Finding Peace Through Loss

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

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/

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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