Stop Chasing Approval—Start Living in Christ

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

Are you struggling with insecurity, fear, or self-doubt, feeling like you're not enough or constantly chasing approval from others? This episode is a must-listen! Tanya and Jennifer Brooks dive into the importance of understanding our true identity in Christ—something that can transform every aspect of your life, especially when you're supporting someone with addiction. Jennifer opens up about her own experience of facing identity crises and how she came to realize that her true worth wasn’t found in external validation but in God's love and truth.

Tune in as they uncover the importance of diagnosing the root issues of our struggles, not just treating the symptoms. With practical wisdom, Jennifer shares how we can identify and reject lies, such as feeling like a "mistake," and instead embrace the truth that God has a unique, intentional purpose for each of us. This episode will help you find strength, hope, and clarity as you reclaim your God-given identity.

Main Topics Covered:

The link between identity struggles and addiction recovery

Overcoming insecurity, fear, and people-pleasing

How external validation can lead to destructive patterns

The power of God’s Word in transforming our understanding of self

How to reject the lies of society, peers, and even family

Practical tips for reaffirming your worth through God's truth

Learn more about Jennifer and her work at Anchored and Assured. : https://anchoredandassured.com/

Additional Resources

• Anchor Your Identity in Christ Bible study available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.:https://www.amazon.com/Anchor-Your-Identity-Christ-Ephesians/dp/B0DNNW1K8T

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