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Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Tanya Gioia
225 episodes
3 days ago

Do you feel like addiction has stolen the peace and purpose from your home, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure of who you are in Christ?



 



✨ Welcome to Faith Over Addiction! ✨



 



This podcast is for Christian women who love someone struggling with addiction. Together, we’ll navigate the heartbreak, chaos, and confusion while uncovering God’s bigger plan for your life—and your family.



 



🌿 What You'll Find Here:



  • ✅ Hope & Healing

  • ✅ Faith-Filled Insights

  • ✅ Practical Tools for Boundaries & Peace

  • ✅ Honest Conversations on Recovery & Identity



 



🎙 Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia

Tanya helps Christian women reclaim their God-given identity, set boundaries with love, and create a home filled with grace and peace—even when addiction tries to steal the show.



 



💡 You Are Not Alone. Your life, your home, and your faith matter. Let's walk this journey of healing together.



 






 



🌟 Want to be a guest? 🌟



Are you passionate about biblical identity, boundaries, and faith-based recovery? Join Tanya Gioia on Faith Over Addiction! Apply to be a guest through PodMatch.



Visit: www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/faithoveraddiction



By joining through PodMatch, you’ll connect with a network that supports your message—without the hassle of contracts, performance targets, or restrictive requirements. Plus, enjoy exclusive benefits like automated podcast growth strategies, monetization tools, and free access to courses and trainings.



 






 



⚠ DISCLAIMER: Any advice shared is based on personal experience and research. There are no guarantees, as many variables impact success. Please take everything as opinion-based guidance.



 



💛 To Your Happiness,

Tanya Gioia


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Do you feel like addiction has stolen the peace and purpose from your home, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure of who you are in Christ?



 



✨ Welcome to Faith Over Addiction! ✨



 



This podcast is for Christian women who love someone struggling with addiction. Together, we’ll navigate the heartbreak, chaos, and confusion while uncovering God’s bigger plan for your life—and your family.



 



🌿 What You'll Find Here:



  • ✅ Hope & Healing

  • ✅ Faith-Filled Insights

  • ✅ Practical Tools for Boundaries & Peace

  • ✅ Honest Conversations on Recovery & Identity



 



🎙 Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia

Tanya helps Christian women reclaim their God-given identity, set boundaries with love, and create a home filled with grace and peace—even when addiction tries to steal the show.



 



💡 You Are Not Alone. Your life, your home, and your faith matter. Let's walk this journey of healing together.



 






 



🌟 Want to be a guest? 🌟



Are you passionate about biblical identity, boundaries, and faith-based recovery? Join Tanya Gioia on Faith Over Addiction! Apply to be a guest through PodMatch.



Visit: www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/faithoveraddiction



By joining through PodMatch, you’ll connect with a network that supports your message—without the hassle of contracts, performance targets, or restrictive requirements. Plus, enjoy exclusive benefits like automated podcast growth strategies, monetization tools, and free access to courses and trainings.



 






 



⚠ DISCLAIMER: Any advice shared is based on personal experience and research. There are no guarantees, as many variables impact success. Please take everything as opinion-based guidance.



 



💛 To Your Happiness,

Tanya Gioia


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Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Finding Joy and Identity Through Life's Biggest Challenges with Monica Ocejo

In this inspiring episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Monica Ocejo, a Mexican-born fashion designer, breast cancer survivor, and author of "Between Threads and Tortillas." Monica shares her powerful journey of transformation—from immigrating to the United States with dreams of becoming a renowned fashion designer, to facing a devastating breast cancer diagnosis at 40 with three young children, to losing her fashion business and reinventing herself in the most unexpected way: making tortillas.


Monica opens up about her struggle with the "you can do it alone" mentality and the profound moment she learned to surrender control to God. She discusses navigating grief, finding identity beyond career titles, and discovering that her true identity is as a child of God. Through laughter, friendship, and faith, Monica found joy even in life's darkest moments.

Whether you're facing illness, loss, career changes, or feeling stuck in grief, Monica's story offers hope and practical wisdom about taking small steps forward, embracing creative healing, and holding onto God's promises when life collapses. Plus, you'll hear the hilarious story of her first day making tortillas in heels and fancy dresses!


Key Points

  • Surrendering Control
  • Identity Beyond Achievement
  • The Power of Grieving Well
  • Finding Joy in Reinvention
  • Living on Borrowed Time
  • The Prodigal Son Principle
  • Creative Healing
  • Taking Small Steps
  • The Collapse Before the Star
  • Mexican Heritage and Faith


Resources and Links

Guest Information:

Book: Between Threads and Tortillas - Available on Amazon - https://a.co/d/hswL3YH


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

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If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805




Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

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3 days ago
34 minutes 52 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
How to be a Fit Witness for Christ in Spirit, Soul, and Body: The Whole Person Package

In this powerful episode of the Faith Over Addiction Podcast, host Tanya Gioia welcomes Dr. Laurette Willis, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and founder of Weight Loss Without Willpower. Dr. Laurette shares her incredible testimony of overcoming 22 years of New Age practices, alcoholism, smoking, and emotional eating that began at age six.

From growing up in a high-functioning but troubled family to searching for God in all the wrong places, Dr. Laurette's journey led her through the depths of addiction before experiencing supernatural deliverance and transformation. Now, she helps women break free from emotional eating by combining biblical truth with neuroscience-based techniques.


