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In this interview, we discuss alcoholism, addiction, and freedom with Billy Walther. We address the precursors of his addiction, the damage he experienced, and the freedom he found in Christ. Without making any excuses, we address our sinful nature. But we also explore the truth that God uses messed up people and has done so for thousands of years. Whatever the nature of our specific sins, God can use us to expand and strengthen His Kingdom.
Visit us at https://truth-speak.org and check out our books in the Resources section: The Lowering Sky and Carter in the Crosshairs. See our growing list of recommended books, movies, and music in the Recommendations section. And check out our Devotional page for the historical fiction series All That You Know: The Unfiltered Jesus of the Bible.
Please consider donating in support of our Kingdom-building efforts.
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Life in the grip of alcoholism
01:23 What led to Billy's addiction
04:39 Length and drivers of addiction
11:52 Sin vs. disease / stumbling blocks
25:51 Washed clean and freed from guilt
27:59 About truth-speak.org and Those Few
28:42 The enemy and marital communication
29:45 Billy's U-turn
42:09 Genuine, persistent faith and obedience
44:12 We're all messed up people
45:50 God uses messed up people
55:40 What does Jesus mean to you?
57:26 Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman
64:12 Closing prayer
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In this Streams in the Wasteland episode, we address believers who are going through deep and ongoing suffering. We discuss Lamentations 3:1-33, which records Jeremiah’s acknowledgement of his unavoidable suffering. We learn how to acknowledge God’s sovereignty over our trials without accusing Him of wrongdoing. We see that we can hold onto hope even in our darkest hour. And we address why we have trials and how we can build an attitude of resolve and perseverance.
Visit us at https://truth-speak.org and check out our books in the Resources section: The Lowering Sky and Carter in the Crosshairs. See our growing list of recommended books, movies, and music in the Recommendations section. And check out our Devotional page for the historical fiction series All That You Know: The Unfiltered Jesus of the Bible.
Please consider donating in support of our Kingdom-building efforts.
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Leveraging Proverbs 4:20-27, we share a quick devotional on how the Word of God nourishes our souls, discussing a practical way of regularly trafficking in the Bible.
Visit us at https://truth-speak.org and check out our books in the Resources section: The Lowering Sky and Carter in the Crosshairs. See our growing list of recommended books, movies, and music in the Recommendations section. And check out our Devotional page for the historical fiction series All That You Know: The Unfiltered Jesus of the Bible.
Please consider donating in support of our Kingdom-building efforts.
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Today we address the believer needing instruction, counsel, or guidance from the Lord. Specifically, we discuss this passage: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you” (Psalm 32:8). By examining this passage within the context of the entire Psalm, we learn that—within our verbal and nonverbal dialogue with the Lord—we have specific responsibilities which lay the groundwork for His help.
Visit us at https://truth-speak.org and check out our books in the Resources section: The Lowering Sky and Carter in the Crosshairs. See our growing list of recommended books, movies, and music in the Recommendations section. And check out our Devotional page for the historical fiction series All That You Know: The Unfiltered Jesus of the Bible.
Please consider donating in support of our Kingdom-building efforts.
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Those Few is the podcast ministry of Truth-Speak (https://truth-speak.org/). We are a conservative Christian organization…
Joseph Schneller is the host of Those Few. He has published over 100 articles, devotionals, and short stories with major Christian ministries. He is the author of The Lowering Sky, Carter in the Crosshairs, and the devotional series All That You Know: The Unfiltered Jesus of the Bible (available at https://truth-speak.org/).
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