Love Life Sober

Love Life Sober is a Christian podcast for women questioning their relationship with alcohol and sensing God might have more for them beyond the wine glass. Have you felt that nudge from God to put down the wine glass, but the thought of relaxing, having fun, or even coping with life feels impossible without it? Are you waking up each morning vowing not to drink tonight, only to find that by five p.m., all bets are off? Love Life Sober is for sober and sober-curious women who love Jesus, or who are longing to reconnect with Him, and who know deep down that alcohol is no longer serving them. Hosted by Christian sobriety coach and author Christy Osborne, author of Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind, this podcast blends Scripture, neuroscience, and practical coaching to help you understand what’s happening in your brain, your nervous system, and your heart, and how lasting freedom from alcohol is actually possible. You’ll hear expert conversations and powerful testimonies for women exploring Christian sobriety, faith-based recovery, mindful drinking, and alcohol-free living. Each episode gently invites you to step away from wine and toward deeper connection with God, without shame, pressure, or the need to decide forever. At the heart of Love Life Sober is a simple truth. Love, joy, peace, and connection were never meant to be found in a wine bottle. They are found in Jesus. This is a grace-filled, shame-free space for women seeking freedom from alcohol through faith, neuroscience, and compassionate coaching. You don’t have to hit rock bottom. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through sobriety. And you don’t have to do this alone. If you’re ready to loosen alcohol’s grip and live the life God is inviting you into, you’re in the right place.Welcome to Love Life Sober. Want more? Visit lovelifesober.com. 

  1. hace 1 h ·  Video

    Aligned: The First Christian Sober & Sober-Curious Women’s Conference | Meet the Speakers

    For Christian women who are sober, sober-curious, or questioning their relationship with alcohol, the Aligned Conference is creating a space to connect faith, sobriety, recovery, and community. In this special roundtable, Christy Osborne, Sherry Hoppen and Aligned speakers share why gathering together matters. You'll hear honest conversations about Christian sobriety, sober curiosity, faith, recovery, shame, freedom, and what it looks like to build a life centered on Jesus. We'll worship. We'll pray. We'll learn. But we're also going to have FUN. 🩷 If you've been sitting on the fence about Aligned, we hope this episode gives you the nudge you've been waiting for. You'll hear from: Caroline Beidler — previewing her message From Numb to Known and what it means to move out of hiding and into being fully known by God and others. Ericka Andersen — author of Freely Sober, sharing about the lie that struggling with alcohol means something is wrong with your faith. Jon Seidl — sharing about gospel-centered recovery and why Christians don't need to be afraid to put Jesus at the center of the conversation. Susan Larkin, Heather Borsuk, and Cindy Johnson — Love Life Sober leaders sharing why something powerful happens when Christian women gather in person, pray together, worship together, and realize they aren't alone. Highlights: • What Aligned is and who it's for • Why you don't have to struggle with alcohol alone • What it means to move from hiding to being fully known • Why faith and recovery belong in the same conversation • How gospel-centered recovery puts Jesus at the center • Why sober Christian community matters • What happens when women gather to pray, worship, and tell the truth • Why you don't need years of sobriety to belong at Aligned Join Us at Aligned September 22–24, 2026 Holland, Michigan https://www.alignedconference.org Want to meet other women who are coming, ask questions, talk logistics, or simply start connecting before September? We've created a free online Aligned space that is open to everyone, you do not need to be a Love Life Sober Community member to join this space. JOIN THE FREE ALIGNED SPACE We cannot wait to hug you, worship with you, laugh with you, and see what God does when we all get in the room together. 🩷 Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober Podcast are not healthcare practitioners and do not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. The content of this podcast and all Love Life Sober communications is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Views and opinions expressed by guests, or in any resources referenced, do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  2. 11 ago ·  Video

