Dopamine: God’s gift or our addiction?
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John and Sally Childress from the Free! Recovery course join Michael to chat about a surprising new internet trend from South Korea allowing users to experience the feeling of shopping, ordering food, or tracking deliveries without actually spending any money. They chat about whether these websites are a harmless way to manage our cravings, breaking dopamine cycles, and renewing our mind through the Bible.
Released on 10 Jul 2026
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