I was recently reminded of how delightful dry ground is, both physically and spiritually.  For the Israelites, I think dry ground to walk on was JUST AS IMPORTANT as the waters being parted.  Seriously, dry ground was that important?!  Listen as I revisit the magnificent metaphor of dry ground and share two recent, relevant stories to explain my additional appreciation for this particular provision from God.  Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Nile's Blues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

I think this is my best episode so far!  Listen as I share vulnerably from where I am CURRENTLY at.  I describe what happened last week, as I walked into and out of a dark place emotionally.  God did the impossible; I walked.  Man, it was hard to share some of the more vulnerable details.  Thanks for listening!  Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Nile's Blues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

I've come to learn about God as Deliverer in my life, and one interesting, unexpected thing is what my role is:  Walker.  Listen as I describe the setting that is ripe for Deliverance, and how I do and don't walk on the path God provides for me.  Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Nile's Blues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

How does Egypt fit into my story?  It is precisely the first 10,110 days of my life, when I was in bondage to sin!  Listen as I share how my flesh worked me RUTHLESSLY when I was in slavery (and still does sometimes), how God sent a Deliverer, and what my Celebration Gift was!  Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Nile's Blues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Moses Now that I'm living a redeemed life, I can (humbly) relate to Moses in this story!  I leverage my experience of sin and addiction to help others. I am also a reluctant but resolute leader, called to my work, now pointing to and witnessing the power and glory of God! Hear how my endeavor in 2019 in Nashville reflects Moses' mission in ancient Egypt. Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Nile's Blues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Like a Stone into Mighty Waters

The Egyptians, in all their might and all their glory, their chariots and their warriors, were destroyed after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea.  They were destroyed right before the Israelites' eyes!  Listen to what I saw as I watched as God destroyed aspects of my sexual addiction - things that made it strong and formidable - right before my eyes.

[I've increased my energy in this episode!  After listening, please send me feedback at [email protected].  Thanks!]

Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Nile's Blues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Splitting the Sea

God split the Red Sea for his beloved people, and then allowed it to crash back into place and destroy the Egyptians - listen to me talk about how I see this as a metaphor for my recovery from addiction, and a picture of Jesus.

[I've increased my energy in this episode!  After listening, please send me feedback at [email protected].  Thanks!]

Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Nile's Blues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

What is Dry Ground?

When I say I walked on dry ground, this is what I mean:  Dry Ground is a metaphor for the footing God provided me to navigate from addiction and destruction to recovery and life.  Listen to this episode as I name and describe 4 amazing aspects of Dry Ground. 

Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Nile's Blues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Faith to Walk Through Walls of Water 

Check out my thoughts on the faith it took the Israelites to walk through the Red Sea with walls of water on both sides - water that could've killed them if it was suddenly allowed to collapse again.  They trusted God!  I share about my recovery journey as well.  My first step in between the walls of water was showing up at a SAA group meeting.  Shame and hopelessness could've destroyed me just as my addiction surely would've.  But I walked forward.  I trusted God too! 

Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Nile's Blues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

I Walked On Dry Ground

My First Episode!

Listen to a brief overview of how I see myself and my recovery from sex addiction in the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea.

Much more detail and insight to come in subsequent episodes!

Music from https://filmmusic.io - "Nile's Blues" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)