She Surrenders - The Podcast
She Surrenders is where we talk about faith, addiction, and women all in the same place. Sherry’s 10-year struggle with alcohol ended in surrender to God and a 1,000-mile bike trip. There is an easier way! Sherry started She Surrenders out of a place of needing to find other women of faith struggling with their secrets of addiction. Her heart is to share everything about recovery and what it looks like to surrender to God and the life He calls you to live. Whatever you struggle with, you are in the right place to find encouragement and comfort that you are not alone. We all have our stuff.
Its about time we learn from each other and share our stories of surrender and the joy that can be found in a life living in recovery as a woman who loves the Lord.
Episodes
79 episodes
EP 78 | Laura Smith: Brave Woman, Mighty God
Exposure of our sin can lead to shame and isolation, but Jesus responds by drawing near. On today's episode with author Laura Smith, we talk about her book Brave Woman, Mighty God and why the long-ago stories of women in the Bible stil...
EP 77 | Sam and Noelle's Story: Silencing the Lion
Can a desperate middle of the night prayer save your life? We sit down with Sam and Noelle Borgia as they share their story of a 20-year addiction that nearly ended in death before a 2:33 AM surrender to God changed everything. Sam...
EP 77 | Special Episode Announcing the Aligned Conference
Something happens when alcohol is no longer the price of admission to friendship. We’ve watched it in our online communities and in recovery rooms, and we’re ready to bring it to a bigger space: The Aligned Conference, a Christian alcoho...
EP 75 | Jon's Story: Sobriety Isn't Enough
What if alcohol isn’t the core problem—but escape is? We sit down with Jon Seidl, author of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, to unpack a bracingly honest journey from cultural drinking to quiet day buzzes, from a bestselling book ...
EP 74 | Stephanie's Story: How Confession, Community, And Courage Broke Alcohol’s Grip
Some stories find their turning point in the unlikeliest moment—like a hungover Sunday when a single sermon about confession cuts through the noise. That’s where Stephanie’s path shifted from white-knuckle control to honest surrender, and the d...
EP 73 | Ericka's Story: Faith, Freedom, And Freely Sober
What if surrender was the beginning of real freedom, not the end of it? Ericka Andersen—journalist, author, wife, and mom—joins us to share how she rethought alcohol through the lens of faith and rebuilt a life that’s joyful, clear, and deeply ...
EP 72 | Amber's Story: Healing After Life Falls Apart
A single break changed everything. Amber thought discipline would keep life in order—straight A’s, strict faith, and hours of exercise that looked healthy from the outside. When a double pirouette ended with a broken foot, the illusion shattere...
EP 71 | Annetta's Story: From Darkness To Deliverance
What if the moment you feared most became the doorway to freedom? That question sits at the center of Annetta’s story, a raw, hope-filled journey from childhood abuse and fifth-grade drinking to daily use, goth weekends, and a desperate plea on...
EP 70 | Molly's Story: Beauty From Brokenness
What if the darkest chapter of your life could become the raw material for something beautiful? Molly joins us to share a rare, vulnerable account of moving from childhood sexual trauma and years of substance use to a grounded, faith-centered l...
Ep 69 | Janessa's Story: The Joy of Surrender
When a spine infection stole her twenties, prescriptions promised relief but quietly rewired everything. In this episode, Janessa walks us through the years between her first Percocet high to a life rebuilt on surrender—forty pills a day, fenta...
Ep 68 | Jaycie's Story: From Self-harm To Healing
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of self-harming behavior. In this episode, we hear from Jaycie on the exact day she celebrates three years sober. She shares her brave, unfiltered account of how an...
Ep 67 | Sherry's Story: From Shame To Surrender
As we launch a new season of the She Surrenders Podcast, we’re starting right where it all began — with surrender.In this heartfelt episode, recorded live at Rush Creek Bible Church in Byron Center, Michigan, She Surrenders founde...
Ep 66 | Dawn's Story: Surrendering Your Savior Complex and Finding Hope in Christ
What happens when a Christian mother's deepest fears about addiction come true not just once, but twice? Dawn Ward author of "From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children," never imagined she'd write a book, yet...
Ep 65 | Kelly's Story: How Surrender Transformed Shame Into Purpose
Kelly's story begins with a sixteen-year-old girl wearing baggy clothes to hide her pregnancy, setting the stage for a decades-long journey through trauma, addiction, and ultimately profound spiritual healing. What makes Kelly's te...
Ep 64 | Sierra's Journey: Finding Joy in Recovery
Ever felt isolated in your struggles and wondered where to turn for hope and redemption? Join us on the She Surrenders podcast as we sit down with Sierra, a truly inspiring guest who has triumphed over addiction. Sierra shares her compelling st...
Ep 63 | Breaking the Cycle: A Story of Faith, Sobriety, and Hope: Amy Broglin
What if the cycle of addiction in a family could be broken through the power of faith and community? Join us as we sit down with Amy Broglin, who shares her compelling journey from witnessing addiction in her family to finding solace and purpos...
Ep 62 | From Burden to Blessing: Steve Kelly
In this episode, Steve Kelly, shares his experience with childhood trauma, battles with addiction and mental health, and ongoing redemption through Jesus Christ. Steve's story is filled with hope, encouragement, and perspective tha...
Ep 61 | Faith, Perseverance, and Transformation: The Inspiring Journey of Susan Binkley and Blue Monarch
What if a vivid dream could change not just your life, but the lives of countless women and children? That's exactly what happened to Susan Binkley, the founder of Blue Monarch. Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Susan as she shares her ...
Ep 60 | Madison Daniels: A Journey from Addiction to Recovery through Faith and Community
Madison Daniels joins us to share a profound and personal story that might just resonate with you or someone you know. Madison opens up about her early encounters with alcohol, from her high school days of experimentation to the unrestrained pa...
Ep 59 | From Pub Life to Purpose: Christy's Journey of Sobriety and Transformation
Welcome back to Season SIX; I can hardly believe it! I am so happy to be back, and I have some fantastic and inspiring guests for you this season.We are starting with Christy Osborne. Can I tell you, I just love this girl? W...
Ep 58 | Embracing Accountability for a Sober Future
Imagine having the courage to change your relationship with alcohol and discovering the profound impact of accountability in that journey. On the Joyful Surrender podcast, I sit down with Lynne, Christina, Tarrah, and Kali to share personal exp...
Ep 57 | Savoring a Sober Summer: Embracing Joy, Clarity, and Faith
Ever wondered how much more vibrant your summer could be without the haze of alcohol? Join us on this special episode of the She Surrenders podcast, where we explore the joys of a sober summer alongside our amazing guests from Joyful Surrender....
Ep 56 | Transforming Lives with Joyful Surrender
What happens when you surrender your addiction to God and a Community that is doing the same thing? In this episode of the She Surrenders podcast, women from the Joyful Surrender group share their deeply personal paths to recovery, illust...
Ep 55 | Juliana Page: A Journey of Faith, Recovery, and Finding Purpose
When Juliana Page shared her powerful testimony of overcoming addiction through faith-based recovery, it felt like a beacon of hope was lit within our hearts. Her story, one of surrender to a higher power and the subsequent healing transformati...
Ep 54 | The New Audible version of Sober Cycle! - Chapter One
I'm all by myself for a special episode here today as you will be the first to hear the Audible Recording of the soon-to-be-released, all-new, Sober Cycle-Pedaling My Way Through Recovery One Day At a Time. As t...