January 12, 2026

Breaking Free From Lies That Feed Addiction

31 minutes

Addiction touches millions of families every day, and the heartache and brokenness that comes with it can feel overwhelming. Real, lasting freedom is possible. But it doesn't come from just stopping the behavior. Healing happens when we uncover and address the pain, lies, and emotions underneath it all.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I sit down with author Todd Wermers to talk about moving from addiction to freedom. We get into the emotions God created in us that can actually lead us toward destructive patterns, how the Gospel truly rewrites our stories, and why you absolutely cannot do this alone. Community isn't optional—it's essential.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

The 8 core emotions we all experience and why they matter in addiction recovery

How good feelings God gave us can become doorways to destructive patterns

Why the Gospel doesn't just change our behavior—it rewrites our entire story

Why isolation keeps us trapped and community sets us free

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From this episode:

"There is hope and freedom beyond addiction. Discovering the truth behind the lies that have led to and fed an addiction is the first step to recovery and lasting life change."

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Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina

Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing

The 8 Feelings Bible Study and Info

The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

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