What if the voice you’ve been drowning out is the path to real freedom? We open the first Freely Sober session by cutting through the noise that says “this is normal” and tuning our ears to a quieter guide. Rooted in Isaiah 30:21—“This is the way, walk in it”—we explore how a gentle nudge from God can rewrite long-held patterns around alcohol, anxiety, and the nightly routines that promise relief but deliver restlessness.

I share the honest backstory: years of rationalizing, the late-night glass that became a ritual, and the moment a simple whisper—what if God has more for you than this—refused to let go. We unpack the difference between condemnation and conviction, and why that distinction changes everything for people who love Jesus and still feel stuck. Instead of white-knuckling, we practice a one-minute pause: thirty seconds to breathe, a short prayer—“Lord, what do you want me to do right now?”—and thirty seconds to listen. It’s a small doorway that leads to better choices, calmer nights, and a clearer mind.

Along the way, we examine how alcohol often masks deeper needs—stress relief, connection, quiet—and we trade shortcuts for sustainable rhythms: true rest, honest relationships, and habits that support sobriety or sober curiosity. You’ll come away with a practical tool you can try tonight, a fresh lens on “normal,” and a hopeful vision for walking with God, one quiet yes at a time.

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