Whether you're struggling with food, another addiction, or supporting someone who is, Dr. Laurette's story proves that true freedom comes not through willpower, but through God's power working in us from the inside out.


Key Points:


  • Addiction is Non-Discriminatory
  • Emotional Eating Starts Young
  • The Yoga-to-New Age Pipeline
  • Supernatural Deliverance
  • The Original Drug of Choice Returns
  • Renewing the Mind + Retraining the Brain
  • The "Casting Down" Exercise
  • 10-Second Craving Buster
  • Comfort Food vs. The Comforter
  • Pray and Plan, Don't Plan and Pray
  • Rediscovering Hunger and Satiety Signals
  • The Water Test
  • Healing from the Inside Out
  • The Shame Spiral Solution
  • PraiseMoves: Christian Alternative to Yoga



Resources & Links:

  • Free Gift for Listeners: Christian Weight Loss Kit: https://laurette.lpages.co/christian-weight-loss-kit/

Includes "The Faith-Fueled Weight Loss Blueprint" downloadable guide

Mini-course training video with practical tools

Learn the bilateral brain stimulation technique that stops cravings in 10 seconds

Perfect for women feeling stuck in cycles of overeating and regain


  • Christian Meditation Kit: https://laurette.lpages.co/christian-meditation-kit/

Three simple steps to meditate on God's Word


  • PraiseMoves: https://praisemoves.com/ - Christ-centered alternative to yoga


  • The Fullness Retreat: https://laurette.lpages.co/2026-the-fullness-retreat/

Women's retreat focused on being "filled with all the fullness of God" (Ephesians 3:19)


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v


🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805




Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

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1 week ago
49 minutes 31 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Lessons From Pain: Creating Space for Prayer, Peace, and Purpose

In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Lalonna West, award-winning educational leader and author of Solo and Saved: A 31-Day Journey of Faith, Healing & Self-Discovery. Lalonna shares her deeply personal story of walking away from a 25-year marriage to her high school sweetheart and how God transformed her pain into purpose.


Through raw honesty and vulnerability, Lalonna reveals how she built an intimate relationship with God in her closet war room, learned to recognize divine signs through feathers, and took a leap of faith without financial security. Her testimony demonstrates that sometimes God doesn't change our circumstances—He changes us, making us strong, steady, complete, and firm through the process.


This episode is essential listening for any woman feeling stuck in unhappiness, wondering if change is possible, or struggling to trust God with the unknown. Lalonna's journey proves that when we ask "God, what do You want me to do?" and have the courage to take that leap of faith, He provides in ways we never imagined.


Key Points:

  • Building a War Room Relationship
  • Learning to Recognize God's Signs
  • The Courage to Walk Away
  • God's Faithful Provision
  • The Journey of Healing
  • Taking Leaps of Faith
  • One Action Step for Women Listening




Guest Bio:

Lalonna West is an award-winning educational leader, community builder, and author of Solo and Saved: A 31-Day Journey of Faith, Healing & Self-Discovery. With more than two decades of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and principal, she has dedicated her career to empowering both students and educators to rise above challenges and unlock their full potential. Her mission is to help women turn pain into purpose by sharing her journey from a toxic 25-year marriage to finding peace, identity, and intimate relationship with God.


Resources & Links:

Lalonna West's Book:

  • Solo and Saved: A 31-Day Journey of Faith, Healing & Self-Discovery : https://a.co/d/2vHRods


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v


🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805




Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
1 week ago
31 minutes 21 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
From Self-Reliance to Spirit Reliance: Living Abundant and Free

In this powerful episode of the Faith Over Addiction podcast, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Kathleen Johnson—author, speaker, and Spirit-led teacher known as "Scripture Girl"—to explore what true surrender really means. If you've ever felt trapped by control, fear, or addictive patterns, this conversation will meet you right where you are.


Kathleen shares her own journey through an unwanted divorce, white-knuckled control, and the revelation that changed everything: we're not meant to live disconnected from the Vine. She unpacks how living by the Spirit isn't about erasing yourself—it's about being redeemed, sanctified, and filled with God's life and power.


From understanding how we block the Holy Spirit to practical steps for "sinking down" in surrender, Kathleen offers hope-filled, Spirit-led wisdom for anyone struggling with fear, addiction, or the exhausting cycle of self-reliance. You'll learn about meditation, fasting, renewing your mind, and what it means to be "heal to heal"—taking your own redemption story and using it to help others.


This episode is for anyone ready to stop white-knuckling life and start living in the flow of living water.


Key Points

  • Control stems from fear and self-reliance instead of trusting God.
  • After the fall, humanity shifted from communion with God to self-dependence.
  • True surrender means transformation by the Holy Spirit, not loss of self.
  • The Holy Spirit brings life, but we block Him by focusing on the flesh.
  • Our thoughts shape our lives—we must train them toward God’s truth.
  • Stay connected to God like a branch on His vine; even small steps in His Word renew your mind.
  • Biblical meditation means focusing on what is good, true, and noble instead of worrying.
  • Addictions and distractions are bullies—feed the Spirit through fasting and discipline.
  • When fear or control rises, surrender it—the “cobra technique”—and let the Holy Spirit lead.
  • God’s goal is to redeem and cleanse us so we can live in His peace and share healing with others.



