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125 episodes with Mark E Shaw
0:00 Intro / Mark E. Shaw1:12 5th step of Christmas4:00 Wrap upCredits for song, "Twelve Days of Christmas: 12 Steps Edition," Mark Shaw, Mary Shaw, Seth Singleton: LyricsSeth Singleton: Vocals, guitar
0:00 Intro / Mark E. Shaw1:12 4th step of Christmas4:00 Wrap upCredits for song, "Twelve Days of Christmas: 12 Steps Edition," Mark Shaw, Mary Shaw, Seth Singleton: LyricsSeth Singleton: Vocals, guitar
0:00 Intro / Mark E. Shaw1:12 3rd step of Christmas4:00 Wrap upCredits for song, "Twelve Days of Christmas: 12 Steps Edition," Mark Shaw, Mary Shaw, Seth Singleton: LyricsSeth Singleton: Vocals, guitar
0:00 Intro / Mark E. Shaw1:12 2nd step of ChristmasCredits for song, "Twelve Days of Christmas: 12 Steps Edition," Mark Shaw, Mary Shaw, Seth Singleton: LyricsSeth Singleton: Vocals, guitar
0:00 Intro / Mark E. Shaw3:00 7 Ways to Shepherd in Your Church32:34 Wrap-Up
0:00 Intro / Mark E. Shaw1:12 First step of Christmas - powerless, hopeless disease4:34 How did we get to an unmanageable life?5:15 Christ gives you power to say "no" to sin by His Holy SpiritCredits for song, "Twelve Days of Christmas: 12 Steps Edition," Mark Shaw, Mary Shaw, Seth Singleton: LyricsSeth Singleton: Vocals, guitar
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0:00 - Intro / Mark Shaw0:52 - Romans 15, v14 2:00 - Testimonies4:00 - Participating in Giving Tuesday8:00 - Come alongside the Church10:10 - Sober is good, but our message is TRANSFORMATION18:18 - Free gift19:38 - "Recovery"21:30 - TAC's Publications27:00 - Wrap-upMicah in Addiction CounselingCOUNSEL — https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/Mark E. Shaw, D.Min. is the author of 30 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Nocatee Campus Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville (FL).Bible study on handling God's truth
0:00 Intro0:52 Mark Shaw11:00 Wrap-upMicah in Addiction CounselingCOUNSEL — https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/Mark E. Shaw, D.Min. is the author of 30 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Nocatee Campus Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville (FL).Bible study on handling God's truth
0:00 Intro0:52 Mark Shaw14:00 Wrap-upMicah in Addiction CounselingCOUNSEL — https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/Mark E. Shaw, D.Min. is the author of 30 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Nocatee Campus Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville (FL).Bible study on handling God's truth
0:00 Intro0:52 Mark Shaw17:00 Wrap-upMicah in Addiction CounselingCOUNSEL — https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/Mark E. Shaw, D.Min. is the author of 30 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Nocatee Campus Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville (FL).Bible study on handling God's truth
0:00 Intro0:52 Mark Shaw and Chris Yeager1:00:00 Wrap-upMicah in Addiction CounselingCOUNSEL — https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 30 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Nocatee Campus Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville (FL).Bible study on handling God's truth
0:00 Intro0:52 Mark Shaw and Jim Quigley20:00 Wrap-upMicah in Addiction CounselingCOUNSEL — https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 30 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Nocatee Campus Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville (FL).Bible study on handling God's truth
0:00 Intro0:52 Podcast20:00 Wrap-upCOUNSEL — https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 30 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Nocatee Campus Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville (FL).Bible study on handling God's truth
0:00 Introduction to Dr. Ernie Baker2:25 Pastor Ernie Baker's life verses Romans 11 verses 33 through 367:39 How addiction and drug abuse has touched Ernie Baker's life ministry and personally11:53 Addressing heart issues in drug addiction16:55 Trauma counseling - the world's view21:30 why is biblical sufficiency important in counseling?31:30 How to support the work that Dr. Baker is doing through BCMW36:00 Wrap-up Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., founded The Addiction Connection in 2012 and is the author of 30 publications on addictions and biblical counseling. He serves as Nocatee Campus Pastor of Counseling at First Baptist Church Jacksonville (FL).Bible study on handling God's truth
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.
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