The Addiction Connection Podcast

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...

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...

God's Word says: "Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass." - Joshua 21:45 ESV [1] as opposed man's promises. Dr. Shaw picks apart 3 of the empty promises of the self help secular addictions world that won't be kept. The lies and empty promises found in Step 1: "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol--that our lives...

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 becom...

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...

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 u...

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

Pastor Steve Short, from Greensville, Ohio, can be reached at beamsvillechurch.com He faithfully served one church for 34 years, has retired as Senior Pastor, and is now teaching and counseling there. Proverbs 9:9-10 says, "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and t...

Dr. Mark Shaw interviews Josh Brunk, Executive Director of Village Mercy Ministries , which is a residential men's program located in South Africa. Village Mercy ( https://villagemercy.co.za/ ) is listed on The Addiction Connection as a resource for those looking for biblical residential addictions programs. About Village Mercy “Helping People Enslaved To Addictions Find Freedom Through Jesus...

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 ev...

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 a...

Connecting the Hope of the Gospel With the Heart of Addiction: theaddictionconnection.org 2021 article [1] analyzes these 2014 American statistics. Benzodiazepines; "z-drugs" (or sleep aids); anti-depressants; psycho-stimulants; and anti-psychotics are some of the drugs addressed in this analysis of the dangers of overdoses and death as compared to heroin. Death rates from overdoses rapidly i...

Connecting The Hope of the Gospel With The Heart of Addiction: theaddictionconnection.org John 6 is the chapter focus of this teaching on the Word of God's sufficiency in counseling and the Holy Spirit's work in the hearts of people. Topics covered include: What are these hard things Jesus is teaching in John chapter 6? What does Jesus mean by "the flesh is no help at all" in verse 63? Who the two...

Free Preview & full 66-lesson package, NEXT STEPS: Be TRANSFORMED : https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/courses/next-steps-betransformed Dr. Mark E. Shaw demonstrates how to use this NEXT STEPS: Be TRANSFORMED curriculum for your ministry and for your church. -play starting fall 2021! He explains the acronym that organizes the topics he teaches in the curriculum - Next Steps: Be T.R.A...

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 o...

Final pre-conference conversation for the Grace Fellowship Church Counseling and Discipleship Training 2021. 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 B...

Grace Fellowship Church Counseling and Discipleship Training 2021 pre-conference conversations. Find more here: www.graceky.org/CDT "A Biblical Approach to Mental Illness" – This series lays 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...

Grace Fellowship Church Counseling and Discipleship Training Sept 16-18, 2021 pre-conference conversations. Find out more: 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. Sh...

Part 1 of the series of pre-conference conversations for the 2021 Grace Fellowship Church Counseling and Discipleship Training. These conversations lay the groundwork for the Advanced Track of the conference. Dr. Shaw discusses "A Biblical Approach to Mental Illness" with Dr. Daniel Berger and Pastor Steve Ham. Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Director of Counseling, Grace Fellowship Church, Florence, KY; Founde...

This is part 2 of a conversation about phenomenology and the history of the Mental Health field between Dr. Daniel Berger and Dr. Mark E. Shaw. Find out more about Dr. Daniel Berger at www.drdanielberger.com Find out more about GFC's Counseling and Discipleship Training: graceky.org/CDT Dr. Berger is Pastor of Faith Fellowship Church in Clarence, NY, and Founder of Alethia International Ministries...

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...

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...

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 -- whe...

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."...

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/r...