{"product_id":"addiction-and-the-local-church-9781527113008","title":"Addiction and the Local Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreaking Chains: A Biblical Approach to Addiction Ministry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAddiction and the Local Church\u003c\/em\u003e provides practical wisdom for churches seeking to: \u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Focus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781527113008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.73h x 5.05w x 0.40d","brand":"Andy Constable,Mez McConnell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52161371340981,"sku":"9781527113008","price":11.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_c654887f-5945-4120-8bdf-00486a000f6e.jpg?v=1768318127","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/addiction-and-the-local-church-9781527113008","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}