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The Prescription for Redemption in Addiction (Plenary Session 4)

This final session, guided by Milyce Pipkin and Dylan Musser, features Michelle Knapp, Lance Canter, and Tony Hassaballa as they describe the transformative power of the gospel for an addicted individual and society.

We explore how the Lord's redemptive grace acts as a powerful antidote to the chains of addiction, offering hope and renewal. We reflect on how through faith, the Lord redeems and transform our deepest wounds, turning them into testimonies of His grace and transformation. Discussing pratical ways our actions align with His redemptive work, we foster a compassionate, Christ-centered approach to support those in the grip of addiction.

Lance Canter

Lance Canter graduated from the Men of Nehemiah as a client in 2020 and has been on staff since 2022 as the Recovery Support Manager. He is a member of Shoreline City Church and is currently entering his senior year at UTA for a Bachelor of Science in Substance Use Treatment. He is a Mental Health Peer Specialist and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern.

Michelle Knapp

Dr. Michelle Knapp is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and a Fellow of the International Nurses Society on addictions. She lives with her husband in Venice, Florida, where she is active in her church ministry, which cares for homebound members. She has spent most of her career in clinical and academic positions in NYC and San Francisco. Her research has been integrating addiction education across nursing and other professional curricula. She continues her scholarly work through journal and textbook publications and mentoring Christian psychiatric NP students, providing Christian-focused psychiatric clinical opportunities in Florida.

Contributors

Lance Canter

Michelle Knapp

Tony Hassaballa

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September 21, 2024