*This episode contains mature content and may not be suitable for all listeners.*

This week, we’re joined by Sherry Hoppen—author, speaker, recovery coach, and founder of She Surrenders. Sherry recounts her family history of alcohol abuse, and how she herself descended into a secret addiction to alcohol, all the while trying to paint the perfect picture of her life as a wife, a mom, and a Christian. 

Later, we’ll hear from author and advocate Tanya Glessner, who also struggled with addiction's grip, one fueled by the trauma and violence she experienced in her childhood. Spiraling into a life filled with drugs and crime, Tanya eventually went to prison, where unexpectedly, she had a personal and spiritual awakening.



Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Calling

Jesus Always

Jesus Listens

Past interview:Ryan Sheckler

Upcoming interview: Sabrina Greenlee

Jesus Calling commemorative edition



Sherry Hoppen

She Surrenders

addiction to alcohol

addiction grows in the dark

Ride 4 Life

“Revelation” by Third Day

Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

www.shesurrenders.com

www.selahhouserecovery.org

Sober Cycle: Pedaling Through Recovery One Day At A Time



Tanya Glessner

Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries

The Light You Bring





Interview Quotes:

“From the outside, yeah, it all looks pretty good. I wore the mask of everything: Christian, mom in the community, my husband was an elder. There was no place for me to stand up and say, ‘I'm an alcoholic and I need help.’” - Sherry Hoppen  

“I knew that [alcohol] had the power to take away everything I love, every single thing. So I raised one hand in the air to God and with the other unscrewed the bottle over the sink. And I said, ‘God, take it. I surrender my life and I give it to you. I'm yours. I'll do whatever you want.’ And I poured it down the sink.” - Sherry Hoppen 

“The grace that God showed me each and every day, even while I was drinking, was the only thing that rescued me from complete self-destruction and saved my life.” - Sherry Hoppen 

“I'll always cherish the memories of how God started to mend my brokenness.” - Tanya Glessner 

“I am living proof that no one is too far gone to be saved. God never wastes a hurt. He is using my past to write others' futures.” - Tanya Glessner 

“Prayer is like picking up the phone and calling the one person you know you can count on in any situation, no matter what time it is.” - Tanya Glessner 

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Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C

Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj

Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u

What’s Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj

Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY

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*This episode contains mature content and may not be suitable for all listeners.*
This week, we’re joined by <a href="https://www.shesurrenders.com/about-sherry">Sherry Hoppen</a>—author, speaker, recovery coach, and founder of <a href="https://www.shesurrenders.com/">She Surrenders</a>. Sherry recounts her family history of alcohol abuse, and how she herself descended into a secret addiction to alcohol, all the while trying to paint the perfect picture of her life as a wife, a mom, and a Christian. 
Later, we’ll hear from <a href="https://tanyaglessner.com/">author and advocate Tanya Glessner</a>, who also struggled with addiction's grip, one fueled by the trauma and violence she experienced in her childhood. Spiraling into a life filled with drugs and crime, Tanya eventually went to prison, where unexpectedly, she had a personal and spiritual awakening.
 
Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:
<a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/">Jesus Calling Podcast</a>
<a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/">Jesus Calling</a>
<a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-always/">Jesus Always</a>
<a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-listens/">Jesus Listens</a>
Past interview: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/addiction-steals-god-heals-ryan-scheckler-and-henriet-schapelhouman/">Ryan Sheckler</a>
Upcoming interview: <a href="https://www.sabrinagreenlee.co/">Sabrina Greenlee</a>
<a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-calling-commemorative-edition/">Jesus Calling commemorative edition</a>
 
<a href="https://www.shesurrenders.com/about-sherry">Sherry Hoppen</a>
<a href="https://www.shesurrenders.com/">She Surrenders</a>
<a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/the-next-door-jesus-calling/">addiction to alcohol</a>
<a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/a-familys-journey-through-addiction/">addiction grows in the dark</a>
<a href="https://www.ride4life.bike/">Ride 4 Life</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u0P9kwfF4s">“Revelation” by Third Day</a>
<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%2029%3A11&amp;version=NIV">Jeremiah 29:11 NIV</a>
<a href="http://www.shesurrenders.com">www.shesurrenders.com</a>
<a href="http://www.selahhouserecovery.org">www.selahhouserecovery.org</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sober-Cycle-Pedaling-Through-Recovery/dp/1563094290">Sober Cycle: Pedaling Through Recovery One Day At A Time</a>
 
<a href="https://tanyaglessner.com/">Tanya Glessner</a>
<a href="https://fortscott.com/list/member/fort-scott-compassionate-ministries-487">Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/LIGHT-YOU-BRING-Tanya-Glessner/dp/B0CJL2GQZK">The Light You Bring</a>
 
Interview Quotes:
“From the outside, yeah, it all looks pretty good. I wore the mask of everything: Christian, mom in the community, my husband was an elder. There was no place for me to stand up and say, ‘I'm an alcoholic and I need help.’” - Sherry Hoppen  
“I knew that [alcohol] had the power to take away everything I love, every single thing. So I raised one hand in the air to God and with the other unscrewed the bottle over the sink. And I said, ‘God, take it. I surrender my life and I give it to you. I'm yours. I'll do whatever you want.’ And I poured it down the sink.” - Sherry Hoppen 
“The grace that God showed me each and every day, even while I was drinking, was the only thing that rescued me from complete self-destruction and saved my life.” - Sherry Hoppen 
“I'll always cherish the memories of how God started to mend my brokenness.” - Tanya Glessner 
“I am living proof that no one is too far gone to be saved. God never wastes a hurt. He is using my past to write others' futures.” - Tanya Glessner 
“Prayer is like picking up the phone and calling the one person you know you can count on in any situation, no matter what time it is.” - Tanya Glessner 
________________________
Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel!
Audio Episodes:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7">https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7</a> 
Bonus Podcasts:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw">https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw</a> 
Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  <a href="https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C">https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C</a> 
Peace for Everyday Life:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj">https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj</a> 
Peace in Uncertain Times:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u">https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u</a> 
What’s Good?     <a href="https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj">https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj</a> 
Enneagram:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY">https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY</a> 
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