    How to Love Your Alcohol-Free Mornings | Jennifer Dukes Lee

    Jennifer studied more than 200 mornings in the Bible to discover how Scripture talks about the beginning of our days—and what those patterns can teach us about prayer, quiet time, rest, and building a life of joy and purpose. Christy sits down with bestselling author Jennifer Dukes Lee to talk about her new book, How to Love Your Mornings, and the simple, faith-filled practices that can transform your mornings. An honest conversation about: alcohol-free mornings, quiet time with God, morning routines, sleep, healthy habits, and creating rhythms that actually fit your personality and season of life. One of the greatest gifts of an alcohol-free life is waking up clear-headed and fully present. But how do we move beyond simply enjoying our mornings to intentionally using them to deepen our relationship with God? If you've ever thought... • "I know I should spend time with God in the morning, but I can't stay consistent." • "I've fallen out of my quiet time, and I don't know how to get back." • "Everyone else's morning routine seems better than mine."  • "I'm too busy to create healthy morning habits." • "I want more peace, purpose, and joy in my alcohol-free life."  Babe, this episode is for you. 🩷 What You'll Learn • What Jennifer discovered after studying more than 200 mornings in the Bible • Why morning rituals can be more life-giving than rigid morning routines • What Jesus' morning rhythms can teach us about starting the day with God  • The four Morning Archetypes and how to discover which one fits you • Why sleep is one of God's greatest gifts  • How "revenge bedtime procrastination" can steal your mornings • How to rebuild healthy morning habits when life gets busy • Why your morning rhythm should fit your personality and current season • Two simple practices you can start tomorrow morning with Jesus Resources Mentioned 📖 How to Love Your Morning: Faith-Filled Habits to Build a Life of Joy and Purpose One Day at a Time by Jennifer Dukes Lee https://link.amazon/B06M8XW5o 🎟️ The Aligned Conference https://www.alignedconference.org/ 🩷 Join the Love Life Sober Community https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 📖 Order Christy's Book: Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book 📲 Follow Love Life Sober on Instagram @lovelifesoberwithchristy 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube — Come hang out with us!  Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober Podcast are not healthcare practitioners and do not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. The content of this podcast and all Love Life Sober communications is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Views and opinions expressed by guests, or in any resources referenced, do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  3. 4 ago ·  Video

    Why Surrender Feels So Hard (And How It Changes Everything) | Mary DeMuth

    Most of us aren't looking for another drink—we're looking for relief. Relief from the shame, the striving, the pressure, and the exhaustion of holding everything together. If you've been trying to stop drinking, break free from emotional numbing, or find real rest in Jesus, this conversation with author, speaker, and Pray Every Day host Mary DeMuth explores why surrender isn't losing control—it's where healing finally begins. Christy and Mary discuss surrender, shame, control, emotional numbing, alcohol, and why God always pursues the root before He changes the behavior. Together they unpack why numbing—whether through alcohol, scrolling, binge-watching, overworking, or endless striving—never gives the peace we're searching for, and how daily surrender opens the door to lasting healing, freedom, and genuine rest. If you've ever thought... • "Why do I keep reaching for numbing instead of real rest?" • "I want to stop drinking, but I'm scared of what will come up if I do." • "I can't let go of the shame and regret from my past." • "Why does surrender to God feel so difficult?" • "Will I ever find peace without alcohol?" Babe, this episode is for you. 🩷 Whether alcohol has become your coping mechanism or you're simply tired of carrying the weight of shame, control, and emotional exhaustion, this conversation offers a hopeful invitation into the kind of surrender that doesn't leave you empty—it leads you into the freedom, healing, and rest Jesus has been offering all along. What You'll Learn • Why emotional numbing never produces the rest your soul is searching for. • The difference between numbing and true soul renewal through Christ. • Why surrender is a daily practice—not a one-time decision. • How control can quietly become its own addiction. • Why God always heals the root before changing the behavior. • How shame and regret keep women stuck—and how grace breaks the cycle. • Why healing often happens in layers, not all at once. • The role of safe community in lasting freedom from alcohol. Resources Mentioned 📖 The Freedom of Surrender by Mary DeMuthhttps://amzn.to/4sRvZnL 🎨 Download Mary's free Scripture artworkhttps://marydemuth.com/surrender ✍️ Learn more about Mary's writer's intensivehttps://marydemuth.com/intensive Love Life Sober 🩷 Join the Love Life Sober Communityhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 📖 Order Christy's book, Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book Follow Love Life Sober on Instagram@lovelifesoberwithchristy Find Love Life Sober on Youtube @LoveLifeSober Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  4. 28 jul ·  Video

