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The Addiction Connection (TAC) is a collective of biblical counselors and ministries united for the purpose of training and equipping the Body of Christ in biblically helping those struggling with addiction and their loved ones. The Addiction Connection Blog provides advice, training, support, and referrals for those affected.
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By Dr. Mark E. Shaw with TAC Team For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. Colossians 1:19-20 (ESV)[1] The “hypostatic union” is a fancy name for the combined ..read more
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By Dr. Mark E. Shaw, with TAC TEAM The Addiction Connection released 35 podcasts in 2023. We started as a listener only podcast and now we have advanced to having videography at all our podcasts so you can listen and watch as I interact with guests. It’s a lot of fun! What were YOUR favorite ..read more
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by Shaw, McMurry, and TAC Team It’s interesting to think about the context of the times Jesus mentions drunkenness in the Bible. Luke 21 is chocked full of warnings about the future. All in this chapter, Jesus is speaking about the destruction of Jerusalem, wars, persecution, the destruction of the temple, and the calamity of ..read more
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by Shaw, McMurry, and TAC Team Video Gaming! Is it a disease—a disorder? Is it compulsive? Can we use the word “addiction” for excessive video game playing? Dr. Mark E. Shaw and CJ McMurry recently discussed these prevalent issues on TAC’s podcast and discerned for us the difference—it’s a problem of the heart. Referencing Dr ..read more
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Photo by Matias North on Unsplash Alcoholism and addiction to substances: Is it a disease? A genetic pre-disposition? An allergy? What can you do about an addiction? Can self-improvement and self-esteem help? The hundred year old belief system of the twelve steps and disease concept is one that is familiar to Dr. Mark E. Shaw ..read more
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