40 Years in the Wilderness - A Journey of Identity and Spiritual Warfare

What does it look like to walk through 40 years in the wilderness with God—and still come out with unshakable faith?In this honest and hope-filled episode, Tom Snow joins Tanya Gioia to share his extraordinary story of healing, heartbreak, and deep spiritual transformation. Diagnosed with terminal cancer as a teen, Tom experienced a miraculous healing that set him on a decades-long journey of wrestling with faith, church abuse, and personal trauma. He opens up about the struggles of an abusive marriage, spiritual warfare, false belief systems in religious circles, and a powerful late-night parking lot encounter with God that changed everything.Tom’s story will speak deeply to women navigating the emotional storms of loving someone in addiction. If you’ve ever felt disillusioned with church, overwhelmed by guilt, or spiritually stuck—this conversation will help you rediscover the God who sees you, heals you, and walks with you.Key Points Covered:Healed by God, Haunted by Guilt – Tom’s miraculous healing was clouded by false guilt over his mother’s illnessSpiritual Warfare Is Surrender – True power lies in yielding to God, not dramatic battles.Church Hurt Runs Deep – Abuse in marriage and ministry left lasting wounds—but God never left.God Meets Us in the Breakdown – A raw, late-night confrontation led to deep healing and honesty with God.Faith Isn’t Performance – Real transformation comes from intimacy with God, not religious striving.Books & Resources Mentioned:The Daily Stand – A spiritual warfare guide rooted in daily relationship with GodSet the Captives Free – An honest look at church abuse, religious trauma, and reclaiming freedom in Christ ➤ Find both at: https://just2beclear.com/Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/🎧 LISTEN FOR FREEApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpHRSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v🙏 LEAVE A REVIEWIf this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.Blessings,Tanya Gioia 🌸🎵 Music Credit:Track: Luz SolartArtist: Luna CantinaAlbum: Luz SolartReleased: 2024