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

Tanya Gioia

Do you feel like addiction has stolen the peace and purpose from your home, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure of who you are in Christ?   ✨ Welcome to Faith Over Addiction! ✨   This podcast is for Christian women who love someone struggling with addiction. Together, we’ll navigate the heartbreak, chaos, and confusion while uncovering God’s bigger plan for your life—and your family.   🌿 What You'll Find Here: ✅ Hope & Healing ✅ Faith-Filled Insights ✅ Practical Tools for Boundaries & Peace ✅ Honest Conversations on Recovery & Identity  🎙 Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya GioiaTanya helps Christian women reclaim their God-given identity, set boundaries with love, and create a home filled with grace and peace—even when addiction tries to steal the show.   💡 You Are Not Alone. Your life, your home, and your faith matter. Let's walk this journey of healing together.     🌟 Want to be a guest? 🌟 Are you passionate about biblical identity, boundaries, and faith-based recovery? Join Tanya Gioia on Faith Over Addiction! Apply to be a guest through PodMatch. Visit: www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/faithoveraddiction By joining through PodMatch, you’ll connect with a network that supports your message—without the hassle of contracts, performance targets, or restrictive requirements. Plus, enjoy exclusive benefits like automated podcast growth strategies, monetization tools, and free access to courses and trainings.     ⚠ DISCLAIMER: Any advice shared is based on personal experience and research. There are no guarantees, as many variables impact success. Please take everything as opinion-based guidance.   💛 To Your Happiness,Tanya Gioia

  1. EPISODE 1

    Encountering Jesus Beyond the Veil: A Near-Death Experience That Changed Everything

    In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia welcomes Susan Bosma—known as the Gospel Granny—who shares her extraordinary testimony of dying on an operating table in 1974 and encountering Jesus Christ. What she experienced revealed a profound biblical truth about the afterlife that many Christians have never been taught. Susan opens up about her journey from nominal Christianity to radical faith, her personal battle with cigarette addiction, and walking alongside family members struggling with addiction. Through her 50-year walk with Christ, she offers hope, biblical wisdom, and practical encouragement for those affected by addiction—both personally and within their families. This episode explores Scripture, spiritual warfare, fasting and prayer, hearing God’s voice, and a powerful prophetic dream that exposes how addiction disguises destruction while attempting to steal the fruit God has placed inside His people. If you are struggling with addiction—or loving someone who is—this conversation will remind you that Jesus sees you, walks with you, and still restores what feels lost. KEY TOPICS COVERED • Susan’s near-death experience and encounter with Jesus • The biblical meaning of “the sea” in Revelation • Deliverance from cigarette addiction and walking out freedom • Loving family members through addiction with faith and boundaries • Hearing God’s voice vs. spiritual warfare • God’s heart for the addicted and the broken • A prophetic dream revealing how addiction destroys God-given fruit • Prayer, fasting, compassion, and walking daily by faith RESOURCES Susan Bosma Website: https://www.gospelgranny.com/ Watch Susan’s full near-death testimony on Randy Kay Ministries YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1BHrsc1TbU #neardeathexperience #addictionrecovery #recovery #christianfaith #biblicaltruth #revelation #heaven #testimony #spiritualwarfare #prayer #fasting #deliverance #holyspirit #jesuschrist #gospel #faith #hope #healing #transformation #endtimes #prophecy #spiritualmother #discipleship #boundaries #intercession #miracles #supernatural 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 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH 💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/ 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805 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

