Paula Flippin

A Message for People in Recovery Addicts who enter recovery are among the strongest, bravest, and most resilient people on the planet. They have resisted temptation hundreds—if not thousands—of times, and they are beating the odds. They are learning to navigate life’s trials and traumas without self-medicating, and they are facing the future with courage. This message is designed to fuel their fire, helping them persevere and look to the future with faith. The following topics will be covered: Paula’s testimony of finding freedom from a painkiller addiction. Neuroplasticity and the remarkable role it plays in recovery. A look at Deuteronomy chapter 11—entering your new season! * Paula offers additional topics for those in recovery and can create tailored presentations for weekend seminars or retreats.

A Message for the Church Nearly everyone sitting in a pew today has been affected in some way by addiction. A 2023 KFF study reports, “66% of U.S. adults say they or a family member have struggled with alcohol or drug addiction.” This message speaks directly to that crisis by offering education, perspective, and practical application of God’s Word for those navigating this challenging situation. It also explores the profound emotional toll addiction places on families and loved ones and highlights the hope, comfort, and forward momentum found in our friendship with God and in the truth of His Word. This talk is designed to impart courage and understanding, giving listeners a much-needed boost to continue on this difficult road with prayer, faith, and confidence in God’s continual guidance. * Paula offers additional topics for church audiences and can create tailored presentations for weekend seminars or retreats.

A Message for Addiction Professionals According to the NIH, “Burnout is prevalent among drug and alcohol counselors, with statistics showing rates as high as 67% experiencing symptoms like emotional exhaustion and decreased job satisfaction.” In this message, Paula shares stories of the hopeless becoming hopeful and the bound becoming free through faith-based addiction counseling. The talk also covers the following topics: The role of prayer in the life of an addiction professional, including how prayer ignites faith… and how faith can move mountains! An exploration of Isaiah 50:4: “The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.” The importance of addiction professionals maintaining high ethical standards, emphasizing the impact of their words—both positive and negative—when speaking to and about clients.