103: Cigarettes and Stilettos, Tweeny Randall, Part 1 (Sikhism, marriage)

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What happens when the life you built on charm, control, and distraction collapses overnight?

Tweeny Randall’s powerful One80 starts with her growing up in the Sikh culture in Brussels. We slowly hear how the brokenness felt in her family of origin gave root to an identity crisis that made itself known in attention seeking and substance abuse of her own.

As an adult Tweeny would continue this misguided lifestyle, but her world shattered with her mother’s illness. Alcohol came in and a stable marriage went out. In her utter depravity a caring friend’s request for help, an invitation to church, and a message from God directed right at Tweeny begins her journey to Jesus.

Part 1: Learn what Sikhism is and how young Tweeny’s life began to spiral in Brussels, Belgium. Hear how her life spiraled out of control and her invitation to get help from a Stephen Minister, to whom she proclaimed, “I’m not a Christian and I don’t intend to be one!” See how God had other plans and powerfully intervenes in her life. See how she powerfully comes to Jesus in church and the pastor who challenges her to read scripture.

This is an inspiring story for anyone in a troubled marriage, battling addiction, or otherwise seemingly far from God. Press play and be amazed at what God can do.

Helpful links:

Tweeny's Book, Nothing Broken, Nothing Missing

Stephen Ministers

Tweeny’s Blog

Lion and the Lamb song, Crystal Lewis

Power of a Praying Wife, Stormie Omartian

Alcoholism, where to get help:

Teen Challenge adults too

Celebrate Recovery

Focus on the Family addiction resources

Sundar Singh

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Chapters

1. Opening & Episode Setup (00:00:00)

2. Sikhism 101 and Family Roots (00:00:31)

3. Anxiety, Alcoholism, and Double Life (00:05:18)

4. Loss of Mother and Marriage Collapse (00:09:33)

5. Hitting Bottom: Alcohol, Starvation, Despair (00:12:10)

6. The Knock: A Friend Offers Help (00:15:27)

7. Meeting Sherry: Gentle, Persistent Care (00:18:04)

8. Church, Fear, and Unexpected Love (00:21:12)

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