Amber's Story | From Moderation Rules to True Freedom

About this episode

Amber shares her journey from binge drinking to finding freedom and purpose through faith, celebrating her one-year alcohol-free anniversary.

We're celebrating something special today, Amber's one-year alcohol-free anniversary! 🩷 Amber is not only a beloved member of our But Jesus Drank Wine community, she's also part of our leadership team, guiding women toward freedom with compassion, wisdom, and grace. In this heartfelt and hope-filled conversation, Amber shares her powerful story, from binge drinking and endless moderation "rules" to finding peace, purpose, and freedom through Christ. She opens up about the fears she had around her marriage, motherhood, and social life… and how God met her in every single one of them. Whether you're just beginning to question your relationship with alcohol or already walking your own exodus, Amber's story will remind you that you're not alone, and surrender is where freedom begins. 📘 What You'll Learn in This Episode: The exhausting cycle of guilt, shame, and 3 a.m. wake-ups (and what finally broke it). Why moderation rules don't work — even for disciplined women — and what does. How faith-based support and community transformed her healing journey. The fear of losing her marriage, and how God made it even stronger without alcohol. What it's like to celebrate big milestones (like…

People in this episode

Hosts: Meade Holland Shirley, Christy Osborne

Guest: Amber

Topics covered

• alcohol-free living
• faith and recovery
• personal transformation
• community support
• motherhood
• marriage

Keywords

• alcohol
• freedom
• faith
• community
• recovery
• motherhood
• marriage
• anxiety
• celebration

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