Today I am joined by my husband Aaron and also Brock Bevell from Victory Recovery. Together, we'll discuss Brocks' mission and recovery from addiction and how it has deepened his relationship with God.

Brock was a police officer before being injured in the line of duty. That was the real turning point for him, as it fuelled his addiction and opioids began to run his life. Ten years later, Brock has been through detox and is now using his experiences to help others by running treatment centers. He is now running a counseling center with a fellow former addict.

Following his experiences, his relationship with God has deepened. The renewed personal connection with God is what fuels him to this day. At the heart of our relationship with God is that He wants us to rely on Him. No matter the trials and suffering, He wants our hearts and our trust.

Aaron shares his experience of self-medicating with alcohol and explains how it helped him find a deeper relationship with Christ. Instead of hiding away, Aaron now shares his struggles with others to help them in a similar way to Brock. Brock believes deeply in authenticity and only started to heal when he shared his story. Remember that we are only as sick as our secrets.

Deceit and lies were a part of Brock's life for a long time. From pornography addiction to his opioid addiction, lies were what fed the habits. Bringing it out into the open was what took away its power. It may not be a message everyone wants to hear, but to heal you need to preach it.

You can find Brock here Victory Recovery Instagram

And here Brock Bevell Instagram

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