You don’t need a rock bottom to change.

Today we explore a powerful reframe: what if rock bottom isn’t a place of shame or destruction, but a moment of surrender? A moment when you realize that Jesus is the Rock at the bottom, and that He’s been there all along.

This conversation dismantles the common story that things need to get “bad enough” before you're allowed to change your relationship with alcohol. 

We share vulnerable moments from our own journeys and unpack how letting go of the “I have to hit bottom” mindset can actually open the door to freedom, clarity, and deeper connection with God.

Whether your life “looks fine” on the outside or you’re wrestling with the quiet ache of disconnection, this episode invites you to choose better—not because you have to, but because you get to.

Journaling Questions To Try:
Is alcohol still serving me?
Is alcohol helping me get closer to who God is calling me  to be?
Is this choice leading me toward peace or away from it?
Am I waiting for things to get worse before I believe I’m allowed to want more?

💌 Resources & Links:

I Surrender All by Priscilla Shirer Available on Amazon

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Registration is open now for the next live-coached 40 Day Alcohol Fast starting September 8! Walk through the fast in real time with coaching, community, and the support you need to finish strong.
👉 Sign up here

📖 Order your copy of Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind

🤝 Join our community: https://butjesusdrankwine.com/community

📲 Connect on Instagram: @butjesusdrankwine

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The creators, hosts, and producers of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological or professional advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any communication on behalf of BJDW or otherwise to be a substitute for such. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed in any mention of and/or linked resources are those of the authors/owners of those resources and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast team or guests of the show.

You don&rsquo;t need a rock bottom to change.
Today we explore a powerful reframe: what if rock bottom isn&rsquo;t a place of shame or destruction, but a moment of surrender? A moment when you realize that Jesus is the Rock at the bottom, and that He&rsquo;s been there all along.
This conversation dismantles the common story that things need to get &ldquo;bad enough&rdquo; before you're allowed to change your relationship with alcohol.&nbsp;
We share vulnerable moments from our own journeys and unpack how letting go of the &ldquo;I have to hit bottom&rdquo; mindset can actually open the door to freedom, clarity, and deeper connection with God.
Whether your life &ldquo;looks fine&rdquo; on the outside or you&rsquo;re wrestling with the quiet ache of disconnection, this episode invites you to choose better&mdash;not because you have to, but because you get to.
Journaling Questions To Try:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Is alcohol still serving me?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Is alcohol helping me get closer to who God is calling me&nbsp; to be?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Is this choice leading me toward peace or away from it?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Am I waiting for things to get worse before I believe I&rsquo;m allowed to want more?</li>
</ul>
💌 Resources &amp; Links:
I Surrender All by Priscilla Shirer <a href="https://amzn.to/4lFU0Kf">Available on Amazon</a>
📣 Join the September 40 Day Fast Registration is open now for the next live-coached 40 Day Alcohol Fast starting September 8! Walk through the fast in real time with coaching, community, and the support you need to finish strong. 👉 <a href="https://butjesusdrankwine.myflodesk.com/septemberfast">Sign up here</a>
📖 Order your copy of <a href="https://amzn.to/42l7z9C">Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind</a>
🤝 Join our community: <a href="https://butjesusdrankwine.com/community">https://butjesusdrankwine.com/community</a>
📲 Connect on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/butjesusdrankwine?igsh=YnRhcHNsb2dyd2hq">@butjesusdrankwine</a>
🎥 We&rsquo;re on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@butjesusdrankwine331">YouTube too&mdash;come hang out!</a>
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The creators, hosts, and producers of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological or professional advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any communication on behalf of BJDW or otherwise to be a substitute for such. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed in any mention of and/or linked resources are those of the authors/owners of those resources and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast team or guests of the show.

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Join Meade and Christy, two retired-over-drinkers turned freedom-from-alcohol coaches, as they explore all of the stories that kept them stuck in the nightly over-drinking cycle, including but certainly not limited to "But Jesus drank wine?" If you're looking for two Christian women who get real about how wine held them back and explore tricky questions about drinking (and beyond!) with grace, compassion, and zero judgment, this is the podcast for you.
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