If you feel stuck in the cycle of trying to quit drinking, starting over, and wondering if freedom is possible, this episode offers real hope. Christy is joined by Kelly Harper to celebrate one year alcohol free and share her honest journey through setbacks, surrender, and lasting transformation.

Kelly shares the full story—not the polished version—including restarts, exhaustion, single motherhood, and the steady way God pursued her through it all. This conversation explores what it looks like to keep going when you feel stuck, and why starting over doesn’t mean you’re back at zero.

If you’ve ever thought…

“I can barely get a few days alcohol free.”
“I keep trying and failing.”
“I love Jesus but I feel so far from Him.”

What You’ll Learn In This Episode

• When Kelly first recognized her drinking needed to change

• Why the process of change often takes longer than expected

• Encouragement for breaking the cycle of repeated restarts

• Kelly’s experience with Alcoholics Anonymous and finding the right support

• What recovery looked like emotionally, physically, and spiritually over time

• The unexpected growth and freedom that sobriety creates space for

• How faith played a central role in her journey

Episode Takeaway

You are not back at zero just because you started over.

Every step matters—and freedom is built by continuing, even when it’s hard.

Links & Resources

Connect with Kelly: @kellyharperministry

🩷 Join the Love Life Sober Community
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community

🌟 Join the 40-Day Alcohol Fast
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/the-fast

📖 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

Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy

See more content on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLifeSober

⚠️ 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. Content is not a substitute for professional care. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests.

If you feel stuck in the cycle of trying to quit drinking, starting over, and wondering if freedom is possible, this episode offers real hope. Christy is joined by Kelly Harper to celebrate one year alcohol free and share her honest journey through setbacks, surrender, and lasting transformation.
Kelly shares the full story&mdash;not the polished version&mdash;including restarts, exhaustion, single motherhood, and the steady way God pursued her through it all. This conversation explores what it looks like to keep going when you feel stuck, and why starting over doesn&rsquo;t mean you&rsquo;re back at zero.
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If you&rsquo;ve ever thought&hellip;
&ldquo;I can barely get a few days alcohol free.&rdquo; &ldquo;I keep trying and failing.&rdquo; &ldquo;I love Jesus but I feel so far from Him.&rdquo;
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What You&rsquo;ll Learn In This Episode
&bull; When Kelly first recognized her drinking needed to change
&bull; Why the process of change often takes longer than expected
&bull; Encouragement for breaking the cycle of repeated restarts
&bull; Kelly&rsquo;s experience with Alcoholics Anonymous and finding the right support
&bull; What recovery looked like emotionally, physically, and spiritually over time
&bull; The unexpected growth and freedom that sobriety creates space for
&bull; How faith played a central role in her journey
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Episode Takeaway
You are not back at zero just because you started over.
Every step matters&mdash;and freedom is built by continuing, even when it&rsquo;s hard.
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Links &amp; Resources
Connect with Kelly: @kellyharperministry
🩷 Join the Love Life Sober Community <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community" data-start="4884" data-end="4921">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community</a>
🌟 Join the 40-Day Alcohol Fast <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/the-fast" data-start="4959" data-end="4995">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/the-fast</a>
📖 Order Christy&rsquo;s book, Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book" data-start="5132" data-end="5164">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book</a>
Connect on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelifesoberwithchristy/">lovelifesoberwithchristy</a>
See more content on Youtube:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLifeSober">https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLifeSober</a>
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⚠️ 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. Content is not a substitute for professional care. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests.

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. 

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 <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book">Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind</a>, this podcast blends Scripture, neuroscience, and practical coaching to help you understand what&rsquo;s happening in your brain, your nervous system, and your heart, and how lasting freedom from alcohol is actually possible.
You&rsquo;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&rsquo;t have to hit rock bottom. You don&rsquo;t have to white-knuckle your way through sobriety. And you don&rsquo;t have to do this alone.
If you&rsquo;re ready to loosen alcohol&rsquo;s grip and live the life God is inviting you into, you&rsquo;re in the right place. Welcome to Love Life Sober. Want more? Visit <a href="https://lovelifesober.com/">lovelifesober.com</a>.&nbsp;

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.

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How Persistence, Faith & Surrender Led to 1 Year Alcohol Free | A Love Life Sober Testimony

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