WOF 080: Battling Addiction

In a way we are all addicts, because we are all sinners. In this episode of The Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron explains the spiritual dimensions of addiction and how finding your center in God is not only the first step to recovery but also the walking path of lifelong freedom. The listener questions asks whether it's more fun to be bad than good. Topics Discussed 0:05  - Introduction, Bishop's upcoming trips 2:05 - How are we all addicts? 5:30 - How can addiction bleed into the religious life? 6:20 - What is the purpose of the ascetic life in terms of addiction? 10:00 - What are the spiritual roots of Alcoholics Anonymous? 15:15 - What is the Biblical prescription for dealing with addiction? 19:20 - How can we tell if we are addicted to something when it doesn't seem to be ruining our lives? 22:00 - Why is Christianity specifically helpful for battling addiction? 24:10 - What should someone do if they are right now struggling with an addiction and want to stop? 25:25 - Question from listener: Is it more fun to be bad than good? Bonus Resources Videos Porn and the Curse of Total Sexual Freedom The Woman at the Well DVD David The King  CATHOLICISM: The New Evangelization CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players  Articles   "What is Our Fundamental Problem?" (Bishop Barron) "Saint of Light, Saint of Darkness" (Bishop Barron) "The Cross of Jesus: God's Awful Work of Love" (Bishop Barron) Daily Calendar and Prayer Cards Pivotal Players Calendar (Word On Fire) Pivotal Players Prayer Cards (Word On Fire) Books Praying with the Pivotal Players by Amy Welborn The Priority of Christ by Bishop Barron The Strangest Way by Bishop Barron Study Guides David The King CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players - Study Guide Websites David The King Word On Fire BishopBarronBooks Find bonus links and resources for this episode at http://WordOnFireShow.com and be sure to submit your questions at http://AskBishopBarron.