Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark E Shaw

0:00 Intro2:30 Podcast39:00 Wrap-up Greg Madison:https://www.turningtogodfromidols.com/ Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 28 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville at Nocatee, FL.Bible study on handling God's truth

0:00 Intro2:30 Podcast41:00 Wrap-up Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 28 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville at Nocatee, FL.Bible study on handling God's truth

0:00 Intro2:30 Podcast14:00 Wrap-up Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 28 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville at Nocatee, FL.Bible study on handling God's truth

0:00 Intro2:30 Podcast10:00 Wrap-up Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 28 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville at Nocatee, FL.Bible study on handling God's truth

0:00 Intro / Proverbs' word pictures 2:37 Reading it like a young man (The "Proverb of the Day") 13:29 Encouragement from Proverbs For more information: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/gangs Proverbs 1:8-19 If you're struggling with addiction, or know someone who is, be sure to listen to this episode of #TACPod. It's important that we talk about addiction and its many different manifestations, the powerful examples of how addiction can affect anyone and how transformation is possible in Christ. Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 26 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as the Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY.

0:00 Intro / "He must increase..." 2:38 How Harold found TAC 5:50 Harold's testimony 10:30 The cloud of medications, anxieties and secrets 23:30 Transformation process 30:00 Praying for Harold In this episode of #TACPod, Mark E. Shaw chats with Harold and Tim Brown. Harold shares his story of how antidepressants led to multiple addictions, and how he eventually overcame them all. His story is an important reminder that addiction is a complex and multi-faceted problem, and that there is a solution to ending it.If you're struggling with addiction, or know someone who is, be sure to listen to this episode of #TACPod. It's important that we talk about addiction and its many different manifestations, and Harold's story is a powerful example of how addiction can affect anyone.

Conversation between Dr. Mark E. Shaw and Shirley Crowder about taking responsibility for our sin, particularly the hope of God's transforming forgiveness for all sin choices, including those involved in addiction. Proceeds from the book Advent: Meditations for Addicts go to The Addiction Connection. It is available now at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LTLSKPQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i7 Listen to full podcasts (New Episodes Weekly): https://anchor.fm/theaddictionconnection Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., CABC, ACBC, IABC, CADAC II, founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 26 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as the Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. Shirley Crowder, CABC, is passionate about disciple-making, which is conducted in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities including biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music. She serves as Vice President of The Addiction Connection. Shirley is an award-winning author with several of her articles appearing in “Paper Pulpit” in the Faith section of The Gadsden (Alabama) Times. She also has published articles for David C. Cook, Student Life, and Woman's Missionary Union publications. She contributes to several blogs. She is published as an author, co-author, and contributing author of fifteen books. Mark and Shirley discuss each chapter of the devotional in podcasts #87, #89, #92, #94, #96, #97, #98 Timestamps: 2:41 Hymns applied to the daily meditations within the book Advent: Meditations for Addicts 5:56 Matthew 1:18-21 on the Birth of Jesus Christ and Joseph's response 9:40 "When I found out addiction is not a disease" 12:01 Can we improve upon the Bible by calling it something nicer and help more people? 15:55 John 1:1-5 21:20 What robs the person who is in addiction? 28:11 How did writing this devotional impact Mark Shaw? 30:30 What about the "should's" and the "you must" found in writing devotionals to addicts? 32:14 There is a lie out there that can hinder you

Conversation between Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Jim Quigley, & CJ McMurry about addiction, biblical counseling, and the local church.

From running in rebellion to reconciling youths to God – this Transformation Testimony is how God pursued Andrew Held, (a CABC) and his wife Kat, transforming from a rebellious addictive lifestyle to loving and serve Jesus, helping other rebellious teens know God and the hope of the Gospel at Salem 4 Youth Ranch in Flanagan, IL (near Chicago). Andrew Held is passionate about gospel-izing and disciple-making teens as he serves as Salem4Youth's addiction counselor, Associate Pastor, and on cottage staff. Andrew's wife, Kat Held, faithfully serves Youth for Christ as a Risk Management Specialist and actively volunteers at Salem4Youth Ranch. Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 26 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as the Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. 1:49 How does Salem 4 Youth love and serve hurting families? 3:30 The Ranch's daily schedule overview 6:43 Drew's calling; Program roles, and responsibilities 7:30 Drew's background story, rebellion, drug house 14:28 Kat enters Andrew's world, her background story of doubting God's goodness 19:48 A change in Andrew's heart, and Kat's salvation 22:20 Kat reflects on God's pursuit of them 26:19 Reaching gang members: Friendship Park, using Answers in Genesis' Creation Apologetics, Dare to Share 27:52 Utilizing Youth for Christ's Campus Life / City Life, entering high schools 28:58 Reaching troubled young men & sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ 30:30 What Philippians taught Andrew recently 34:19 Drew's arrival at the Ranch 36:40 Avoiding full-time ministry loneliness, inaccurately perishing thoughts 38:36 Kat on great leadership 40:20 How to support Salem 4 Youth: https://www.salem4youth.com/how-to-help/donations/

How does Salem 4 Youth reach hurting and hardened young men ages 12-17 with the Gospel? Exclusive in-studio conversation between Terry Benge and Dr. Mark E. Shaw about a residential program and boarding school for boys in Illinois. Terry shares his calling to serve both boys and their families through Christ-centered biblical counseling given through daily life on the Ranch. Support Salem 4 Youth at www.salem4youth.com/how-to-help/donations/ Terry Benge serves as Executive Director, Lead Pastor and Family Counselor at Salem4Youth Ranch. He is a husband, dad, and grandfather. Mark E. Shaw founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 26 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as the Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. [Full Podcast Timestamps] 2:44 Terry's call to serve at Salem 4 Youth Ranch (Isaiah 1:16-20) 6:27 How the Ranch serves a hurting family, facing challenging issues 7:33 Who is the Program really for/not for? 8:56 Eliminating state funding 10:28 Terry: "The best way is for us to live that way ourselves" 16:28 Terry on the 23 staff currently serving 12 young men 18:18 How to avoid staff fatigue, frustration, and burnout: "Nobody on the Ranch has to be the hero" 20:40 Certifications, lay people, and jumping into ministry 23:20 Salem 4 Youth's ministry ethos, some of the process 26:31 The Ranch's unique opportunities for students: Riding/Team roping/Equine studies, Photography... 30:00 Welding, Skilled trades, Sports, Beekeeping/Apiary 34:49 Worldview formed by age 13 37:20 The Ranch's dedication 39:34 Saving a stadium vs Individual ministry or "helping the 12"

How do we get into a never-ending cycle of doing things that we feel guilty about? What happens to make us lose all sensitivity? Conversation among Jay Younts, Jim Quigley & Dr. Mark Shaw about the lust cycle. In the second half of the conversation, Jay gives a first-hand account of personally knowing the late Dr. Jay Adams and serving alongside him. Jay Younts is an author, counselor, and has a YouTube channel to provide daily encouragement from God's Word. He currently serves as an elder at Village Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC. Mark E. Shaw founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 26 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as the Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. Jim Quigley is a CABC, serves TAC as Chairman of the Board, and is the Executive Director at Freedom Farm Ministries in Boone, NC, found at freedomfarmministries.org Find out more about Jay Younts: EverydayTalk247.com Find Everyday Talk About Sex and Marriage by Jay Younts: https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Talk-About-Sex-Marriage/dp/1633420876/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PR596SXTAT4E&keywords=Everyday+talk+about+sex+marriage&qid=1663022376&sprefix=everyday+talk+about+sex+marriag%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1 Find Get Wisdom! by Ruth Younts: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Wisdom-Ruth-Younts/dp/1936908123/ref=sr_1_15?crid=9RXR1UOUMQ6K&keywords=Get+Wisdom%21&qid=1663022292&sprefix=get+wisdom+%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-15

