Healing Addictions: Recent Episodes
Fr. Christophe Lepoutre and Ancient Faith Radio
The Orthodox Method of Treatment - This podcast series is an attempt to present a holistic and comprehensive perspective on the treatment of addictions combining the value of both traditional 12-step recovery fellowship participation and the pure methods of treatment within the Holy Orthodox Church as taught by the Fathers and Mothers.
Fr. Christophe concludes this series of podcasts by following up on our relationship with our Guardian Angel, the role of the Archangels, and an overview of whole angelic realm that God created in order to assist us in the Fellowship of the Gospel.
Fr. Christophe continues his discussion about the role of the Archangels, along with all of the heavenly hosts, in the healing of our addictions.
Fr. Christophe speaks to us about making friends with our Guardian Angel in the process of healing our addictions.
Fr. Christophe introduces the use of the Jesus Prayer, as well as providing helpful guidance in how to practice this way of communion with God under the direction of a Spiritual Father.
Fr. Christophe reflects upon the uncreated light of the Holy Spirit, as taught by St. Gregory of Palamas, which brings healing, restoration and reconciliation resulting in the removal of our illnesses and sanctification.
Fr. Christophe addresses the reality of spiritual warfare in our battle against addiction, and the role of the sacraments in our healing.
Fr. Christophe teaches about the way that the Holy Mystery of Repentance (Confession) is necessary in our healing from codependency.
Fr. Christophe helps us understand the role of confession in our own healing and freedom from co-dependency and addictions of all kind.
Fr. Christophe explains our need for a relationship with God that enables us to heal and do His will.
Fr. Christophe continues his teaching on co-dependency by exploring the importance of a Spiritual Father / Confessor.
Fr. Christophe teaches us about the child-like nature of the human soul, and how we might enter into the healing of our addictions through communion with the Father through the resurrected Christ.
Fr. Christophe continues his series on co-dependency by describing the causes and effects of this 'mother of addictions.'
Fr. Christophe communicates the importance of abstinence in our battle with lust, both as single and married men and women.
Fr. Christophe shares how overcoming temptation is a part of the necessary struggle in the healing of our lives.
Fr. Christophe again discusses the sexual addiction, this time focusing on masturbation.
Fr. Christophe again discusses the sexual addiction, this time focusing on Romans 1 and its injunction against the separation of soul and body.
Fr. Christophe explains the value and importance of the miraculous icon The Inexhaustible Cup.
Fr. Christophe outlines the first three steps of a 12-step fellowship, explaining that our affliction is an invitation to heal.
Fr. Christophe emphasizes the very important need to break the chains of addiction, which begins, he explains, with prayers for the repose of our ancestors.
Fr. Christophe uses the story of the Woman at the Well to explain how it is that the Lord brings forth healing within the Orthodox Church.
Fr. Christophe addresses the relational aspect of addiction, explaining that all members of a family have a part in treating addiction.