Resources & Links

Kathleen Johnson's Websites:

  • https://kathleenjohnsonministries.com - Hub for all of Kathleen's ministry resources
  • https://scripturegirl.com - Scripture memory resources and information about her books


Books by Kathleen Johnson:

  • Heal to Heal - https://a.co/d/i97Q4rU


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v


🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805




Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
1 week ago
37 minutes

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
The Life-Changing Difference Between Surviving Narcissistic Abuse and Becoming Free

Join Tanya Gioia on the Faith Over Addiction podcast as she welcomes Annette Chesney, a Christian coach, speaker, and seasoned recovery professional who equips women healing from narcissistic abuse—especially those called to lead.


In this eye-opening conversation, Annette breaks down the complex topic of narcissism into an easy-to-understand spectrum, helping listeners identify destructive patterns and understand the path to healing. Annette shares her unique 4-category framework for understanding narcissistic behavior, from everyday selfishness to dangerous manipulation. She offers biblical wisdom on setting boundaries, avoiding codependency, and finding freedom through Christ while navigating these challenging relationships. Whether you're currently in a relationship with a narcissist, recovering from one, or supporting someone who is, this episode provides practical tools, spiritual guidance, and hope for healing. Discover why rest and deep inner work are essential before stepping back into leadership, learn the difference between helping and enabling, and understand how Jesus modeled healthy boundaries.


Annette's compassionate approach combines clinical expertise with faith-based wisdom, offering a lifeline to women who feel trapped, confused, or isolated in their pain.


Key Points

  • Understanding the Narcissism Spectrum
  • Spiritual Insights
  • Breaking Free from Codependency
  • The Path to Healing For Those Staying in the Relationship
  • The Importance of Rest and Recovery
  • Warning Signs of Danger


Resources and Links Connect with Annette Chesney:

  • Website: https://annettechesney.com/


Free Resources:

  • Downloadable Narcissism Spectrum guide - https://annettechesney.com/spectrum/
  • Glass Slipper Reflections devotional: https://annettechesney.com/devotional/


Biblical References Mentioned:

  • Hosea 2 (God putting Gomer in the desert to draw her back)
  • The Rich Young Ruler (Matthew 19:16-22)
  • Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3)
  • Elijah and Jezebel (1 Kings 19)
  • "Guard your heart, for it's the wellspring of life" (Proverbs 4:23)
  • "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:32)
  • God working all things together for good (Romans 8:28)


If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, please seek help from a qualified professional. Your safety is paramount.


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v


🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805




Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
2 weeks ago
54 minutes 20 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
A Mother’s Battle of Faith: Trusting God When Your Child Is Addicted

Join host Tanya Gioia for a powerful conversation with Pat Domangue, women's minister and Bible study author, as she shares her gut-wrenching journey through her daughter Jade's five-year battle with drug abuse. Pat opens up about the darkest moments of fear, the faith crisis that nearly broke her, and the transformative moment when her mother-in-law pulled her back to truth.


Key Points

  • Overcame alcohol addiction through God’s Word; 30 years walking with the Lord
  • Faced 5 years of daughter Jade’s severe drug abuse
  • Reached a turning point through repentance and renewed faith
  • Stopped monitoring social media and fought through Scripture and prayer
  • Used index cards with Scripture and worship as spiritual tools
  • Witnessed Jade’s miraculous deliverance and transformation
  • Learned surrender and trust in God’s timing and process
  • Now teaches lessons of faith and identity through “My Maker and Me”



Scriptures Referenced:

  • 2 Chronicles 20:12 - "Lord, we have no idea what to do, but our eyes are on you"
  • Isaiah 64:8 - "God is the potter, we are the clay, we all are the work of His hands"
  • Romans 4:17 - Calling things that aren't as though they are
  • Judges 6 - Gideon called a "mighty man of valor" while hiding
  • 2 Corinthians 10:4 - "The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds"
  • Ephesians 6:12 - We don't wrestle against flesh and blood
  • Isaiah 26:3 - Perfect peace for those who trust in God
  • Ephesians 1:17-19 - Prayer for the spirit of wisdom and revelation
  • Isaiah 54 - God calls us to the desert to build us up again


Books Mentioned:

  • "My Maker and Me: A 6-Week Bible Study of Becoming God's Beautiful Vessel" by Pat Domangue : https://a.co/d/5DZphwc
  • "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyer : https://a.co/d/jaAsBA9
  • Songs Referenced:
  • "Reckless Love" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc6SSHuZvQE


Links & Resources

  • Pat Domangue's Ministry:
  • Website: https://onfire-ministries.org


Special Offer for Listeners: Prayer Matters: The Basics of Prayer - A two-week personal Bible study addressing five common thoughts about prayer and five matters of prayer. Includes a printable bookmark of Ten Steps to Draw Close to God. Get your free copy: https://onfire-ministries.kit.com/6e46267b59


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
2 weeks ago
50 minutes 14 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Living Slow, Living Sent: Rhythms of Faith in a Fast-Paced World

In this episode, Tanya Gioia sits down with Addie Ott—author, creative entrepreneur, and founder of gentle and lowly co.—to explore how to find quietness, maintain identity in Christ, and experience God’s presence in everyday moments.


