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Iris Cruz

Writer in the geek world, raising two beautiful baby geeks.

Majora’s Mask & The Courage to Take Off the Mask

Majora’s Mask and Step 5 explore confession, identity, and the courage to stop hiding so genuine healing and spiritual recovery can begin.

The Good Place & The Freedom of Being Found Out

The Good Place and Recovery Step 5 reveal how confession, honesty, and being fully known can break shame and open the door to grace.

BoJack Horseman & Hurt People Hurting People

Step 4 recovery helps uncover resentment, fear, pride, and self-sabotage. See how BoJack Horseman reveals the path from self-awareness to true change.

Prince Zuko & Facing the Truth

Prince Zuko’s journey reframes Step 4 of recovery: uncover motives behind coping patterns, stop blaming others, and find freedom through truth, faith, and change.

Wanda Maximoff & Letting Go of Control

Step 3 of Recovery through Wanda Maximoff reveals how control, grief, and avoidance fuel pain, and how surrendering to God leads toward freedom and healing.

Luke Skywalker & Learning to Surrender Our Will

Discover how Luke Skywalker’s lessons on surrender mirror Step 3 of recovery—learning to trust God’s care and find freedom beyond self-reliance.

Faith in the Fight: Christian Lessons from K-Pop Demon Hunters

Discover how K-Pop Demon Hunters reflects biblical truth, revealing freedom through honesty, unity, and love in the fight against spiritual forces.

The Shift & a God Who Restores

Iris Cruz takes a look at the restoration power of God, by taking a look at the Angel Studios film "The Shift" and the story of Job.

A Charlie Brown Christmas & Learning to Fear Not

Iris Cruz takes a look at relying on a Higher Power through the eyes of Linus in 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'. This article focuses on our need to realize we can't overcome addiction by our own power.

The Fellowship of the Ring & Our Powerlessness Over Temptation

Iris Cruz takes a look at powerlessness through the lens of The Fellowship of the Ring. This article focuses on our need for God and accountability partners to help us fighting our temptations.