Feeling burned out from constantly supporting your addicted loved one? Wondering if God has forgotten about you in the chaos? You're not alone.

In this powerful episode, award-winning children's book author and former educator Dawn Stephens shares her journey from identity crisis to discovering her true calling as a "fruit pot." After losing what she thought was her dream job, Dawn learned a life-changing truth: stop defining your life by what you hold, and focus on what you can grow.

Through the allegory of her beloved book "The Little Pot," Dawn reveals how our wounds and struggles aren't meant to be hidden or healed away—they're meant to be used by God to help others. She introduces the revolutionary concept of being a "cracked vessel" that actually fuels others through our brokenness.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why your identity crisis might be God's greatest gift
• The shocking reason God allows us to stay "cracked"
• How to transform burnout into sustainable ministry
• The simple "FBO" technique to reframe daily struggles
• Why fighting God's calling often leads us exactly where we need to be

Resources mentioned: Dawn's award-winning books "The Little Pot," "The Teapot," and "The Oil Lamp" available at https://dawnstephensbooks.com/

Stop trying to be everything to everyone. Start being the fruit pot God created you to be.

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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