In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, host Anthony Russo welcomes Jim Berg, author of the book 'Overcoming Your Addiction God's Way: A Struggler's Guide to Freedom That Lasts.' They emphasize the nature of addiction as a heart issue, and how a relationship with God is the only path to true freedom. Jim explains the difference between physical dependence and heart dependence on substances, drawing from real-life examples and scripture passages. He also touches on how desires and lies influence addiction, and what practical, biblically-based steps individuals can take to freedom that lasts.

00:29 Meet Jim Berg: Author and Counselor

01:07 Discussing 'Overcoming Your Addiction'

03:40 Understanding Addiction

06:25 The Nature of Addiction: Physical vs. Heart Dependency

09:13 Desires and Deceptions in Addiction

15:50 Practical Applications for Everyone

19:30 Conclusion and Resources

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