MFP 260: Dare To Surrender - from Addiction to Freedom

Messy Family Podcast : Catholic Conversations on Marriage and Family

“God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world” - CS Lewis

Life can be hard. Sometimes, in response to difficulties, instead of turning to the Lord in our pain, we self-medicate which can lead to addictions of one kind or another which only leads to more pain in the long run. In this podcast, we hear the story of Ched and Nanette Salasek, Catholic parents of six children who have a story that every couple needs to hear. Even if you haven’t struggled with addiction, you can learn from the lessons that they share about the healing grace of the sacrament of marriage, the role of the Blessed Mother in their family, and surrendering everything to the Lord. Listen in to this inspiring and hopeful conversation.

Key Takeaways:

• The only path to freedom is through individual surrender. No one can do it for us.

• The role of a spouse in helping an addict is one of support and prayer and constant surrender.

• God doesn’t want just our external actions - He wants our hearts!

Couple Discussion:

• Are there areas of our life that we have not surrendered to God?

• Do we have addictions in our life that are ruling us? Are there areas that are out of control?

• How has God used our failings to draw us closer to Himself?

References to be included in summary:

• Dare to Surrender Book - https://amzn.to/3QqlAOA