Conversation between Dr. Mark E. Shaw and Jim Quigley with Pastor Steve Short discuss addiction biblical counseling in the local church. Pastor Steve Short is a CABC and an ordained minister, who after decades of pastoring a church, is now actively serving in a retired capacity at Beamsville Christian Church, his local church in Greenville, Ohio. He can be found at https://www.beamsvillechurch.com where they have an ACBC-certified training center for other pastors and lay people, and provide counseling for church members and for the community. Dr. Mark E. Shaw is the Founder of The Addiction Connection, author, ordained minister, certified alcohol and drug addiction counselor, speaker, and professor who is a CABC, with IABC and ACBC certifications. He serves as the Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. Jim is a CABC, and is the Chairman of the Board of The Addiction Connection, while serving as the Executive Director of Freedom Farm Ministries in Boone, NC. 2:24 Gal 5:16 Am I walking by the spirit or am I walking in the desires of my flesh? 3:38 Day-to-day residential ministry struggles 6:27 What happened? Christian critic JD Hall of Fellowship Baptist Church in Sydney, Montana 11:53 Barna report on ministers' addictions – drugs, alcohol, pornography 16:08 Are there similarities between pornography and addictions to substances? 17:36 Pastor Short on longevity, consistency, and connections to his community 23:37 Opioid settlement funds? 25:15 Methadone, buprenorphine, and suboxone (medication-assisted treatment) non-addictive? 28:00 What are the success rates of counseling Christians biblically? 29:27 What makes a real leader? 31:24 What is the CABC process like? (Pastor Steve's strategy) 33:30 Pastor Steve discusses a crucible analogy

1:07 Who is Ryan Arrington and where does he serve? 3:54 Ryan tells funny CJ story 8:17 Ryan's hardships 11:20 Globally connected through support and prayer through Ryan's hardships 13:40 Working with or releasing someone unrepentant 16:41 Redeemer Church's prayer and tangible support from the beginning of Ryan and Abbi's relationship 17:40 Reading of 2 Sam. 12:22-23 (Mark) 19:26 Ryan reads 2 Cor. 1:3-4 and talks about pain softening his heart 23:20 Ryan's experiences in several programs (his plans vs. God's plans) 28:55 Impacted by people who Tim Brown discipled 29:35 TAC's Leadership Summit Nov 3-5, 2022 in Florence, KY, at Grace Fellowship Church 31:21 Damascus House operations in Bothell, WA 35:45 SLT Program after Damascus House and becoming CABC (Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor) 37:40 Theme reveal of The Addiction Connection Leadership Summit Ryan refers to MacArthur's Safe in the Arms of God: Truth from Heaven about the Death of a Child: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451146 Mark mentions Vroegop's Dark Clouds Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament: https://www.christianbook.com/clouds-deep-mercy-discovering-grace-lament/mark-vroegop/9781433561481/pd/561482 Ryan refers to TAC's addiction discipleship program, Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED (a video curriculum by Dr. Mark E. Shaw). Learn more: https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/next-steps-be-transformed-addiction-discipleship-program/

Dr. Shaw talks about WVU's experimental brain surgery to treat addiction cravings. How much is it? How did this man qualify? 0:19 Hebrews 2:14-15 "Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery." (ESV) [1] 2:30 DBS 5:58 What will they do to him and call it "treatment" for addiction cravings? 6:58 Has anyone had "success," how is success defined, and what other factors are involved? 9:20 Same treatment for Parkinson's disease? 10:30 Pills to fix emotions? Brain surgery to fix brain disease of addiction? Using the material to fix the immaterial. 14:00 What does Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., biblical counselor, say about this DBS surgical procedure as treatment for addiction? 16:36 What is the reality of hell? 18:06 Disorder or disease? Does it matter how you "treat" addiction? 21:23 Where is your hope placed? The Addiction Connection blogpost, Worldview Determines the "Cure" for Addiction, by Mark E. Shaw, posted February 24, 2022. Found here https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/worldview-determines-the-cure-for-addiction/ World Magazine article in which Dr. Mark E. Shaw was interviewed on the topic of brain surgery for addiction can be found at https://wng.org/roundups/brain-surgery-for-addiction-1645657349 Addie Michaelian, Brain Surgery for Addiction? World, February 23, 2022. James Fisher's story is found in the article, Brain Surgery treating drug disorders at WVU, one patient's reason, 'I don't wanna die' by Sam Kirk, 12WBOY, updated Oct 1, 2021. Found at https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/brain-surgery-treating-drug-disorders-at-wvu-one-patients-reason-i-dont-wanna-die/ What Drugs Cause Tardive Dyskinesia? article: https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/drugs-tardive-dyskinesia-3564907/ [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Reported overdose deaths [1], gambling addictions — Dr. Shaw reports some highpoint and low points about the day in the life of a Law Enforcement Officer with whom he had a recent conversation. 108,000 deaths in 2021 from overdose (most related to fentanyl). Every 5 minutes, there is 1 person who dies from an unintentional drug overdose. Coming soon! New Booklet by Dr. Mark E. Shaw to be released soon on Fentanyl with Focus Publishing - www.focuspublishing.com 6:26 Kentucky Derby 2022 update: what was wagered on this one race? stats from https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/2022-kentucky-derby-sets-betting-record-with-179m-wagered-on-race/ "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs." (1 Tim 6:10, ESV) "For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life[fn]—is not from the Father but is from the world." (1 John 2:16) Quoting someone who had been gambling in 2020 by betting on the weather, it "lets me come home from work and have something to watch, something to pay attention to... Without that, there's a void in my life." [2] 12:03 Things that give me pleasure - enjoying the experience of the addictive substance or activity 12:30 A desire to possess something or a relationship I want 13:30 A pursuit of the pride of life - to "earn" the bragging rights of success or power Does winning it all satiate the desire? Luke 4 and Matthew 4 tell about Jesus overcoming the sin temptations of the devil. 16:59 Live for here and now and make the most of today? 19:20 Why are people so hopeless and depressed? 20:05 Find help from one of our CABC's at www.theaddictionconnection.org/people Find a program for addiction here https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ [1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "US Overdose Deaths in 2021 Increased Half as Much as in 2020 - But are Still up 15%" https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2022/202205.htm [2] Quote from: "Now You Can Bet on the Weather" by Johnny Kampis, March 26, 2020, Online Gambling: Giving You the Edge

