The Addicted to God Pod

Sarah Annie Schneider

Welcome to the Addicted to God movement — where you (or someone you love) can discover that God is the only worthy Higher Power, how to truly find Him, and why He alone is the healthy, life-giving addiction your soul was made for. I’m not a scientist, doctor, researcher, or Bible scholar.   I’m just a girl with an addictive personality who loves Jesus and the Bible — and who has spent over a decade mentoring and teaching incarcerated women.  My burning passion is helping people who feel defeated by life find real victory over worldly addictions through freedom in Christ. Whether your struggle feels “small” (sugar, caffeine, approval, scrolling…)   or it has already cost you relationships, health, freedom, or nearly your life — there is real hope here. No shame. No judgment. Just honest stories, biblical truth, and practical steps toward lasting change. Come do life with us.   Subscribe and share so we can walk toward real freedom in Christ together.

  1. 6d ago

    What Biblical Christianity Really Is (Ep.25)

    A lot of people say “I’ve always been a Christian” or “I grew up in church,” yet have never actually met the Jesus of the Bible. They’ve met a cultural, moral, or performance-based version that leaves them exhausted and empty. In this episode, I open up about my own 32 years on that broad road — trying harder, looking better, and hoping God (and everyone else) would finally be impressed. Then I dig into what the Bible actually says biblical Christianity is… and what it is not. We’ll look at: The difference between knowing about God and knowing God (John 17:3)Why cultural Christianity, self-help religion, and performance-based faith all fall shortFive clear marks of the real thingWhy the gospel is good news for people who have failed, not a club for people who have it together If you’ve ever felt like Christianity didn’t work for you, or if you’re still on the spiritual hamster wheel, this episode is for you. Listen, share, and let’s get addicted to God together. Connect with me: Instagram: @SarahAnnieSchneider YouTube: Sarah Annie Schneider | Addicted to God Facebook: SarahAnnieSchneider Substack: Sarah Annie Schneider Email for guest stories or questions: addictedtogodpod@gmail.com #AddictedToGod #ChristianPodcast #RelationshipNotReligion #FaithOverReligion #BibleForBeginners #JesusSaves #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #NewBeliever #KnowJesus #ChristianWomen #BibleStudy #GodsWord #FreedomInChrist #WithGodAllThingsArePossible

  2. Aug 3

    Big Bible Words, Explained (Ep.24)

    Have you ever opened the Bible or sat in church and felt like the words were speaking a completely different language? Words like sin, grace, mercy, justification, atonement, propitiation, sanctification, glorification, and redemption can feel intimidating—or leave you thinking you’re the only one who doesn’t “get it.” You’re not. In this episode of The Addicted to God Podcast, Sarah Annie Schneider breaks down these powerful (and often confusing) “churchy” words in everyday language with clear pictures and practical examples. Drawing from her own journey and years mentoring women in jail, she shows how these truths aren’t barriers—they’re love letters from a God who saw us in our mess, refused to leave us there, paid the full price to bring us home, and is still reshaping us from the inside out. You’ll walk away understanding: Why sin doesn’t define youThe beautiful difference between grace and mercyWhat justification meansWhy sanctification is a daily journey, not overnight perfectionThe hope of glorification and the power of redemption Resource recommendation: Got Questions? Visit gotquestions.org anytime you have a Bible question. They offer clear, Scripture-based answers with cross-references—most questions have already been asked and answered thoroughly. This episode is for anyone who wants a deeper relationship with God but doesn’t know where to start, feels stuck, or has ever felt left out by religious language. Let’s trade the confusion for clarity and the lesser addictions for the one that truly satisfies. Connect with Sarah Annie Schneider: YouTube: youtube.com/@AddictedToGod (full episodes + daily “Pondering on the Path with My Pup” Shorts) Instagram: @sarahannieschneider Facebook: Sarah Annie Schneider Substack: substack.com/@sarahannieschneider Email (guest stories welcome): addictedtogodpod@gmail.com Share this with someone who needs hope or feels stuck. You’re not defined by your past—choose the better addiction. #AddictedToGod #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #GraceAndMercy #Justification #Sanctification #Redemption #Propitiation #Atonement #Glorification #WhatIsSin #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #Jesus #BibleWords #GotQuestions #NewBeliever #AddictionRecovery #HopeInChrist #FallInLoveWithJesus #SarahAnnieSchneider

