Do you know how to spot if someone in your congregation has a gambling problem? Once it’s been spotted or confessed, do you know what to do?
Karl Vaters talks with Dr. Don Lichi about one of the fastest-growing addictions in the world, including:
- How is gambling defined?
- Why does it have such a strong grip on some people?
- Who is most likely to be addicted?
- How to get help
And more
Donald Lichi is vice president emeritus of Emerge Counseling Ministries, and author of the article, Is Gambling a Problem in the Church? You Bet! in Influence magazine.
Links:
- Is Gambling a Problem in the Church? You Bet! (article)
- Emerge Counseling Ministries
- Broken Windows of the Soul: A Pastor and Christian Psychologist Discuss Sexual Sins and the Prescription to Heal Them
- YouVersion Bible App
Bonus Chat
What to Do if You’re a Pastor with a Gambling Problem, with Donald Lichi
Pastors are not immune to the temptations of gambling and other addictions.
In this short conversation, Karl Vaters talks with Dr. Don Lichi about how to recognize those tendencies in yourself, and what to do if you’re trapped in it. They also talk about who you should/should not share these problems with, and how to engage in preventative measures.
Links:
- Is Gambling a Problem in the Church? You Bet! (article)
- Emerge Counseling Ministries
- Broken Windows of the Soul: A Pastor and Christian Psychologist Discuss Sexual Sins and the Prescription to Heal Them
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