Grief, compassion, comfort, and addiction counseling – today from CJ McMurry, from The Refuge, and Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Founder of The Addiction Connection. CJ is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with TAC, and serves The Refuge Program Director. The compassion of Jesus toward Mary and Martha when Lazarus died. "Holed up" and "locked down," or bold in Christ? Eccl 7:1-9 "A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth. It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living will lay it to heart. Sorrow is better than laughter, for by sadness of face the heart is made glad. The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools." Connecting the dots from mourning to the heart desire problem of addiction. Psalm 90:12 "So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom." Death shuts the mouth and quiets the noise in a "sobering" way. Mirthing? 2020 Stats on alcohol-related reasons for death vs. covid John 16:33 Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death." Proverbs 14:13 "Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief." Dr. Mark E Shaw is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and leads an international team of Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors (CABC) who are leading the way in offering the "Hope of the Gospel for the Heart of Addiction." CJ McMurry is a CABC (Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor) with The Addiction Connection, serves on TAC's Board, and facilitates TAC's network as the Midwest Regional Director as well. He lives and works in Iowa as the Program Director of The Refuge in Winterset, a men's residential program for those in alcohol and drug addictions. Find more biblical residential programs for addiction which is what the world calls Substance Use Disorders. Looking for programs? Visit: https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ Looking for addictions biblical counselors? Visit: www.theaddictionconnection.org/people/ Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Grief, compassion, comfort, and addiction counseling – today from CJ McMurry, from The Refuge, and Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Founder of The Addiction Connection. CJ is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with TAC, and serves The Refuge Program Director. Psalm 31:9-10 ESV Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief; my soul and my body also. For my life is spent with sorrow, and my years with sighing; my strength fails because of my iniquity, and my bones waste away. Eccles 7:2 "It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living will lay it to heart. Prov 14:13 "Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief." 8:15 When to speak Romans 8:28-30 vs. Romans 12:15? Ps 119:50 "This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life." Some verses from Psalm 31 read by Dr. Shaw 17:23 Are you turning to drugs or alcohol to find an answer or relief to the pain of this life? Rom 5:6-11 read and taught by CJ. Dr. Mark E Shaw is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and leads an international team of Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors (CABC) who are leading the way in offering the "Hope of the Gospel for the Heart of Addiction." CJ McMurry is a CABC (Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor) with The Addiction Connection, serves on TAC's Board, and facilitates TAC's network as the Midwest Regional Director as well. He lives and works in Iowa as the Program Director of The Refuge in Winterset, a men's residential program for those in alcohol and drug addictions. Find more biblical residential programs for addiction which is what the world calls Substance Use Disorders, Go to https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ for programs and www.theaddictionconnection.org/people/ for addictions biblical counselors. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Begin the Sunday after Resurrection Sunday: Chapter entitled: "Go Tell" EASTER: Meditations for Addicts (available at Amazon) is part of a series of books that includes ADVENT: Meditations for Addicts and is published by The Addiction Connection. Shirley Crowder is passionate about disciple-making, which is conducted in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities including biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music. She serves as Vice President of The Addiction Connection. Shirley is an award-winning author with several of her articles appearing in “Paper Pulpit” in the Faith section of The Gadsden (Alabama) Times. She also has published articles for David C. Cook, Student Life, and Woman's Missionary Union publications. She contributes to several blogs. She is published as an author, co-author, and contributing author of twelve books. Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and serves as Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He has authored over 23 books on biblical counseling and addictions. Each week of this book of Easter meditations has a special connection point with someone struggling with addiction. "Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of[fn] all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matt 28:18-20, CSB) 2:55 Debunking "If you have struggled with addiction you will not be able to reach other people with other struggles!" and debunking, "You have to be an addict to reach an addict!" 4:06 What is "O Zion Haste!" about? 11:52 What did Jonathan Edwards' prayer mean? 14:20 How do we respond to the great commission? 16:36 What damage do concepts like the "disease of addiction" concept, the 12-Step messaging, do to the message of salvation? Isaiah 52:7 CSB John 3:16 ESV Words quoted from the hymns, "O Zion Haste!" and "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" are public domain. NEED HELP? Consider contacting one of our Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors who are available to help you. Residential Programs we recommend. Non-residential Programs we recommend. Scriptures quotations marked "ESV" are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible. Scriptures marked "CSB" are from Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers.

EASTER: Meditations for Addicts is part of a series of books that includes ADVENT: Meditations for Addicts and is published by The Addiction Connection. Resurrection Sunday, the day the world celebrates as Easter, you may here the words, "He is Risen Indeed!" "He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay." (Matt 28:6, ESV) "Yet the LORD was pleased to crush him severely. When you make him a guilt offering, he will see his seed, he will prolong his days, and by his hand, the LORD's pleasure will be accomplished." (Is 53:10, CSB) 2:20 “For as Jonah was in the belly of the huge fish three days and three nights, so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights." Matt 12:40, CSB) 2:57 "As they were gathering together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised up.” And they were deeply distressed." (Matt 17:22-23, CSB) "For I passed on to you as most important what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures," (1 Cor. 15:3-4, CSB) 8:40 In your efforts to maintain sobriety, how do you maintain your focus? - from p. 186 in EASTER: Meditations for Addicts (Shaw and Crowder, 2022) Words quoted from the hymns Christ the Lord is Risen Today, lyrics by Charles Wesley, and Praise Him! Praise Him! lyrics by Fanny Crosby are in public domain. Shirley Crowder is passionate about disciple-making, which is conducted in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities including biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music. She serves as Vice President of The Addiction Connection. Shirley is an award-winning author with several of her articles appearing in “Paper Pulpit” in the Faith section of The Gadsden (Alabama) Times. She also has published articles for David C. Cook, Student Life, and Woman's Missionary Union publications. She contributes to several blogs. She is published as an author, co-author, and contributing author of twelve books. Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and serves as Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He has authored over 23 books on biblical counseling and addictions.Consider contacting one of our Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors who are available to help you. Residential Programs we recommend. Non-residential Programs we recommend. Scriptures quotations marked "ESV" are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible. Scriptures marked "CSB" are from Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers.

The Beautiful Cross EASTER: Meditations for Addicts is part of a series of books that includes ADVENT: Meditations for Addicts and is published by The Addiction Connection - both tools to draw you closer to Christ. 1 Sunday before Easter: Chapter 5, entitled, "The Beautiful Cross" "Yet the Lord was pleased to crush him severely. When you make him a guilt offering, he will see his seed, he will prolong his days, and by his hand, the Lord's pleasure will be accomplished. After his anguish, he will see light and be satisfied. By his knowledge, my righteous servant will justify many, and he will carry their iniquities".- (Isaiah 53:10-11, CSB) [1] 1:25 What is the cost of salvation? 3:20 What do we do with the temptation to wonder why bad things are happening even though I'm transforming from my addictive lifestyle? 11:30 What are the implications for the cross for addicts? Hymn of Response -lyrics for The Love of God by Frederick M. Lehman (public domain) are found at http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/l/o/v/e/loveofgo.htm 14:50 Lyrics found written on a wall of a patient's room? How to purchase a copy of EASTER: Meditations for Addicts Shirley Crowder is passionate about disciple-making, which is conducted in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities including biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music. She serves as Vice President of The Addiction Connection. Shirley is an award-winning author with several of her articles appearing in “Paper Pulpit” in the Faith section of The Gadsden (Alabama) Times. She also has published articles for David C. Cook, Student Life, and Woman's Missionary Union publications. She contributes to several blogs. She is published as an author, co-author, and contributing author of twelve books. Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and serves as Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He has authored over 23 books on biblical counseling and addictions. Need Help? The Addiction Connection points anyone struggling with addiction to God's answers and hope in Jesus. Start your search for biblical programs here. Consider contacting one of our Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors who are available to help you. Residential Programs we recommend. Non-residential Programs we recommend. Do you want to start a Biblical outreach to those in addiction? Check out this disciple-making curriculum we created just for you entitled Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED. [1] Scriptures verses are read (marked CSB in notes) from The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible®, and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers, all rights reserved.

