John-Mark welcomes Dr J. Ryan Davidson, pastor of Grace Baptist Chapel in Hampton, Virginia and dean of students at the International Reformed Baptist Seminary, to discuss his new Broken Wharfe booklet "Thinking Through Addiction". Drawing on Proverbs 23:29–35, Davidson presents addiction as the repeated, sinful misuse of created things to the detriment of soul, mind, and body, closely tied to idolatry and often marked by habitual return despite consequences. They contrast biblical categories with modern claims that addiction is only a disease, affirming possible physiological components while maintaining moral responsibility, self-control, and mortification of sin. The conversation stresses compassion, the necessity of the gospel and the local church’s means of grace, and appropriate partnership with medical or clinical help in severe cases. Davidson concludes with hope in justification and sanctification through union with Christ.Read the Booklet: Thinking Through AddictionRead the Ebook: Thinking Through Addiction Ebook00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:59 Booklet Origins and Purpose04:01 Proverbs 23 and Addiction06:52 Defining Addiction Biblically09:28 Scripture vs Modern Models15:05 Idolatry and Habitual Sin20:00 Why Consequences Dont Stop It25:47 Gospel Freedom and Church Help29:43 Church or Clinical Treatment34:47 Gospel Hope to the End39:35 Wrap Up and Booklet DetailsSend us Fan MailContact Broken WharfeTweet us @BrokenwharfeFind us on Facebook at BrokenWharfeFollow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfeEmail us at [email protected] for listening!