    55 min
  2. EPISODE 2

    A Biblical Approach to Money Every Christian Woman Should Hear

    In this episode of Faith Over Addiction, Tanya Gioia sits down with Matt Morizio, licensed financial advisor, founder of Reconstructing Wealth, and father of eight to talk honestly about money, fear, identity, and trusting God when finances feel overwhelming. This conversation is for Christian women who love God, want to be faithful stewards, and still feel stuck in scarcity, anxiety, or financial pressure. Together, Tanya and Matt explore how our beliefs about money shape our lives—and how God invites us into freedom, obedience, and peace. Key Takeaways Why identity precedes destiny—and how it impacts financesHow scarcity mindset forms and how God rewires itWhy many believers unknowingly sabotage financial growthWhat biblical stewardship really looks like todayTrusting God when you can’t see the full pathUsing money as a tool for purpose, not pressureHow generosity breaks fear and control About Today’s Guest Matt Morizio is a licensed financial advisor and founder of Reconstructing Wealth. A former Kansas City Royals minor league player, Matt now helps individuals align their finances with their faith, values, and God-given calling. He and his wife have been married for 16 years and are raising eight children. Connect with Matt Morizio Website: https://www.reconstructingwealth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmorizio Free Resource: Follow Matt on Instagram and send him a DM to receive his free 3-part video course on money mindset and personal finance fundamentals. Christian women and money, faith and finances, biblical stewardship, trusting God with money, money mindset for Christian women, scarcity vs abundance biblical, identity in Christ and finances, faith over fear finances, Kingdom stewardship, Christian personal development 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 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH 💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/ 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805 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

    47 min
  3. EPISODE 3

    Discover Nervous System Secrets for Recovery & Stress Relief

    In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Lane Kennedy—Functional DNA Nutritionist, Stress Management Expert, and woman with 29 years of sobriety—to talk about nervous system regulation, recovery, and faith in the middle of chaos. Lane shares her deeply personal journey from addiction to long-term sobriety, and how becoming a mother unexpectedly led her into postpartum depression and rage—emotions she had never experienced before. A breaking point outside her car in San Francisco became the catalyst for a life-changing realization and the work she does today. This conversation is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or stuck in cycles of numbing, avoidance, or burnout. Lane offers practical, science-backed tools for calming the nervous system, understanding your unique genetic blueprint, and finding stillness—even when life feels unbearable. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Lane’s 29-year sobriety journey and the role of spirituality and meditationHow motherhood triggered postpartum depression and emotional dysregulationWhat actually happens in the body during stress, fear, and bad newsHow the nervous system impacts addiction, avoidance, and emotional shutdownPractical regulation tools beyond breathworkWhy everyone’s nervous system is different—and why that mattersHow DNA and genetics (COMT, OXTR genes) affect stress and emotional responseWhy regulation is a practice, not a one-time fixHow faith supports clarity and calm in life-or-death situationsHow to support a dysregulated loved one without losing yourself Connect with Lane Kennedy Website: https://www.lanekennedy.comCommunity: https://community.lanekennedy.comSocial Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekennedyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lane.kennedycoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lane_kennedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lanekennedy-levy #nervoussystem #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #mindfulness #stressmanagement #calminchaos #emotionalwellness #faithoveraddiction #selfregulation #mentalhealth 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 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH 💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/ 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805 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

    35 min
  4. EPISODE 4

    Winning the War in Your Mind Through Christ

    In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Annie Mayfield Morlock, 5-time Amazon bestselling author, corporate tech sales executive, and host of the Made to Shine podcast. Annie shares her personal journey from an eating disorder and exercise addiction to discovering her true identity in Christ. She opens up about how God stripped away the places she built her identity—athletic performance, appearance, relationships, and achievement—to reveal that her worth was never something she had to earn. With honesty and depth, Annie talks about navigating rock-bottom seasons when God feels silent, breaking free from ruminating thoughts, and stepping out of performance-based living. This episode is for anyone battling addiction, perfectionism, or the pressure to prove their worth. If you’re tired of carrying baggage you were never meant to hold, this conversation will remind you of a core truth: you matter because of who God created you to be, not because of what you do. Key Topics Covered Identity at the root of addictionHow God dismantles false identities to reveal His sufficiencyHonest prayer and bringing your real emotions to GodThe three faith questionsPeter’s model of faith: “To whom else would we go?”Taking thoughts captiveEscaping the performance trap in work and cultureJeremiah 1:5 and identity before achievementLiving as light beyond church wallsWhy Scripture must be personal, not just consumedGrace for the process when we turn to coping habits instead of God Resources & Links Website: www.anniebmayfield.comInstagram: @anniemmayFacebook: Annie B MayfieldLinkedIn: Annie Mayfield MorlockYouTube: @anniebmayfieldPodcast: Made to Shine (Top 10% globally streamed on Spotify) #identityinChrist #faithoveraddiction #christianwomen #christianhealing #addictionrecovery #christianmindset #biblicaltruth #renewingthemind #perfectionism #worthinChrist #womenoffaith #jesus #god 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 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH 💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/ 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805 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

