The Addiction Connection Podcast

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 …

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, …

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 …

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; …

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 …

Free Preview & full 66-lesson package, NEXT STEPS: Be TRANSFORMED: https://theaddictionconnection.thinkific.com/courses/next-steps-betransformed

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Dr. Mark E. Shaw teaches on Temptation from James 1. Addiction counseling is about …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

The Addiction Connection's Founder, Dr. Mark E. Shaw, and Freedom Farm Ministries' Executive Director, Jim Quigley, continue their in-studio …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw and Jim Quigley continue the discussion on Drug Education terminology and the world's efforts to decrease stigmatizing those who …

Human Wisdom vs. Spirit Wisdom – 1 Corinthians 2:13 And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. The natural person does not …

"Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes …

"9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing …

How do we combat anxiety in our own lives and fruitfully instruct a counselee? What does God's Word have to say?

Find addiction resources through The …

In this podcast, Dr. Shaw talks about 2 upcoming events (Bothel, WA event has since been canceled).

Florence, KY - 5th Annual TAC Leadership Summit

Nov. 4-6, 2021

Grace Fellowship Church

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Three guests join Dr. Mark E. Shaw in the studio for this special podcast. Oliver Underwood, Kirby Johnson, and Bethany Roseberry are all CABC (Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors) with The Addiction Connection, …

"And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith …

“Following the Science” and some newsworthy international updates from The Addiction Connection with Dr. Mark E. Shaw.

But first, recommended reading!

Harm Reduction is back in the news again in West Virginia.

"For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. …

Proverbs 26:4 "Answer not a fool according to his folly lest you be like him yourself." [1] 

"Concept Creep: Psychology's Expanding Concepts of Harm …

Today on the Addiction Connection Podcast, Dr. Mark E. Shaw dives into an excerpt of his daily devotional book, Cross-Talking: A Daily Gospel for Transforming Addicts, published by Focus Publishing, in Bemidji, MN.

2:45 …

Galatians 6:1-2

"Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch …

What are the benefits and flaws of the harm reduction exchange centers?

Is the focus upon reducing harm ironically enabling the continuation of …

"It wasn't until God changed my life that I really understood what true godly sorrow was... what the apostle Paul writes about... that causes us to …

"You find that in a local church fellowship because it's based upon the absolute Word of God which we can always trust... no one person is absolutely …

Misty McMurry has been married to CJ for 12 years and serves as the Manager of The Cellar, a coffee house in Winterset, Iowa. CJ and Misty McMurry both serve The Refuge in Winterset, Iowa, and serve The Addiction …

Men's Residential Addiction Programs, Freedom Farm and Renovatus, are listed on The Addiction Connection's website because they both offer the hope of the Gospel for the heart of addiction.

Jim Quigley is a Commissioned …

Pastor Steve Covington of Through the Gate Women's Residential Program joins Dr. Mark E. Shaw on The Addiction Connection's first Podcast of the year. Steve is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The …

The Addiction Connection Founder and President, Dr. Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., gives a call to action on this special New Year's Eve FINAL podcast of 2020.

Introduction: Salvation, sanctification, put off, put on dynamic in …

Author and addictions biblical counselor Dr. Shaw, D.Min., devotes this entire episode to discussing the pros and cons of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

2:40 The tragic 2018 statistics about addiction overdoses …

His Glorious Return

Shirley Crowder, author at Through the Lens of Scripture, and Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection, joins the podcast for another episode in the Advent series. …

Christ Has Come

Shirley Crowder, author at Through the Lens of Scripture, and Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection, joins the podcast for another episode in the Advent series. Shirley …

God's Boundless Love

Shirley Crowder, author at Through the Lens of Scripture, and Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection joins the podcast for another episode in the Advent series. …

Jim Quigley joins author, biblical counselor, and The Addiction Connection Founder and President, Dr. Mark E. Shaw, D.Min. in the studio today to discuss the physical components of addiction from a biblical counseling …

Joy Of The Lord

Shirley Crowder, author at Through the Lens of Scripture, and Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection, joins the podcast for another episode in the Advent series. Shirley …

CJ McMurry is back on the podcast on location in the studio because he is in town for The 4th Annual TAC (The Addiction Connection) Summit. CJ is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction …

Peace of God

Shirley Crowder, author at Through the Lens of Scripture, and Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection, joins the podcast for another episode in the Advent series. Shirley …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw wraps up the series on the myths of addiction as noted in Dr. Lance M. Dodes' book: The Heart of Addiction: A New Approach to …

Ben Funkhouser, Executive Director of The Refuge in Winterset, Iowa, and he is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection. Ben and Mark finish the series discussing the myths of addiction …

Hope in God

Shirley Crowder, author at Through the Lens of Scripture, and Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection joins the podcast for another episode in the Advent series. Shirley …

Pastor Andy Bittle from Iowa is today's guest. He's the counseling pastor at Living Waters Fellowship in DesMoines. Find him at LWFDesmoines.com

Mark introduces Andy and then they discuss the 8th and 10th myths of …

Shirley Crowder, author at Through the Lens of Scripture, and Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection joins the podcast for an Advent series. Shirley Crowder was born in a mission guest …

Lou Samaritano and Mark continue the series discussing Dr. Lance Dodes' myths of addiction that he writes about in his book The Heart of Addiction: A …

Jim Quigley joins Dr. Mark Shaw to discuss the myths of addiction in Dr. Lance Dodes' book, "The Heart of Addiction". Mark and Jim debunk the myths of addiction from a biblical perspective, taking it a step further.

