Toxic family while maintaining sanity, serenity, and the assurance that as we do, our faithful Shepherd Jesus leads us through that valley.

Many in recovery have heard the term acceptance; many are familiar with the Serenity prayer.But how is acceptance different for the Christian seeking to walk in abundant recovery. Find out more in this episode where you will be encouraged and empowered.

Why is it that despite trials, tragedies, and temptations thereare people who seem to land on their feet, surf the wave of the Tsunami and hang glide on hurricanes. While that sounds a bit dynamic, we all know those people. So especially in addiction recovery, what is it? Find out in this episode as we unlock the 7 keys to abundant recovery.

We live in a time when we are seeing the results of Christianity being culturally groomed to be all embracing of world views, hyper cautious to avoid any dialogue that could deemed offensive, even at the cost at speaking truth. All one need do is declare to the Christian, “You are not being Christian; You are not loving like Jesus” and many like Pavlov’s dog, respond by recoiling into apologeticposturing. It is time for disciples of Christ to stop apologizing for speaking truth. We hope this episode will be encouraging, and empowering to the listener to stand and share without apology.

In this two part segment Mark and Amy visit with Ryan and Tarah Club. They not only share their testimony of Recovery in Christ but vital conversation about the days in which we live. Two ministries with kindred hearts and the same mission; Christ centered recovery.  

Inthis two part segment Mark and Amy visit with Ryan and Tarah Club. They not only share their testimony of Recovery in Christ but vital conversation about the days in which we live. Two ministries with kindred hearts and the same mission; Christ centered recovery.

In this episode Mark steps from the format to speak encouragement from the heart To those who are struggling, tired, or feeling a bit beat up by the world. You need to knowThat YOU ARE NOT ALONE.. And we are reminded to stay strong ,because the King Jesus Christ Is coming soon!

In this episode "NARCISISTS DON'T JUST HURT PEOPLE", we feature a simple but powerful post shared Kris Reese who has helped so many navigate through the jungle of mental, spiritual, and emotional implications of interaction and relationships with narcissists.  We also provide a link to Kris's resources to help you learn more about this tumultuous but all too common scenario. https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide