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Therapy and Theology

S8 E5 | Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and How To Get Help

Therapy and Theology

Proverbs 31 Ministries

Mental Health, Therapy, Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Theology

4.91.5K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Addiction is a heartbreaking reality that weighs heavy on loved ones who are affected. But when you're navigating something this complex, how can you know the best way forward?


In this episode, you will learn:

  • What is considered an addiction and what the Bible says about the root of addiction.
  • How to respond to the longings and desires you have without turning to substances.
  • The complicated dynamics addiction creates within relationships.
  • The hope and healing God has for you and how to allow Him to work in and through you.

Helpful Links

  • Have a question for Lysa, Jim, or Joel? Leave us a message, and it could be answered on one of our future podcast episodes! Start here.
  • Download “Trust Is a Track Record: 5 Scriptural Truths To Remember God’s Faithfulness" by Lysa TerKeurst here.
  • Purchase "The Trust Journey Bundle" that includes I Want to Trust You, but I Don't by Lysa TerKeurst as well as The Trust Journey (a guided journal to use alongside I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t) here.
  • We'd like to extend a special thank-you to our sponsor for this season, Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you'll receive the “Proverbs: The Beginning of All Wisdom” study guide as our gift to you! Go to compassion.com/proverbs31 to get started!
  • Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

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0:00.0

This season of Therapy and Theology is brought to you by Compassion International.

0:07.6

Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today's world are facing,

0:13.6

all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors.

0:18.2

Visit Compassion.com backslash proverbs 31 or click the link in our show notes to choose a child to sponsor today.

0:25.9

As an added bonus, when you become a sponsor,

0:29.3

Compassion will send you a copy of our study guide called Proverbs,

0:32.9

The Beginning of All Wisdom.

0:35.4

Now on to today's episode of Therapy and Theology.

0:46.5

Hi, friends. Thanks for tuning in to the Therapy and Theology podcast brought to you by

0:50.8

Proverbs 31 Ministries, where we help you work through what you walk through.

0:59.2

I'm your host, Shay Hill, and I'm so excited for you to hear another great conversation from Lisa Turkhurst, counselor Jim Kress, and Dr. Joel Munamale.

1:02.9

Each episode of this season is going to help you get out of any dysfunctional dances and be

1:07.8

bravely honest about what you may be experiencing behind closed doors.

1:12.1

Today, they're going to be tackling the topic of addiction, a topic that definitely cannot be

1:16.5

covered entirely in just one episode.

1:19.2

I know there may be many of you who have been personally affected by addiction in some way,

1:23.5

so please know we're here for you and we feel the way of being sensitive to a topic like this.

1:29.4

Before we jump in, I want to let you know about two things.

1:32.3

First, we want to hear from you guys, our listeners.

1:35.1

By clicking the link in our show notes, you can submit a question or even a voice memo for Lisa, Jim and Joel to listen to.

1:41.5

Your question could be answered on a future episode, so make sure you

1:44.3

check it out. Secondly, download a free resource by Lisa titled, Trust is a Track Record,

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