God Doesn’t Call You an Alcoholic, He Calls You His Beloved Daughter

This week, we’re tackling one of the most important identity questions in the Christian sobriety space: Do we really need to call ourselves “alcoholics”?

In this heartfelt and truth-packed episode, we dive into why we believe that label doesn’t line up with our identity in Christ. We reflect on our own stories of what happened when we stopped letting shame define us.

We explore what Scripture says about who we are in Jesus, why carrying labels from our past may keep us stuck, and how embracing our identity as beloved daughters of God opens the door to real transformation.

We also get honest about generational patterns, the role of neuroplasticity in changing our behaviors, and the power of renewing our minds with God’s Word.

This conversation is an invitation to get curious, be intentional, and replace the world’s labels with God’s truth.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why we don’t use the labels “alcoholic” or “addict”
• How identity in Christ changes everything
• The difference between secular freedom and freedom in Jesus
• The impact of generational narratives on our self-identity
• How neuroplasticity and biblical truth work together in our healing
• Why it matters what we speak over ourselves

Resources Mentioned:
📘 Download our free “Who I Am in Christ” identity guide.

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