Do you know Him? EASTER: Meditations for Addicts is part of a series of books that includes ADVENT: Meditations for Addicts and is published by The Addiction Connection - both tools to draw you closer to Christ. 2 Sundays before Easter: Chapter 4, entitled, "I Don't Know the Man!" "After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Then Jesus said to them, “Tonight all of you will fall away because of me, for it is written: I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered. But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you to Galilee.” Peter told him, “Even if everyone falls away because of you, I will never fall away.” “Truly I tell you,” Jesus said to him, “tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” “Even if I have to die with you,” Peter told him, “I will never deny you,” and all the disciples said the same thing." - (Matthew 26:30-35, CSB) [1] 3:46 What is your attitude toward Peter? 5:20 What might isolation and fear have to do with this scenario? 6:30 Do you have any Proverbs 27:5-6 relationships? 7:05 Hymn of Response -lyrics for Stand Up! Stand Up! for Jesus by George Duffield, Jr. public domain found at hymntime.com/tch/htm/s/t/a/n/standufj.htm 20:15 Dr. Shaw answers: Who is this God about whom we are writing and talking? How to purchase a copy of EASTER: Meditations for Addicts Shirley Crowder is passionate about disciple-making, which is conducted in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities including biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music. She serves as Vice President of The Addiction Connection. Shirley is an award-winning author with several of her articles appearing in “Paper Pulpit” in the Faith section of The Gadsden (Alabama) Times. She also has published articles for David C. Cook, Student Life, and Woman's Missionary Union publications. She contributes to several blogs. She is published as an author, co-author, and contributing author of twelve books. Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and serves as Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He has authored over 23 books on biblical counseling and addictions. Need Help? The Addiction Connection points anyone struggling with addiction to God's answers and hope in Jesus. Start your search for biblical programs here. Consider contacting one of our Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors who are available to help you. Residential Programs we recommend. Non-residential Programs we recommend. Do you want to start a Biblical outreach to those in addiction? Check out this disciple-making curriculum we created just for you entitled Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED. [1] Scriptures verses read (marked CSB in notes) are from The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible®, and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers, all rights reserved.

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 ESV EASTER: Meditations for Addicts is part of a series of books that includes ADVENT: Meditations for Addicts and is published by The Addiction Connection - both tools to draw you closer to Christ. 3 Sundays before Easter: Chapter 3, The Lord's Supper 2:15 What is the background of the symbolism of the Lord's Supper from the book of Exodus 12 and the blood on the doorposts? 7:15 Why was Jesus coming into Jerusalem the day of the Triumphal Entry? 11:05 What is the significance of what Jesus experienced on the cross? 11:50 What are the implications of the Passover and the crucifixion and the Last Supper in the lives of those struggling with addiction? 15:35 Hymn of Response - Deeper and Deeper by Oswald J. Smith public domain from www.hymntime.com/tch 22:40 How to purchase a copy of EASTER: Meditations for Addicts 24:40 Senses involved in today's celebration of the Last Supper Shirley Crowder is passionate about disciple-making, which is conducted in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities including biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music. She serves as Vice President of The Addiction Connection. Shirley is an award-winning author with several of her articles appearing in “Paper Pulpit” in the Faith section of The Gadsden (Alabama) Times. She also has published articles for David C. Cook, Student Life, and Woman's Missionary Union publications. She contributes to several blogs. She is published as an author, co-author, and contributing author of twelve books. Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and serves as Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He has authored over 23 books on biblical counseling and addictions. Need Help? The Addiction Connection offers hope to those struggling with addiction. Start your search for biblical programs here. Consider contacting one of our Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors who are available to help you. Residential Programs we recommend. Non-residential Programs we recommend. Do you want to start a Biblical outreach to those in addiction? Check out this disciple-making curriculum we created just for you entitled Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED.

EASTER: Meditations for Addicts is part of a series of books that includes ADVENT: Meditations for Addicts and is published by The Addiction Connection - both books are tools to draw you closer to Christ. 4 Sundays before Easter: Chapter 2, The Triumphal Entry John 12:12-13 2:00 What about the palm branches from this scene? 4:10 What is the warning for the addicted (and all the rest of humanity too!)? 5:15 How was the donkey's inclusion in the event significant? 9:30 Is it okay to ask God to fix our situations? 10:50 How do we pray according to God's will? 11:45 The enslavement of addiction and the freedom Christ offers 13:30 Following your feelings and the commands of God "Some who struggle with addiction relapse after a lengthy period of sobriety simply because life's circumstances were not giving them what they wanted, wished for, or thought they deserved." - quote from the book EASTER: Meditations for Addicts. p. 59. - published by The Addiction Connection Shirley Crowder is passionate about disciple-making, which is conducted in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities including biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music. She serves as Vice President of The Addiction Connection. Shirley is an award-winning author with several of her articles appearing in “Paper Pulpit” in the Faith section of The Gadsden (Alabama) Times. She also has published articles for David C. Cook, Student Life, and Woman's Missionary Union publications. She contributes to several blogs. She is published as an author, co-author, and contributing author of twelve books. Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and serves as Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He has authored over 23 books on biblical counseling and addictions. Need Help? The Addiction Connection offers hope and healing to those struggling with addiction. Start your search for biblical programs here. Consider contacting one of our Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors who are available to help you. Residential Programs we recommend. Non-residential Programs we recommend. Do you want to start a Biblical outreach to those in addiction? Check out this disciple-making curriculum we created just for you entitled Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED.

Colossians 1:19-20 (ESV) EASTER: Meditations for Addicts is part of a series of books that includes ADVENT: Meditations for Addicts and is published by The Addiction Connection. 5 Sundays before Easter: Chapter 1, Fully God and Fully Man 2:05 What is the daily devotional format and theme for the book EASTER: Meditations for Addicts? 8:35 Is EASTER: Meditations for Addicts an interactive devotional and how many days per week are included? 11:52 What is the significance of the symbol of Easter from Isaiah 9:6? 14:50 What does the term hypostatic union of Jesus mean for our salvation? 16:30 Why was the hymn I Cannot Tell chosen? 20:48 What is the significance of the phrase from the hymn, "But this I know.."? 26:15 How can John 1:1-2, 14 encourage us as addictions biblical counselors? Shirley Crowder is passionate about disciple-making, which is conducted in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities including biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music. She serves as Vice President of The Addiction Connection. Shirley is an award-winning author with several of her articles appearing in “Paper Pulpit” in the Faith section of The Gadsden (Alabama) Times. She also has published articles for David C. Cook, Student Life, and Woman's Missionary Union publications. She contributes to several blogs. She is published as an author, co-author, and contributing author of twelve books. Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and serves as Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He has authored over 23 books on biblical counseling and addictions. Need Help? The Addiction Connection offers hope and healing to those struggling with addiction. Start your search for biblical programs here. Consider contacting one of our Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors who are available to help you. Residential Programs we recommend. Non-residential Programs we recommend. Do you want to start a Biblical outreach to those in addiction? Check out this disciple-making curriculum we created just for you entitled Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED.

Colossians 1:19-20 EASTER: Meditations for Addicts is part of a series of books that includes ADVENT: Meditations for Addicts and is published by The Addiction Connection. Both tools are meant to draw you closer to Christ. 1:45 What is Easter celebrating and how is it related to Christmas? 2:38 What does Jesus mean when he says, "It is finished"? 3:38 About the cover of Easter: Meditations for Addicts 5:03 Why write devotionals for addicts, and is it only for addicts? 7:55 Shirley's Easter memories 10:29 How to purchase EASTER: Meditations for Addicts 13:19 How does this resource help support The Addiction Connection? Shirley Crowder is passionate about disciple-making, which is conducted in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities including biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music. She serves as Vice President of The Addiction Connection. Shirley is an award-winning author with several of her articles appearing in “Paper Pulpit” in the Faith section of The Gadsden (Alabama) Times. She also has published articles for David C. Cook, Student Life, and Woman's Missionary Union publications. She contributes to several blogs. She is published as an author, co-author, and contributing author of twelve books. Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and serves as Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He has authored over 23 books on biblical counseling and addictions. Need Help? The Addiction Connection offers hope and healing to those struggling with addiction. Start your search for biblical programs here. Consider contacting one of our Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors who are available to help you. Residential Programs we recommend. Non-residential Programs we recommend. Do you want to start a Biblical outreach to those in addiction? Check out this disciple-making curriculum we created just for you entitled Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED.

