What does it mean to battle fear and truly trust God with the ones you love?

In this powerful conversation, Heather Bradley—founder of Truth:Freedom Ministry, author of Unthinkable, and longtime pastoral counselor—shares her journey of parenting through addiction, trauma, and loss. Heather opens up about how fear showed up in her parenting, how God called her to release control, and how persistent prayer and spiritual authority brought transformation to her family.

Heather’s story is raw and hope-filled, reminding us that even in our darkest battles, God equips us with His peace and power. She also closes our conversation with a prayer breaking the spirit of fear—inviting you to step into freedom today.

If you’ve ever struggled to let go, prayed for a prodigal, or wrestled with fear in your parenting, this episode will encourage and equip you to stand firm in Christ.

Note : This Episode has two parts. Please check Part 1 for the rest of the discussion.

Meet Our Guest:

Heather Bradley is the founder of Truth:Freedom Ministry, a social media ministry equipping and encouraging women in the things of God. She is passionate about helping people walk through the hardest seasons of life—always by holding tightly to the hand of Jesus. Heather spent years serving in pastoral counseling ministry on staff at her church, and this year she published her first book, Unthinkable. Currently, she and her husband are embarking on a new adventure working at an RV park while preparing to buy their first RV.

Episode Highlights:

Heather’s journey of parenting through addiction, trauma, and loss

How fear creeps into parenting and how to fight back with faith

Why surrendering control opens the door for God’s healing

The power of persistent prayer and renewing your mind with God’s Word

Binding, loosing, and standing in your God-given authority

A powerful prayer to break the spirit of fear

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Heather Bradley's Website - https://www.truthfreedomministry.com/

Unthinkable by Heather Bradley — https://a.co/d/8WQv1Ov

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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