Should Christians drink alcohol? In this episode of Love Life Sober, author Ericka Andersen explores faith-based sobriety, the gray-area drinking struggle, and what freedom from alcohol can look like for Christian women who love Jesus but feel stuck.

Christy Osborne is joined by Ericka Andersen, author of Freely Sober, for an honest, hope-filled conversation about freedom from alcohol for Christian women seeking support that is both practical and rooted in Christ.

Together, they discuss the “gray area” a space many women live in, the long internal struggle that often comes before real change, and why a slow or nonlinear timeline does not mean failure. Ericka brings compassion, biblical context, and practical wisdom to the question many Christian women quietly ask: Should Christians even drink alcohol?

This conversation offers clarity, permission, and hope for women who aren’t “rock bottom,” but know alcohol is taking up more space than they want it to.

If You’ve Ever Thought…
“I love Jesus, but I keep going back to wine.”
“I’m not falling apart… but I’m stuck.”
“I wish there was something for women like me.”

Babe, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
What it looks like when alcohol becomes not an addiction, but a distraction
Why the journey toward freedom can take years—and how that time isn’t wasted in God’s hands
How to hold the process lighter after a “failed” Dry January and keep moving forward
Why cravings feel like they’ll last forever—and simple tools to ride them out
Why “buzzed” matters more than we want to admit, especially around our kids
The big question: should Christians even drink alcohol, and what Scripture actually shows
Why modern alcohol is not the same as biblical wine—and why context matters

Links & Resources

Order Ericka’s book, Freely Sober: 

https://amzn.to/49l5mQm

Join the Lent 40-Day Alcohol Fast

https://lovelifesober.co.uk/the-fast

Join the Love Life Sober Community

https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community

Order Christy’s book, Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind

Connect on Instagram:@lovelifesoberwithchristy

You can find more resources at Lovelifesober.com

Disclaimer:
The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests.

Love Life Sober is part of the Lifeaudio Podcast Network: A Christian network where every podcast is rooted in biblical truth, offering guidance, encouragement and inspiration for everyday life. You can find more faith centered podcasts at Lifeaudio.com | Faith On Demand

Should Christians drink alcohol? In this episode of Love Life Sober, author Ericka Andersen explores faith-based sobriety, the gray-area drinking struggle, and what freedom from alcohol can look like for Christian women who love Jesus but feel stuck.
Christy Osborne is joined by Ericka Andersen, author of Freely Sober, for an honest, hope-filled conversation about freedom from alcohol for Christian women seeking support that is both practical and rooted in Christ.
Together, they discuss the &ldquo;gray area&rdquo; a space many women live in, the long internal struggle that often comes before real change, and why a slow or nonlinear timeline does not mean failure. Ericka brings compassion, biblical context, and practical wisdom to the question many Christian women quietly ask: Should Christians even drink alcohol?
This conversation offers clarity, permission, and hope for women who aren&rsquo;t &ldquo;rock bottom,&rdquo; but know alcohol is taking up more space than they want it to.
If You&rsquo;ve Ever Thought&hellip;
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;I love Jesus, but I keep going back to wine.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not falling apart&hellip; but I&rsquo;m stuck.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;I wish there was something for women like me.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
Babe, this episode is for you!
What You&rsquo;ll Learn in This Episode
<ul>
<li>What it looks like when alcohol becomes not an addiction, but a distraction</li>
<li>Why the journey toward freedom can take years&mdash;and how that time isn&rsquo;t wasted in God&rsquo;s hands</li>
<li>How to hold the process lighter after a &ldquo;failed&rdquo; Dry January and keep moving forward</li>
<li>Why cravings feel like they&rsquo;ll last forever&mdash;and simple tools to ride them out</li>
<li>Why &ldquo;buzzed&rdquo; matters more than we want to admit, especially around our kids</li>
<li>The big question: should Christians even drink alcohol, and what Scripture actually shows</li>
<li>Why modern alcohol is not the same as biblical wine&mdash;and why context matters</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Links &amp; Resources
Order Ericka&rsquo;s book, <a href="https://amzn.to/49l5mQm">Freely Sober:&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://amzn.to/49l5mQm">https://amzn.to/49l5mQm</a>
Join the Lent 40-Day Alcohol Fast
<a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/the-fast">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/the-fast</a>
Join the Love Life Sober Community
<a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community</a>
Order Christy&rsquo;s book, <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>
Connect on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/lovelifesoberwithchristy">@lovelifesoberwithchristy</a>
You can find more resources at <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/">Lovelifesober.com</a>
Disclaimer: The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests.
Love Life Sober is part of the Lifeaudio Podcast Network: A Christian network where every podcast is rooted in biblical truth, offering guidance, encouragement and inspiration for everyday life. You can find more faith centered podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">Lifeaudio.com | Faith On Demand</a>

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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Should Christians Even Drink Alcohol? |  Ericka Andersen

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