Addie shares her journey of slowing down in a fast-paced world, offering practical wisdom for connecting with God amid life’s noise. From laundry to dishes, she reframes ordinary tasks as opportunities for prayer and worship. This conversation is a lifeline for anyone feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or struggling to find time for God while managing family, work, recovery, or caregiving responsibilities.


Key Takeaways:


  • Jesus modeled withdrawing to spend time with the Father; quietness can happen even in busy, messy moments.
  • Root your identity in Christ first, then serve others from that place of strength.
  • Turn everyday tasks into prayer and create intentional rhythms to stay connected with God.
  • Recognize signs of spiritual depletion early and seek support from trusted friends.
  • Prayer is conversation, not performance—God can handle all emotions anytime, anywhere.
  • Find safe, authentic community where you can come as you are and grow in faith.


Resources & Links:


  • Website: https://www.addisonott.com/
  • Book - Fellowship Over Followers: Discovering Authentic Community in a Hurried World of Comparison - https://a.co/d/1a4BAy1
  • gentle and lowly co. Podcast - https://www.gentleandlowly.co/podcast


Scripture References Discussed:

  • Matthew 5 (The Beatitudes)
  • Matthew 6 (Come to your closet/quiet place)
  • Matthew 11:28 (Come to me, all who are weary)
  • Ephesians 6 (Armor of God)
  • Philippians (Joy in all circumstances)
  • Psalms (For encouragement in despair)
  • Proverbs (Daily wisdom)


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
3 weeks ago
54 minutes 57 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
The struggle to be still and listen to the voice of God in a noisy world

In this deeply moving episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia welcomes Catholic singer-songwriter and recording artist Lorraine Hess for an honest conversation about navigating life's darkest moments through faith. Lorraine shares her unique journey into ministry music, releasing her first album at 40 after earning a master's in pastoral studies to bring depth and authenticity to her songwriting.


From reaching those who've lost hope and felt disappointed by God to writing contemporary arrangements of traditional prayers, Lorraine's music speaks to people experiencing real suffering. Drawing from her own experiences with Hurricane Katrina, a devastating house fire, and walking alongside friends through unimaginable loss, she offers a witness to how God's presence becomes visible only in hindsight.


Lorraine encourages brutal honesty with God in prayer and the practice of journaling as a way to discern His voice. She introduces the powerful concept of switching from the "lane of self-pity" to the "lane of gratitude," sharing how scientific research shows gratitude releases dopamine and changes our physical and emotional state.


Lorraine also discusses her upcoming book "After the Miracle," which explores the untold stories of what happened after biblical miracles—reminding us that once we've been touched by God, we have a responsibility to be witnesses for others.

This episode offers practical wisdom for anyone struggling with addiction, loss, family challenges, or feelings of abandonment, showing how small victories and honest prayer can lead to healing.



Key points:


  • Prayer & Presence: Being honest with God, embracing silence, and moving from reciting prayers to true dialogue.
  • Journaling: Using journaling for spiritual discernment and songwriting inspiration.
  • Suffering & Hope: Seeing God’s presence during personal and community tragedies, understanding redemptive suffering.
  • Gratitude: Switching from self-pity to gratitude and its emotional and spiritual benefits.
  • Identity & Worth: Restoring identity through faith, especially for women in caregiving roles.
  • Practical Steps: Celebrating small victories, reading Scripture reflectively, and journaling gratitude daily.


Lorraine also discusses her upcoming book After the Miracle, exploring the untold stories after biblical miracles and inspiring listeners to witness God’s work in everyday life.


Resources:


Lorraine Hess Website - https://www.lorrainehess.com/

Beloved Podcast - https://www.timelesstalentmanagement.com/beloved


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
4 weeks ago
43 minutes 29 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
God Can Turn Any Mess Into a Message: Cherie & Nicole’s Story

Join host Tanya Gioia as she sits down with the inspiring Twins Realty team—Cherie Walters and Nicole Juarez, identical twins who turned personal struggle into powerful testimonies of faith and financial independence. In this deeply personal conversation, they share how they moved from being “benchwarmers” in their faith to active participants in God’s plan.


Both women openly discuss navigating divorce as pastor’s kids, overcoming shame, and the pivotal moments that brought them back to Christ. From financial rock bottom to thriving entrepreneurship, Cherie and Nicole reveal how faith, family, and the courage to speak God’s promises out loud transformed their lives.


Whether you’re facing addiction in your family, financial hardship, or recovering from divorce, this episode offers practical wisdom on faith, finances, and the power of Christian community. Their story proves that God can turn any mess into a message of hope.


Top Takeaways


  • Move from knowing about God to having a personal relationship with Him.
  • Speak your faith out loud to overcome challenges.
  • Trust God with finances: tithe, budget, and be good stewards.
  • Partner with others whose strengths complement yours.
  • Don’t give up on church—community is essential for growth.
  • Turn struggles into opportunities for gratitude and purpose.


Scriptures Referenced


  • Jeremiah 29:11 – God’s plans for hope and a future
  • Ecclesiastes 4:9 – Two are better than one
  • Ephesians 3:20 – God can do exceedingly abundantly more
  • Matthew 17:20 – Faith as small as a mustard seed moves mountains
  • 1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your cares upon Him
  • Philippians 4:8 – Think on things that are lovely and pure


Resources & Links


  • Cherie Walters & Nicole Juarez / Twins Realty: https://twinsrealty.net/


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
1 month ago
56 minutes 48 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Finding Your Identity in Christ: From Overwhelmed to Overcomer with Anna McLaughlin

Join host Tanya Gioia for an intimate, authentic conversation with Anna McLaughlin—entrepreneur, life coach, homeschooling mom of four, and host of the "Overwhelmed to Overcomer" podcast. In this powerful episode, Anna and Tanya explore what it truly means to ground your identity in Christ, especially during life's most challenging seasons.


