Sherry Hoppen
Sherry Hoppen
Janessa's Story: The Joy of Surrender
Janessa's Story: The Joy of Surrender
Janessa's Story: The Joy of Surrender
Sunday 7th December 2025
Join Janessa as she shares her journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the joy found in surrendering to faith.
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Sobriety Success Stories
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Janessa shares her battle with prescription addiction and her path to recovery.
- The episode highlights the role of faith in overcoming addiction.
- Janessa discusses the importance of community support in her journey.
- Listeners learn about the transformative power of surrendering to a higher power.
- Janessa's story emphasises finding joy and purpose after addiction.
"I never knew joy existed outside of the chaos of the next hit."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode of 'She Surrenders,' Janessa shares her extraordinary story of recovery and faith. Once caught in the grip of a spine infection that led to a prescription pill dependency, Janessa's journey is nothing short of inspiring. From a promising start as a young missionary and college graduate, she found herself entangled in a web of addiction, consuming up to forty pills a day.
Janessa candidly discusses the turning point when she chose honesty over hiding, leading to her surrender to God and the start of her recovery. Host Sherry Hoppen, who founded 'She Surrenders' after her own battle with alcohol, provides a compassionate platform for Janessa to recount her gritty yet luminous redemption arc. The episode is peppered with light-hearted moments and deep reflections on the importance of faith-based recovery.
Janessa's vibrant personality shines through as she talks about her life now, filled with joy, ministry work, and creative endeavours like designing clothing with inspirational messages. Listeners will be captivated by Janessa's resilience and the profound impact of surrendering to a higher power. Her story is a testament to the strength found in community and faith. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking hope and encouragement in their own recovery journey.
As you listen, you'll find yourself pondering: What does it mean to truly surrender and embrace a life of freedom? Tune in to discover the joy that comes from letting go.