Overcoming Alcoholism with Guests Bob and Pauline Bartosch

Many people struggle with alcohol and other addictive substances, but very few actually receive treatment. Today on Family Talk, Bob and Pauline Bartosch, authors of "Overcomers Outreach: Bridge to Recovery," reveal to Dr. James Dobson their past dependency on alcohol and valium. Ultimately, they both found hope and healing in the Lord, and through support communities in Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. Out of their experience, Bob and Pauline co-founded Overcomers Outreach, a Christ-centered addiction support group.

About Today's Guests: Bob and Pauline Bartosch
Bob Bartosch was studying for a career in ministry as a young man, but alcoholism nearly destroyed his life. A series of miracles led to his involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous, where he found sobriety. Bob’s wife, Pauline, secretly became a Valium-addicted codependent and found hope in a Al-Anon Family Group just weeks before Bob became sober. Once they rediscovered their “higher power,” Jesus Christ, Bob and Pauline started the ministry called Overcomers Outreach to assist those in search of recovery from addiction to alcohol, drugs, and other substances. The basis for their ministry and sobriety is the fundamental faith each person must place in Jesus Christ alone. Bob passed away in 2006, and Pauline passed away in 2019. The Bartosch’s left behind three grown sons, Bob, Mike and Steve, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Resources Mentioned:
http://OvercomersOutreach.org
"OvercomersOutreach: A Bridge to Recovery" book by Bob and Pauline Bartosch
Countdown to Decision 2024 - https://www.drjamesdobson.org/countdown-to-decision-2024

Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk Broadcast Page – http://drjamesdobson.org/broadcasts

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