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The GCR podcast is a resource from The Refuge. The mission of The Refuge is to take the light of the gospel into the darkness of addiction. You can learn more about The Refuge on our website at www.refugewinterset.com.
]]>enChristianityCopyright The Refugehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e5adeee801c5e353de1c81dfc6d4a1e8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gospel-centered-recovery-podcast--6208860Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:01:37 +0000The RefugeThe Refugerefugewinterset@gmail.comThe Gospel Centered Recovery (GCR) podcast is for people who are enslaved by addictive sins. Our goal is to provide biblical counsel and help for people who struggle so that they can find freedom through the power of the gospel and the Word of God....
The GCR podcast is a resource from The Refuge. The mission of The Refuge is to take the light of the gospel into the darkness of addiction. You can learn more about The Refuge on our website at www.refugewinterset.com.
]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-year-s-resolutions--69138160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69138160Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:00:08 +0000The RefugeThe new year is not very far away. Check out this episode as Ben and Andy talk about a biblical approach to New Year's resolutions.2129clean211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-control-and-addiction--69137880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69137880Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:29:44 +0000The RefugeWhat does the Bible say about self-control? How does God use self-control to help those who are enslaved by addictive sins? Check out this episode where Andy and Ben discuss all things self-control.2279clean210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/serving--67736139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67736139Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:08 +0000The RefugeWhy is serving the church and serving others an important part of the transformation process for people who struggle with addictive sin? Tune in to this episode as Andy and Ben discuss this important topic.1975clean29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/work-ethic-and-jobs--67735659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67735659Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:33:53 +0000The RefugeHow does a good work ethic or working hard at a job play into the battle against addictive sins? Tune in to this episode as Andy and Ben talk about the importance of a good work ethic in the transformation process.2384clean28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interventions-and-tough-love--67523297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67523297Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:00:07 +0000The RefugeHow can interventions and tough love be used to help someone who is enslaved by addiction? Tune in to this episode to hear Ben Funkhouser and special guest CJ McMurry talk about interventions and tough love.1763intervention,love,toughclean27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/family-issues-and-rebuilding-trust--67522873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67522873Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:20:52 +0000The RefugeThis episode features special guest CJ McMurry. CJ and Ben will be discussing how to handle family issues and how to rebuild trust. If you have struggled with addiction and have strained family relationships, this episode is for you.2048family,issues,rebuilding,trustclean26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-if-you-relapse--66536935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66536935Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:00:08 +0000The RefugeWhat do you do if you relapse? Is relapse the end of the road? Is there gospel hope for you if you relapse? In this episode, Andy and Ben talk about relapse and give some biblical counsel for how to respond if you relapse.1891clean25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/temptation--66536849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66536849Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:00:11 +0000The RefugeTemptation is a regular part of the battle against enslaving sins. If you want to be transformed you have to be ready to respond to temptation. In this episode, Andy and Ben discuss biblical help for how to respond to temptation.2269clean24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/addiction-and-manipulation--66536736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66536736Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:26:43 +0000The RefugeIn this episode, Andy and Ben discuss how addiction and manipulation often go together. They give helpful counsel on how to respond to manipulation in your own life and the lives of other people.1952clean23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sponsor-or-biblical-discipler--65827023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65827023Tue, 13 May 2025 14:00:07 +0000The RefugeIn this episode of the GCR Podcast, Andy and Ben discuss whether you need a sponsor or a Biblical discipler to help you as you battle addiction.1826clean22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-holy-spirit-and-addiction--65826355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65826355Tue, 06 May 2025 14:00:07 +0000The RefugeIn the first episode of season 2 of the GCR Podcast, Andy and Ben talk about the Holy Spirit's crucial role in helping someone become free from addictive (enslaving) sin. 2074clean21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-trailer--65825283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65825283Thu, 01 May 2025 14:04:27 +0000The RefugeCheck out the trailer for Season 2 of the Gospel Centered Recovery Podcast. New episodes will be released on May 6th.627clean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/battling-addiction-with-bible-reading-and-prayer--62239486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62239486Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:11:58 +0000The RefugeIn this episode Ben and Andy discuss why Bible reading and prayer are an essential part of battling addictive sins. 2814clean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-of-transformation-jon-goemaat--62082523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62082523Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:16:41 +0000The RefugeIn this bonus episode we are highlighting stories of transformation. Ben sits down with Jon Goemaat. Jon is a 2023 graduate of The Refuge and currently serves as the house manager at The Refuge. Check out this episode to hear about what God has done...1752clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/putting-off-and-putting-on-in-addiction--61475249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61475249Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:47:17 +0000The RefugeChange is hard, but it's even harder when you don't know the Bible's plan for how change takes place. In season 1 episode 6, Andy and Ben discuss the biblical pattern of change through putting off and putting on. If you are struggling with addiction...2195clean16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/addiction-and-heart-issues--61232025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61232025Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:40:18 +0000The RefugeIf you struggle with an addiction you know that you need to stop, but that is easier said than done. The pathway to victory over addiction runs through the heart. We can't be transformed without understanding the heart issues that are driving our...2389addiction,heart,transformationclean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/addiction-and-the-church--61119011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61119011Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:20:52 +0000The RefugeBeing part of a loving supportive community is essential in the battle against addiction. Check out this episode to find out why God ordained biblical community found in the church is the best community to be a part of.1951clean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/addiction-and-radical-amputation--61040146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61040146Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:48:20 +0000The RefugeWhat is radical amputation? What does the Bible say about radical amputation? How does radical amputation connect to repentance? How does radical amputation lead to victory over addiction? Check out this episode as Ben and Andy discuss all of these...2420addiction,radicalamputation,transformationclean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/addiction-and-repentance--60873752
Check out this helpful blog written by CJ McMurry: https://refugewinterset.com/the-gospel-changes-everything/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60873752Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:26:42 +0000The RefugeIn season 1 episode 2 of the GCR Podcast, Andy and Ben discuss the role of repentance in the battle against addictive sins (addictions). Repentance is the key that unlocks the door to lasting transformation. Many people never see lasting change or...
Check out this helpful blog written by CJ McMurry: https://refugewinterset.com/the-gospel-changes-everything/]]>2068addiction,biblical,counseling,recoveryclean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/addiction-and-the-gospel--60743025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60743025Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:24:45 +0000The RefugeWhat does the gospel have to do with addiction? In this episode of the GCR Podcast, Ben Funkhouser and Andy Bittle discuss how the gospel of Jesus offers real and lasting hope for people who struggle with addiction.1790clean11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-the-history-of-gcr-the-refuge--60645472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60645472Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:16:42 +0000The RefugeIn this special bonus episode of the GCR Podcast, Ben Funkhouser sits down with CJ McMurry the Founder and Program Director of The Refuge to talk about the history of GCR and The Refuge.1564clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gcr-podcast-season-1-preview--60426507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60426507Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:00:04 +0000The RefugeDo you struggle with addiction? Do you want to quit but just can't? The Gospel-Centered Recovery (GCR) podcast is for you! The Gospel of Jesus and the Word of God has hope for you, and we want to share that hope with you on this podcast. Season 1 is...1212clean1full