In this episode of Recovery Through Christ, Pastor John Alworth breaks down one of the single greatest barriers to freedom and healing: denial. Grounded in scripture—including Lamentations 5:21 and John 8:32—Pastor Alworth explores how self-deception, rationalization, and external blaming keep individuals trapped in cycles of addiction, pride, anger, and emotional bondage.

Drawing on both clinical insights and personal experience, Pastor Alworth outlines the four stages of denial (Unawareness, Resistance, Admission, and Acceptance) and emphasizes that true, lasting recovery begins with rigorous honesty before God and oneself. Whether dealing with substance abuse, trauma, or destructive habits, listeners are invited to step out of darkness and embrace the new identity and purpose God has designed for them.

Key Topics & Highlights

• The Danger of Denial: Understanding denial as a defense mechanism and how rationalization, minimization, and blaming delay life-saving recovery.
• The 4 Stages of Denial: Unawareness $\rightarrow$ Resistance $\rightarrow$ Admission $\rightarrow$ Acceptance.
• Lies vs. Biblical Truth: Replacing the enemy’s lies ("This is just who I am") with the truth of God’s Word (2 Corinthians 5—becoming a new creation).
• The First Step to Restoration: Why surrendering powerlessness and embracing total honesty with God is essential for Christ-based recovery.
• Living Resurrection: Celebrating life transformation and baptismal testimonies from recovery ministries like the Open Door Mission.

Key Contact & Broadcast Information

• Call / Text Host Directly: 832-475-8642 (For recovery guidance or legal consultation)
• Sponsor: The Allworth Law Firm
• Broadcast Schedule: Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
• Radio Station: KKHT
• Podcast On-Demand: KKHT.com