Tanya and Jerry Gioia

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Tanya and Jerry Gioia

  • Awakening Your Divine Identity - with David Richards : Part 2

Awakening Your Divine Identity - with David Richards : Part 2

Saturday 19th July 2025

Discover how David Richards transformed his life from addiction to spiritual awakening, embracing identity in Christ in this inspiring episode.
43 minutes
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Awakening Your Divine Identity: David Richards

Episode Overview

  • David Richards shares his journey from childhood trauma to spiritual awakening.
  • Exploration of the life of King David aids in reconnecting with Christ.
  • The role of Tony Robbins events in personal transformation.
  • Setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming identity in God's kingdom.
  • Creating a loving space for healing and recovery.
Nothing changes until something changes. Today is your day to step out in faith and make a difference.
In this compelling episode of the Faith Over Addiction podcast, host Tanya Gioia engages in a raw and transformative conversation with David Richards, a former Marine, corporate executive, and author. David opens up about his journey from childhood trauma to spiritual awakening, a path marked by broken relationships and addiction. Raised in a religious home, David drifted from God in adulthood, only to find his way back through unexpected turns during the pandemic era.
David discusses how Tony Robbins events played a significant role in his personal transformation, offering insights into the power of motivational experiences in sparking change. He shares the inspiration behind his books, particularly his exploration of the life of King David, which helped him reconnect with Christ and embrace his identity in Christianity. The podcast delves into the challenges faced by many women who, like David, have used relationships as a compass in life.
Tanya and David discuss the importance of setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming one's identity in God's kingdom. This conversation is a call to rise up, embrace your worth, and take back what addiction has stolen: your peace, joy, and future. Listeners are encouraged to lean into God's promises for restoration and strength, and to create a loving space for healing, starting with their own hearts.
David's story serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking redemption and a renewed sense of self. The episode concludes with a call to action, inviting listeners to step out in faith and make a difference, not only in their own lives but also in their families, communities, and God's kingdom.
Overall, this episode provides an inspiring narrative of transformation, identity, and faith, emphasizing the importance of resilience, grace, and God's truth in the journey to recovery and spiritual awakening.
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