Instructor(s)

DMin, Biblical Counseling, ACBC since 2002, CADAC II Dr. Mark E. Shaw

Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Founder of The Addiction Connection, is an ordained minister and author over 30 published resources. Starting his counseling career in residential addiction treatment and medication-assisted treatment centers in Mobile, Alabama, Mark was introduced to Biblical Counseling in 1999. He has been certified with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) since 2002, and he obtained a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Biblical Counseling in 2008. Dr. Shaw serves full-time as the Pastor of Counseling at the Nocatee Campus of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, FL.

Dr. Daniel R. Berger II

Dr. Daniel R. Berger II is the lead pastor at Faith Fellowship Church in Clarence, NY (https://faithfellowship.us), the founder and director of Alethia International Ministries (AIM), and serves as the director of Faith Biblical Counseling Center. When He is not with his family and church family, Daniel continues to write and to speak around the world in churches, organizations, medical communities, and at various counseling and teacher's conferences. He is also an experienced pastor, counselor, school administrator, and the author of fourteen books, which focus on biblical counseling, biblical phenomenology, practical theology, education, parenting, and the history and philosophy behind the current mental health construct. Daniel earned his B.S. in counseling, an M.S. in counseling/psychology, an M.A. in pastoral studies, and a doctorate in pastoral theology. His newest book is The Schizophrenic Unicorn (2024). Learn More: https://www.drdanielberger.com/

Course curriculum

    1. 2026 Hope and Equip Conference Notes - PDF

    2. The Destination of the Pathway: Presuppositions of Addiction - Mark Shaw

    3. The Genesis of the Pathways to Addiction - Daniel Berger

    4. The Heart of Addiction When Desire Becomes a Master - Ben Marshall

    5. The Deceit of Addictive Choices Understanding Temptation - Mark Shaw

    6. Daniel Berger - The Body The Vessel that Carries You on the Pathway

    7. The Consequences of Addiction Wages Paid in Full - Ben Marshall

    8. The Cycle of Addiction The Hope of Christ - Mark Shaw

    9. The Bible's Answer to Addiction Bought with a Price - Ben Marshall

    10. The Good Fuel on the Right Path-Covenantal Loving Discipline - Daniel Berger

    11. Q&A Panel - Daniel Berger, Ben Marshall, & Mark Shaw

About this course

  • 11 lessons
  • 11 hours of video content
  • Included with COUNSEL Full Membership

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The Addiction Connection is a network of ministries who offer hope and healing in the Gospel for those struggling with addiction of any kind. Our network of biblical programs and ministries that stretch across America and the world exists to point people to Jesus Christ for answers. Members of our team are available for direction and wisdom for any of your addiction-related questions and needs.