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In this podcast series, we're looking into Lance Dodes' 10 Myths of Addiction. We're joined by CJ McMurry a TAC Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor from The Refuge, a residential program for men in Winterset, Iowa

10 Myths of Addiction Series on TAC Podcast

Pastor Wes Pinkley joins us as we discuss Myths #1 and #2 of Lance Dodes' book "The Heart of Addiction" - but we examine these myths (which we agree with) but take them …

Introduction to the 10 Myths of Addiction Series hosted by Dr. Mark E. Shaw.

Guest in the studio, Kirby Johnson, joins Mark Shaw on today’s podcast! In episode #56, Kirby tells us a little bit of his story. But in this episode, Kirby expounds even more about how God has worked through his life.

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A regular on The Addiction Connection Podcast, our friend Jim Quigley joins us from Freedom Farm Ministries in Boone, NC to talk about a book that he …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw's dad, Ronny Shaw, joins today’s podcast. If you’ve ever contacted The Addiction Connection by phone, you’ve most likely spoken with Ronny. As an evangelist, his life verse is John 3:16, “For God so …

Gal 3:3 “Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?”

1:30 What is real hope?

3:00 Temporal hope vs …

Dr. Cindy Jones, a CABC with The Addiction Connection, serves with Healing Hearts Ministry and joins us on today’s podcast. Healing Hearts is the umbrella from which various ministries flow, such as women's conferences …

Shirley Crowder, Vice President of The Addiction Connection, joins us on the podcast for a very special announcement! The Addiction Connection is excited to publish Advent: Meditations for Addicts by Shirley Crowder and …

Jim Quigley, a CABC with The Addiction Connection and Executive Director of Freedom Farm Ministries, joins us as we discuss celebrity musicians' struggles with addiction.

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right …

Louis Samaritano, a CABC with The Addiction Connection, joins us on this special podcast series discussing celebrities who struggled with addiction.

Louis discusses Micky Mantle, who was a professional baseball player …

Mark addresses the hopelessness of the lyrics of this song "Glorious Sons – S.O.S. (Sawed Off Shotgun)".

Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you …

Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle …

Psalm 133:1-3

"Behold, how good and pleasant it is

    when brothers dwell in unity!

2 It is like the precious oil on the head,

    running down on …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw discusses the "Florida Shuffle."

Proverbs 22:1-2

"A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,  and favor is better than …

What is the Partnership Between the Holy Spirit and the Word of God? Find encouragement for addictions biblical counselor from the Word of God today.

1:56 October 5-6, 2020 is the annual ACBC conference (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) where Mark will give a workshop on this topic. …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw continues the series during National Recovery Month, which he has renamed National Transformation Month for Christians.

Luke 6:45

"The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, …

Discussion with Lou Samaritano, who holds a Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling, Certification with ACBC, and also holds the credential of …

A discussion between Biblical Counselor for Grace Fellowship Church, and Law Enforcement Officer Mike Petri and Dr. Mark E. Shaw of The Addiction Connection. The relationship between law enforcement and addiction (aka …

Podcast 64 

Biblical Counselor and Law Enforcement Officer Mike Petri and Dr. Mark E. Shaw of The Addiction Connection discuss addiction during National Recovery Month (or National Transformation Month for Christians) …

National Recovery Month (September 2020) has arrived again.  People who struggle with "addiction" or "Substance Use Disorder" or "Alcohol Use …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw and Dean Greenwood discuss the nature of the love of God and how to love people through biblical counseling.

2:00 Love is a gift …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw describes the content of the booklet he authored, Understanding Temptation: The War Within Your Heart available at Focus Publishing here.

1:13 --This teaching is NOT just aimed at addiction counseling …

1st Corinthians 10:31 says "Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do all to the glory of God."

Dr. Shaw announces the completion of his " Magnum Opus." A video and digital program for addiction, entitled Next Steps: …

Is addiction an issue of unbelief? "If you use drugs you must be an unbeliever.."

Unbelief blocks the experience of a vibrant relationship with God.

What are the distractions from the message of hope?

People are looking …

Ketamine infusion protocol clinics are now an exploding fad even though these clinics are not FDA approved for this purpose of what they are calling …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw talks about the group of individuals and ministries that comprise The Addiction Connection. Reading 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Mark explains the theme for the previous Addiction Connection Summits (TAC's …

Special guest Kirby Johnson joins Mark Shaw on today’s podcast! Kirby was an addict and now is a redeemed follower of Jesus. The Lord did amazing …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw talks with Tim Brown, founder of His Steps Ministries. Tim also serves on the TAC Board of Directors and is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor. As a counselor, teacher, and disciple-maker, Tim …

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise - Prov. 20:1. 

