The Feeling Better - Gambling Addiction & Spiritual Warfare

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Hello, friends! Man, as you can tell from my nasally voice, I am still under the weather, presumably with COVID as I had recently lost my sense of smell and taste. This is the hardest time of year for many of us current or former addicts. Between the short, dark days and all the holiday festivities, it can be tough to stay upbeat, positive, and productive. I share some ideas for keeping our minds off of gambling here during the winter months, as well as a suggestion for reading/listening that will remind us all how blessed we truly are.

For a link to the audiobook "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom, click here at this link: "The Hiding Place" audiobook biography

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In this episode, I read from my new book, Imbalances: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives, Chapter 7--The Imbalance of Sex, Trust, and Intimacy. My apologies for not uploading a podcast episode last week, folks. I came down with some kind of nasty flu or virus that shifted to one of those horrid head colds. I had recorded my episode, but didn't have the energy or brain power to edit it. I start off by telling you all about my strange Thanksgiving, and then I start this chapter off by telling you a pretty juicy but amusing story about my teenage years when I got my first two jobs.  They were doozies! But the moral of this story is understanding what's imablanced in our lives--especially in society as a whole-- with regard to sex, lust, and intimacy. Do you have the backbone and conviction to be held to a higher standard than what society (AKA "the enemy") deems acceptable?

If you want to learn more about how to have a more godly marriage, here is the link to the audiobook "Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us More Holy Than to Make Us More Happy" by Gary Thomas, as mentioned in this episode.

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In this episode, I read from my new book, Imbalances: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives, Chapter 6--The Imbalance of Negative Thoughts. It's human nature to have negative thoughts, but did you know it's sinful nature to be someone who continually thinks, voices, or acts on negative thoughts? Sometimes, Christians are the worst at this. But both Jesus and the Apostle Paul tell us that true Christians don't behave in this way. Today, I share an awful story about my past, and how my best friend's negative thoughts hurt me very deeply. I also discuss Kat Von D's baptism in her Christian faith, and the negativity she received from so-called "fellow Christians."

If you want to see the awesome interview Kat did on Allie Beth Stuckey's YouTube channel, where she gives her full testimony, you can view that here:  Kat Von D's story

To watch Pastor Craig Groeschel's first sermon in the 6-part series on the Book of Ruth, click here: Life Church - Book of Ruth, Part 1

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In this episode, I read from my new book, Imbalances: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives, Chapter 5--The Imbalance of Relationships. This is also a bit of a tribute episode to actor Matthew Perry from the show "Friends," who battled the spiritual attack of addiction for many, many years. I also share three (actually four) heartbreaking stories of relationships gone bad, and show you the easiest way to love in the way God wants us to. AND, in the way that brings balance to our lives, which in turn prevents spiritual attack.

I mention at one point the video by Pastor Vlad Savchuck about the ten signs you're battling a demon or unclean spirit, of which I had 6 or 7 of them when I was in the depths of my gambling addiction. Click here to watch that YouTube video: https://youtu.be/92Q_Zo3C1DA

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I struggled putting my words together for this week's regular episode, which was supposed to be chapter 5 of my book, because this situation in the Middle East has been dominating my thoughts. I got into some heated arguments (again) with my family. And it wasn't even my Muslim family members that I clashed with, but rather, my Christian siblings. And this disturbed me. So I felt compelled to give my perspective on the situation. Who occupied the land first? And who does it belong to now? What are the facts, and should we take sides? And what does all of this have to do with end times and spiritual attack by the enemy? Have a listen, and please share it around if you feel led.

In this episode, I mention Pastor Skip Heitzig's video sermon: Israel or Palestine: Who's Right?

I also suggest listeners check out my podcast episode from back in the summer: Islam vs. Christianity: The Spiritual Attack of a False Religion

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In this episode, I'm reading from my new book, "Imbalance: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives." This week is Chapter 4, The Imbalance of Busyness. I think many, many people, old and young, rich and poor, of every location and demographic suffer with having too busy lives that are chaotic, disorganized, and overwhelming. I bet you weren't aware of how damaging this can be, and how frustrating this is to God. In fact, were you aware that this could not only be the one main thing that contributed to your addiction, but also may be the one big reason why you haven't seen blessing in your life? 

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In this episode, I'm actually inserting a mini-chapter in between chapter 3 and chapter 4,  because I realized that some of you may not actually know what it is that you're competing for in this contest of life. Do you really know what Heaven is? Do you understand what's revealed to us about our inheritance throughout the Bible? If not, have a listen to this succinct description (with resources for more info) about what Heaven really is, and where we all go when we die.

As referenced in my episode, here is the link to Pastor Skip Heitzig's video about the New Jersualem, from his end time Revelation series on YouTube. You've GOT to watch this one! Heaven is absolutely incredible! HEAVEN'S CAPITAL CITY, Revelation 21 & 22 by Skip Heitzig

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In this episode, I'm reading from my new book, "Imbalance: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives." This week is Chapter 3, The Imbalance of Self-Importance, or "Know Your Role." In this episode, I share the deepest, most intimate and personal story. I was finally able to dissect the real reason why I fell into a gambling addiction, and I break down the raw, hard truth of it. And I also share a crazy scary story about a spiritual demon attack that happened to me while my hubby and I were on a camping trip the summer I started gambling. You don't want to miss this episode. It's a juicy one!  I pray it helps you this week, and going forward in your life. 

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In this episode, I'm reading from my new book, "Imbalance: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives." This week is Chapter 2, The Imbalance of Self-Worth, Value, and Influence. I think you'll be kind of surprised what I deem to be the biggest, most off-balance thing that nearly everyone around the world has as an idol to give them self-worth, value, purpose, and importance. Check out all the things I have to say about the internet and social media. Does social media come from the devil? Is the internet evil? Have a listen and tell me what you think.

Here is the link to the article I reference about phone and social media usage statistics: https://backlinko.com/social-media-users#

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Welcome to the Feeling Better Podcast! In this week's episode, I'm diving into chapter 1 of my new book, Imbalance: The Addict's Guide to Fixing Our Broken Lives. This first chapter dives into what I think is for most of us our number one primary imbalance, which is having the wrong priorities. Especially having one big, unbalanced priority that holds us in bondage as a slave to it. You'll see what I mean when you listen.

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