The Addiction Connection Podcast

Dr. Mark E. Shaw introduces Steve Barnett, who gives his testimony of what the Lord Jesus did in his life. A powerful picture of how Jesus Christ offers the eternal "Hope of the Gospel for the Heart of Addiction." Steve currently serves as an elder at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence , Kentucky (GFC), a church he actually helped to start . If you'd like to hear more sessions from GFC's Counseli...

Dr. Mark E. Shaw interviews Pastor Gregory Kirk, Executive Director of the New Life Discipleship Program at the United Gospel Rescue Mission in Poplar Bluff, MO, which is one of The Addiction Connection's recommended residential addiction programs . The COVID-19 virus is especially challenging to rescue missions like this one. Pastor Greg shares what is being done to continue to creatively serve t...

Dr. Mark E. Shaw interviews Justin Lakemacher, Program Director of Redemption House in Minnetrista, Minnesota  which is found on The Addiction Connection's list of residential programs with a genuinely biblical approach. He serves on The Addiction Connection's Advisory Board. Justin discusses the ministry's slogan, "worshipping our way out of addiction." He explains that because every heart n...

Dr. Mark E. Shaw interviews CJ McMurry, who is the Founder of  The Refuge in Winterset, Iowa , one of the recommended programs highlighted on  TAC's residential program page . CJ is one of the many key leaders and a member of the Board of Directors of The Addiction Connection as well as a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor. CJ shares what he loves about 1 Timothy 1:15-17 and what...

Dr. Mark E. Shaw interviews his sister in Christ, Miss Shirley Crowder, an M.K. and author from www.throughthelensofscripture.com .  She is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection  and one of TAC's earliest leaders on the team. Mark and Shirley share a discussion on the truth and grace dynamic in disciple-making relationships and co-counseling. They als...

Dr. Mark E. Shaw introduces us to a brand new resource by Dr. Jim Berg called, "Help! I'm Addicted" available from Shepherd Press .  Dr. Jim Berg is a CABC (Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor) with The Addiction Connection. He is the Executive Director of Freedom That Lasts (R) and hosts Friday night addiction recovery discipleship meetings that are reaching around 100 persons every w...

Dr. Mark E Shaw was recently interviewed by Carissa Koh of WORLD magazine on March 11th, 2020 in an article entitled "A Sobering Task" .  Sobering Centers are starting to pop up in cities around America as an alternative to jail or ER visits for those being found publicly intoxicated. Dr. Shaw expounds upon this fascinating and fairly new attempt to intervene in an addict's life by discussing...

Hosted by Dr. Mark E. Shaw, author of "Cross Talking: A Daily Gospel for Transforming Addicts". When he uses the 45 daily devotional lessons, fascinating small group discussions develop. Each devotional starts with a scripture, tells a short snippet of a story, gives a "point to ponder," gives a short lesson, and then ends with a prayer. Dr. Shaw then explains the true double meaning behind the ti...

Dr. Mark E. Shaw continues his conversation with Ben Funkhouser, the Director of The Refuge in Winterset, Iowa ( www.refugewinterset.com ) that is "Taking the Light of the Gospel into the Darkness of Addiction." The Refuge is one of the few ministries to appear twice on TAC's Resources listings - both on the Residential and the non-Residential programs - because they are reaching out and providing...

Dr. Mark E. Shaw introduces listeners to Ben Funhouser, the Director of The Refuge ( www.refugewinterset.com ) -- a brand new men's residential program for those struggling with addiction in Winterset, Iowa. Ben gives a brief history and mission of the ministry, mentioning CJ McMurry, the founder of The Refuge, and Jason Gurwell, the pastor of Redeemer Church (who started Gospel-Centered Recovery,...

Using the call of Abram in Genesis 12 and the journey of Abraham in Genesis 20, Dr. Mark E. Shaw teaches that sometimes our lies, deception, and withholding of truth are clues that lead to what it is we might be afraid of. The heart struggles within a believer may still motivate the decisions of an unbeliever. Dr. Shaw encourages transparency in struggles as the best way to overcome a heart of add...

https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/ Understanding the war of temptation in ourselves is understanding what cuts right through the heart of addiction. In today's podcast, Dr. Mark E. Shaw, the author of the book "The Heart of Addiction", highlights core elements of the approach – contrasting status quo models and how they can fail. He talks about the "secret sauce" and the impact of verses 1 Jo...

Dr. Mark E. Shaw introduces us to Pastor Adam Williams, Pastor of Family and Care at Mountain View Community Church in Frederick, Maryland. Pastor Williams discusses addiction, his ministry experiences, and shares some biblical imagery surrounding a favorite hobby he enjoys with his family. Connecting the hope of the gospel with the heart of addiction: theaddictionconnection.org

Dr. Mark E. Shaw reads and teaches Proverbs 23:19-21 in light of our world's addiction crisis today. He elaborates on the intentional meaning behind T.A.C., The Addiction Connection, in each of the words of the name. Connecting the hope of the gospel with the heart of addiction: theaddictionconnection.org

Bethany Roseberry shares with Dr. Mark E. Shaw the personal transforming power of Jesus, the importance of small groups for continuing in our battle against sin, and the opportunity in the local church to step into someone's mess. Connecting the Hope of the Gospel with the Heart of Addiction: theaddictionconnection.org

Dr. Mark E. Shaw defines the problem and solution for addiction through The Addiction Connection's Unity Statement. Dr. Shaw brings scriptural encouragement for the battle to the heart of addiction. Get involved: theaddictionconnection.org

Guest Tom Steffen shares the transformation from addiction, a new life through the personal impact of Galatians 2:20 in today's podcast hosted Dr. Mark E. Shaw. Connecting the hope of the gospel with the heart of addiction: theaddictionconnection.org

In the 3rd episode of The Addiction Connection Podcast, Dr. Mark E. Shaw talks more in-depth about the mission and functions of The Addiction Connection. Get involved: theaddictionconnection.org

In this Ministry Showcase, Jim Quigley shares the transformation of his life and the subsequent calling to ministry with Dr. Mark E. Shaw. "I couldn't imagine doing anything else," Quigley says. Freedom Farm is located atop the scenic overlooks of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Boone, North Carolina. The growing outreach of Freedom Farm Ministries can be found on their website: https://www.freedomfar...

Welcome to The Addiction Connection Podcast! Hope and help for the addicted is here! Substance abuse and addictions stemming from heart issues continue to lead too many to hardships, overdoses, and beyond. Dr. Shaw introduces The Addiction Connection’s mission to see the community of believers in the Body of Christ as an extension of love from God to the addicted. Connecting the hope of the gospel...