  3. Jul 28

    Why Become Like Jesus? Ep. 23

    In Episode 21 I said the ultimate goal of reading the Bible is to become like Jesus. If you’re new to faith (or still figuring it all out), that can sound confusing. Become like who? A guy who walked on water and only shows up at Christmas and Easter? This episode answers that question head-on. I walk through 10 real, powerful traits of Jesus that show why people dropped everything to follow Him—and why broken, addicted, messed-up people like me can’t walk away once they truly see Him: Fierce, unconditional loveGut-level compassionForgiveness that costs everythingEmotional honesty and presenceJoy and radical generosityPatient persistence that never quitsServant leadershipCourageous truth-tellingRadical inclusion (He sees the ones nobody else sees)The truest friendship you’ll ever knowThis isn’t religion. It’s a Person. And once you meet the real Jesus in Scripture, the craving shifts. What used to satisfy doesn’t satisfy anymore. Challenge this week: Open one of the Gospels (John is a great place to start) and pray, “Jesus, show me who You really are.” Connect with me: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannieschneider/ ▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@AddictedToGod 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahannieschneider 📝 Substack: https://substack.com/@sarahannieschneider 📧 Email (guest stories welcome): addictedtogodpod@gmail.com #AddictedToGod #WhoIsJesus #JesusTraits #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Sanctification #FallInLoveWithJesus #FreedomInChrist #ChristianWomen #FaithJourney #GospelTruth #JesusIsEnough #TransferYourAddiction #ChristianLiving #HopeAndRedemption

  4. Jul 21

    Finding Freedom: Known by God with Joyel Ep.22

    Join Sarah Annie Schneider on The Addicted to God Podcast for a heartfelt conversation with Joyel VandenBoogart, founder and owner of the KNOWN Women’s Conference. In this vulnerable episode, Joyel shares her journey from living a double life as a “good church kid” to fully surrendering to Jesus at camp, navigating a bipolar diagnosis, and learning daily surrender. Together, Sarah and Joyel discuss mental health, addiction, shame, community, and how God delights in us (Zephaniah 3:17) even in our mess. They explore practical tools like journaling, gratitude, worship, walking in the Word, and linking arms with others to break isolation. Joyel highlights the heart of KNOWN: connecting women, growing community, and strengthening faith through authentic conversations, round tables, and real testimonies. The conference partners with local anti-human trafficking organizations to bring in women from tough situations, reminding us there’s no “us and them”—only multiplication in Christ. Partner Organizations: HER Alliance – heralliance.orgDamascus Road Project – damascusroadproject.org5-Stones – 5-stones.orgThe Exodus Road (Exodus Project) – theexodusroad.comRedeem and Restore Upcoming KNOWN Events: KNOWN Women’s Conference – October 16–17, 2026 at Green Bay Community Church, WI (in-person + virtual options; hometowns hybrid events across the US and beyond). Register and learn more at knownconference.com.Bingo Night Fundraiser – August 17 (Chick-fil-A dinner + prizes)Worship Night – August 21 with Dana Kane at Apple Creek GospelContact Joyel: joyelvandenboogart@gmail.com Follow Sarah Annie Schneider Instagram, YouTube, Facebook: @SarahAnnieSchneiderYouTube: AddictedToGodPodcast / Substack: Search “Addicted to God”Email for guest stories: addictedtogodpod@gmail.comFollow KNOWN: @knownconference on Instagram & Facebook #AddictedToGod #KnownConference #WomenOfFaith #BibleStudy #MentalHealthAndFaith #BreakTheShame #ChristianPodcast #CommunityInChrist #DelightInGod #FaithOverFear #RecoveryJourney #KnowJesus This episode is a powerful reminder: You are not alone, your story matters, and God is using every struggle to draw you closer to Him. Share it with someone who needs hope today!

