Often Christians who struggle with sex addiction live the ultimate
Jekyll and Hyde existence, being active in their church communities even
as they hide their addiction. The Christian church, in general,
struggles to address issues of sexuality in a non-shaming way, which
further supports the hidden nature of the addiction. For these men and
women, spirituality and sexuality have become compartmentalized.
Recovery, then, must involve the integration of healthy spiritual
beliefs and practices with healthy sexuality. Shadows of the Cross
used in conjunction with Dr. Patrick Carnes's book Facing the Shadow
will provide a roadmap for this healing journey.
Shadows of the Cross provides an early spiritual focus to recovery
while addressing issues of sexuality in a non-shaming way using Biblical
scripture to encourage long-term recovery. Shadows of the Cross offers
unique guidance on spiritual practices such as Christian meditation,
contemplative reading, solitude, confession, study, and prayer. This
book was written specifically for the subset of those in recovery who
self-identify as Christian.
Craig S. Cashwell, PhD, is a professor in the department of
counseling and educational development at the University of North
Carolina at Greensboro who maintains a part-time private practice
focused on sex addiction and couples counseling.
Pennie K. Johnson, LPC, CSAT, is a clinical therapist who has a
passion for working with congregations and their church members who are
suffering with addiction, primarily sexual addiction.
Patrick Carnes, PhD, is an internationally known educator,
researcher, author, and speaker on addiction and recovery issues.