Fresh from dealing with her own difficult day, Anna vulnerably shares how she practices leaning into her unchangeable identity in Christ when circumstances feel overwhelming. Together, they unpack the profound truth that our identity isn't dependent on our thoughts, actions, or emotions—it's immutable and secure in Him.

This conversation weaves together Scripture, personal testimony, and practical wisdom as they discuss:


  • The practice of abiding (John 15) as our primary work
  • Learning to be still and let God fight our battles (Exodus 14:14)
  • The balance between grieving well and choosing joy (Nehemiah 8:10)
  • Breaking free from spiritual "fatness"—taking in without giving out
  • Finding the courage to show up and serve even in our mess
  • God's supernatural provision when we step out in faith
  • Seeing the banquet table prepared for us, even in the presence of our enemies (Psalm 23)


Anna shares the transformative story of how God called Tanya to sponsor a child through World Vision during her separation—when $35 seemed impossible—and how that act of faith has resulted in 15 years of faithful provision. They also explore the wisdom found in recovery rooms, the danger of the "savior complex," and C.S. Lewis's powerful image of the dwarves in the stable who couldn't see the paradise around them.


This episode is for every woman sitting on the couch wondering how the rent will get paid, every person feeling spiritually exhausted, and anyone struggling to see God's abundance in the midst of very real hardship. Anna and Tanya remind us that we are beloved, that nothing is wasted, and that our identity in Christ cannot be shaken—no matter what we face.


Resources Mentioned

Books:

  • The True Vine by Andrew Murray - A deep dive on John 15 - https://a.co/d/bl4iBTy
  • The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 7) - The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 7) -


Connect with Anna McLaughlin

Podcast: Overwhelmed to Overcomer

  • Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/overwhelmed-to-overcomer/id1714745503
  • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5G6UwkBk5iyfec2gr5XhED
  • Free Resource: "From Overwhelmed to Overcomer" Guide : https://subscribepage.io/from-overwhelmed-to-overcomer




Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
1 month ago
47 minutes 31 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Walking Into the Story: How Imaginative Prayer Reveals Your Identity in Christ

Join Tanya Gioia on the Faith Over Addiction Podcast as she welcomes Katie Sampias, Australian author of "Her Story of Jesus," for an inspiring conversation about identity in Christ through imaginative prayer. Katie shares her unique approach to deepening faith by reimagining Gospel stories from women's perspectives—from Pilate's wife to the bleeding woman to the bride at Cana. Discover how imaginative prayer can transform your relationship with Jesus, offering a restful alternative to anxious petition and a powerful way to encounter Christ in everyday moments. Whether you're struggling with anger at God, seeking healing, or simply wanting to deepen your faith, this episode offers practical guidance on stepping into Biblical narratives and experiencing Jesus in profoundly personal ways.


Key Points

  • Finding Identity in Christ
  • The Power of Imaginative Prayer
  • How to Begin Imaginative Prayer
  • Writing Process and Divine Inspiration
  • Jesus and Women in the Gospels
  • Prayer for Those Struggling with Anger at God
  • Stories in "Her Story of Jesus"
  • Spiritual Direction and Deeper Understanding
  • Future Writing Projects


Resources and Links

  • Katie Sampias on Substack: https://katiesampias.substack.com/
  • Book: "Her Story of Jesus" by Katie Sampias - https://a.co/d/9bM8NnQ


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
1 month ago
40 minutes 5 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Being Seen and Feeling Safe: Finding Your Identity in Christ

In this powerful conversation, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Kristen Wambach—author, speaker, podcaster, and ordained pastor—to explore the profound connection between being seen by God and experiencing true safety. Kristen shares vulnerable stories from her journey, including facing humiliation in a 6,000-member church choir and discovering divine guidance through unexpected signs (like a timber slug on her kitchen counter!).


Together, they unpack practical ways to build trust with God through journaling, how to stay "seated in heavenly places" above life's onslaught, and why letting our spirit lead—rather than our subconscious mind—changes everything. Whether you're feeling unseen in your own home, struggling with self-forgiveness, or trying to find safety amid chaos, this conversation offers tangible tools and spiritual wisdom for women seeking to anchor their identity in Christ rather than in circumstances.


Key Points:

  • Many people don’t feel seen, but God always sees us and provides true safety.
  • Journaling builds a history of God’s faithfulness and deepens trust.
  • True safety comes from our identity in Christ, not circumstances.
  • Nothing can separate us from God’s love (Romans 8:37–39).
  • God uses unexpected prompts to guide us and teach self-care.
  • Self-forgiveness and quick forgiveness are vital to resist the enemy’s lies.
  • Trust with God grows through vulnerability and recording His words.
  • We may be the ones God placed in our families to stand boldly for Christ.


