Addicts most always experience feelings of intense shame and judgment over their substance abuse whether their addiction is known to others or not. Melissa Huray, an Emmy award-winning news reporter turned addiction counselor, spent most of her young adult life trapped inside a prison of alcohol abuse and dependency. She found freedom from addiction in Christ and shares that hope through the devotional book, Radical Freedom: Breaking the Chains of Addiction for Good. Learn more at melissahuray.com.

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Suicide ranks No. 11 in leading causes of death in the United States with nearly 50,000 dying annually by their own hand. No one seems immune to this growing, tragic trend. From teenagers to older males, the numbers are startling. Dr. Joannie DeBrito with Focus on the Family shares prevention strategies along with a few behavior patterns to be aware of in those in your circle of influence that might suggest suicidal thoughts. Call 988 for immediate assistance. Resources are also available at alivetothrive.com.

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Dr. Michael Rydelnik returns to Open Line CHATT after teaching through the Journey's of Paul cruise through the Mediterranean Sea with Dr. Mark Jobe and Dr. Joe Stowell. Dr. Rydelnik fielded questions about the current conflict in Israel with Hezbollah and Benjamin Netanyahu's recent address before the United Nations. Michael also addresses a question that is on the minds of many at this time. Are Christians supposed to stand with Israel, or have Christians replaced Israel as God's chosen people?

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