In this episode, host Paul Smith and psychologist Scott Bowden explore addiction, highlighting its spiritual aspects and the path to recovery. Key topics include admitting addiction, healing the brain's reward system, and meeting core needs through healthy behaviours. This engaging discussion encourages men in their relationships with God and each other.

There are a lot of uplifting digital resources being created in Australia and around the world, and The Spotlight curates the best material and highlights a selection each weekday. 

<p>There are a lot of uplifting digital resources being created in Australia and around the world, and <em>The Spotlight</em> curates the best material and highlights a selection each weekday. </p>

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G'day Mate, Can We Talk?: Breaking Addictions - Part 2 - 9 July 2026

Join Jen Spiker as she highlights a 2020 conversation between guest host Robbo and Paul Smith of Wesleyan Men, focusing on the importance of male friendships and the inherent need for men to connect and belong to a tribe. The discussion explores obstacles men face in building relationships and how God has hardwired them for connection.

20twenty: Why Man to Man Friendships Are Important - 10 July 2026

In this episode, hosted by Paul Smith and Hayden Watson, psychologist Scott Bowden defines addiction and discusses its life-damaging consequences. He explains the vulnerability to addiction due to unmet emotional needs and genetic predisposition, emphasising the biological grip of addiction on the brain. Recovery is possible through social support and recognizing the cost of addiction, driving the internal desire to change. Bowden highlights that addictions are designed to fail us, encouraging long-term recovery.

G'day Mate, Can We Talk?: Breaking Addictions - Part 1 - 8 July 2026

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G'day Mate, Can We Talk?: Breaking Addictions - Part 2 - 9 July 2026

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