What does the Bible say about moderation? And other hot topics from our community with Pastor David
Meade, Christy, and Pastor David Walters dive deep into the complex relationship between faith and alcohol consumption.
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Sep 16
- 2 min
The Power of Playfulness in Alcohol-Free Living
We explore how a lack of play often signals underlying anxiety—and how humor, play, and creativity can be powerful antidotes to stress.
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Sep 9
- 2 min
Love Life Sober | Real Stories from Women on Their 40-Day Alcohol Fast
Author Christy Osborne and readers discuss the impact of 'Love Life Sober,' an empowering book and community for overcoming alcohol.
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Embracing Change | Em Tyler's Journey of Faith, Mindset, and New Beginnings
Join Em Tyler as she shares her journey from New Zealand to the UK, finding faith and new opportunities amidst change.
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- May 13
- 2 min
Redeeming Hope: Overcoming Alcohol and Postpartum Rage with Rina Bowring
JOIN THE BJDW COMMUNITY HERE Join us for a deeply moving episode as we welcome our dear friend Rina Bowring to the podcast. As a fellow...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Apr 22
- 2 min
Peace Amidst Chaos: Unpacking 'The Gospel of John' with Melissa Spoelstra
Exploring themes of finding peace through faith, obedience to Jesus, and spiritual fulfillment.
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Apr 15
- 2 min
Broken Crayons Still Color with Toni Collier
JOIN THE BJDW COMMUNITY HERE This week’s episode is a heart-to-heart with the inspiring Toni Collier, founder of Broken Crayons Still...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Apr 8
- 2 min
Celebrating Booze-Free Firsts: The Power of Presence & Connection
JOIN THE BJDW COMMUNITY HERE In this episode we dive into the realm of alcohol-free experiences, sharing personal anecdotes and insights...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Connections Beyond Cocktails: Nurturing Meaningful Friendships in an Alcohol-Free World
JOIN THE BJDW COMMUNITY HERE Fresh off of Meade’s in-person Atlanta AF (alcohol-free) gals meet-up, we are talking all about the...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Mar 4
- 2 min
From Dual-Addiction to Sobriety: An Inspiring Freedom Journey With Sober Girl Tribe’s, Kristen McAvoy
JOIN THE BJDW COMMUNITY HERE Today’s episode is an inspiring and powerful story from Kristen McAvoy, sobriety influencer and founder of...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Feb 26
- 3 min
Faithful Transitions: Navigating Growth, Friendship, Faith and Sobriety in Community Pt. 2
Join Meade and Christy as they delve into the second part of their conversation centered on the importance of community with the launch...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Dec 11, 2023
- 2 min
From Alcohol To Authenticity, With Special Guest Brittany Tonkavich
In today’s inspiring episode, we’re thrilled to share a heart-to-heart with Brittany Tonkavich, a former client of Christy’s. Her journey...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Nov 27, 2023
- 2 min
Navigating Regret and Shame: Transformative Reflections on Past Drinking Lives
In this episode, we are tackling a listener's question about dealing with the shame associated with looking back on past drinking...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Nov 20, 2023
- 2 min
Realigning with Core Values: Finding Purpose Beyond the Glass with David Walters
Have you ever felt like you want to drink and not want to drink at the same time? Have you ever felt like wine is getting in the way of...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Nov 13, 2023
- 2 min
When Triggers Are Triggering: Strategies for Overcoming Sobriety's Unexpected Hurdles
Today, we’re chatting about understanding and managing triggers on the path to sobriety. Triggers, those little sparks that push us...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Nov 6, 2023
- 2 min
Recovering Reality: Freedom from the Torment of Addiction with Erik Fredrickson
Our friend and guest today, Erik Frederickson, is a fellow Jesus follower, coach and author of the newly-released and incredible book,...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Oct 30, 2023
- 2 min
Drink Pink? Unmasking the Dark Side of Big Alcohol’s Breast Cancer Campaigns
In this profoundly personal and enlightening episode, we welcome Sam, a former client of Christy, who shares her intimate journey with...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Oct 23, 2023
- 2 min
Look Alive, Sis: From Wine O'Clock to Awake & Aligned. With Special Guest Jenn Kautsch.
On today’s episode, we're honored to chat with Jenn Kautsch, the inspiring founder of the SoberSis community. Jenn is a pivotal voice in...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Oct 16, 2023
- 2 min
Are you really drinking because your bored???
Today, we dive deep into a story we have heard numerous times from clients: “I drink because I’m bored.” And although we’re talking about...
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Christy Osborne & Meade Holland Shirley
- Oct 9, 2023
- 2 min
Do We Have To Say Forever When Quitting Drinking?
The fear of ‘forever’ when quitting alcohol is a common concern for many when exploring sobriety. And it can be a significant barrier to...
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