Real freedom doesn’t come from willpower, labels, or trying harder—it starts with Jesus. In this episode of Love Life Sober, Christy Osborne is joined by pastor and author John Elmore to talk about addiction, confession, and what it actually looks like to walk in freedom through the Spirit.

John shares his powerful story of addiction, the moment everything came crashing down, and why confession and community are essential—not optional—when it comes to healing. Together, they explore what it means to walk by the Spirit in everyday life, how to respond when it feels like God isn’t answering your prayers, and why locking the doors on temptation matters if you want lasting change.

If you’ve been trying to “white knuckle” your way to freedom or feel stuck in cycles you can’t break, this conversation will remind you that freedom is available—and it starts today.

If You’ve Ever Thought…

“I’ve asked God to take this away, but I’m still struggling.”
“I’m too ashamed to talk about this in church.”

Babe, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode

• Why alcohol often becomes a false solution to pain and stress—and how Jesus offers something far better
• What Galatians 5:16 really means and how walking by the Spirit works in everyday life
• Why confession is essential for healing and how shame keeps women trapped in secrecy
• How your identity shapes your behavior and why you are a saint who sins, not a sinner trying to become holy
• Why willpower isn’t enough and how daily dependence on God creates lasting freedom
• How “one day at a time” mirrors God’s design for daily bread and sustainable change
• What idols actually are, how alcohol quietly becomes one, and why surrender leads to real joy and peace

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Heard something on the podcast you’d love to talk through with women who truly get it? Are you craving honest conversations, safe connection, and a place where you can finally exhale without pretending you have it all together?

Inside the Love Life Sober Community, you’ll find women walking a similar road. Weekly connection calls remind you that you are not alone. Monthly masterclasses help you understand what’s really going on beneath the habit. Prayer, encouragement, laughter, and real-life support meet you right where you are.

Come continue the conversation with us in the Love Life Sober Community.