Deep Dive | Supporting Loved Ones Struggling With Addiction: When Love Isn’t Enough

Some men would rather lose a relationship than admit they were wrong. Why? Because somewhere along the way, we confused apology with weakness. But what if the real strength is in the owning, not the avoiding? This conversation is for men who want to lead with integrity, not ego.

He didn’t know theology. He didn’t have answers. But he had clarity: “I was blind, and now I see.” His testimony disrupted religious systems and invited confrontation. It was simple, undeniable, and deeply personal.

Leaders set the tone. When they normalise conversations about mental health, employees feel safer to speak up. When they stay silent, stigma thrives. Advocacy from leadership isn’t just about words — it’s about modelling balance, providing resources, and making mental health part of the organisational DNA.

A Christ-centred home is not built by accident. It’s shaped by intention, prayer, and daily surrender. It’s not about perfection—it’s about presence. From the Shema in Deuteronomy to the household codes in the New Testament, Scripture calls families to make Christ the cornerstone. When He is central, love deepens, peace…

Leaven doesn’t just change the dough—it prepares it to nourish others. The gospel, when truly received, doesn’t remain private. It expands. It influences. It reaches. The parable of the leaven is a call to let truth do its full work—not just in us, but through us. This chapter reminds us…