Being Seen and Feeling Safe: Finding Your Identity in Christ

Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction

In this powerful conversation, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Kristen Wambach—author, speaker, podcaster, and ordained pastor—to explore the profound connection between being seen by God and experiencing true safety. Kristen shares vulnerable stories from her journey, including facing humiliation in a 6,000-member church choir and discovering divine guidance through unexpected signs (like a timber slug on her kitchen counter!).

Together, they unpack practical ways to build trust with God through journaling, how to stay "seated in heavenly places" above life's onslaught, and why letting our spirit lead—rather than our subconscious mind—changes everything. Whether you're feeling unseen in your own home, struggling with self-forgiveness, or trying to find safety amid chaos, this conversation offers tangible tools and spiritual wisdom for women seeking to anchor their identity in Christ rather than in circumstances.

Key Points:

• Many people don’t feel seen, but God always sees us and provides true safety.
• Journaling builds a history of God’s faithfulness and deepens trust.
• True safety comes from our identity in Christ, not circumstances.
• Nothing can separate us from God’s love (Romans 8:37–39).
• God uses unexpected prompts to guide us and teach self-care.
• Self-forgiveness and quick forgiveness are vital to resist the enemy’s lies.
• Trust with God grows through vulnerability and recording His words.
• We may be the ones God placed in our families to stand boldly for Christ.

Resources & Links:

• Website: https://www.kristenwambach.com/
• "Interviewing Jesus Podcast" - https://www.kristenwambach.com/interviewing-jesus-podcast.html
• Book: "The Unfinished Book" - https://www.kristenwambach.com/store/p237/TheUnFinishedBook.html

Scripture References:

• Romans 8:37-39 (especially the Mirror Translation by Francis Du Toit)
• Story of Hagar in the desert (Genesis)
• Jeremiah 29:11 (God's plans for us are good)

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Are 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 Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024