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

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

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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

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

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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

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/

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

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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

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

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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

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/

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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

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

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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

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/

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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

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
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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

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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

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

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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

In this episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with financial educator Linda Grizely to tackle one of the most challenging aspects of addiction recovery and family support: money management. Whether dealing with gambling, substance abuse, or other addictive behaviors, money is almost always involved, leaving families wondering where it went and feeling ill-equipped to manage their finances.

Linda shares her revolutionary "Me Money" approach - a budgeting method that puts you as a line item on your own budget. Drawing from her background as a financial planner and her personal journey of financial mindset transformation, Linda explains how this simple concept can be life-changing for people of all money personalities.

Key Topics Covered:

• The "Me Money" Method: How to budget for yourself without guilt
• Money Personalities: Understanding whether you're a saver, spender, avoider, security seeker, or risk taker
• Overcoming Financial Shame: Breaking free from the cycle of putting yourself last
• Building Sustainable Budgets: Why most budgets fail and how to create one that works
• The Hidden Cost of Self-Neglect: How not investing in yourself impacts your family
• Starting Solo: How to begin financial transformation even when your partner isn't on board

Guest Bio

Linda Grizely is a Motivational Speaker, Financial Educator, and Realist with a Heart. After years as a financial planner and advisor, Linda evolved her practice to focus on the mindset and behavioral aspects of money management. She offers courses, coaching, and community support through her comprehensive financial education platform.

Resources and Links

Linda Grizely's Resources:

Website: https://www.lindagriz.com/

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

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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