Diving Deeper: On Addiction and the Idol of Control

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Dec 12, 2023

This podcast explores the wounds and lies that lead to self-destructive patterns and the illusion of control. It discusses addiction, the impact of control on self-medication, and the importance of confession, healing, and accepting help. The episode also introduces the Dwell Bible app and highlights upcoming conferences.

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INSIGHT

Idol Of Control Drives Self-Medication

Addiction and eating disorders often mask a deeper idol: the desire for control.
Matt Chandler compares this to 'heart rot' in trees where an early wound silently destroys from the inside until collapse.

ADVICE

Confess Idolatry To Begin Real Healing

Confess and repent of idolatry to access deeper healing beyond symptom management.
Chandler urges people to admit they are seeking comfort or control in substances or body image and turn those hurts toward Jesus.

ADVICE

Invite Community Into Recovery

Bring the saints and community into the struggle for tangible help and God's grace.
Chandler highlights that imperfect help from parents, doctors, and friends became God's movement toward recovery in Becca's story.

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This episode we will revisit Becca's and Tyler's episodes with the hope of shedding some light on the wounds and lies they believed that led to patterns of self-destruction and idols that gave them illusions of control.

Whether you find yourself identifying with Becca or Tyler, or you're simply in need of a reminder of God's patience and grace, this episode will provide perspective on God’s heart toward you and how a right understanding of Him brings freedom and healing.

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This episode of The Overcomers is sponsored by Acts 29, with an invitation to their 2024 NEXT Conference this coming April in Dallas.

I'll be speaking alongside a great lineup of speakers you don't want to miss, including Sam Allberry, Brian Lorritts, John Piper and more! The NEXT Conference will equip and encourage church planters and church leaders of all types for church ministry, and I would love to see you there.

To learn more and register for NEXT, visit acts29.com/next. Overcomers listeners will receive a special discount of $20 off registration using the code OVERCOMERS. Apply this discount to early bird prices before December 31 or regular rates in 2024.

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