Grace & Growth | Nate Larkin
Summary
A speaker shares his journey from emotional arrested development and secret addiction to recovery through 12-step fellowship. He parallels his story with Zacchaeus, emphasizing that true growth requires connection, not just sobriety. Discussing a recent relapse, he reveals how surrendering control and mourning past trauma led to deeper grace, intimacy with his wife, and a renewed understanding of God’s kindness.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Grace and arrested development
The crisis of hidden sin and desperation
Scripture reading: Zacchaeus in Luke 19
Childhood loneliness and the 'Christian nerd' identity
Genetics, trauma, and the need for connection
Four basic needs: Safety, being seen, soothed, and secure
Finding God in 12-step recovery and fellowship
Zacchaeus: Being seen, called, and transformed
Relapse, treatment, and the gift of mourning
Conclusion: Climbing a tree and final prayer
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