Resources & Links:

  • Website: https://www.kristenwambach.com/
  • "Interviewing Jesus Podcast" - https://www.kristenwambach.com/interviewing-jesus-podcast.html
  • Book: "The Unfinished Book" - https://www.kristenwambach.com/store/p237/TheUnFinishedBook.html


Scripture References:

  • Romans 8:37-39 (especially the Mirror Translation by Francis Du Toit)
  • Story of Hagar in the desert (Genesis)
  • Jeremiah 29:11 (God's plans for us are good)


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes 38 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Setting Boundaries with Love: Finding Your Identity in Christ Beyond Motherhood

In this powerful conversation, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Stephanie Jordan—author, speaker, and mother of five—to explore one of the most challenging aspects of parenting: knowing when to hold on and when to let go. Stephanie shares raw, honest insights about boundaries, codependency, and trusting God with our children's journeys.


From her personal experience as a widow raising five young children to navigating her teens' struggles with identity and choices, Stephanie offers biblical wisdom for parents who feel stuck between protecting their kids and controlling their lives. She challenges the common trap of finding our identity in our children's successes or failures, reminding us that maintaining relationships "at all costs" may actually cost us—and them—everything eternally.


Key points discussed:

  • Understanding Boundaries as God's Design
  • The Codependency Trap in Parenting
  • Practical Boundaries for Teens and Young Adults
  • The Two Paths Principle
  • Trusting God Over Control
  • Moving from Codependence to Interdependence
  • Practical Tools
  • Stephanie's Widowhood Journey


Resources & Links


Connect with Stephanie Jordan:

Website: www.thestephaniejordan.com

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thestephaniejordan/

Her Books : https://www.thestephaniejordan.com/books/



This episode is essential listening for any parent struggling with a child making destructive choices, wrestling with codependency, or trying to figure out what healthy boundaries look like in family relationships.


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
1 month ago
46 minutes 1 second

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
How to trust God in our suffering? Part 2

What does it mean to battle fear and truly trust God with the ones you love?


In this powerful conversation, Heather Bradley—founder of Truth:Freedom Ministry, author of Unthinkable, and longtime pastoral counselor—shares her journey of parenting through addiction, trauma, and loss. Heather opens up about how fear showed up in her parenting, how God called her to release control, and how persistent prayer and spiritual authority brought transformation to her family.


Heather’s story is raw and hope-filled, reminding us that even in our darkest battles, God equips us with His peace and power. She also closes our conversation with a prayer breaking the spirit of fear—inviting you to step into freedom today.


If you’ve ever struggled to let go, prayed for a prodigal, or wrestled with fear in your parenting, this episode will encourage and equip you to stand firm in Christ.


Note : This Episode has two parts. Please check Part 1 for the rest of the discussion.



Meet Our Guest:

Heather Bradley is the founder of Truth:Freedom Ministry, a social media ministry equipping and encouraging women in the things of God. She is passionate about helping people walk through the hardest seasons of life—always by holding tightly to the hand of Jesus. Heather spent years serving in pastoral counseling ministry on staff at her church, and this year she published her first book, Unthinkable. Currently, she and her husband are embarking on a new adventure working at an RV park while preparing to buy their first RV.


Episode Highlights:


Heather’s journey of parenting through addiction, trauma, and loss

How fear creeps into parenting and how to fight back with faith

Why surrendering control opens the door for God’s healing

The power of persistent prayer and renewing your mind with God’s Word

Binding, loosing, and standing in your God-given authority

A powerful prayer to break the spirit of fear


Resources & Links Mentioned:

Heather Bradley's Website - https://www.truthfreedomministry.com/

Unthinkable by Heather Bradley — https://a.co/d/8WQv1Ov


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v


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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
1 month ago
39 minutes 36 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
How to trust God in our suffering? Part 1

What does it mean to battle fear and truly trust God with the ones you love?


In this powerful conversation, Heather Bradley—founder of Truth:Freedom Ministry, author of Unthinkable, and longtime pastoral counselor—shares her journey of parenting through addiction, trauma, and loss. Heather opens up about how fear showed up in her parenting, how God called her to release control, and how persistent prayer and spiritual authority brought transformation to her family.


Heather’s story is raw and hope-filled, reminding us that even in our darkest battles, God equips us with His peace and power. She also closes our conversation with a prayer breaking the spirit of fear—inviting you to step into freedom today.


If you’ve ever struggled to let go, prayed for a prodigal, or wrestled with fear in your parenting, this episode will encourage and equip you to stand firm in Christ.


Note : This Episode has two parts. Please check Part 2 for the rest of the discussion.



Meet Our Guest:

Heather Bradley is the founder of Truth:Freedom Ministry, a social media ministry equipping and encouraging women in the things of God. She is passionate about helping people walk through the hardest seasons of life—always by holding tightly to the hand of Jesus. Heather spent years serving in pastoral counseling ministry on staff at her church, and this year she published her first book, Unthinkable. Currently, she and her husband are embarking on a new adventure working at an RV park while preparing to buy their first RV.


Episode Highlights:


Heather’s journey of parenting through addiction, trauma, and loss

How fear creeps into parenting and how to fight back with faith

Why surrendering control opens the door for God’s healing

The power of persistent prayer and renewing your mind with God’s Word

Binding, loosing, and standing in your God-given authority

A powerful prayer to break the spirit of fear


Resources & Links Mentioned:

Heather Bradley's Website - https://www.truthfreedomministry.com/

Unthinkable by Heather Bradley — https://a.co/d/8WQv1Ov


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v


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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
1 month ago
35 minutes 16 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Rediscovering Faith and Self: Kim Mosiman’s Second Act Journey

Join host Tanya Gioia as she sits down with Kim Mosiman, author, coach, and grandmother, for an intimate conversation about rediscovering faith and identity in life's second act. Kim shares her powerful journey from putting Jesus "on a shelf" during her younger years to diving headfirst back into a transformative relationship with God in her 50s.