    When God Asks You to Stop Drinking (And You Don't Want To) | A Love Life Sober Testimony

    From the outside, Heather had a successful career, served faithfully in church, loved Jesus, and cared deeply for her family. But privately, she found herself stuck in the exhausting cycle of questioning her drinking, trying moderation, and wondering why alcohol still had such a hold on her heart. Christy and Heather talk honestly about grief, childhood trauma, emotional drinking, surrender, and how freedom begins when we stop negotiating with God and trust Him fully. For years, Heather believed alcohol wasn't a problem because her life looked "normal." But every time God invited her closer, she felt Him gently asking her to surrender the one thing she wasn't ready to let go of... alcohol. If You've Ever Thought... • "Why can't I stop when I know God is asking me to?" • "I love Jesus... so why do I keep reaching for alcohol?" • "I don't have a drinking problem... so why is it so hard to stop?" • "If my life isn't falling apart, do I really need to quit drinking?" Babe, this episode is for you. 🩷 What You'll Learn • Why you don't need a rock bottom to question your drinking. • The subtle ways alcohol can become an idol—even for faithful Christians. • How grief and childhood trauma can fuel alcohol use. • Why moderation feels so exhausting. • What "growth points" taught Heather instead of starting over. • How loneliness became one of Heather's biggest drinking triggers. • How closing the door on alcohol opened the door to genuine peace. • What it really means to surrender alcohol to Jesus. This is a Love Life Sober testimony episode! Heather is a part of the Love Life Sober community. What she discovered wasn't simply freedom from alcohol. She discovered the peace she'd been searching for all along. Now as a leader in the community, she has helped other Christian women grow in Jesus and their sobriety journey to find that peace as well. 🩷 Resources Mentioned 🎟️ The Aligned Conference https://www.alignedconference.org/ 🩷 Join the Love Life Sober Community https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 📖 Order Christy's Book: Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book 📲 Follow Love Life Sober on Instagram @lovelifesoberwithchristy 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube Content Note This episode includes a brief discussion of suicide, grief, and emotional struggles. If these topics are difficult for you, please listen with care. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or needs support: United States & Canada: Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) United Kingdom & Ireland: Call 116 123 | You Are Not Alone | Help is available. Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober Podcast are not healthcare practitioners and do not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. The content of this podcast and all Love Life Sober communications is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Views and opinions expressed by guests, or in any resources referenced, do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  5. 21 jul ·  Video

    The Mental Battle With Alcohol: Why So Many Women Stay Stuck | Jenn Kautsch

    What if the real problem isn't how much you drink—but the way you think about drinking? Are you sober curious, emotionally drinking, or fighting the mental battle with alcohol? Jenn Kautsch of Sober Sis shares why so many women stay stuck in the cycle of moderation, emotional drinking, and starting over—and how sober-minded living leads to lasting freedom with Jesus. In this powerful episode of the Love Life Sober Podcast, Christy sits down with Jenn Kautsch, founder of Sober Sis and one of the original voices in the sober curious movement, for a conversation about gray area drinking, sober-minded living, and what happens when we stop numbing and start getting honest with God. This conversation explores Christian sobriety, emotional drinking, sober curiosity, moderation, and the mental battle many women face when they know alcohol is no longer serving them. Jenn shares why alcohol can quietly become a socially acceptable way to cope, how the pressure to keep performing can keep women stuck, and why Jesus invites us into a life of presence, clarity, freedom, and connection. If you’ve ever thought… “I can stop for a bit… I just can’t seem to stay stopped.” “Wine o’clock is the only thing getting me through this season.” “Maybe I don’t have a drinking problem… but I know something needs to change.” Babe, this episode is for you. 🩷 In This Episode, We Discuss • Sober-minded living• Gray area drinking and moderation• Emotional drinking and coping• Why alcohol becomes a numbing tool• Abstinence vs. true freedom• The mental battle with alcohol• Why you don’t need a rock bottom• Comparison, shame, and starting over• Progress over perfection• Finding freedom through Jesus Links & Resources 🌿 Sober Sis Websitehttps://sobersis.com Follow Jenn on Instagram: @sobersis 📖 Jenn’s Book: Look Alive, Sishttps://amzn.to/4rnACEw 🌿 Join the Love Life Sober Communityhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 📖 Order Christy’s book, Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book Learn more about the Tyndale Life Recovery Bible by visiting:https://hubs.la/Q041HjWm0 Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy Subscribe on YouTube. Come hang with us! Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  6. 14 jul ·  Video

