About this episode

The episode discusses the experiences of Caroline Beidler and Jonathan Tepper with addiction, recovery, and the importance of love and support.

This week, we’ll hear from Caroline Beidler, a speaker and recovery advocate who began using alcohol at just eleven years old to numb the pain of a deep sense of loneliness and not belonging. This led to years of addiction, but even after getting sober, Caroline found she was still wrestling with shame, unhealthy patterns, and wounds that hadn’t healed.   Jonathan Tepper is a founder, author, and strategic thinker whose journey began as the son of missionaries in regions of deep cultural and economic contrast. From his upbringing in Spain by missionaries who sought to help those addicted to heroin, all the way to Taiwan and the high-stakes world of global finance, he has found himself on a search for truth and fairness. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned : Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Ryan Scheckler .   Upcoming interview:  Amy Grant Caroline Beidler When You Love Someone in Recovery, A Hopeful Guide to Understanding Addiction - Book by  Caroline Beidler Jonathan Tepper Shooting Up: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Addiction - Book by Jonathan Tepper Mere Christianity - Book by C.S. Lewis &nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Jesus Calling

Guests: Caroline Beidler, Jonathan Tepper

Topics covered

• addiction
• recovery
• loneliness
• faith
• shame
• healing

Keywords

• addiction
• recovery
• loneliness
• faith
• shame
• healing
• Caroline Beidler
• Jonathan Tepper

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jesus Calling, Jesus Calling Podcast, Jesus Always, Jesus Listens

Products: When You Love Someone in Recovery, A Hopeful Guide to Understanding Addiction, Shooting Up: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Addiction, Mere Christianity

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