In this episode, Ben Gosden takes us on a deep dive into faith, grace and recovery from addiction in all its forms. We talk about surrender as the pathway to deep healing, right sizing our lives, and growing in God's grace. 

Check out Ben's new book: Grace Rediscovered: Finding Hope and Healing through Faith and Recovery: https://amzn.to/3WQzH2u

Rev. Dr. Ben Gosden is the senior pastor of historic Trinity United Methodist Church in Savannah, GA. Originally from Columbus, GA, Ben graduated from Columbus State University with a degree in Political Science. He earned his M.Div. and D. Min. degrees from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Ben is a Christ-follower, husband, father, pastor, and pilgrim on a journey, in the hope that out of our deepest wounds can flow God’s greatest work.

Contact Ben Gosden at bgosden1982@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.bengosdencoaching.com.

Books Recommended by Ben:

Cal Newport, Slow Productivity https://amzn.to/4jP74g0

Brad Stulberg , The Practice of Groundedness  https://amzn.to/4jOesby

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