How to Love Your Alcohol-Free Mornings | Jennifer Dukes Lee

In this episode of the Love Life Sober Podcast, I’m joined by bestselling author Jennifer Dukes Lee to talk about her beautiful new book, How to Love Your Mornings.

Together we explore why mornings are one of God’s greatest gifts, how Scripture is filled with stories that begin at daybreak, and why creating simple, faith-filled morning rituals can transform not only your day, but your entire life.

Whether you’re newly alcohol-free, struggling to find consistency in your quiet time, or simply longing to wake up with more peace and purpose, this conversation is packed with practical encouragement and biblical wisdom.

Jennifer also shares why she studied more than 200 mornings in the Bible, what Jesus’ own morning rhythms likely looked like, and why God’s mercies truly are new every single morning.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • The biblical theme that connects creation, the resurrection, and everything in between
  • The difference between a morning routine and a morning ritual
  • Why your quiet time doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful
  • How to rebuild healthy habits after you’ve fallen out of rhythm
  • Why sleep is a gift from God—and how “revenge bedtime procrastination” may be stealing your joy
  • The surprising morning habits Jesus likely practiced every day
  • The four different Morning Archetypes and how to discover yours
  • How to create a morning rhythm that actually fits your personality and season of life
  • One simple phrase to begin saying every morning that can change your perspective

If You’ve Ever Thought…

  • “I know I should spend time with God in the morning, but I just can’t stay consistent.”
  • “I’ve fallen out of my quiet time, and I don’t know how to get back.”
  • “Everyone else’s morning routine seems so much better than mine.”
  • “I’m too busy to create healthy morning habits.”

…this episode is for you.

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How to Love Your AF Mornings

Get Jennifer’s Book:

How to Love Your Morning: Faith-Filled Habits to Build a Life of Joy and Purpose One Day at a Time

Continue Your Journey

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Questions like, “Why does this still feel so hard?” or “Am I the only Christian woman struggling with this?”

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