{"product_id":"9781527113008-addiction-the-local-church","title":"Addiction and the Local Church","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreaking Chains: A Biblical Approach to Addiction Ministry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking book, Andy Constable and Mez McConnell draw on decades of frontline ministry experience to offer a biblical framework for understanding addiction and caring for those trapped in its grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChallenging simplistic views of addiction as merely a choice, disease, or emotional response, the authors present a holistic biblical perspective that addresses addiction as a sinful habit that enslaves and destroys. With unflinching honesty and deep compassion, they explore how addiction intersects with our relationship with God, others, and creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAddiction and the Local Church\u003c\/em\u003e provides practical wisdom for churches seeking to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReach those battling substance abuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisciple new believers with addiction backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain former addicts for kingdom service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersevere through inevitable setbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors share powerful real-life stories of transformation alongside biblical insights, making a compelling case that the local church—equipped with the gospel, healthy community, and biblical discipleship—is uniquely positioned to offer what addicts truly need: not just recovery, but spiritual transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-read resource for churches committed to reaching the broken in their communities with the life-changing power of the gospel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56473436815734,"sku":"9781527113008","price":8.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36847253.jpg?v=1761316101","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781527113008-addiction-the-local-church","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}