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Faith, Recovery, and Finding Purpose
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- Veterans 4 Recovery
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- Feb 2, 2026
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- 2068
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Summary
In this episode, host John Donovan sits down with Pastor Ed Treat to explore the profound intersection of faith and addiction. Pastor Ed opens up about his journey from a chaotic childhood in a high-intensity military family to intravenous drug use, and eventually, his transformative 40-year path of recovery and 25 years in the ministry. Together, they discuss the "geographical cures" that never work, the moment Pastor Ed realized he had to "fire" his version of God, and how the Center of Addiction and Faith is now bridging the gap between the pulpit and the 12-step meeting. Resources & Links Center of Addiction and Faith: addictionandfaith.com Contact Pastor Ed: [email protected] Mobile App: Search "Center of Addiction and Faith" in your app store for webinars, courses, and recovery tools. The Fellowship of Recovering Lutheran Clergy: Supporting pastors in recovery since 1990.