Dr. Mark E. Shaw opens with this verse in today's podcast. He discusses how the desire for any kind of selfish …

Star football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Christian, Ben Roethlisberger is very open about his addictive past: both to alcohol and …

In the US, as we celebrate the July 4th signing of the Declaration of Independence, we should also remember our need for complete dependence upon …

Jim leads Freedom Farm Ministries in Boone, NC, and is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor (CABC) who also serves as a board member with The Addiction Connection. Dr. Shaw and Jim's discussion opens with …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw announces the video series available through The Addiction Connection entitled "Family Help for Addiction: A Care Group Study". This study is catered to the family member who has a son or daughter, a …

"I was walking into church with a chip on my shoulder... I kept thinking about how these people do not understand me... " -CJ McMurry

"Addicts feel …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw welcomes special guest Oliver Underwood, who is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor (CABC) and serves as an Advisory Team Member with The Addiction Connection. 

Mark opens by reading Isaiah …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw welcomes special guest Pastor Steve Ham of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pastor Ham discusses the implications and applications of Ecclesiastes to everyday life. His church can be found …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw: “We work so hard to cover our humanity and pretend we’ve got it all together, conceal our transgressions, to look like we’re perfect, to look like we’ve arrived, that we’re the answer and we’re the …

Dr. Shaw introduces Brandon Bower from The Lighthouse, which is a men's transitional housing program whose leadership believes in the hope of the Gospel for the heart of addiction. The Lighthouse is different from a …

In this episode, Wes Pinkley and Dr. Shaw discuss what an ambassador for Christ looks like.

Special Guest: Pastor Wes Pinkley, from Dublin, GA, pastor at Poplar Springs North Baptist Church. He’s a Pastor who counsels …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw speaks with special guest Justin Lakemacher on the program. Justin is a Christ-follower, and biblical counselor, who serves as the …

In today's episode, Dr. Shaw sums up the Critique of The 12 Steps series.

#41 - Critique of The 12 Steps - Step 12 - Tim Brown

A Critique of the Twelve Steps: Step 11

Special Guest: Fred Bucci from Mayfield Heights, OH. Fred and his wife Lauri worship and serve at Cornerstone Community Church – you can find them at cornerstonemayfield.org
Fred …

#39 - Critique of The 12 Steps - Step 10 - Shirley Crowder

#38 - Critique of The 12 Steps - Step 9 - Justin Lakemacher

#37 - Critique of The 12 Steps - Step 8 - Kevin Hurley

Special Guest: Daphne Duncan, a Christ-follower, wife, mother of three children, and Biblical Counselor at Summit Life Church in Southwest Florida …

Special Guest: Pastor Wes Pinkley, from Dublin, GA, pastor at Poplar Springs North Baptist Church. He’s a Pastor who counsels biblically through soul …

Special Guest: CJ McMurry, serves as Program Director at The Refuge in Winterset, Iowa, a ministry that serves those struggling with addiction. CJ is also a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw speaks with Jim Quigley, a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection, about Step 4. Their discussion centers around how the Bible speaks into the lives of God’s people who …

Special Guest: Larry Ganschow, a Christ-follower who now serves Reigning Grace Counseling Center as the Addictions Services Director. …

Special Guest: Bethany Roseberry, a Christ-follower who spent 5 years in weekly A.A. meetings. She is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor …

Special Guest: Ben Funkhouser, Executive Director of The Refuge, Winterset, Iowa

He is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with The Addiction Connection.

Connecting the hope of the gospel to the heart of …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Founder of The Addiction Connection, opens this series of conversations around the 12 Steps. A cordial consideration of other views with dialogue with other people is so rare these days. But this is …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw's focus in part 3 of The Prodigal series is the older brother's role and how the characters in the parable relate to addiction …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw's focus in part 2 of The Prodigal series is the father's role and how the characters in the parable relate to addiction within the …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw's focus in part 1 of The Prodigal series is the younger brother's role and how the characters in the parable relate to addiction …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw introduces The Addiction Connection's new video series for families of addicts. With twelve (12) video lessons, supplemental materials including participant guides, a leader's guide, discussion group …

"Any of these [addictions] are just tools that an idolator uses to carve out the tool of 'self'... the human heart can find any tool it wants to find …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw introduces listeners to his long-time friend, Tim Brown, from His Steps Ministries in Georgia. He is active in his leadership roles …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw introduces listeners to Dr. William (Bill) Hines, author, instructor, and President of Covenant Ministries is the President of Covenant Ministries, Inc., biblical counseling and education ministry in …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw introduces listeners to his longtime friend and brother in Christ, Yogi Taylor, from Mississippi.

Acts 20:24 is Yogi's life verse and he expounds on dying to self and living a life that is …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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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 …

Dr. Mark E. Shaw defines the problem and solution for addiction through The Addiction Connection's Unity Statement. Dr. Shaw brings scriptural …

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 …

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 …

In this Ministry Showcase, Jim Quigley shares the transformation of his life and the subsequent calling to ministry with Dr. Mark E. Shaw. "I …

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 …