Have you ever tried to break an unhealthy habit, only to find yourself falling back into the same patterns?
In this episode, Haley and Dustin talk with author and recovery coach Rose Ann Forte about addiction and finding lasting freedom. Rose Ann shares her personal journey of overcoming alcohol dependence and how shame can keep us stuck. She also explains how God's Word can renew our minds and help us break free from unhealthy habits and addictions.
With the holidays approaching, Rose Ann shares practical strategies for recognizing and overcoming temptation, especially during stressful situations when it's easy to fall back into old patterns.
It's an encouraging conversation about God's grace with practical help for making lasting changes.
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Rose Ann Forte resources
Learn more about Rose Ann Forte and Choosing Freedom: https://choosefreedom.today/
Get Rose Ann’s 5-day YouVersion devotional, Preparing for Holiday Temptation: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/79456-preparing-for-holiday-temptation
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Jeremiah 29:11 — “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Romans 12:2 — Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.
John 8:34 — Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.”
2 Corinthians 10:5 — We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
1 Timothy 4:15 — Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
1 Corinthians 10:13 — No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind… he will also provide a way out.
Philippians 1:6 — He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 5:8 — Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion.