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    From Brokenness to Restoration: Addiction, Sobriety & Christian Testimony with Erin Zandstra Ep 60

    childhood trauma, finding freedom in Jesus, forgiveness, identity in Christ, and hope after addiction— What if the life you built to be seen was actually keeping you from being known? Erin Zandstra shares the raw story of chasing identity through chaos, addiction, control, and survival—and the moment Jesus became real enough to change everything.From a childhood marked by instability and a long season of hiding behind a fake persona, Erin opens up about repeating broken patterns in marriage, motherhood, and drinking before finally hitting the point where she could no longer keep living the lie. What began as a surface-level curiosity about church becomes a deeper rescue story, one that moves from addiction and probation to conviction, repentance, and lasting peace. You’ll discover: How childhood wounds can shape the identities we manufacture as adultsWhy “managing everything yourself” eventually collapses under pressureThe difference between knowing about Jesus and actually surrendering to himHow a soul care program helped her move from dependence on alcohol to dependence on GodWhy sobriety can become a doorway to purpose, not just self-controlErin also shares what changed after surrender: the peace she never thought she could feel, the hard work of repentance, the freedom of stopping the lies, and the new life that came from being restored, redeemed, and forgiven. If you have ever felt stuck in shame, trapped by your circumstances, or unsure how to take the next step, her story points to a simple but powerful way forward. This conversation is for anyone who needs hope that their past is not their future. If you are wondering whether God can meet you in the middle of your mess and still lead you into a better life, this episode will meet you right there.

    From Brokenness to Restoration: Addiction, Sobriety & Christian Testimony with Erin Zandstra Ep 60

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