Can a faithful Christian still struggle with addiction? What role do virtue, grace, and community play in the journey toward freedom? In this powerful episode, Stina and Padre unpack the tension between addiction as a moral fault and addiction as a psychological or chemical dependence. They explore the reality that addiction, while not always mortally sinful, is always a moral problem that hinders human flourishing. Drawing from Catholic teaching, psychology, and lived experience, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and practical steps toward healing and holiness.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:00:40 - Introduction

00:00:41 - 00:06:49 - The Dichotomy of Moral Fault and Chemical Imbalance

00:06:42 - 00:09:56 - Navigating Recovery: Prayer vs.Treatment

00:09:57 - 00:15:28 - The Role of Sacraments in Recovery

00:15:28 - 00:18:44 - Community and Accountability in Overcoming Addictions

00:18:45 - 00:21:18 - The Need for Community to Overcome Addiction

00:21:19 - 00:25:00 - The Role of Accountability Partners

00:25:01 - 00:26:50 - Identifying the Right Accountability Partner

00:26:51 - 00:29:09 - Navigating Spiritual Desolation and Addiction

00:29:10 - 00:31:26 - Understanding Core Beliefs in Addiction

00:31:27 - 00:35:21 - Cultivating Virtue and Temperance

00:35:22 - 00:39:07 - The Journey or Recovery and Connection

00:39:08 - 00:42:30 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness / Episode Conclusion

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