    Gray Area Drinking: What Are You Really Thirsty For? | Anna Donaghey

    What if alcohol isn't the real problem—but the solution you've been using for something deeper? In this episode of Love Life Sober, Christy Osborne is joined by alcohol mindset coach, podcast host, and author Anna Donaghey to explore the emotional needs that often sit beneath drinking. Anna shares her personal journey from decades of alcohol dependence to lasting freedom while explaining why so many women don't identify with traditional recovery labels yet still feel trapped in an exhausting cycle of drinking, moderating, and starting over. Together, Christy and Anna discuss why lasting change begins with awareness instead of shame, how curiosity helps uncover the real reasons we drink, and why creating a life you genuinely love naturally weakens alcohol's grip. If you've ever wondered: • Why can't I stop drinking? • Am I a grey area drinker? • Why does moderation feel so exhausting? • What am I actually looking for when I pour a drink? • Can I change my relationship with alcohol without shame? This episode is for you 🩷 In This Episode: • What "grey area drinking" really means • Why awareness is the first step toward freedom • How alcohol becomes an emotional management system • Why moderation often feels harder than expected • The question that changes everything: Is my life good enough? • How to identify what you're truly thirsty for • Why lasting change isn't linear • Practical ways to build a life that naturally replaces alcohol 💌 Links & Resources Get Anna’s new book, “What Are You Thirsty For? ReThinking Alcohol and the Life You Want. https://amzn.to/49JaSer Anna's Podcast: The Big Drink Rethink podcast, 🌿 Join the Love Life Sober Communityhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 📖 Order Christy’s book, Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book Follow Love Life Sober for weekly conversations combining faith, neuroscience, coaching, and practical encouragement to help women find lasting freedom from alcohol. DisclaimerThe creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  7. 7 jul ·  Video

    Why Addiction Runs in Families (and How You Can Break the Cycle) | Gina Birkemeier

    Can generational trauma cause addiction? Why does addiction seem to run in families? And is it really possible to break the cycle? If you've ever wondered whether your relationship with alcohol is connected to childhood trauma, family dysfunction, anxiety, people-pleasing, or inherited patterns, this episode is for you. This week, Christy sits down with licensed professional counselor, trauma expert, and author Gina Birkemeier to explore how generational trauma, addiction, the nervous system, and faith intersect—and why your family history doesn't have to determine your future. Growing up surrounded by addiction, abuse, neglect, and dysfunction, Gina shares how God led her through healing and restoration, changing not only her own life but the legacy of future generations. Together, Christy and Gina discuss the science of epigenetics, how unresolved trauma shapes our behaviors, why shame keeps so many women trapped in addiction, and how Jesus offers a new story rooted in hope, healing, and freedom. If you've ever thought... • "Addiction runs in my family. Maybe this is just who I am."• "I'm afraid I've damaged my children because of my drinking."• "Why do I keep repeating the same unhealthy patterns?"• "I know I want to stop drinking, but I don't know why it's so hard."• "Can generational trauma really be healed?"• "Is it too late to change my family's story?" this conversation will encourage you. In This Episode You'll Learn • Why addiction often runs in families—and what actually gets passed down • The difference between genetics and epigenetics • How childhood trauma affects the nervous system and alcohol use • Why shame fuels addiction and how healing begins • Practical steps to break generational cycles • How to rebuild relationships with your children without living in guilt • Why healing isn't linear—and why that's normal • How faith, community, and God's truth create lasting transformation Resources Mentioned 📖 Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy by Gina Birkemeier 🌐 Gina's Website: ginabirkemeier.com 📷 Instagram: @myoutloudvoice Love Life Sober Community Gina will be joining the Love Life Sober Community this August for an exclusive live masterclass on breaking generational patterns, healing inherited dysfunction, and becoming the cycle breaker in your family. 🌿 Join the Community:https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community Resources 📖 Order Christy's book, Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book 🌿 Love Life Sober Communityhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 🎟️ The Aligned Conferencehttps://www.alignedconference.org/ 📲 Instagram@lovelifesoberwithchristy Disclaimer: The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and do not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. This podcast is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only and should not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  8. 30 jun ·  Video

