Faith to Flourish in Hard Seasons: Dawn Ward’s Lessons on Addiction and Grace

Dawn Ward opens up to host Beth Graham about her family's two very different experiences with addiction — one son who fought his way back after being inadvertently exposed to laced drugs in high school, and another who became dependent on prescription pain and anti-anxiety medications compounded by mental-health challenges. Drawing from her book From Guilt to Grace and her Faith to Flourish ministry, Dawn describes how the Holy Spirit prompted her to share a vulnerable, scripture-rooted testimony, the struggle of shedding shame as a Christian parent, and the practical spiritual and emotional tools that helped her move from control and hyper-vigilance to surrender and trust. This episode offers insights on setting healthy boundaries, distinguishing love from enabling, supporting adult children with respect, navigating church stigma, and finding community — especially for Christian moms facing addiction in the family. Tune in for honest stories, faith-based counsel, and actionable resources to help parents find hope, healing, and a path forward.