Beyond symptom relief: Why lasting health requires addressing root causes
From Informed Dissent by Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald
June 8, 2026 · 57 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of addressing root causes for lasting health through faith-based recovery and community support.
Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke – Faith-based recovery programs that pair the classic 12 steps with a clear relationship with Christ do more than stop a behavior. They restore identity, teach forgiveness, and place people in a community that carries them. Community matters because steady accountability and service turn fragile abstinence into durable health. Medical care also...
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Jeff Barke
Topics covered
- health
- recovery
- community
- forgiveness
- accountability
Keywords
- health
- recovery programs
- 12 steps
- community
- forgiveness
- accountability
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Faith-based recovery programs, Christ
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