The Addiction Connection

Addiction Ministry In The Local Church

What is the relationship between the church and an addiction ministry? This course examines many vital aspects of the relationship between the two so that the lost in the addiction world might be found and tethered to a local church family.

Help for the Approval Junkie (Overcoming People Pleasing)

We are all people-pleasers in some measure. God’s Word offers help and hope for Christians to examine how sinfully seeking to please people can become a snare. Priolo's People-Pleasing: How Not to be an Approval Junkie is discussed and taught.

In-depth Biblical Analyses of Addiction: Berger, Marshall, & Shaw | 2026 Hope & Equip Conference | Clarence, NY

Dr. Daniel Berger, Dr. Ben Marshall, and Dr. Mark E. Shaw teach 10 hours of an in-depth biblical analysis of the issue our culture calls "addiction." Addressing the heart with theological truths revealed from Scripture helps you think biblically.

Grace in Practice: Biblical Soul Care in The Local Church | 2026 Conference in Mandeville, LA

The Southeast Region Biblical Counseling Conference (SERBCC) returns in 2026 for its third annual gathering, bringing together pastors, counselors, church leaders, and believers committed to the sufficiency of Scripture for the care of souls.

1 Corinthians: Broken Christian | Jonathan Hayashi

Dr. Jonathan Hayashi teaches through the entire book of 1 Corinthians in the course.

Addiction Counseling: Where to Begin

Dr. Shaw gives the biblical counselor a foundational framework for all of biblical counseling and especially addiction counseling and applies it to different addiction issues.

Biblical Perspective: Psychedelic Drugs

A new trend in addiction involves hallucinogenic and psychedelic drugs. Microdosing these drugs is being marketed as a cure for all kinds of ills, but are they safe and/or effective? Let's take a look at what we currently know about this topic.

Helping Hurting Helpers

Find practical help for burnout and related issues for the often-forgotten or neglected counselors, pastors, ministry workers (especially in residential addiction ministry!), and those who pour out their hearts in service to others.

Nahum in Addiction Counseling

The Old Testament book of Nahum is instruction for everyone’s heart. This course addresses thinking and behaviors.

Micah in Addiction Counseling

A rewarding, rich, but challenging study of the Old Testament prophet Micah as it relates to addiction counseling. Dr. Shaw focuses on the warnings from God of coming judgment alongside the truth of His mercy and steadfast love through the Gospel.

Depression

A variety of teachers open the Bible on the topic of depression with compassion and practical help so that you are better equipped to help someone struggling with depression.

The Heart of Self-Injury

Taught by Chad Wiles and Mark Shaw, this course teaches you what God says about the spiritual components of self-harm, the physical feelings of self-harm, and how to find ultimate purpose in painful life circumstances.

Counseling a Gambler

Dr. Shaw describes the effects of gambling, communicates how desires of the heart connect to temptation, and provides counseling strategies with specific applications for those in bondage to gambling.

Parenting Difficult Teens

Whether you are a counselor or parent (or both) - this course will help you communicate better with an angry, explosive, unmotivated teen, offering practical, biblical guidance from the Word of God.

Victory for The Heart of Addiction

A 12-lesson video course in which Dr. Shaw encourages the learners with biblical strategies for overcoming sin, renewing the mind, and embracing a new way of living through the Holy Spirit. In Christ, you can achieve lasting victory over addiction.

Substance Abuse with Dr. Ernie Baker

Counseling Adults Impacted by Sexual Abuse

A starting place for biblical counselors working with those impacted by sexual abuse.

Overcoming Addictions in Christ

12-week study for personal or group use. Taught by Andrew Ward, this course will help you take practical steps to overcome any addiction—in Christ!

Gospel Hope for Parents of Prodigals

Brett and Shirley Johns give gospel hope for parents of prodigals. This 10-lesson course is perfect for a small group study.

Jonah in Addiction Counseling

Dr. Mark E. Shaw and CJ McMurry teach through the entire book of Jonah as it applies to addiction counseling

Deep Dive Into Proverbs 23

Dr. Mark E. Shaw breaks down Proverbs 23:29-35 into a verse-by-verse study as it relates to those struggling with addiction

Ephesians in Addiction Counseling

Dr. Mark E. Shaw and CJ McMurry teach through the book of Ephesians as it applies to addiction counseling

Grief & Trials in Addiction Counseling

Prepares counselors to understand the dimensions of grief, concerns about trauma-informed care, and basic elements of a biblical lament in order to counsel the addicted and their families well.

Anxiety and Addiction Counseling

Dr. Kevin Carson, Pastor Phil Moser, Dr. Mark Shaw, and CJ McMurry teach biblical counseling truths regarding anxiety and addiction.

The Books of Galatians and Jude in Addiction Counseling

Dr. Shaw and CJ McMurry apply principles from the books of Galatians and Jude to addiction counseling

The Psalms in Addiction Counseling

Dr. Shaw and Dr. Hines teach on how to utilize Psalms in addiction counseling.

The Bible vs. Self-Help Philosophies

This course will help you to discern worldly “spiritual” ideas that aren’t biblical in order to defend your faith and help those who are believing lies.

Helping Families & Friends of Addicts

This course will equip you to help the addict's loved ones

Dr. Daniel Berger on Mental Illness

Gain an understanding of the mental health system's worldview and discern how to help someone who has been given a psychological label.

Conversations on Mental Illness & Worldview - Daniel Berger, Steve Ham

Dr. Mark Shaw, Pastor Steve Ham, and Dr. Daniel Berger discuss mental illness from a biblical perspective

What's It Like BEHIND THE SCENES of a TAC Residential Program?

Audiobook | Hope and Help for Gambling by Mark Shaw

Audiobook | Hope and Help for Gambling by Mark Shaw Print edition available at www.ShepherdPress.com

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