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Podcast: Knowing God With Heart and Mind
Episode: Breaking the Chains: Overcoming Addiction through Faith
Description: In this installment of  "The Summer of Hope" series, we delve into an analogous message from Habakkuk, and its relevance to the modern struggle with addiction. We start by understanding the historical context of Habakkuk's writings during the Babylonian exile and how it symbolizes oppression and chaos caused by succumbing to fleshly desires.
The discussion then shifts to the present-day issue of addiction, highlighting startling statistics and the various forms it takes, from substance abuse to behavioral dependencies. We emphasize the importance of recognizing addiction as a form of idolatry, where one submits to a false god, a...