Dick’s Story: Alcohol Masks a Desire for God (Part 1)

God has a way of putting a burden in our hearts for something long before we are ready and sometimes it is hard to wait to see how we will be used. This was certainly the case with Dick, my friend and guest on the podcast today. 

In this episode, Dick shares how his heartbreak over being abandoned as a child became impossible to bear. Alcohol suddenly became a long-awaited reprieve, but quickly became uncontrollable. Dick shares how God was pursuing his unyielding heart and what circumstances led him to crave healing and transformation. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why Dick naturally believed he was unwanted as a child

  • The signs that Dick’s relationship with alcohol was more than a bad habit

  • What insecurity hid behind his aggression and lack of awareness of the impact of his drinking

  • The means God used to get Dick’s attention

  • Why for the first time, Dick felt like a whole community could embrace him


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