All Addiction articles
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OpinionBetting on the World Cup is not harmless fun. I lost everything to gambling – until God rescued me
Research by Public Health England estimates that 246,000 adults have some form of gambling addiction. Justyn Rees Larcombe was one of them, until God answered his cry for help. As the World Cup gets underway, he warns others of the dangers of sports betting
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Testimonies
‘God used donkeys to rescue me from addiction’
After leaving the army, Patrick Barrett turned to alcohol to cope with trauma, but God called him back to his childhood faith using the most unlikely means
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Real Life
‘I will never be rid of the temptation to look at porn. But I have learned to resist it’
Through his decades-long battle against an addiction to porn, Nick Mance has learned to shun shame and run into the arms of a God who loves him and longs for him to be free. Now he’s sharing his story to encourage others to open up about their struggles
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Testimonies
From idol worship to Christian evangelist
Nia-Cerise Conteh explains how a surprise encounter with the Holy Spirit in her kitchen radically changed the trajectory of her life
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Reviews
Russell Brand's deeply spiritual '33' tour suggests he's not far from the Kingdom
There’s much that Christians could learn from this comedian, says Mal Calladine, but he’s still praying Brand meets Jesus
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Opinion
Our Christian campaign to regulate gambling is a ‘no-brainer’ and it’s gaining momentum
There are vested interests at play, and the gambling industry’s reach into Parliament appears highly effective, says James Mildred. Nevertheless, he's confident that just as tobacco companies were finally forced to change, so betting firms will soon face much tighter restrictions
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Testimonies
From satanism to saving grace
George Bearwood was immersed in the punk rock scene before getting caught up in satanism and becoming addicted to drink and drugs. A brush with death led to him getting clean before, one night, the voice of God called out to him
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Interviews
Meet the Scottish church leader who wants to decriminalise drugs
Scotland has the highest drug death rate in Europe. The new Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rev Iain Greenshields, tells us that ending the criminalisation of drug possession could help solve the problem
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Magazine Features
Inside the Christian campaign to end homelessness
During the first lockdown, thousands of rough sleepers were housed by a government scheme. But 20 months later, homelessness is back to pre-pandemic levels. We speak to the Christian charities who are working to end homelessness once and for all
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Testimonies
I was a heroin addict but Jesus turned my life around. Now I'm helping others make a fresh start
Chaz was sexually abused as a child, addicted to heroin and has spent twelve years in prison. Yet thanks to a fresh start at a Christian housing project, he has turned his life around. Now, he’s doing the same for others
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Opinion
I was a drug addict. Here’s my advice to Katie Price’s friends and family
Supporting an addict is hard, says Lauren Windle, but we should never stop believing that God can bring change
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Interviews
Arianna Walker: ‘Whatever the problem is, Jesus is the answer’
The CEO of Mercy UK explains how miraculous financial provision has allowed them to run a residential home for vulnerable young women
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Opinion
Prince Harry masked his pain with drink and drugs - so did I but God saved me
Drinking to cover up my pain would have killed me if I hadn’t found Jesus, says Emma Heath