  5. Jul 14

    Read the Bible! Where Do I Start? Ep. 21

    In this foundational episode of the Addicted to God Podcast, host Sarah Annie Schneider tackles one of the most common questions she receives: “I want to read the Bible, but I don’t know where to start.” Using a relatable Couch-to-5K analogy, Sarah walks through practical steps to build a sustainable habit of engaging with God’s Word—starting with the right tools, scheduling devotional time, finding accountability, progressing gradually, and celebrating progress. She emphasizes that the Bible is a limitless love letter from God, accessible to everyone from beginners to lifelong scholars. Discover why the Gospel of John is the perfect starting point, explore powerful verses that reveal Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and learn the simple S.O.A.P. Bible study method (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) that you can do in as little as 10 minutes. Resources mentioned: OnePlace app – Stream thousands of Bible-teaching sermons and podcasts: Download on App Store or Google Play.Life Application Study Bible (recommended #1 for beginners) – The bestselling study Bible with thousands of notes to help you apply Scripture: Learn more / Purchase or Tyndale site.YouVersion Bible App – Free audio Bible, reading plans, and more (great for following along and overcoming pronunciation hurdles): Download the Bible App or bible.com/app. This Week’s Challenge: Open the Gospel of John and read just one chapter. Ask God, “What do you want me to know today, Lord?” and listen. This episode is perfect for new believers, those feeling intimidated by Scripture, or anyone ready to trade lesser addictions for the only one that truly satisfies—Jesus Christ and His living Word. Connect with Sarah Annie Schneider: YouTube: @AddictedToGod (Daily “Pondering on the Path with My Pup” Shorts + full episodes)Instagram: @sarahannieschneiderFacebook: Sarah Annie SchneiderSubstack: addictedtogod.substack.comPodcast Email (guest stories welcome): addictedtogodpod@gmail.com Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement or feels stuck in their faith journey. Together, let’s fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith! #AddictedToGod #BibleForBeginners #GospelOfJohn #ReadTheBible #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #SOAPMethod #JesusIsTheWay #ChristianEncouragement #WomenOfFaith #SpiritualGrowth #AddictedToGodPodcast #SarahAnnieSchneider

  6. Jul 7

    Why God? Why God's Word? Why Me? Ep. 20

    In this foundational episode, Sarah Annie Schneider makes the compelling case for pursuing a deep, intimate relationship with God and His living Word—especially if you’re new to faith, feeling distant from God, or stuck in destructive cycles you can’t seem to break. Drawing from over a decade mentoring women in jail, personal testimony, and Scripture (Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 139, Ephesians 3:20-21, and more), Sarah shares why nothing else satisfies the eternity God has placed in our hearts. She dismantles misconceptions of a distant, angry God and reveals the One who knit you together, calls you by name, chose you before the foundation of the world, and proved His love by sending Jesus while we were still a mess. You’ll discover why the Bible isn’t an outdated book but the alive, active, God-breathed Word that transforms, renews your mind, and brings clarity in chaos (as Sarah experienced during COVID). God can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine—turning pits into platforms, pain into purpose, and addiction into abundant life through Christ. Resources Recommended: Becoming Myself by Stasi Eldredge (a turning point for processing unworthiness and childhood wounds): Search on Amazon or your favorite bookstore.The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel (former atheist journalist’s investigation that led to faith; also available as a movie): Search on Amazon or your favorite bookstore.If you prayed to surrender to Jesus today, welcome to the journey! This is the beginning of your rescue. Connect with Sarah Annie Schneider: 📝 Substack Newsletter: https://substack.com/@sarahannieschneider📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@AddictedToGod (daily “Pondering on the Path with My Pup” Shorts + episodes)📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannieschneider/👍 Facebook: Sarah Annie Schneider🎙️ Podcast: Search “The Addicted to God Pod” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube📧 Email: addictedtogodpod@gmail.comShare this episode with someone who feels stuck, hopeless, or unsure where to start with God. A new episode drops weekly to help transfer every unhealthy addiction to the one healthy addiction—God and His limitless Word. #AddictedToGod #WhyGod #LivingWord #ImmeasurablyMore #Ephesians320 #TransferYourAddiction #BibleForBeginners #FaithJourney #RedemptionStory #HopeForTheBroken #ChristianPodcast #SurrenderToJesus #GodIsLove #RenewYourMind #WomenOfFaith

