In this episode, we continue our interview with brother Jim Ruby and our subject of substance abuse,  addiction, and its effect on so many lives in the church. This part-2 is a Q&A, where we dig deeper into the roots of addiction and bring in a biblical approach to helping those entrapped in it. This is our longest episode yet because it is jam-packed with discussions on tough subjects like...

  • Being predisposed to addiction
  • Once an alcoholic always an alcoholic
  • Dangers of alcohol
  • Relationship between addiction and sin
  • Are 12-step programs biblical in practice? Are they helpful?
  • What can we in the church do to help those struggling with addiction?
  • Did the church (members) help or hinder Jim's recovery?
  • and more...