Walking Free Now

When it comes to recovery, a relapse can be so heartbreaking. Even discussing the possibility of a relapse can cause anxiety and fear. It's scary to think about.  It's scary for loved ones to think about. The weight and pressure an addict can feel to recover can be immense. Often times, relationships  hang in the balance.

This is a sensitive and painful topic. But it's important to understand that there's a biological component,  THE BRAIN.

For an addict it can take 2-5 years for the brain to fully heal from the damage caused by sex addiction. A damaged brain is a problem but it's not an excuse to act out! Here's what you need to know...

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Freedom is possible. 

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Have you ever wondered why do I do what I do? As the Apostle Paul states- I do the thing I hate!

Addicts will often do things that don't make sense. When things are good we turn to our addiction to celebrate. When things are bad we turn to our addiction to feel better. Often times we step right back to the thing we swore we would never return to again. Why is that? Why are we trapped in this patterned behavior? 

WF Founder, Troy Haas, breaks down the problem and gives us tangible tools to help stop the cycle. 

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Freedom is possible. 

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We sit down with WF founder Troy Haas to hear about the journey that started 27 years ago... 

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Freedom is possible. 

https://hopequestgroup.org/walking-free

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If you're considering joining a WF group this episode is a great step toward understanding the ministry and program. 

Know this-- It is completely normal to feel uneasy about the experience. Most group members only join because they've exhausted every other avenue. We get that! 

We always say, we're sorry for the circumstances that bring you to WF but we're glad you're here. 

In this episode Steve discusses what a new guy can expect.

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Freedom is possible. 

https://hopequestgroup.org/walking-free

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Finishing up the series, Steve and Tony reflect back on what the Lord brought to  their hearts during preparation for this series... 

Does God merely tolerate us? 

Is God punishing me?

Will God give up on me?

AND

Can God be trusted with this mess?

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Freedom is possible. 

https://hopequestgroup.org/walking-free

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Wrapping up our series we ask the question-  Will God give up on me? 

Life in recovery can get so messy as mistakes pile up and doubts creep in. We wonder to ourselves is change even possible? So much of our future seems to hinge on wether we get it right. The weight of our fears pile up and seeds of unbelief take root. 

Often times friends and family will distance themselves from us as we struggle down the road of recovery. Sometimes our loved ones even give up. They walk away, unwilling to venture through the mess with us. And we're left wondering, will God give up too?

Enjoy the episode!  

Freedom is possible. 

https://hopequestgroup.org/walking-free

www.walkingfreenow.org

Can God be trusted with this mess? 

As we continue this series. We are searching for the heart of God. We need answers and support as we navigate chaos.  Is God there?  Why is everything so hard. I feel like I'm being punished. 

Is God punishing me? 

Enjoy the episode!

Freedom is possible. 

https://hopequestgroup.org/walking-free

www.walkingfreenow.org

Life is messy and takes us places we didn't expect. Choices that seemed insignificant turn out to send relationships and careers into the unknown. We begin to spiral and then add to the confusion our addictive behavior.  Everything escalates from bad to really bad.

Often our instinct is to hold tight to the wheel and steer everything in the direction we think is best. We can fix it. We can clean it all up. We can't trust anybody else to handle it for us. Typically the results drive us deeper into a pit. 

When we've disgusted ourselves and wrecked everything we often wonder what now? What do we do? Who can we trust? Can we turn to God? AND Would God really be interested in helping? 

Can God be trusted with this mess? 

Enjoy the episode! 

Freedom is possible. 

https://hopequestgroup.org/walking-free

www.walkingfreenow.org

Steve and Tony discuss what it was like as they prepared for this series. 

What does TRUE INTIMACY really mean...

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Freedom is possible. 

https://hopequestgroup.org/walking-free

www.walkingfreenow.org

So you've gone through a disclosure with your spouse but what happens after that? 

We know we were made for intimacy. We were wired for relationships. Of course, everyones wired differently but the common factor is our design. Made for relationships. Relationship with our heavenly father and relationships with those around us.  The hard thing is that we don't always get to choose who we're in relationship with. AND a really hard thing is when the person we desire to be in relationship with no longer desires to be in one with us. 

HARD TRUTH: Reconciliation with a spouse is not guaranteed in our recovery journey. 

SO, if repairing our marriage isn't going to happen then why start down this road? Why put all this work in for no reward? What's the point...

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Freedom is possible. 

https://hopequestgroup.org/walking-free

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