All Articles for Addiction

Lou Priolo, Bill and Vicki Rose, and Tommy and Teresa Nelson tell about the people in their lives who were difficult to love, and how God helped them extend love anyway.

Former baseball All-Star, Darryl Strawberry, along with his wife Tracy, declare that the most important thing for one's true identity is living God's plan.

World-famous baseball player, Darryl Strawberry, and his wife Tracy, recount the story of Darryl's childhood, his journey with the big leagues, and how God used Tracy in the midst of his darkness to help him see his need for Jesus.

Do you struggle with being honest about your weaknesses? Sharon Hersh talks about the freedom of walking in the identity God has for us.

Do you ever feel like you have to prove yourself worthy for God to love you? Author and speaker Sharon Hersh talks about the life of addiction she knew needed God's healing.

How do you keep walking forward, when all hope seems gone? Hear the dramatic story of Katherine James as she recalls how the Lord walked alongside her during the dark days of her son's drug addiction.

Have you ever wondered how a good kid could get caught up in bad decisions? Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Katherine James, author of "A Prayer for Orion," about the journey she had with her son.

Craig Svensson talks to the Wilsons about his son's ongoing battle with drug addiction. While Craig and his wife tried every avenue possible to find him help, Eric continued to use.

Craig Svensson talks openly about the heartache involved in watching a son choose opposite values from you as he fell deeper into the abyss of addiction.

Craig Svensson walks us through his son Eric's painful journey with drugs and addiction. After taking several steps to stop Eric's drug use, Craig and his wife continued to pray that Eric could be rescued from this downward spiral.

Kim Anthony talks with human trafficking expert Rebecca Bender. Bender fell into prostitution through the encouragement of her boyfriend who was a trafficker, and explains how she turned to drugs and eventually overdosed. Bender tells how she eventually escaped.

Deepak Reju says, husbands need to be patient after confessing their addiction to their wives, and must give their wives time to come to a place of forgiveness and trust.

Deepak Reju reminds us that our identities are in Christ, and not in our sexuality. Are you going to worship Christ, or the images on a screen? It's a battle you can't afford to lose.

Is purity difficult for you? Pastor Deepak Reju wants you to know there's hope. At the root of sexual struggle is a heart that's at war with God.

Coming out of a marriage filled with sexual betrayal left Sheri Keffer emotionally exhausted and filled with shame. Keffer, now a relationship therapist tells how God kept her together when her marriage fell apart.

Dr. Sheri Keffer reflects on her first husband's repeated porn use. Keffer, now a relationship therapist, talks about the post-traumatic stress she and other women experience when their husbands confess sexual sin.

Sheri Keffer tells how her Prince Charming's secret sin became more difficult to hide after they got married. Keffer encourages women to keep their eyes open, and ask hard questions about porn use before marriage.

Porn is disgusting, fake, and destructive, right? So how could your husband be tempted by it? Shaunti Feldhahn explains, with brain science and biblical wisdom, that while never excusing the sin, you can play a compassionate role in helping him win the battle.

When a family member is an addict, the entire family suffers. Rick Van Warner talks honestly about his son Tommy's drug addiction, and the continued efforts he and his wife have made to love and believe in him.

Rick Van Warner talks about his son's first trip to rehab, and his sorrow over his actions once he got out. But Tommy was hooked, and his behavior escalated. It's a "cycle of madness" for the Van Warner family.

Rick Van Warner gives us a glimpse of what it's like to live with and love an opioid addict. Van Warner first realized his 16-year old son, Tommy, had a problem when he went missing.

Lou Priolo, Bill and Vicki Rose, and Tommy and Teresa Nelson tell about the people in their lives who were difficult to love, and how God helped them extend love anyway.

When Jonathan Daugherty got married, he believed his struggle with porn was over. And it was, for a while. Daugherty tells what finally led him to lasting repentance and reconciliation with his wife.

Jonathan Daugherty talks candidly about the effects of porn on the brain and behavior. In college Daugherty led a double life and continued to satisfy his lust through porn and illicit relationships.

Jonathan Daugherty tells how a friend introduced him to pornography at the age of 12. Daugherty shares how his involvement in porn eroded his faith and affected his relationships.

Dave Harvey and Paul Gilbert describe what it's like for the person living with a prodigal. They explain the indicators that tell the person when it's time to release the prodigal and let them go.

When you love someone who continually makes wrong choices, what should you do? Dave Harvey and Paul Gilbert say, the offended must exhibit a rugged love that draws boundaries, and doesn't enable sinful behavior.

Pastors Dave Harvey and Paul Gilbert address the weighty topic of rebellion and expand the idea of a prodigal to include not only our children, but anyone who's straying.

Vicki Tiede talks about realizing her former husband's addictive behavior wasn't going to stop. Taking the advice of godly counsel, Vicki left home in an attempt to protect herself and her daughter.

Vicki recalls finding her former husband's inappropriate magazines. Distraught and pregnant, she sought help from her pastor and recommitted her life and her marriage to Christ.

Craig and Jen Ferguson talk openly about Craig's battle with pornography. Find out what Craig did to break this stronghold in his life. Also hear Jen coach other wives who may be facing a similar situation in their marriage.

Craig and Jen Ferguson talk about their early years of marriage. Jen shares what it was that first began to alert her to a problem with her husband. Find out what Jen uncovered about Craig that left her stunned and heartbroken.

Craig and Jen Ferguson talk about their dating years. Jen asked Craig back then if he viewed porn, and Craig admitted that he did, but what guy didn't? Little did she know that his response would later come back to haunt her.

It's time we get real with God about sex. John Freeman recalls his past struggles, and how he found deliverance through God's people and God's Word.

Michael and Hayley DiMarco, CEOs and founders of Hungry Planet, talk about Michael's descent into a gambling addiction and the felony that finally got his attention and turned his life around.

Michael DiMarco tells how he became a gambling addict and how he rationalized his behavior and kept his secret hidden.

Clarence Shuler talks about his past struggles with pornography. He explains that it wasn't until he confessed his addiction to others that he found deliverance from this enslaving habit.

Bob and Karrie tell Dennis how God's power and love began to break the spell of their addictions.

Bob talks about his former addiction to drugs, alcohol, and pornography.

Karrie Wood shares how God delivered her from her addiction to alcohol and bulimia.

Karrie tells how she slid into an addiction to alcohol and bulimia and suffered silently from sexual abuse.

Elyse Fitzpatrick explains how we can take a biblical approach to food.

Elyse Fitzpatrick talks about the pleasures of eating and warns us not to make food our Savior.

Elyse Fitzpatrick explores the connection between idolatry and our abuse of food.