Hebrews 1:1-4 "Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs." ESV [1] 5:15 What wisdom and insight comes from this passage about God revealing Himself to those who struggle with addiction? 7:10 What is the leading cause of death for those ages 18-45? 9:00 Is there any hope in the mindset of disease of addiction? 10:00 Why is Jesus better than the progression of drunkenness from alcohol, to weed, (marijuana) and to pills laced with fentanyl? 11:55 An overview of being deceived/deception of sin, unbelief, and disobedience from the book of Hebrews chapters 3 & 4 by Dr. Martin. Heb 3:12 "Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God." 15:20 What is the present and future rest for Christians? What prevents us from entering that rest and what keeps us in that rest? 19:00 How does this apply to those suffering in addiction / what the world is now calling substance use disorders? 20:10 What is the contrast between the Intervention show on A&E channel and the biblical form of confrontation and the wisdom of the warning passages from Hebrews 6? Does this mean you can lose your salvation? 23:20 What is Dr. Martin's current pastoral, teaching, and counseling role now in Natchez, MS? 25:35 How can the local church be stirred to action and involvement in the problem of addictions? 32:00 What foundational truths from Hebrews can be used in addictions biblical counseling? 33:00 How does Proverbs 20:5 "The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out," apply to addictions biblical counseling? 35:12 What is the central difference between secular world's addiction counseling and addiction biblical counseling? 39:18 What opportunity does the church have today? Training, addiction resources, and programs are at TheAddictionConnection.org Contact information for CABC's who can help you are found at TheAddictionConnection.org/people/ and residential addictions programs that offer the hope of the Gospel for the heart of addiction are found at TheAddictionConnection.org/residential-programs/ Dr. Matt Martin has a Ph.D in biblical counseling and serves as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Young Adults at First Baptist Church, Natchez, MS. You can learn more about him at trainedintruth.org and contact him at trainedintruth@gmail.com Dr. Mark E. Shaw, CABC, ACBC, and IABC is the Founder of The Addiction Connection, the author of The Heart of Addiction: A Biblical Perspective and Relapse: Biblical Prevention Strategies, and serves as the Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church, Florence, KY. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Dr. Mark E Shaw is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and leads an international team of Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors (CABC) who are leading the way in offering the Hope of the Gospel for the Heart of Addiction. Jim Quigley is a CABC (Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor) with The Addiction Connection and serves as Chairman of the Board of The Addiction Connection as well. Jim serves as the Executive Director of Freedom Farm Ministries in Boone, NC which has separate but identical men's and women's residential program (which is called Kari's Home). Find more biblical residential programs for addiction which is what the world calls Substance Use Disorders, or find help here https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ 7:15 What is another way The Addiction Connection network has worked together to help those suffering from addictions? What is the key to change in someone's life? Ephesians 5:1-2 "Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." ESV [1] What separates the programs in The Addiction Connection network from other programs in the world? 10:40 What is the current news about age 18-45 overdose deaths due to fentanyl and what does the Church have to offer? 15:15 What is fentanyl and what has happened on the streets in the history of the opioid epidemic, the heroin trend, and now the fentanyl problem? 18:05 Are people who are overdosing intending to die? What are pressed pills and the dangers? 21:40 What was said in the hearing in the House of Representatives, March 2017, "Fentanyl: The Next Wave of the Opioid Crisis"? 26:30 Why were there such startling fatalities in teenagers in 2021? 31:30 How can we as Bible-believing Christ-followers sound the alarm about drug overdose deaths and addiction to local churches everywhere? 34:45 "Beyond the drug itself, this is probably the biggest problem in dealing with the addicted..." - Jim Quigley 39:00 What can individual members of the local church do? (James 1:22, 2 Peter 1:3) [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

1:34 The Background: Why are the Sadducees annoyed by the miraculously healed man from Acts 3? 2:18 Acts 4:7-10 "... By what power or by what name did you do this? Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well." (ESV) [1] 2:45 To whom are they giving all the credit, glory, and honor? vv.11-12 "This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” 3:30 What does this have to do with addiction, disease, choosing a higher power, sobriety, being clean and sober, drunkenness, and idolatry? 4:45 What/Who is the only true remedy you need to know and why? 5:35 Acts 4:13-14 "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition." What is one of the foundational tenets of TAC found in this verse? 7:10 Who is the persecution surprisingly coming from? 9:45 Who wants to be called these words? 11:30 Nick 14:05 Matthew 4:18-22 “While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately ...followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.” 16:30 What does it mean to be recognized as having “been with Jesus”? 18:15 What are the results of ministry to those who were in addiction? Start your search for other genuinely biblical residential addiction ministries from TAC's network here: https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ 20:15 Is there a difference between a Christian ministry and a biblical program? 21:10 What was the initial launch of The Addiction Connection like and who was present? 22:30 Announcing IABC National Conference in 2022 – with Mark E. Shaw as a keynote speaker, and CJ McMurry, Bill Hines, will be present as well. Find out more at www.iabc.net 25:30 Whom does God choose to use? 28:37 Why are words like “addiction” creeping into all kinds of areas in society's behavioral descriptions? And what is really at the heart? Dr. Mark E. Shaw is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and leads a growing global network of servant-leaders in addictions biblical counseling. Find out more about TAC's network at theaddictionconnection.org [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Dr. Mark E. Shaw teaches on Philippians 4:4-14 which says "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble." ESV [1] Mention of Tom Webb, ACBC certified biblical counselor in Knoxville, TN, to whom Dr. Shaw gives thanks for one of the teaching points. How does lack of gratitude breed anxiety? Shout out to Phil Moser also who teaches about gratitude in his work entitled, Safe in the Storm: Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Anxiety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzPG54RJ4ko is a link to Moser's video trailer. How important is gratitude and a thankful heart in the struggle against an addictive lifestyle? How can this teaching be central in addictions biblical counseling? For help in locating an Addictions Biblical counselor https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/people/ For help in locating a genuinely biblical residential addictions ministry with a focus on the Gospel of Jesus Christ https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ 3:55 What does verse 5 mean in relationship to anxiety? 4:45 Is it hard to be content when we are abounding? 1 Peter 5:6-8 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." ESV Dr. Mark E Shaw is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and leads an international team of Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors (CABC) who are leading the way in offering the Hope of the Gospel for the Heart of Addiction. [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Dr. Mark E. Shaw, the Founder of The Addiction Connection, teaches from Proverbs 31:1-9 which says, "The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: What are you doing, my son? What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows? Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress; let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more. Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy." [1] (ESV) 3:15 To whom is verse 4 referring? 5:00 Is it a sin to drink wine? What about for the perishing person? What about for the ailments of the stomach? 6:10 What does verse 5 say is the "why"? 8:12 Is bullying in this passage? What about those in the womb? 11:05 Psalm 82:3 "Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed." (NIV) [2] 11:30 What typically happens when a father drinks excessively? "Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate, for the Lord will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them." (Prov 22:22-23, ESV) "This is what the Lord says: Do what is just and right. Rescue from the hand of the oppressor the one who has been robbed." (Jer 22:3a, NIV) "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I'll give it to you”—when you already have it with you." (Prov.3:27-28, NIV) "Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses." (Prov 28:27, NIV) Shout out to Michael Fargarson who is a voice in speaking out for the poor, helping the poor and those in need. Prov 22:22-23 in the NIV says it this way, "Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life." (NIV) "Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow." (Isaiah 1:17, NIV) "A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." (Prov 11:25 NIV) 15:30 What does alcohol do to us? If you need help, find an Addictions Biblical Counselor who can help here https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/people/ 17:20 What does The Addiction Connection need right now? [1] Scripture quotations marked "ESV" are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible. [2] Scripture quotations marked "NIV" are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Dr. Shaw discusses the article How Dry January Can Be a Gateway to Addiction Recovery [1] in light of biblical truth. 2 Peter 1:3-4 "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire." ESV [2] Positives: People getting out of their negative habits by abstaining from alcohol for a month and evaluating themselves for health and wellness. Warnings: When you fast, (and abstaining from alcohol can be considered a form of fast) be sure you pray. Fill that time with prayer, with service to the Lord to draw you closer to HIM during the time that you are trying to make "no provision for the flesh." Romans 13:14 What does WebMD says are the benefits of Dry January? Find more Addictions Biblical Counselors who can help here. https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/people/ Find training to become a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection here. Find addiction residential programs at https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ [1] WebMD Connect to Care, How Dry January Can be a Gateway to Addiction Recovery, Jacqueline Hensler, August 11, 2021, found at https://www.webmd.com/connect-to-care/addiction-treatment-recovery/alcohol/how-dry-january-can-be-a-gateway-to-addiction-recovery accessed January 4, 2022 [2] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Open your Bible and follow along with Dr. Mark E. Shaw as he teaches about some of the last moments of Jesus on the cross-- the Biblical references that inspired The Addiction Connection's three cross logo. Kudos to Jude Gavin, creator of the logo and scheme. He is the son of Dan Gavin, who leads Addictions Victorious, in New Jersey. Three people were crucified that day that Jesus died. Matthew 27:38-44 "And the robbers who were crucified with him also reviled him in the same way." - Matthew 27:44, ESV [1] Mark 15:27-32 John 19:18 Luke 23:32-43 "But the other rebuked him, saying, 'Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.'” - Luke 23:40-41 1) Jesus, the One True God who is the Highest Power, is central to the message of "The hope of the Gospel for the heart of addiction." 2) Some will fear God, realize their guilt, and turn to Jesus in faith to receive the gift of salvation by grace. 3) Some will rail at the message of the Gospel, demanding God to serve them and fix their problems. [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Dr. Mark E. Shaw, President and Founder of The Addiction Connection calls Christians everywhere (not just pastors) to step up and step into the lives of those struggling with addictions to offer Gospel Hope. Fentanyl is killing more people (30% increase in drug overdose deaths shows the current methods of rehab are not working). Fentanyl is being sold on the street as fake pills and the buyer is unaware and being tricked leading to death. Find out the facts at DEA.gov/onepill Psalm 107:17-22 "Some were fools through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities suffered affliction; 18 they loathed any kind of food, and they drew near to the gates of death. 19 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.20 He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.21 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! 22 And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!" [1] Ready to use digital curriculum to reach those struggling with addiction is found at TheAddictionConnection.org/curriculum Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors can be found at TheAddictionConnection.org/people Residential programs that offer genuinely biblical hope and help can be found at TheAddictionConnection.org/residential-programs [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Pastor Steve Short joins Dr. Mark E. Shaw again for Part 2 of their conversation, "Designer Crucibles." from James 1.

