What happens when you’re several days or weeks into an alcohol fast, have a drink, and suddenly feel like you’ve failed? Today's conversation discusses the fear of starting over, redefining success, and discovering the deeper freedom God offers on your alcohol-free journey.
Christy answers the questions she’s asked most often before starting a fast. Interviewed by her good friend Lauren, they talk about Lauren’s own imperfect journey, the difference between counting days and actually experiencing freedom, and how “growth points” can become some of our greatest teachers when we approach them with curiosity instead of shame.
Most importantly, they explore what happens when we stop making alcohol the ultimate measure of success and begin asking a different question: What is God doing in me through this process?
Because the goal isn't perfection. it's learning to keep going, drawing closer to Jesus, and becoming more peaceful, joyful, and free along the way.
In this episode, you'll discover:
• Why fear of failure can keep you from taking the first step
• Why one drink doesn't erase the lessons you've learned
• The difference between counting alcohol-free days and experiencing freedom
• How to set goals that go beyond simply not drinking
• How to approach setbacks with curiosity instead of shame
• How God can use your experiences, even the difficult ones, to teach you and grow your faith
If You’ve Ever Thought…
“I’m scared to start because I’ve tried before and failed."
“What if I join a 40-day fast and I drink?”
“If I have one drink, do I have to start all over again?”
“Everyone else seems to be getting this. Why can’t I?”
“I made it several days without drinking and then blew it. What’s the point?”
“I’m so focused on my day count that sobriety itself is starting to make me anxious."
Then this episode is for you. 🩷
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