Setting Boundaries with Love: Finding Your Identity in Christ Beyond Motherhood

In this powerful conversation, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Stephanie Jordan—author, speaker, and mother of five—to explore one of the most challenging aspects of parenting: knowing when to hold on and when to let go. Stephanie shares raw, honest insights about boundaries, codependency, and trusting God with our children's journeys.From her personal experience as a widow raising five young children to navigating her teens' struggles with identity and choices, Stephanie offers biblical wisdom for parents who feel stuck between protecting their kids and controlling their lives. She challenges the common trap of finding our identity in our children's successes or failures, reminding us that maintaining relationships "at all costs" may actually cost us—and them—everything eternally.Key points discussed:Understanding Boundaries as God's DesignThe Codependency Trap in ParentingPractical Boundaries for Teens and Young AdultsThe Two Paths PrincipleTrusting God Over ControlMoving from Codependence to InterdependencePractical ToolsStephanie's Widowhood JourneyResources & LinksConnect with Stephanie Jordan:Website: www.thestephaniejordan.comInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/thestephaniejordan/Her Books : https://www.thestephaniejordan.com/books/This episode is essential listening for any parent struggling with a child making destructive choices, wrestling with codependency, or trying to figure out what healthy boundaries look like in family relationships.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