What if the answer to America's growing addiction crisis isn't just found in treatment, but also in faith, community, and a renewed sense of PURPOSE? In this powerful episode of the Built Different Podcast, Drs. Zach & Tim Clinton sit down with Dr. Monty Burks, a leader within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Great American Recovery Initiative, to discuss the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic and the urgent need to move America from a pill culture to a purpose culture. Drawing from his own remarkable journey through addiction, homelessness, and ultimately redemption, Dr. Burks shares how God used a compassionate faith community to transform his life and ignite a calling to help others find freedom. Together, they explore the critical role of the Church in addressing addiction, breaking cycles of shame and isolation, and creating communities where lasting recovery, healing, and hope are possible. Whether you're personally battling addiction, walking alongside someone who is struggling, or looking for ways to make a difference, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your past doesn't disqualify you from God's purpose, your brokenness doesn't have to define your future, and the very pain you've experienced may become someone else's greatest source of hope.

 

Links:

Find Out More About Dr. Monty Burks: The Faith Center Staff

The Great American Recovery Initiative: The Great American Recovery

The Health & Human Services Center for Faith: Center for Faith (Faith Center)

Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Care & Counsel: https://christiancareconnect.com/

What if the answer to America's growing addiction crisis isn't just found in treatment, but also in faith, community, and a renewed sense of PURPOSE? In this powerful episode of the Built Different Podcast, Drs. Zach &amp; Tim Clinton sit down with Dr. Monty Burks, a leader within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Great American Recovery Initiative, to discuss the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic and the urgent need to move America from a pill culture to a purpose culture. Drawing from his own remarkable journey through addiction, homelessness, and ultimately redemption, Dr. Burks shares how God used a compassionate faith community to transform his life and ignite a calling to help others find freedom. Together, they explore the critical role of the Church in addressing addiction, breaking cycles of shame and isolation, and creating communities where lasting recovery, healing, and hope are possible. Whether you're personally battling addiction, walking alongside someone who is struggling, or looking for ways to make a difference, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your past doesn't disqualify you from God's purpose, your brokenness doesn't have to define your future, and the very pain you've experienced may become someone else's greatest source of hope.
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Links:
Find Out More About Dr. Monty Burks: <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/iea/faith/about-the-faith-center/center-staff/index.html" aria-label="Link The Faith Center Staff">The Faith Center Staff</a>
The Great American Recovery Initiative: <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/recovery/index.html" aria-label="Link The Great American Recovery">The Great American Recovery</a>
The Health &amp; Human Services Center for Faith: <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/iea/faith/index.html" aria-label="Link Center for Faith (Faith Center)">Center for Faith (Faith Center)</a>
Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Care &amp; Counsel: <a href="https://christiancareconnect.com/" aria-label="Link https://christiancareconnect.com/">https://christiancareconnect.com/</a>

The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton will air every Tuesday morning from here on out covering topics such as Leadership, Grit, Work Ethic, Relationships, Managing Anxiety and Depression, Isolation/Loneliness, Grief/Loss, Strengthening your Marriage & Family, Championship Mindset, Creating a Winning Culture, and so much more... Through meaningful interviews with some of America’s leading motivational speakers, athletes, counselors/psychologists, pastors, and more... Our heart and mission is to provide ENCOURAGEMENT, HOPE, and CHALLENGE to help push you past your limits and reach goals you never thought possible! Colossians 2:6-7 says, “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”No matter what life throws our way, we must remember WHO WE ARE, by first remembering WHOSE WE ARE!

The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton will air every Tuesday morning from here on out covering topics such as Leadership, Grit, Work Ethic, Relationships, Managing Anxiety and Depression, Isolation/Loneliness, Grief/Loss, Strengthening your Marriage &amp; Family, Championship Mindset, Creating a Winning Culture, and so much more... Through meaningful interviews with some of America&rsquo;s leading motivational speakers, athletes, counselors/psychologists, pastors, and more... Our heart and mission is to provide ENCOURAGEMENT, HOPE, and CHALLENGE to help push you past your limits and reach goals you never thought possible! Colossians 2:6-7 says, &ldquo;So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.&rdquo;No matter what life throws our way, we must remember WHO WE ARE, by first remembering WHOSE WE ARE!

The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton

The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton will air every Tuesday morning from here on out covering topics such as Leadership, Grit, Work Ethic, Relationships, Managing Anxiety and Depression, Isolation/Loneliness, Grief/Loss, Strengthening your Marriage & Family, Championship Mindset, Creating a Winning Culture, and so much more... Through meaningful interviews with some of America’s leading motivational speakers, athletes, counselors/psychologists, pastors, and more... Our heart and mission is to provide ENCOURAGEMENT, HOPE, and CHALLENGE to help push you past your limits and reach goals you never thought possible! Colossians 2:6-7 says, “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”No matter what life throws our way, we must remember WHO WE ARE, by first remembering WHOSE WE ARE! Thanks to our sponsor, Liberty University. Earn your degree on campus or online at a school that puts faith at the center. Learn more: https://www.liberty.edu/lp/experience-liberty/?acode=C00572&utm_source=branding&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=zach_clinton_podcast&utm_content=vanity_url_zach_clinton_podcast

The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton will air every Tuesday morning from here on out covering topics such as Leadership, Grit, Work Ethic, Relationships, Managing Anxiety and Depression, Isolation/Loneliness, Grief/Loss, Strengthening your Marriage &amp; Family, Championship Mindset, Creating a Winning Culture, and so much more... Through meaningful interviews with some of America&rsquo;s leading motivational speakers, athletes, counselors/psychologists, pastors, and more... Our heart and mission is to provide ENCOURAGEMENT, HOPE, and CHALLENGE to help push you past your limits and reach goals you never thought possible! Colossians 2:6-7 says, &ldquo;So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.&rdquo;No matter what life throws our way, we must remember WHO WE ARE, by first remembering WHOSE WE ARE! Thanks to our sponsor, Liberty University. Earn your degree on campus or online at a school that puts faith at the center. Learn more: <a href="https://www.liberty.edu/lp/experience-liberty/?acode=C00572&amp;utm_source=branding&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=zach_clinton_podcast&amp;utm_content=vanity_url_zach_clinton_podcast">https://www.liberty.edu/lp/experience-liberty/?acode=C00572&amp;utm_source=branding&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=zach_clinton_podcast&amp;utm_content=vanity_url_zach_clinton_podcast</a>

Dr. Monty Burks: From a Pill Culture to a Purpose Culture - Fighting the Addiction Crisis Through Community, Faith and the Power of Recovery, Ep. 324

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