In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with David Richards, a former Marine, corporate executive, and author who shares his raw and transformative journey from childhood trauma to spiritual awakening.

Raised in a religious home but drifting from God in adulthood, David’s path took unexpected turns through broken relationships, addiction, and a pandemic-era spiritual awakening.

He opens up about his transformation through Tony Robbins events, the inspiration behind his books, and how exploring the life of King David helped him reconnect with Christ. This is a raw and honest conversation about redemption, identity, and finding divine purpose through life’s most painful moments.

Key topics discussed:

• The impact of childhood trauma and growing up in a military family
• Drifting from faith and searching for meaning through relationships
• A powerful awakening at a Tony Robbins event
• Writing Whiskey and Yoga and Love Letters to the Virgin Mary
• Wrestling with addiction and the need for self-reflection
• The spiritual significance of King David and the Davidic covenant
• Rethinking heaven and living in relationship with Christ now
• Learning to embody Christ’s message through daily action

Visit David Richards's Website : https://davidrichardsauthor.com/

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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