Gospel Centered Recovery Podcast

What do you do if you relapse? Is relapse the end of the road? Is there gospel hope for you if you relapse? In this episode, Andy and Ben talk about relapse and give some biblical counsel for how to respond if you relapse.

Temptation is a regular part of the battle against enslaving sins. If you want to be transformed you have to be ready to respond to temptation. In this episode, Andy and Ben discuss biblical help for how to respond to temptation.

In this episode, Andy and Ben discuss how addiction and manipulation often go together. They give helpful counsel on how to respond to manipulation in your own life and the lives of other people.

In this episode of the GCR Podcast, Andy and Ben discuss whether you need a sponsor or a Biblical discipler to help you as you battle addiction.

In the first episode of season 2 of the GCR Podcast, Andy and Ben talk about the Holy Spirit's crucial role in helping someone become free from addictive (enslaving) sin.

Check out the trailer for Season 2 of the Gospel Centered Recovery Podcast. New episodes will be released on May 6th.

In this episode Ben and Andy discuss why Bible reading and prayer are an essential part of battling addictive sins.

In this bonus episode we are highlighting stories of transformation. Ben sits down with Jon Goemaat. Jon is a 2023 graduate of The Refuge and currently serves as the house manager at The Refuge. Check out this episode to hear about what God has done in Jon's life.

Change is hard, but it's even harder when you don't know the Bible's plan for how change takes place. In season 1 episode 6, Andy and Ben discuss the biblical pattern of change through putting off and putting on. If you are struggling with addiction you will find great hope for change when you put these principles into practice in your life.

If you struggle with an addiction you know that you need to stop, but that is easier said than done. The pathway to victory over addiction runs through the heart. We can't be transformed without understanding the heart issues that are driving our addictive behavior. Check out this episode to hear Ben and Andy talk about Addiction and Heart Issues.

Being part of a loving supportive community is essential in the battle against addiction. Check out this episode to find out why God ordained biblical community found in the church is the best community to be a part of.

What is radical amputation? What does the Bible say about radical amputation? How does radical amputation connect to repentance? How does radical amputation lead to victory over addiction? Check out this episode as Ben and Andy discuss all of these things.

In season 1 episode 2 of the GCR Podcast, Andy and Ben discuss the role of repentance in the battle against addictive sins (addictions). Repentance is the key that unlocks the door to lasting transformation. Many people never see lasting change or transformation because they have not truly repented. 

Check out this helpful blog written by CJ McMurry: https://refugewinterset.com/the-gospel-changes-everything/

What does the gospel have to do with addiction? In this episode of the GCR Podcast, Ben Funkhouser and Andy Bittle discuss how the gospel of Jesus offers real and lasting hope for people who struggle with addiction.

In this special bonus episode of the GCR Podcast, Ben Funkhouser sits down with CJ McMurry the Founder and Program Director of The Refuge to talk about the history of GCR and The Refuge.

Do you struggle with addiction? Do you want to quit but just can't? The Gospel-Centered Recovery (GCR) podcast is for you! The Gospel of Jesus and the Word of God has hope for you, and we want to share that hope with you on this podcast. Season 1 is coming soon but check out this preview episode to see what you can expect.