One Year Sober: Why I Quit Drinking & How It Transformed My Life
How Sharing Our Stories About Struggle and Sobriety Can Set Others Free
I’m sharing my story, my relationship with alcohol, my journey to sobriety, and all the messy in-between moments, because I believe it can help others experience freedom.
If even one person feels less alone, gains clarity, or finds hope through hearing what I’ve walked through, every vulnerable moment is worth it.
Stories have power. Not just for the storyteller, but for anyone willing to listen.
When we hide our struggles with drinking, shame, or past mistakes, we keep others from encouragement. And when we share honestly, God can work in ways we never imagined.
Breaking Free Through Vulnerability
In this episode, I get into how honesty about alcohol and recovery isn’t about confession for confession’s sake, but about creating space for healing, hope, and transformation.
I talk about:
- How fear and shame often keep us silent about drinking or addiction struggles.
- The misconceptions around vulnerability in faith communities, especially about sobriety.
- How stepping into honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable, opens the door to freedom.
Your story, even the parts that involve alcohol or past unhealthy coping mechanisms, has purpose.
God can use it to encourage someone walking through the same battles.
Lessons from My Sobriety Journey
Here are a few insights I unpacked in Episode 11 that can help you lean into your story with faith and sobriety:
1. Your struggles are not wasted - Every night you stayed up too late, every temptation you faced, and every step toward sobriety are part of your preparation and could inspire someone else’s breakthrough.
2. Clarity comes through courage - The more openly we share about alcohol, relapse, or the hard work of recovery, the more clearly we see God’s work in our lives and how it can impact others.
3. Freedom grows when we share - Holding your story about drinking or addiction tightly might feel safe, but it keeps both you and others from experiencing the liberation that comes from transparency.
What You’ll Hear on This Episode
Episode 11 of Mandate to Multiply: One Year Sober: Why I Quit Drinking & How It Transformed My Life, is all about stepping into the freedom of sharing your story, specifically around alcohol and sobriety:
- Real-life moments where openness about drinking led to personal breakthrough.
- How to navigate fear, shame, and judgment when telling your truth.
- Practical encouragement for using your experiences to set others free.
- A faith-based perspective on how God transforms even our darkest habits into stories of hope and multiplication.
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Final Encouragement
Your story matters. Your vulnerability matters.
And the freedom that comes from sharing isn’t just for you; it’s for the people God wants to reach through you.
So lean in. Speak up. Share your journey. Even the hard parts.
Because in every honest, open moment, God can turn your experiences into a light for someone else’s path.
And share this episode with someone who needs hope, clarity, or freedom today.
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