    When Following Jesus (or Quitting Alcohol) Feels Heavy | Christopher Cook

    If you're struggling with alcohol, wondering why surrender feels so hard, or searching for Christian recovery that goes beyond willpower, this conversation is for you. What if the goal isn't just to stop drinking—but to become more like Jesus? Christy sits down with author, speaker, and podcast host Christopher Cook to explore what true transformation looks like through the lens of Scripture. Together they discuss Christian sobriety, surrender, sanctification, identity in Christ, healing, and why lasting freedom from alcohol is about so much more than simply quitting drinking. Christopher reminds us that Jesus doesn't simply ask us to lay down our burdens. He invites us to exchange them for His light yoke, trust His character, and discover the unforced rhythms of grace. • If you've ever thought: • Why does this journey feel so hard? • Have I really surrendered this to God? • Why do I keep ending up in the same cycle? • Can God really be trusted with this part of my life? Then this episode will encourage you to stop striving and start allowing God to transform you from the inside out. What You'll Learn • What sanctification actually means and why it matters in recovery • Why surrender isn't giving up—it's trusting God • How to identify the "backpack of bricks" you've been carrying • Why knowing God's character changes everything • The difference between striving and cooperating with the Holy Spirit • Christopher's practical framework: Come. Take. Learn. Find. Links & Resources Christopher's BookHealing What You Can't Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Outhttps://amzn.to/4emON9g Recommended ReadingLet Go by François Fénelonhttps://amzn.to/44maKiL Connect with Christopher Instagram: @wintodaychris Podcast: Win Today Substack: Win Today with Christopher Cook 🌿 Join the Love Life Sober Communityhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/community 📖 Order Christy's BookLove Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mindhttps://lovelifesober.co.uk/book 📲 Connect on Instagram@lovelifesoberwithchristy 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube for more conversations about Christian sobriety, faith, recovery, and lasting freedom from alcohol. Disclaimer The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Love Life Sober is a Christian podcast for women questioning their relationship with alcohol and sensing God might have more for them beyond the wine glass. Have you felt that nudge from God to put down the wine glass, but the thought of relaxing, having fun, or even coping with life feels impossible without it? Are you waking up each morning vowing not to drink tonight, only to find that by five p.m., all bets are off? Love Life Sober is for sober and sober-curious women who love Jesus, or who are longing to reconnect with Him, and who know deep down that alcohol is no longer serving them. Hosted by Christian sobriety coach and author Christy Osborne, author of Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind, this podcast blends Scripture, neuroscience, and practical coaching to help you understand what’s happening in your brain, your nervous system, and your heart, and how lasting freedom from alcohol is actually possible. You’ll hear expert conversations and powerful testimonies for women exploring Christian sobriety, faith-based recovery, mindful drinking, and alcohol-free living. Each episode gently invites you to step away from wine and toward deeper connection with God, without shame, pressure, or the need to decide forever. At the heart of Love Life Sober is a simple truth. Love, joy, peace, and connection were never meant to be found in a wine bottle. They are found in Jesus. This is a grace-filled, shame-free space for women seeking freedom from alcohol through faith, neuroscience, and compassionate coaching. You don’t have to hit rock bottom. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through sobriety. And you don’t have to do this alone. If you’re ready to loosen alcohol’s grip and live the life God is inviting you into, you’re in the right place.Welcome to Love Life Sober. Want more? Visit lovelifesober.com. 

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