Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Finding Rest While Fulfilling Your Calling
Finding Rest While Fulfilling Your Calling
Finding Rest While Fulfilling Your Calling
Wednesday 16th July 2025
Discover how to find peace and fulfill your calling amidst life's chaos with insights from author Dawn Stephens.
40 minutes
hopeful
inspiring
empowering
reflective
supportive
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Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Stop defining your life by what you hold, focus on what you can grow.
- Set healthy boundaries with love and humor.
- Lean into God's promises for restoration and strength.
- Celebrate small victories and embrace joy.
- Create a loving, safe space for healing.
Stop defining your life by what you hold. It's more important what you can grow.
In this episode of the Faith Over Addiction podcast, host Tanya Gioia engages in an inspiring conversation with Dawn Stephens, an award-winning children's book author and former educator. They explore the journey of finding rest while fulfilling one's calling, especially in the face of life's challenges and burnout. Dawn shares her personal story of losing a job she once believed was her dream, which led to an identity crisis.
She candidly discusses how she placed her worth in her career and achievements, only to find herself angry and questioning her path when it all fell apart. Through a transformative realization, Dawn discovered the importance of not defining life by one's possessions or titles but by what one can cultivate and grow. Central to the conversation is the allegory found in Dawn's beloved book, "The Little Pot," which symbolizes the journey of growth and finding purpose amidst adversity.
Tanya and Dawn delve into the struggles many face when supporting loved ones through addiction and how societal pressures can lead to burnout. They emphasize the significance of setting healthy boundaries, rooted in love and a touch of humor, to maintain one's well-being and resilience. The episode is a beacon of hope for those feeling overwhelmed, reminding listeners that God's strength and promises are ever-present, even in the darkest times.
Both Tanya and Dawn encourage their audience to embrace their worth in God's kingdom, to reclaim peace and joy stolen by life's challenges, and to stand firm in their faith and identity. Listeners are invited to rise up, to create a safe space for healing within themselves and their communities, and to trust in God's plan for restoration.
This episode is not just a call to action but an empowering reminder that through faith, strength, and community, one can overcome the burdens of addiction and burnout, leading a life filled with love, grace, and hope.