Christian Sobriety: Why Surrender Isn’t Passive | Sherry Hoppen
Surrender in Christian recovery isn’t passive—it’s active obedience. In this faith-filled episode of Love Life Sober, Sherry Beth Hoppen shares how true freedom from alcohol comes when surrender meets action, faith, and daily obedience to God.
Host Christy Osborne welcomes Sherry Hoppen, founder of She Surrenders and Executive Director of Selah House Recovery, for a deeply honest conversation about surrender, faith, and lasting freedom from alcohol.
Sherry shares her personal journey with alcohol addiction, the God-led calling that birthed Selah House, and the beauty—and weight—of building a Christ-centered recovery space for women seeking healing, safety, and spiritual renewal. Together, they explore why surrender is not passive, how conditional surrender keeps women stuck, and why real transformation in Christian sobriety requires both faith and action.
If You’ve Ever Thought
- “I’ve said I surrender, but nothing seems to change.”
- “I want freedom, but I don’t know how to let go.”
- “I need support that understands both addiction and faith.”
Babe, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- What surrender truly means in Christian recovery—and why it’s more than words
- Why conditional surrender prevents healing and keeps women stuck
- How obedience plays a critical role in sobriety and spiritual growth
- The role of the Holy Spirit in filling the space alcohol once occupied
- Why faith-based recovery requires action, not just intention
- How daily surrender leads to long-term transformation and freedom
- How Christ-centered recovery spaces support women holistically
💌 Links & Resources
📖 Sherry’s memoir: Sober Cycle: Peddling Through Recovery One Day at A Time
🌟 Join the Love Life Sober Community
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community
🌿 Join the next 40-Day Alcohol Fast
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/the-fast
📖 Order Christy’s book, Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book
📲 Connect on Instagram: @lovelifesoberwithchristy
Disclaimer
The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests.
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Christy found her true calling when she gave up alcohol and discovered a passion for helping women do the same. She has since coached hundreds of women across the US and UK as a highly trained senior sobriety coach, blending neuroscience, faith, and practical tools to help clients break free from alcohol and live with purpose.
She is the author of the best-selling Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind, and the host of the Love Life Sober podcast. Christy lives in Sussex, England, with her husband, their two teenagers, Ella and Carter, and their cavapoo, Copper.
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