In this heartfelt episode, Kim opens up about her evolution from fitness professional to faith-driven wellness coach, revealing how a simple Scripture verse changed her relationship with self-love and acceptance. Through practical wisdom and authentic storytelling, she offers hope to women struggling with addiction in their families, self-worth challenges, and the fear of truly connecting with God.


This conversation is filled with practical faith tools, from using "angel numbers" as prayer prompts to discovering the healing power of journaling and the freedom found in honest, vulnerable prayer. Whether you're supporting someone through addiction or seeking your own path to wholeness, Kim's story reminds us that it's never too late to step into the life God designed for you.


Key Points

  • Personal Faith Journey
  • Miracle Story
  • Practical Prayer Approaches
  • Processing Difficult Emotions
  • Self-Love and Identity
  • Supporting Others Through Addiction
  • Listening and Stillness
  • Second Act Living
  • Transitioning Focus
  • Empowering Others


Resources and Links

Connect with Kim Mosiman

Primary Website: Kim Mosiman Wellness - https://www.kimmosimanwellness.com/


Kim offers a monthly reflection tool available at: https://www.kimmosimanwellness.com/reflect


Kim's Book - "Reflections of Joy" - A seven-chapter guide covering faith exploration, journaling, self-love, movement from love (not punishment), intuitive eating, community building, and letting go of limiting behaviors. https://a.co/d/hewbEJ5


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v


🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805




Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
1 month ago
47 minutes 59 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Finding Strength in Scars - Avonley Lightstone's Journey of Resilience


Join host Tanya Gioia on the Faith Over Addiction Podcast for a deeply moving conversation with author Avonley Lightstone, whose story of survival and faith will leave you forever changed.


At just three years old, Avonley tried to save her mother from a devastating house fire while her father lay unconscious from drinking. Though she survived with severe burns covering much of her body, her mother tragically died after three agonizing days in the hospital. What followed was abandonment by her father, placement in an orphanage, and eventual adoption into a family where emotional, physical, and spiritual abuse became her new reality.


But this isn't just a story of trauma—it's a testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of faith. Through years of struggle, including battles with suicidal thoughts and spiritual warfare, Avonley discovered true forgiveness, learned to hear God's voice clearly, and found her purpose in helping others heal.

In this raw and honest conversation, Avonley shares:


  • The harrowing details of the house fire and her painful recovery process
  • How abandonment and adoption led to years of abuse and identity struggles
  • Her journey through different spiritual practices and the dangers she encountered
  • The pivotal moment when God told her "You did all you could. Now give it to me."
  • What true biblical forgiveness actually looks like
  • How she broke free from victim mindset and suicidal ideation
  • Her calling to help others find healing and give God a chance


This episode contains difficult subject matter but offers profound hope for anyone who has experienced trauma, abuse, family dysfunction, or spiritual confusion. Avonley's transparency about her darkest moments—and God's faithfulness through them all—provides a roadmap for finding beauty in brokenness and strength through scars.


Content Warning: This episode discusses house fire, severe burns, child abuse, suicidal ideation, and spiritual warfare. Listener discretion advised.


Resources & Links

Avonley Lightstone's Books:

  • Strength of Scars: A Journey of Resilience (Book 1) - https://a.co/d/bOrDVfJ


Connect with Avonley:

  • Website: https://www.avonleylightstone.com/

Get a free copy of Chapter 1 by signing up on her website


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v


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If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805




Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
2 months ago
54 minutes 3 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Finding Peace Through Loss

In this deeply moving episode, Tanya Gioia welcomes Leah Chrest, author of "At the Edge of the Jordan" and "It's Okay to be Okay," Christian meditation teacher, and contemplative blogger. Leah shares her profound journey of loving someone struggling with addiction and the transformative path from control to surrender.


This episode explores the delicate balance between influence and control in relationships affected by addiction, the role of Christian meditation and contemplative practices in finding inner peace, and how God can work through the most difficult circumstances for healing and growth. Leah candidly discusses receiving divine preparation for her husband's eventual death from alcoholic cirrhosis, the grace that carried her through profound loss, and how she found deep peace and joy even in the midst of grief.


Key Points

  • Early Trauma and Its Impact – (04:02)
  • The Addiction Cycle – (09:38)
  • The Wake-Up Call – (14:39)
  • Discovery of Christian Meditation – (15:34)
  • Biblical Foundation for Meditation – (18:06)
  • Divine Preparation and Surrender – (26:56)
  • Transformation and Growth – (24:45)
  • The Hezekiah Prayer – (36:59)
  • Lessons for Others – (41:34)


Resources and Links

Books by Leah Chrest

  • "At the Edge of the Jordan" - https://a.co/d/0OvE5J3
  • "It's Okay to be Okay" - https://a.co/d/eeIVPOx


Online Resources

  • Leah's Blog: http://www.thecontemplativechristian.com
  • YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/christianmeditation
  • Christian Meditation Center: http://christianmeditationcenter.org/events-overview/christian-meditation-sessions/


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
2 months ago
46 minutes 46 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Surrendering to the Flow of Life with Amilynne Carroll

Join host Tanya Gioia for an incredibly powerful conversation with AmiLynne "Babs" Carroll, a certified Holistic Practitioner and Holistic Life Coach who has transformed profound personal challenges into a ministry of hope and healing. After receiving an expiration date from doctors in 2007 and later experiencing a stroke that left her quadriplegic in 2022, AmiLynne shares how surrendering control led to her most fulfilling life yet.

