This bonus episode was recorded with the podcast But Jesus Drank Wine and Other Stories that Keep us Stuck. 

The hosts, Meade and Christy, are two “retired over-drinkers” turned Jesus-loving sobriety coaches. On the BJDW podcast, they dig into the stories and beliefs that kept them stuck in the cycle of over-drinking, including the ever-popular, “But Jesus drank wine?”

Through grace-filled conversations about faith, sobriety, and life beyond alcohol, Meade and Christy bring honesty, humor, and vulnerability to every episode. Their goal? To help women discover that freedom is possible—not just from alcohol, but from any habit, hurt, or hang-up holding them back.

You can find our more here: https://butjesusdrankwine.com/community

And you can 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: @butjesusdrankwine

📘 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why head knowledge isn’t enough, and how Scripture meditation moves truth from your mind to your heart and hands.
• The difference between Eastern “empty your mind” meditation and biblical “fill your mind” meditation.
• The brain science behind creating new grooves for peace instead of spirals of anxiety and craving.
• How to begin (even if you’re busy or intimidated!) with just five minutes a day.
• Why slowing down is essential for real transformation, and simple ways to start.
• How to help your kids recognize God’s voice and discern His leading.
• A sneak peek at the practices Jodie will teach live inside our community this October.

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.

Connect with Jodie:

You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/

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Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik

Download your FREE companion journal for Rooted and Grounded: Scripture Meditations for Every Step of the Journey here.
This journal includes:
• All the Scriptures for this series
• Weekly reflection prompts
• Space to record what God is revealing to you