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Course curriculum

    1. TAC Midwest Regional Training - Welcome

    2. What Does The Bible Say About The Problem Of Addiction? - Mark Shaw

    3. Family Track - Starting Point - Andy Bittle

    4. Advanced Track - Competing Voices - Julie Ganschow

    5. General Track - Understanding Temptation - Ben Funkhouser

    6. Plenary 2 - Is This Problem (The Church’s) Responsibility - Justin Lakemacher

    7. Mentalities of Addiction - Mark Shaw

    8. Advanced Track - Biblical Terminology - Andy Bittle

    9. Plenary 3 - What Can We (The Church) Do To Be More Effective - Ben Funkhouser

    10. Family Track - Power of Prayer - Jonathan Hayashi

    11. Speakers Panel - 2025 TAC Midwest Conference

    12. Identity and Idolatry - Michael Adrian

    13. Enabling - Mark Shaw

    14. Advanced Track - The Power and Pitfalls of Testimonies - CJ McMurry

    15. The Refuge Alumni Panel - CJ McMurry and Ben Funkhouser

    16. Plenary 4 - How Do We (The Church) Endure In This Ministry - CJ McMurry

    17. Equipping the Saints for Messy Ministry - Ben Funkhouser

    18. Trusting God with Our Loved Ones - Julie Ganschow

    19. Authority Issues - Jonathan Hayashi

    20. Open Mic and Closing Remarks

    1. Opening Remarks - Dr. Ben Marshall

    2. Keynote 1 - Caleb Phelps FTL Impact on Church

    3. Keynote 2 - Dr. Mark Shaw Why Addiction Ministry Belongs in the Church

    4. Keynote 3 - The Church Must Address Addiction - It-s Not a Disease - Dr. Bruce Meyer

    5. Keynote 4 - Next Steps After the Summit - Jim Berg

    6. Evaluating AA & Celebrate Recovery - Mark Shaw

    7. Understanding Temptation - Mark Shaw [2025]

    8. How to be a Welcoming Church - Reaching Your Community - Ben Marshall

    9. Staying on Mission - Keeping the Gospel Primary - Dean Kurtz

    10. Ministering to Youth - Bekah Betancourt

    11. Workshop - 7 Keys to Counsel Addicts - Dr. Ben Marshall

    12. Shame Exposed to Grace - Bruce Meyer

    13. Detriments to Growing Out Of Addiction - Pat Berg

    14. Learning to Overcome Hurts Habits and Hardships God's Way - Jim Berg

    15. Experience An FTL Meeting: Part 1

    16. Experience An FTL Meeting: Part 2 - Jim Berg

    17. Experience An FTL Meeting: Part 3 - Dean Kurtz

    1. Understanding 12-Steps and Celebrate Recovery

    2. Addiction is a Heart Problem - Andrew Ward

    3. Understanding and Overcoming Temptation

    4. Kirby Johnson's Life & Testimony | Live in Bunnell, FL - 2025

    5. Role of the Church and Holy Spirit in Helping - Mark Shaw

    6. Q&A with Mark Shaw & Andrew Ward — Equipping Churches for Transforming Lives

About this course

  • 43 lessons
  • 34.5 hours of video content
  • Included with COUNSEL

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.