Welcome to Sober On Purpose, where we guide Christian women navigating the complexities of supporting their husbands through addiction and recovery. In this episode, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Mark Hicks @markahicksvideo—author, ghostwriter, minister, counselor, and relationship specialist. Mark shares insights from his upcoming book, Learning Love: Building a Life That Matters in Healthy Relationships That Last, which outlines the five components of love rooted in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament.

Dive into a conversation about the learned skill of love, the healing process of grief, and practical strategies to navigate challenging relationships. Mark offers wisdom for wives who strive to love with God’s character, even in difficult circumstances. Learn how grief can be a pathway to healing, how to differentiate between support and enabling, and why no one should journey alone.

Discover actionable advice, faith-driven encouragement, and the timeless truth that you can live a fulfilling life—even with a hole in your heart. Whether you're seeking hope, clarity, or practical tools for your relationships, this episode is packed with transformative insights.

You can download Mark's free e-book, The Five Components of Love, on his website here: https://www.markahicks.com/.

 It offers a brief overview of the principles found in his book, Learning Love.

Tune in and be inspired to rebuild with love, wisdom, and faith.

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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