Breaking Free – Healing from Addiction, Trauma, and Sin in the Church
In this episode of The Substance of Faith Podcast, host Rudy Swigart dives deep into the struggles that many Christians face in silence—addiction, trauma, and hidden sin. With a focus on breaking free from shame and stepping into God’s healing light, Rudy shares powerful stories, personal insights, and practical guidance for those battling substance use disorders, emotional wounds, and sinful behaviors they feel they can’t confess to anyone.
Many believers struggle with pornography, alcohol, drugs, or other addictive behaviors, yet fear judgment from the church. Others wrestle with emotional pain from past abuse or trauma but don’t know where to turn. This episode challenges the stigma around these struggles and explores how true healing begins with confession, surrender, and community. Rudy unpacks how unchecked pain can surface in destructive ways, why vulnerability is key to transformation, and how the church can better equip itself to minister to those in need.
Key Takeaways:
• Addiction and hidden sin thrive in silence, but healing begins with confession and surrender to God.
• The church must move beyond judgment to provide real support for those struggling with mental health, addiction, and trauma.
• Recognizing limiting beliefs is the first step to breaking free and walking in the fullness of God’s purpose.
• Survival mode may have served you in the past, but it doesn’t have to define your future.
If you’re ready to take a step toward healing, share your story, or learn how the church can better support those in recovery, reach out to Rudy Swygert at substanceoffaith@yahoo.com. Subscribe now and join the conversation as we break the chains of addiction, trauma, and sin together.
“Healing begins when we bring what’s in the darkness into the light—God’s light transforms, but we must be willing to step forward.” - Rudy Swigart
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