Biblical Counseling: What Does God Say to Those Who Struggle with Addiction?

TGC Q&A

In this episode of our TGC Q&A biblical counseling series, Mark Shaw answers the question, “What does God say to those who struggle with addiction?” He addresses:

• How to help others in your church seeking to overcome addiction (:54)
• Addiction as a sin issue (1:14)
• Becoming a spiritual heart doctor (2:26)
• Partnership in counseling (2:55)
• Biblical encouragement for someone battling addiction (7:23)
• Behavioral modification and heart transformation (12:21)
• Dealing with shame (15:18)
• Helping someone addicted to pornography (19:15)
• Confession as a starting point (19:56)
• Fleeing sexual immorality (22:12)
• Thinking of others first (25:09)
• Hope for those caught in addiction (25:50)

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Mark's recommended resources:

• Find books, studies, and videos from The Addiction Connection
• Gospel-centered books written by Mark E. Shaw on addiction