The Battle of Addiction | Steve Ward
10/14/24 • 27 min
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Hello Warriors. Today I sit down with Steve Ward as he opens up about his own addiction and how his family fell into the trap of addiction as well. Learn his Insights in Battling addiction and how he prevented relapse. Steve Ward is the founder and Executive Director of STEPS Ministries, a nonprofit ministry with the goals of helping people improve their lives, grow closer to God, and prevent addiction.
He is a writer, speaker, teacher, consultant, and coach in the areas of personal effectiveness, emotional well-being, spiritual growth, and the prevention of addiction and relapse.
Steve and his family battled significant addiction issues of their own. Since then, Steve has spent tens of thousands of hours studying and writing about how to pursue a healthy, integrated lifestyle that would lessen the risk of addiction.
He wrote the books "STEPS: A Daily Journey to a Better Life" and "Next Right Steps: How to Live Life Better" and publishes the STEPS Journey Blog and a parenting blog. You can hear him discuss a variety of important topics on the Next Right Steps podcast.
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For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Timothy 1:7
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11
Hello Warriors. Today I sit down with Steve Ward as he opens up about his own addiction and how his family fell into the trap of addiction as well. Learn his Insights in Battling addiction and how he prevented relapse. Steve Ward is the founder and Executive Director of STEPS Ministries, a nonprofit ministry with the goals of helping people improve their lives, grow closer to God, and prevent addiction.
He is a writer, speaker, teacher, consultant, and coach in the areas of personal effectiveness, emotional well-being, spiritual growth, and the prevention of addiction and relapse.
Steve and his family battled significant addiction issues of their own. Since then, Steve has spent tens of thousands of hours studying and writing about how to pursue a healthy, integrated lifestyle that would lessen the risk of addiction.
He wrote the books "STEPS: A Daily Journey to a Better Life" and "Next Right Steps: How to Live Life Better" and publishes the STEPS Journey Blog and a parenting blog. You can hear him discuss a variety of important topics on the Next Right Steps podcast.
Would you like to be a guest on a podcast? Sign up now at www.Podmatch.com and let your voice be heard in the podcast world.
Maybe you would like to start your own podcast? Here is my affiliate link to help you get started with a great site Podmatch! https://www.joinpodmatch.com/gracefulwarrior
#podmatch #GracefulWarriorPodcast #armorofGod #FaithandStrength
Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of the Graceful Warrior Pod, please subscribe, or Follow, rate and leave me a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps me reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on the life of the believer.
Join me on Social to chat
Check out where you can find me on social media- https://linktr.ee/GracefulPod
Email us - [email protected] for questions, and topics.
My Favorite Scripture- "Fear not- For I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name~ You are Mine." Isaiah 43:1
Graceful Warrior Merch Store! Show your swag support! All proceeds go back to the production cost of the podcast. https://graceful-swag.printify.me/products
Thank you for listening, if you Like this Episode Please comment , like and share, so others may hear the Gospel.Call to Action
1. Grab my Book from Me and save the S/H. Donate $10 here https://BuyMeACoffee.com/GracefulWarrior
Email me at [email protected] your mailing address and I will send you a signed copy of my Book- Captured By His Heart.
2. Subscribe at https://TheGracefulWarrior.com
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For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Timothy 1:7
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11
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My Favorite Scripture- "Fear not- For I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name~ You are Mine." Isaiah 43:1
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Thank you for listening, if you Like this Episode Please comment , like and share, so others may hear the Gospel.Call to Action
1. Grab my Book from Me and save the S/H. Donate $10 here https://BuyMeACoffee.com/GracefulWarrior
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For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Timothy 1:7
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11
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My Favorite Scripture- "Fear not- For I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name~ You are Mine." Isaiah 43:1
Graceful Warrior Merch Store! Show your swag support! All proceeds go back to the production cost of the podcast. https://graceful-swag.printify.me/products
Thanks for tuning in, and remember to Lace up those Combat boots. Until next time, stay strong and keep fighting the good fight!
Would you like to be a guest on a podcast? Sign up now at www.Podmatch.com and let your voice be heard in the podcast world.
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Thank you for listening, if you Like this Episode Please comment , like and share, so others may hear the Gospel.Call to Action
1. Grab my Book from Me and save the S/H. Donate $10 here https://BuyMeACoffee.com/GracefulWarrior
Email me at [email protected] your mailing address and I will send you a signed copy of my Book- Captured By His Heart.
2. Subscribe at https://TheGracefulWarrior.com
3. For my Blogs - Subscribe to my Substack- https://TheGracefulWarriorPodcast.Substack.com
4. Engage with Monica on her Social Media Accounts-
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For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Timothy 1:7
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11
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