Dr. Mark Shaw interviews Dr. Bill Hines about his life and ministry. How has Proverbs 30:5-6 impacted Bill Hines? "Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar." [1] Who impacted Bill's life in a large way as a child/teen? How did he meet his wife? How can you start leaving a legacy even with a 9-year-old? Memories of ministry in South Africa and Village Mercy pre-launch serving trip. Bill's role at IABC. The National Annual IABC Conference--with guest speaker Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Save the date July 28-30, 2022. Find out more at IABC.net Bill Hines, D.Min., is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection and serves as Vice-President of IABC (International Association of Biblical Counselors). Dr. Hines is an ordained minister, author, and the President of Covenant Ministries, Inc., a biblical counseling and education ministry in Ft. Worth, Texas, and holds ACBC, IABC, and CABC. Find more commissioned addiction biblical counselors (CABC) residential programs that TAC recommends at https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ You can purchase Leaving Yesterday Behind at https://www.amazon.com/William-L-Hines/e/B0034PBRC8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Free Preview – Sign up for it here: https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/courses/next-steps-betransformed Dr. Mark E. Shaw gives an overview and summarizes how to use this NEXT STEPS: Be TRANSFORMED curriculum in your ministry or church. This is plug and play curriculum you can implement starting fall 2021! He explains the acronym that organizes the topics he teaches in the curriculum - Next Steps: Be T.R.A.N.S.F.O.R.M.E.D He also explains how to organize your care group study, and some helpful tips in how to use the Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED curriculum in a local church. GET YOUR FREE PREVIEW!!! Sign up for a free preview of Next Steps: Be Transformed here: https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/courses/next-steps-betransformed Romans 12:1-2 "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." ESV [1] NEXT STEPS: Be TRANSFORMED is a digital 66 lesson package! https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/courses/next-steps-betransformed With over a decade in the making, this 100% digital-access curriculum has everything you need to start ministering to addicts in a small-group setting right where you are, right now. What's Included in Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED: A Leader's Guide - Video & Manual (.pdf download) 2 choices of curriculum guides with advanced assignments for going deeper to enhance the study Online access to 66 pre-recorded video lessons (over 15 hours of teaching!) Downloadable student handouts for every single lesson 15 months of weekly curriculum which enables you to build long-term relationships BONUS material! Several video testimonies to share with your group as openers or closers! [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Free booklet with any Mark Shaw book purchase available at FocusPublishing.com here Understanding Temptation: The War Within Your Heart Dr. Mark E. Shaw teaches on Temptation from James 1. Addiction counseling is about a sinful heart desire, not a disease that overtakes a person. "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12) "Let no one say when he is tempted, 'I am being tempted by God,' for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire." (James 1:13-14) Each person's desires are different according to their preferences. Is alcohol the problem? No, the Word tells us it's our own heart desire. "Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin, when it is fully grown, brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures." (James 1:15-18) AW Tozer Quote: "The widest thing in the universe is not space; it is the potential capacity of the human heart...." (AW Tozer's The Root of Righteousness, p.63) 11:05 About the sad last day of John Belushi's life. There is hope in Christ Jesus and nothing else. Death is closer than when we think. Find more training through The Addiction Connection's wide selection of video and audio courses here: https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/addiction-counselor-training/ "Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." (Heb. 4:16-17) Dr. Mark E. Shaw is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and serves his local church as the Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence Kentucky. Join us there for The Addiction Connection's 2021 Leadership Summit. [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one-half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Final episode of the Grace Fellowship Church Counseling and Discipleship Training 2021 Pre-conference Conversations. Find out about this year's conference at graceky.org/CDT September 16-18, 2021. Click here for the video about why we love biblical counseling in the local church from Grace Fellowship Church https://www.graceky.org/cdt/ Human frailty and our present and future hope! A sneak preview of "A Biblical Approach to Mental Illness" 2:22 Dependence on Christ because I am weak and I need a Savior. Jesus went through the frailty of being human but not the depravity. Looking for an answer to their sorrow (Berger) 5:30 Living in the power of Christ right now if we are regenerate- a new creation in Christ - it's not my power (Ham) 7:45 Delusion is the secular word; madness is the biblical word. What is the difference? What is the living scientific evidence that the power of God changes people? (Berger) 10:20 Isaiah 44 and the foolishness of idolatry and the god of self (Shaw) 12:20 Understanding our fragile nature (physically) and the lusts of the flesh and our desperate need for a Savior (Berger) 16:48 Understanding our sure death is coming, billions of dollars being spent trying to deliver man (using science) from death, biological reductionism, but they know that death is something they cannot overcome (Shaw+Berger) 19:10 Our sin must be dealt with in order to deal with our weakness- using Christ as a false strength that is not promised by God (Ham) 20:05 Opposing the victimhood error as well (Berger+ Shaw) 22:08 Giving God glory as opposed to overcoming addiction in the flesh as secularists are able to do. Giving God "weight" as Jay Younts teaches (Berger) Find out more about Jay Younts' teaching at Every Day Thoughts on YouTube or everydaytalk247.com 25:14 Emphasizing the brokenness of this world (Shaw) 26:07 What else should we emphasize as Biblical counselors? 27:35 A Biblical look at sorrow, hopelessness, and guilt (Berger) 29:30 God can use these evil horrific circumstances in a redemptive way -- not that it is a good thing, but that the head of Satan is crushed (Shaw and Ham) 31:09 Maturity and understanding suffering (Shaw) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." (ESV) [1] Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church, with Dr. Daniel Berger and Pastor Steve Ham. This series begins laying the groundwork for the advanced track of the conference. Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Director of Counseling, Grace Fellowship Church, Florence, KY; Founder of The Addiction Connection. Dr. Daniel Berger, Pastor of Faith Fellowship Church, Clarence, NY; Founder and director of Alethia International Ministries (AIM); and serves as Director of Faith Biblical Counseling Center. Pastor Steve Ham is the Pastor of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Grace Fellowship Church Counseling and Discipleship Training 2021 Pre-conference Conversations. Find out about this year's conference at graceky.org/CDT Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church, discusses "A Biblical Approach to Mental Illness" with Dr. Daniel Berger and Pastor Steve Ham. These series of conversations begin laying the groundwork for the advanced track of the conference. Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Director of Counseling, Grace Fellowship Church, Florence, KY; Founder of The Addiction Connection. Dr. Daniel Berger, Pastor of Faith Fellowship Church, Clarence, NY; Founder and director of Alethia International Ministries (AIM); and serves as Director of Faith Biblical Counseling Center. Pastor Steve Ham is the Pastor of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. This conversation focuses on laying the groundwork for the topic of the advanced track of the Counseling and Discipleship Training at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. This bonus material is available in video format when you register for the CDT conference. You can find out more at graceky.org/CDT and to register to attend in person (or even register for the online option.) 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." ESV [1] 2:50 Has the idea of biblical human weakness been neglected somewhat in biblical counseling? (Berger) 4:19 Do "good people" become insane with the first use of a substance? And how did the second step attempt to further this construct? (Shaw) 6:13 What is the proper biblical lens for asking the question "what is normal?" (Berger) 7:20 What is the meaning of the word 'weakness' in the Greek New Testament? (Berger) 8:00 Ecclesiastes 9:3 "This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that the same event happens to all. Also, the hearts of the children of man are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that they go to the dead." (ESV) [1] 8:19 A description of everything that is in a Genesis 3 world, and the fragility of humanity. (Ham) 10:00 "We underestimate the absolute devastation that it is morally, spiritually, in our lives under the sun without Christ." (Ham) 10:28 Ecclesiastes 9:4 "But he who is joined with all the living has hope, for a living dog is better than a dead lion." (ESV) [1] 11:30 What is our normal and what is our restored ultimate reality? (Berger) 12:10 "None of us like to stop throughout the day and say, I'm headed to death... Humanism teaches us to think we are strong. They are teaching little girls to have that mentality, "I'm a strong woman, I'm a strong girl." And then when life exposes that's not true they start thinking they're disordered." (Berger) 14:10 What are the Biblical counseling applications for the reality of fragility? (Shaw+ Berger) 16:45 Restore me to sanity or ...? (Is this insanity or is it depravity...) (Berger and Shaw) 17:10 The mind of Christ and taking thoughts captive as it applies to this truth for all sin and for all those who struggle with addiction 18:30 The spiritual reality of the only strength we can have... (Ham) 20:31 In repentance and rest there is strength... (Berger) [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Grace Fellowship Church Counseling and Discipleship Training 2021 Pre-conference Conversations. Find out about this year's conference at graceky.org/CDT Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church, discusses "A Biblical Approach to Mental Illness" with Dr. Daniel Berger and Pastor Steve Ham. This series begins laying the groundwork for the advanced track of the conference. Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Director of Counseling, Grace Fellowship Church, Florence, KY; Founder of The Addiction Connection. Dr. Daniel Berger, Pastor of Faith Fellowship Church, Clarence, NY; Founder and director of Alethia International Ministries (AIM); and serves as Director of Faith Biblical Counseling Center. Pastor Steve Ham is the Pastor of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. 2:25 Double-mindedness in the Christians who find what the church offers to be lacking and so they search elsewhere for answers (Berger) 5:15 The essential aspect of Data gathering and Reorientation of worldview in biblical counseling (Ham) 7:00 Connection between worldview and racism, and Darwinian teaching (Pastor Ham) 10:30 Racist, racism, and the belief in races instead of the human race implies a hierarchy (Berger) 12:10 Psychiatry is founded upon finding differences; creating healthy and unhealthy within their own worldview (Berger) 13:20 Benjamin Rush and the eugenic theory of darker skin color being a result of leprosy 14:45 Eugenics vs. genetics (Pastor Ham and Dr. Berger) 18:00 What is Pastor Ham's encouragement to pastors and biblical counselors regarding interacting with those with a lot of education who hold different world views? 20:10 What is Dr. Daniel Berger's encouragement to all Christians? 20:45 Why the Gospel must be front and center in all discussions of worldview (Ham) Find out more about attending the advanced track at graceky.org/CDT to be hosted on Sept 16-18, 2021

