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Jun 2024
52m 53s

361 - The Cyclone Of Addiction

Pure Desire Ministries
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Addiction can be challenging to wrap our head around. What is addiction? How did this happen? Why me? Robert Vander Meer is on the podcast today to discuss the image and behavior of a cyclone and how this metaphor is helpful in understanding how and why addiction shows up in our life. 
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