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June 5, 2025 50 mins

Are you trying to hold it all together while quietly falling apart inside? Do you ever feel like you can’t afford to be honest about your struggles—especially as a missionary leader? 

In this powerful conversation with Ian Morgan Cron, author of The Fix, we dive into the hidden world of addiction among missionaries—and not just the obvious kinds. 

From people-pleasing and approval addiction to secret compulsions and burnout, Ian shares a compassionate, gospel-centered invitation to freedom, healing, and transformation. Whether you’re leading a ministry or simply trying to keep your head above water, this episode offers hope, truth, and practical steps toward becoming whole in Christ.


📌 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • What addiction looks like beyond substances—and why missionaries are especially vulnerable
  • Why willpower and ministry pressure aren’t enough to overcome our internal struggles
  • How the 12 Steps can lead to spiritual transformation (even if you don’t consider yourself an addict)
  • What to do when you’re leading while secretly falling apart
  • How grace—not grit—is the real path forward


💭 Questions to Ponder as You Listen:

  • What am I turning to for comfort, control, or a sense of worth?
  • Where do I feel unmanageable inside—even if everything looks fine on the outside?
  • Have I been trying to fix myself, or have I given God full permission to transform me?
  • What’s one ‘sneaky’ compulsion in my life that I’ve been excusing or hiding?
  • Who are the safe people I can process this with—and what’s keeping me from reaching out?

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