Part of the series of Dr. Shaw's conversations with special guest speakers for the upcoming Grace Fellowship Church Counseling and Discipleship Training 2021 Pre-conference Conversations. Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church, discusses "A Biblical Approach to Mental Illness" with Dr. Daniel Berger and Pastor Steve Ham. This series of conversations are an introduction to begin laying the groundwork for the Advanced track of the conference this year. Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Director of Counseling, Grace Fellowship Church, Florence, KY; Founder of The Addiction Connection. Dr. Daniel Berger, Pastor of Faith Fellowship Church, Clarence, NY; Founder and director of Alethia International Ministries (AIM); and serves as Director of Faith Biblical Counseling Center. Pastor Steve Ham is the pastor of Hyde Park Baptist Church, in Cincinnati, Ohio. 3:05 Why is biblical creation vital to believe and why should biblical counselors be skilled in communicating it to counselees? 6:32 How does the devil attack and try to undermine anthropology, ontology, epistemology all in Genesis 3? 10:25 Psalm 73 and what biblical counselors must stand upon 12:29 A preview of the importance of worldview and phenomenology in layman's terms (Dr. Berger) 15:55 Sufficiency of Scripture in counseling (Pastor Ham) 23:15 What does science say? (Pastor Ham) 23:45 Biological causes and behavioral choices - how can we tell the difference? (Dr. Berger) 27:10 Defining terms - science, evidence, reality, repeatable, observable and provable (Pastor Ham) 30:40 Moving counselees from a different worldview and belief system toward a biblical worldview (Pastor Ham) 33:40 The hopelessness of the message sent to hurting people that they are only a product of your own chemicals Look for Part 2 of this conversation in the next podcast!

