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Description
In this episode of the Truly a Masterpiece Podcast, Craig sits down with his longtime friend Mark Roundy—a husband, father, fisherman, and faithful follower of Christ—for an honest conversation about addiction, recovery, shame, self-doubt, and the grace of God.
Mark shares his struggle with alcohol, what finally got his attention, and the journey that led him to sobriety. But as powerful as his story of recovery is, Mark explains that alcohol wasn't the deepest issue. Beneath the addiction was a battle with shame, self-doubt, and the lies he believed about himself.
Along the way, Craig and Mark discuss:
• The unlikely friendship that began with a chance meeting at a boat ramp
• Why so many men stay away from church
• Common lies men believe about themselves
• Why surrender is so difficult for men
• The importance of authentic male friendships
• How shame and self-doubt keep men stuck
• Why many men stop dreaming—and how to begin dreaming again
Whether you've struggled with addiction, battled self-doubt, or simply want to become a stronger husband, father, and follower of Christ, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.
Time Stamps
0:00 Welcome
0:49 Mark Roundy: Husband, father, fisherman, and follower of Christ
2:10 Being outdoors doesn't always mean you feel closer to God
4:12 A "coincedental" meeting
4:56 She got my attention
5:18 She prayed nine years for me
7:26 Why some men don't go to church
10:24 Lies that kept Mark stuck
11:30 Shame and self-doubt
12:11 A deeper change
12:47 He tried to fix the wrong thing
13:36 The breakthrough
14:08 When you see God for who He is...
15:40 Finding God's love is the key to loving others
17:28 The change that had a greater impact than overcoming alcohol
18:00 Why surrender is hard
18:28 What God asks us to surrender
19:33 Dare to dream
21:00 Lessons for your children
23:06 The need for male connection
26:43 Mark's emotional closing
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