    37 min
  5. EPISODE 5

    When You Heal the Mother, You Heal the Child

    In this profound and vulnerable conversation, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Dr. Dawnmarie Risley-Childs, a board-certified psychiatrist and author, to explore the complex journey from childhood trauma to authentic healing and freedom. Dr. Risley-Childs shares her powerful story of surviving abuse, breaking generational cycles, and discovering her true identity beyond suffering. From a childhood near-drowning experience that revealed a glimpse of divine peace, to her courageous work with psychedelic medicine for trauma treatment, Dawnmarie offers both clinical expertise and hard-won personal wisdom about what it truly means to heal. Whether you're struggling with addiction, toxic relationships, workaholism, or the legacy of childhood trauma, this conversation offers hope, practical wisdom, and the reminder that freedom is always possible. Key Points The Ocean and the Wave Analogy Addiction to Suffering The Scapegoat Child DynamicWork as Addiction Breaking Generational CyclesRelationship Patterns Repeat "If You Can't Let It Go, Work It Through" Forgiveness Without Returning to Abuse Receiving as a Gift The Burden Falls Off Resources & Links Book: The Offering: A Physician's Journey Through Abuse, Psychedelics, and the Freedom of Forgiveness-https://a.co/d/hR9bEXZ Website and Social Media links: https://www.drrisleychilds.com/https://www.facebook.com/drrisleychildshttps://www.instagram.com/drrisleychildshttps://x.com/drrisleychildshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnmarierisleychildsdohttps://www.tiktok.com/@drrisleychildshttps://www.youtube.com/@drrisleychilds 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 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH 💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/ 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH RSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805 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

    43 min
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Do you feel like addiction has stolen the peace and purpose from your home, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure of who you are in Christ?   ✨ Welcome to Faith Over Addiction! ✨   This podcast is for Christian women who love someone struggling with addiction. Together, we’ll navigate the heartbreak, chaos, and confusion while uncovering God’s bigger plan for your life—and your family.   🌿 What You'll Find Here: ✅ Hope & Healing ✅ Faith-Filled Insights ✅ Practical Tools for Boundaries & Peace ✅ Honest Conversations on Recovery & Identity  🎙 Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya GioiaTanya helps Christian women reclaim their God-given identity, set boundaries with love, and create a home filled with grace and peace—even when addiction tries to steal the show.   💡 You Are Not Alone. Your life, your home, and your faith matter. Let's walk this journey of healing together.     🌟 Want to be a guest? 🌟 Are you passionate about biblical identity, boundaries, and faith-based recovery? Join Tanya Gioia on Faith Over Addiction! Apply to be a guest through PodMatch. Visit: www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/faithoveraddiction By joining through PodMatch, you’ll connect with a network that supports your message—without the hassle of contracts, performance targets, or restrictive requirements. Plus, enjoy exclusive benefits like automated podcast growth strategies, monetization tools, and free access to courses and trainings.     ⚠ DISCLAIMER: Any advice shared is based on personal experience and research. There are no guarantees, as many variables impact success. Please take everything as opinion-based guidance.   💛 To Your Happiness,Tanya Gioia