“When God Rewrites the Label: Addiction, Identity & the Power of Redemption”(Co-Hosted with Dad: A Father–Daughter Conversation on Recovery & Jesus)

Ladies we want to prayer for you. Please take time to share your story or just ask for prayer. We would love to be unrelated sister to you!In this heartfelt father–daughter conversation, Shannon sits down with her dad to talk openly about addiction, recovery, identity — and what it truly means to move from who you were to who God says you are.What began as an episode about dropping old labels quickly turned into a raw, Spirit-led conversation about NA, accountability, shame, healing, and how God uses community AND grace to restore broken places. Shannon and her dad explore why recovery groups use the term “addict,” how that label functions in healing, and how Scripture declares something deeper: redeemed, restored, made new.This episode is for anyone who has battled addiction, loves someone who has, or is trying to reconcile recovery with faith. You’ll hear real testimony, biblical truth, emotional honesty, and the beautiful reminder that God never wastes a story — He rewrites it.KEY BIBLE VERSES2 Corinthians 5:17“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” Identity isn’t earned — it’s given. Psalm 40:1–3“He lifted me out of the slimy pit… He set my feet on a rock… Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in Him.” God doesn’t just pull you out — He puts you on solid ground. John 8:36“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Recovery is daily. Redemption is eternal. Romans 8:1“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Shame is not your portion anymore. Galatians 6:2“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you fulfill the law of Christ.” Community matters — NA, church, family, support systems. We heal together. ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE LISTENERFriend, whether you’re in recovery, walking with someone who is, or wrestling with your own identity, hear this:You are not who your past says you are. You are not the worst thing you’ve ever done. And you are not stuck carrying labels forever.God calls you:✨ Redeemed ✨ Chosen ✨ Restored ✨ Loved ✨ New ✨ HisRecovery may describe where you’ve been. But redemption describes where you’re going.Your story is not over. Your healing is not wasted. And your testimony has power — not despite your past, but because of what Jesus has done through it.God is still writing. He is still healing. He is still using every chapter — even the messy ones.CLOSING PRAYER FOR LISTENERSDear Lord Jesus, Thank You for Your presence, for Your saving power, and for the way You rewrite our lives with grace. Thank You that no label from our past has more authority than the name You speak over us: redeemed, forgiven, restored, loved.For every listener who is battling addiction, shame, or old identities — breathe fresh hope into them. Remind them that they are not beyond Your reach and not beyond Your future.Strengthen those in recovery. Comfort those who are hurting. Restore the broken-hearted. Give courage to those who need accountability, and peace to those who feel alone.Lord, rewrite every label with Your truth. Replace fear with freedom. Replace guilt with grace. Replace bondage with blessing.We trust You with our stories. We trust You with our healing. We trust You with our identity. And we give You all the glory for the redemption that only You can bring.In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.We want this to be truly interactive podcast. Please go in the fan mail athttps://unrelatedsisterspodcast.buzzsprout.com and tell us your stories and let us know if it’s okay to share (no names). Let us know if you need prayer or how we can support you in your journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen. Follow us on Facebook @Unrelated Sister's: Truth & Grace Conversation Podcast TikTok @Unrelated.SistersPodcast Email us at [email protected]