  7. Jun 30

    Biblical Accountability Is Friendship Ep. 19

    In this heartfelt episode of The Addicted to God Pod, host Sarah Annie Schneider tackles the loneliness epidemic head-on and reveals why godly friendships and accountability partners are essential for our faith journey. Drawing from over a decade mentoring incarcerated women, her women's support groups, and personal experience, Sarah shares how to move from surface-level connections to the deep, sharpening relationships God designed us for—friends who love at all times, speak truth in love, and point us back to Jesus. Explore powerful Scriptures like Proverbs 18:24 ("a friend who stays closer than a brother"), Proverbs 27:17 ("as iron sharpens iron"), James 5:16 (confess sins and pray for healing), and more. Learn practical steps to find and nurture these life-giving bonds: pray boldly, take initiative with coffee or walks, join small groups or Bible studies, and embrace gentle restoration over shame. Sarah also addresses using people to fill God-sized voids, the priority of loving God first, and the anchor of Jesus—the friend who never fails. Special shout-out and honor to Francis Chan and the Crazy Love Podcast: Francis, your teachings on wholehearted surrender, radical obedience, and a high view of God have deeply inspired this movement. You model what it truly means to be addicted to God. The invitation is open—come on the show and help advance this work of transferring every addiction to Jesus! Thank you for pouring out messages that ignite hearts for authentic faith. Whether you're feeling isolated, battling relational wounds, or longing for real community, this episode offers hope, biblical wisdom, and actionable encouragement. The Christian life was never meant to be solo—God first, then faithful friends who sharpen and carry burdens with you. Join the movement: Transfer unhealthy habits and addictions for the freedom and fulfillment found only in Christ and His Word. Follow Sarah Annie Schneider & The Addicted to God Pod: Instagram: @sarahannieschneiderYouTube: @AddictedToGod (full episodes + daily "Pondering on the Path with My Pup" Shorts)Substack: substack.com/@sarahannieschneider (newsletters & writing)Facebook: Sarah Annie Schneider#AddictedToGod #GodlyFriendships #AccountabilityPartner #IronSharpensIron #LonelinessEpidemic #ChristianFriendship #CrazyLovePodcast #FrancisChan #BibleStudy #SurrenderToJesus #RedemptionStory #FaithCommunity #TransferYourAddiction Share with someone who needs real connection and hope today! Guests with transformed stories: email addictedtogodpod@gmail.com. Fix your eyes on Jesus—let's get addicted to God together.

  8. Jun 23

    Rescued: One Woman's Sex & Porn Addiction Ep.18

    She sat in a counselor's office after her husband confessed his porn addiction—and she wasn't angry. She wasn't threatening to leave, kick him out, or make him sleep on the couch. And the counselor noticed. What her husband didn't know—what no one knew—was that Andrea Sloma had been carrying the same secret for decades. Women don't talk about this. And that silence is exactly what keeps so many of them trapped. In this raw and redemptive episode of the Addicted to God Podcast, Andrea shares the story she kept hidden for years: a secret addiction to pornography and sex that she believed she could never tell anyone. When her husband came home from a men's retreat and confessed his own struggle, it cracked open a door she never thought she'd walk through. Through counseling, honesty, and the grace of God, both of them stepped into the light—and their marriage was not destroyed. It was transformed. If you've ever thought your secret is too shameful to speak out loud, or that God couldn't possibly redeem what you've done or what's been done to you—this episode is for you. Andrea's story is proof that what the enemy meant to use to destroy you, God can use to set you free. Recommended Books: Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction by Patrick J Carnes, Ph. D Facing the Shadow by Patrick J Carnes, Ph. D The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse by Dr. Dan B. Allender Healing the Wounded Heart: The Heartache of Sexual Abuse and the Hope of Transformation by Dr. Dan B. Allender Quenched: Discovering God's Abundant Grace for Women Struggling with Pornography and Sexual Shame by Jessica Harris Her Freedom Journey: A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authentic Intimacy by Dr. Juli Slattery Podcasts: Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery Female by Design with Francie Winslow The Allender Center Podcast Connect with me: Email: addictedtogodpod@gmail.com YouTube: Sarah Annie Schneider | @addictedtoGod Facebook.com/SarahAnnieSchneider https://www.instagram.com/sarahannie_author/ Substack.com/SarahAnnieSchneider #AddictedToGod #WomensMinistry #PornAddiction #WomenAndPornAddiction #SexAddiction #AddictionRecovery #ChristianWomen #FaithAndRecovery #ShameNoMore #RedemptionStory #MarriageRestoration #GodRestores #BreakingTheSilence #HealingIsReal #ChristianPodcast

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Welcome to the Addicted to God movement — where you (or someone you love) can discover that God is the only worthy Higher Power, how to truly find Him, and why He alone is the healthy, life-giving addiction your soul was made for. I’m not a scientist, doctor, researcher, or Bible scholar.   I’m just a girl with an addictive personality who loves Jesus and the Bible — and who has spent over a decade mentoring and teaching incarcerated women.  My burning passion is helping people who feel defeated by life find real victory over worldly addictions through freedom in Christ. Whether your struggle feels “small” (sugar, caffeine, approval, scrolling…)   or it has already cost you relationships, health, freedom, or nearly your life — there is real hope here. No shame. No judgment. Just honest stories, biblical truth, and practical steps toward lasting change. Come do life with us.   Subscribe and share so we can walk toward real freedom in Christ together.

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