Phenomenology and History of the Mental Health Field - Part 2 of a conversation between Dr. Daniel Berger and Dr. Mark E. Shaw. Find out more about Dr. Daniel Berger at drdanielberger.com Find out more about GFC's Counseling and Discipleship Training Sept 16-18, 2021 graceky.org/CDT Dr. Berger is Pastor of Faith Fellowship Church in Clarence, NY, and Founder of Alethia International Ministries (AIM) 2:56 Satan's first denial of the truth of God's Word came in Genesis 3 6:52 Dr. Berger shares about his father's influence in his life, and his search for answers about psychological concepts and diagnoses 9:17 What is "DFD" according to Dr. Mark E. Shaw? 12:45 How is identity a key to both psychologists and biblical counselors? 15:35 Promoting the Word of God in the local church ministry of biblical counseling 16:55 Saving Abnormal, Dr. Daniel Berger's book that explains Kraepelinianism 21:40 Dr. Shaw's team sport vs individual sport comparison and hypothesis and applications to the Body of Christ

Phenomenology and History of the Mental Health Field - A conversation between Dr. Daniel Berger and Dr. Mark E. Shaw. Find out more about Dr. Daniel Berger at drdanielberger.com Find out more about GFC's Counseling and Discipleship Training Sept 16-18, 2021 graceky.org/CDT Dr. Berger is Pastor of Faith Fellowship Church in Clarence, NY, and Founder of Alethia International Ministries (AIM) 3:50 Epistemology defined by Dr. Berger 5:45 Phenomenology defined by Dr. Berger 7:30 Biblical phenomenologists 8:02 History of the mental health field 21:10 Historical truth about Dr. Asperger and Dr. Alzheimer 25:50 Dr. Berger's book Saving Abnormal covers Kraepelin, eugenics, and how America was involved

Romans 3:23 says, "...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." (ESV) [1] How do most addiction counselors explain addiction and "insanity"? Do "good people" become insane? 3:13 Mark quotes Step 1 and Step 2 from The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous [2] and the goal of restoration to sanity. 4:32 Recovery world's goal is restoration to sanity because they have accepted the message of "insanity." 6:20 Colloquial definition of insanity 6:40 Definition of insanity [3] 7:55 Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith changed the original supposed Christian roots of the Twelve Step Program 10:20 "came to believe..." from Step 2 [2] 11:13 Dr. Shaw quotes from the book Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions,[4] 14:30 Is the problem insanity or is the problem sin? Is the solution any power greater than ourselves? 16:15 What is the remedy? 17:13 Ecclesiastes 9:3 "This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that the same event happens to all. Also, the hearts of the children of man are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that they go to the dead." (ESV) [1] 18:40 What does the Holy Spirit accomplish in believers in Christ Jesus? 19:40 Why do words matter? Restoring to sanity or reconciling to God? Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., is the Founder of The Addiction Connection, and leads a network of Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors with TAC. Find addiction residential programs at https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible. [2] From the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, which can be found at https://www.alcohol.org/alcoholics-anonymous/ [3] Google's English Dictionary provided by Oxford Languages. Definition found at https://www.google.com/search?q=insane&oq=insane&aqs=chrome..69i57j46i433j46j0i433j0i131i433j46i433j0i433l2j0i131i433j0i433.1288j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 [4] Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Thirty-eighth printing, June 1988, Alcoholics Anonymous World Services: New York, NY. Alcoholics Anonymous (R) is a registered trademark of A.A. World Services, Inc.

Ephesians 4:11-15 says, "And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ..." (ESV) [1] Our message at The Addiction Connection is this: Go to the local church first when you need help for your addiction. Find a pastor who can help you. If they cannot, go to TheAddictionConnection.org and look for programs and counselors who can help you. Find out about our Regional addictions counseling training event happening in Bothell, Washington at Canyon Hills Community Church this fall - September 23-25, 2021 here. https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/seattle/ Our emcee at this event is CJ McMurry, the Program Director at The Refuge in Winterset, Iowa - a men's residential addiction program with a genuinely biblical foundation and approach. CJ is also a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection and serves on the Board of TAC as well. 13:00 What makes TAC events unique? And what will the day-to-day schedule look like at this event in Bothell? 16:55 Ephesians 4:14-16 "...so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love." [1] [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Jeremy Stalnecker is joined by author and counselor, Mark E. Shaw to discuss all things addiction and more.

Psalm 51:17 says, "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." [1] How to discern someone's readiness and willingness to participate in addiction ministry? Dr. Mark E. Shaw and CJ McMurry discuss Psalm 51:17 in its own biblical context, and also apply these truths to wisely assessing someone's readiness to enter addiction programming -- whether that is residential or non-residential. Mark is the President and Founder of The Addiction Connection, and also serves as the Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. Guest CJ McMurry is the Program Director at one of TAC's listed residential programs called The Refuge in Winterset, Iowa. He is also a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection. Find out more about The Refuge here. Find more addiction residential programs at https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ How can program leaders assess someone's readiness (godly vs. worldly sorrow) How did CJ see this in his own heart when he was looking for help for his own addictive struggles? Right motivations vs. wrong motivations for seeking help. Primary vs. Secondary reasons to seek help. In what ways are people sometimes blinded to their own reasons that are motivating them? Why are the people of the local Body of Christ vital in our growth as a Christian? What is the importance of residential programs emphasizing that they are only meant to be temporary places of protection? What makes Mark Shaw recommend The Refuge in Winteset, Iowa, as a program for residential help for addiction? How can we be realistic in how we observe behavior and continue to serve those who are caught in addiction? Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands is a book by Paul David Tripp that CJ mentions as he explains how to be faithful in ministering to those with sin struggles. Mark closes with John 9:35-41, which says, "Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” 36 He answered, “And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?” 37 Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and it is he who is speaking to you.” 38 He said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him. 39 Jesus said, “For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind.” 40 Some of the Pharisees near him heard these things, and said to him, “Are we also blind?” 41 Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no guilt; but now that you say, ‘We see,' your guilt remains." (ESV) [1] [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Founder and President of The Addiction Connection, talks about a recent CDC article releasing overdose death statistics during Covid-19. What is true biblical hope and how does that contrast with the world's false ideas about God? Romans 15:13 says, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." (ESV) [1] How does this affect our tendency to be anxious when news of dire circumstances comes our way in life? What does abounding hope look like? What did the CDC report [2] about overdose deaths in the twelve months ending in May 2020? Read the full CDC report that Dr. Shaw talks about on the podcast here. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/p1218-overdose-deaths-covid-19.html What drugs are people using in these overdoses? What is The Addiction Connection doing to help people during this crisis of drug overdoses? Find non-residential programming here. https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/non-residential-programs/ Find more addiction residential programs at https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ Find Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection at https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/people/ How can you be a part of the eternal solution? [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible. [2] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Overdose Deaths Accelerating During COVID-19." Page last reviewed December 18, 2020. US Department of Health and Human Services. Accessed June 22, 2021 at https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/p1218-overdose-deaths-covid-19.html

The Addiction Connection's Founder, Dr. Mark E. Shaw, and Freedom Farm Ministries' Executive Director, Jim Quigley, preview and discuss the upcoming TAC Summit 2021. In addition to serving at Freedom Farm, Jim is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection and serves on TAC's Board. Find more addiction residential programs at https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ Beginning Thursday Evening, Nov 4, 2021, The Addiction Connection Summit is the place to connect with like-minded Addictions Biblical Counselors. The Summit will continue through that Friday (11/5/2021) and Saturday (11/6/2021). Find out more info here... https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/summit2021/ Having "enthusiasm" in addiction ministry will be a theme for the time together at the Summit. Hebrews 10:24-25 "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." (ESV) [1] What was Jim's first Summit experience like? How are ministries in TAC's network highlighted at the Summit? What are the small group rooms like at the Summit? How many states in the US are represented at the Summit? What is the correlations between losing enthusiasm for addiction ministry and losing our focus on God? Who will be speaking and attending TAC Summit? [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.

The Addiction Connection's Founder, Dr. Mark E. Shaw, and Freedom Farm Ministries' Executive Director, Jim Quigley, continue their in-studio discussion of terminology and stigma based upon the Drug Education Council, Inc.'s list of suggestions. In addition to serving at Freedom Farm, Jim is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection and serves on TAC's Board. Find more addiction residential programs at https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/residential-programs/ Mark and Jim talk about the phrase, "resistant to treatment," which is said to have negative connotations. 1 Corinthians 2:13-14 "And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. 14 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned." (ESV) [1] Jim speaks frankly about those who come to him wanting to leave the addictions program earlier than they originally committed to. They also discuss the common observation of someone who cannot see their own sin and self-deception, which the world would call denial. The presuppositions of the Drug Education Council's worldview must be discerned in order to understand the deceptions of these messages even as subtle as, "You can self-correct. You just need our help to self-correct." [1] Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.