When Maturing Hearts Open Doors to Reconciliation with Joe Scheid (Part 1)
In this episode, I’ve invited Joe Scheid to share his story of growing up in a home with parents who struggled with addiction and codependency. Being able to understand the experience through his eyes as a child has brought clarity to the overwhelming feelings of resentment and rebellious behavior that surfaced as he got older.
But God graciously broke the cycle of unhealth in his life when his parents, while separated, each pursued support and experienced healing. Discover how witnessing this process first-hand brought hope for the work Joe would have to do on his own.
What You’ll Learn:
Practical examples of what codependency looked like in Joe’s home growing up
The ways Joe tried to maintain a sense of control in the midst of chaotic interactions
What it felt like for Joe to see his parents taking courageous steps to get help
The frightening event that prompted the first step towards reconciliation with Joe’s mother
How Joe began to sense God’s presence more fully in the middle of his pain