Faith & Recovery
Bible Verses, Devotionals, and Resources for the Hardest Seasons
These aren't verse lists you'll skim and forget. Each guide is organized by what you're actually feeling, with honest reflection, prayer, and the kind of real talk you won't get from a Google snippet.
Faith & Recovery
Bible Verses, Devotionals, and Resources for the Hardest Seasons
These aren't verse lists you'll skim and forget. Each guide is organized by what you're actually feeling, with honest reflection, prayer, and the kind of real talk you won't get from a Google snippet.
Start with what you're feeling.
Scripture by Topic
Each page is built around an emotion, not just a keyword. Find the one that matches where you are right now.
Addiction
For the person in the fight and the family watching it.
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Anxiety
For the racing thoughts and the 3 AM spirals.
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Forgiveness
When you need God to forgive you, when you can’t forgive yourself, and when someone hurt you and never apologized.
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Second Chances
For the person who thinks they've used up their last one.
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Hope
When you need a reason to keep going.
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Anger
For the rage you don't know what to do with.
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Prayer for an Addict
When prayer is the only thing left you can do.
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Strength
Scriptures for exhaustion, fear, and the days you want to quit.
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The Prodigal Son and Addiction
How the robe, ring, and sandals map to identity, peace, and purpose in recovery.
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Justin Franich
Justin Franich is a former meth addict, Teen Challenge graduate, and pastor who has been clean since 2005. Today he's a husband, father, and Executive Director of Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge. He hosts the Rebuilding Life After Addiction podcast and helps families across the U.S. navigate faith-based recovery options, compare programs, and rebuild life after addiction.
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5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Recovery Program
I put together the questions I'd want my own family to have if they were evaluating programs. Whether it's Teen Challenge or something else, these are the things that actually matter.
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Going Deeper
The harder conversations about faith. Grace, forgiveness, secrets, church hurt, and what it actually means to follow Jesus through the mess.
8 Songs That Get Addiction Right
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Bible Verses for Pornography and Lust
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Bible Verses for Healing from Trauma
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Bible Verses for Guilt and Shame in Recovery
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Bible Verses About Worry: What to Read When You Can't Turn Your Mind Off
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Bible Verses for Forgiveness and Repentance
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From the Podcast
“I was sober for two years and completely miserable. That's when I realized sobriety isn't the finish line.”
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