{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Behind the Armor","title":"Am I Doomed Without God? Addiction, Faith, and Forgiveness","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2002,"description":"Spirituality, sobriety, and self-discovery collide on episode six of our addiction series as Judd sits down with ministry leader Victoria Washington. During their moving conversation, Victoria opens up about her upbringing in a home shaped by diverse religious backgrounds—from routine church visits to the teachings of Marianne Williamson. Feeling unanchored, she embraced new age spirituality, seeking empowerment and control.But beneath the surface, Victoria wrestled with deep dissatisfaction. Her turning point came through sobriety—starting with a supernatural prompting to fast from alcohol, followed by a powerful encounter with God's love that forever changed her. Judd, on the cusp of fatherhood, grapples with what spiritual legacy he wants to pass to his son. The honest exchange between Victoria and Judd examines questions about religious freedom versus guidance, the role of discipline in spiritual growth, and how divine order can bring peace and clarity. 5 Lessons from the Episode:Free will matters: Choosing God isn’t forced upon us—it’s a daily, conscious act of love and trust Sobriety is just the start: Recovery begins with letting go, but real peace comes through surrendering to God and His planChildren need a direction: Leaving kids to find their own way without spiritual guidance can cause confusion—discipleship starts at home Faith is lived, not imposed: Mirroring a relationship with God as a parent provides a template more powerful than instruction God meets us personally: Transformation often comes when we ask honest questions and remain open to divine answers CHAPTERS:00:00 Choosing God’s Will Over Ours02:00 Judd’s Early Religious Experiences03:17 Is Faith Necessary for Sobriety?05:16 Victoria’s Spiritual Upbringing08:43 A Stroke Scare and Sobriety Wake-Up Call12:04 Discovering Christ Through Fasting13:08 Beyond Spiritual Awakening: A Revival14:24 Faith as an Anchor in Parenting16:22 Guiding Children Spiritually Without Force19:39 Learning God’s...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/tr9Q96z1rZopXCilUbX8sIY0yjNN2bmoGksGjvnwyUQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Mzc4/MDFhYmNjMmQ3Mjg5/MzNlNjY1YzFlNzE5/N2RkOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}