In this deeply moving episode, AmiLynne reveals how we're not meant to change who we are, but rather remember who we've always been - God's perfect, whole, and complete children. She introduces practical tools like the "Yellow Light Process" and explains why taking "mommy timeouts" isn't selfish but essential stewardship of what God has given us.


From her journey through multiple cancer diagnoses to finding peace as a quadriplegic, AmiLynne's story demonstrates that our circumstances don't define our wholeness. Her nickname "Babs" (badass butterfly) came from courageously intervening in a domestic violence situation, embodying the truth that butterflies can fly even with 70% of their wings damaged.


This episode will challenge listeners to examine what they're trying to control that belongs to God, how to find their "soul sisters" for support, and why every situation contains both a lesson and a blessing. AmiLynne's vulnerability and wisdom offer hope for anyone feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or struggling to surrender control.


Key Takeaways for Listeners:

  1. You are not broken and don't need fixing - you need remembering
  2. Every situation contains both a lesson and a blessing
  3. Control is an illusion; command centers require community
  4. Self-care is stewardship, not selfishness
  5. God is always present, especially when we feel most alone
  6. Course corrections are normal and necessary in life's journey

We're butterflies - designed to fly even when damaged


Resources & Links

Connect with Amilynne Carroll:

  • Website: https://amilynnecarroll.com/
  • Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/AmiLynneCarroll


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v


🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805




Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Show more...
2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 6 seconds

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction
Finding Your Front Parking Spot with Jennifer Bosma

Join host Tanya Gioia as she welcomes Jennifer Bosma, Christian children's book author and host of the Front Parking Spot Podcast (ranked in the top 100 Christian family podcasts). In this encouraging conversation, Jennifer shares her unique "front parking spot" philosophy rooted in Ephesians 3:20 - that God wants to do "exceedingly abundantly more than you can desire or imagine."


Discover practical parenting wisdom for Christian mothers, including:


  • How to model faith authentically for your children through daily prayer and Scripture
  • Communication strategies that bring calm to heated moments with defiant children
  • The power of vulnerability and apologizing to your kids when you mess up
  • Moving from "you" statements to "I feel" statements to defuse conflict
  • Teaching children to pray without ceasing through everyday moments
  • Creating accountability and community as a foundation for Christian parenting


Jennifer shares her journey from overwhelmed mom of three young children to author of inspiring children's books that help families share Jesus together. Whether you're dealing with addiction in your family, raising challenging children, or simply trying to find your identity in Christ while parenting, this episode offers hope and practical tools.


Resources & Links


Jennifer Bosma's Books:


  • "I Know the Plans" - A Scripture-rich children's book with go-to prayers for families - https://a.co/d/73dDjYE
  • "God is Three in One" - A rhyming children's book explaining the Trinity from the perspective of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - https://a.co/d/5AcZQf8
  • "The Baby Garden" - The Baby Garden answers the age-old question that young children ask of "Where do babies come from?" from a spiritual possibility. - https://a.co/d/6vO3RwZ


Connect with Jennifer Bosma:


Website: https://jenniferbosma.com/

Podcast: Front Parking Spot Podcast - https://jenniferbosma.com/podcast


Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations



👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.


Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.


Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.


Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸



🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

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Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction

Do you feel like addiction has stolen the peace and purpose from your home, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure of who you are in Christ?



 



✨ Welcome to Faith Over Addiction! ✨



 



This podcast is for Christian women who love someone struggling with addiction. Together, we’ll navigate the heartbreak, chaos, and confusion while uncovering God’s bigger plan for your life—and your family.



 



🌿 What You'll Find Here:



  • ✅ Hope & Healing

  • ✅ Faith-Filled Insights

  • ✅ Practical Tools for Boundaries & Peace

  • ✅ Honest Conversations on Recovery & Identity



 



🎙 Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia

Tanya helps Christian women reclaim their God-given identity, set boundaries with love, and create a home filled with grace and peace—even when addiction tries to steal the show.



 



💡 You Are Not Alone. Your life, your home, and your faith matter. Let's walk this journey of healing together.



 






 



🌟 Want to be a guest? 🌟



Are you passionate about biblical identity, boundaries, and faith-based recovery? Join Tanya Gioia on Faith Over Addiction! Apply to be a guest through PodMatch.



Visit: www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/faithoveraddiction



By joining through PodMatch, you’ll connect with a network that supports your message—without the hassle of contracts, performance targets, or restrictive requirements. Plus, enjoy exclusive benefits like automated podcast growth strategies, monetization tools, and free access to courses and trainings.



 






 



⚠ DISCLAIMER: Any advice shared is based on personal experience and research. There are no guarantees, as many variables impact success. Please take everything as opinion-based guidance.



 



💛 To Your Happiness,

Tanya Gioia