Conquer Addiction with Ken and Sonya Pounders

In this heartfelt holiday episode of the Conquer Addiction Podcast, host Sonya Pounders explores the challenges many face during Christmas—especially those struggling with addiction or coping with loss. Through personal reflection, practical encouragement, and biblical insight, listeners are reminded of the importance of joy, kindness, and faith even in difficult seasons. Sonya discusses issues like ongoing substance abuse and the growing impact of pornography, offering hope and actionable steps for overcoming guilt and shame. The episode emphasizes the power of scripture, prayer, and self-discipline in finding healing, and encourages audiences to become sources of comfort and strength to those around them. As Christmas approaches, this episode is a compassionate reminder that God is near to the brokenhearted and always working for good, no matter the circumstances.

In this powerful Thanksgiving week episode of The Conquer Addiction Podcast, listeners are invited to discover how to "weather life's storms" with faith and resilience. Drawing deeply from the biblical story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4, the episode offers practical and spiritual insights for anyone facing difficulties—whether battling addiction, supporting a loved one, or just trying to make it through turbulent times. The discussion explores the importance of recognizing God's presence, trusting in His concern, and listening for His guidance even when circumstances seem overwhelming. With encouragement and real-life application, this episode delivers hope and actionable wisdom for overcoming life's toughest challenges and reaching the other side—no matter how fierce the storm.

In this episode of The Conquer Addiction Podcast, Ken Pounders shares his personal journey to freedom from addiction, offering practical steps rooted in Christian faith for breaking life-controlling habits. Drawing from his experience at Outreach Ministries of Alabama, Ken explores the transformative power of establishing a real relationship with God, emphasizing identity as sons and daughters and the importance of giving your heart fully to Christ. He unpacks biblical wisdom, including Proverbs 23:26, encouraging listeners to respond to God's call, delight in His ways, and safeguard their hearts. Listeners are guided toward resources for ongoing support and reminded of God's unwavering desire to cherish, direct, and change lives—ultimately moving beyond survival to truly delighting in a life of purpose and freedom.

In this episode of The Conquer Addiction Podcast, Ken Pounders dives deep into the spiritual roots of addiction, contrasting the common view of addiction as a disease with the biblical perspective of addiction as an issue of sin, lordship, and worship. Drawing from personal experience and referencing insightful works like Edward T. Welch's "Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave," Ken Pounders explores how true freedom is found not by serving our own desires, but by surrendering to the transformative power of Christ. Highlighting passages from Romans 6, the discussion encourages listeners to examine who—or what—truly reigns in their lives, offering hope and a practical path to righteousness and lasting change for those caught in the grip of addiction or supporting loved ones on the journey to recovery.

In this powerful "from the archives" episode of The Conquer Addiction Podcast, host Ken Pounders revisits one of the show's most impactful topics—living out God's dream for your life, inspired by the biblical story of Joseph. Listeners are encouraged to examine how surrender, humility, and perseverance can guide them out of addiction and into true freedom and purpose. Ken shares deeply from personal experience and faith, highlighting the pitfalls of self-centered living versus the fulfillment found in aligning with God's plan. Through practical wisdom and scriptural insight, this episode serves as both a source of encouragement and a blueprint for overcoming adversity, pursuing spiritual transformation, and ultimately discovering a life marked by abundance and generational blessing.