Youtube Videos MP3 Podcast Summary In this conversation, James Eaves shares insights from his interview with a recovering addict named Johnny, exploring the feelings of shame and judgment that individuals battling addiction often face. He emphasizes the need for compassion, understanding, and a change in perspective towards addiction, advocating for a supportive community that approaches individuals with love and gentleness. Eaves introduces the ABS method (Approach, Build, Support) as a framework for engaging with those struggling with addiction, highlighting the importance of speaking the truth in love and creating a welcoming environment within congregations. He concludes by stressing the significance of celebrating small victories in the recovery journey and connecting individuals with appropriate resources. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Evangelism and Addiction00:04 Understanding the Struggles of Addiction06:14 Changing Perspectives on Addiction12:07 Approaching Those in Need24:23 Building Relationships and Support28:26 Creating a Welcoming Community32:25 Conclusion and Resources Transcript *This transcript was automatically generated and may contain errors.* James Eaves (00:00)Good afternoon. While preparing for this lesson, I interviewed a gentleman that was recovering from an addiction to meth. He and I spent a couple hours together just talking about what he was facing in his life and all that he had to go through. asked John, we’ll call him Johnny because ethically I can’t tell you what his name is. But I asked Johnny, I said, Johnny, how did you find yourself inside of a church building? He said that he had heard from family and friends and around town that the