: From targeted social media marketing to the isolation of modern motherhood, Christian women are constantly told that a glass of wine is the ultimate reward for surviving the day. But what happens when a culturally normalized coping mechanism turns into a silent dependency?

This week on Faith and Feminism, we sit down with journalist and author Ericka Andersen to discuss her groundbreaking new book, Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith. Together, we tear down the "Mommy Wine Culture" narrative and look at the structural pressures that cause so many women to over-function and self-medicate. Ericka shares her own journey into sobriety and invites us into a space free of legalism, labels, and shame. Whether you are entirely sober, completely "sober-curious," or simply trying to navigate gray-area drinking, this episode offers a refreshing, compassionate look at how true autonomy and spiritual renewal go hand in hand.

In today's episode with Elizabeth Begret, we discuss how God is like a mother and how that has been overlooked for centuries. We go into the numerous instance of the mothering God and talk about the consequences of a religion where Mother God has been left out.

We've been told that if we just "think positive" or "heal enough," our suffering will disappear. K.J. Ramsey is here to tell a different story. As a licensed counselor and chronic illness survivor, K.J. joins the show to talk about her new book and why she's done with easy answers. We dive into "holy rage," the reality of medical gaslighting, and why joy is actually more trustworthy than our trauma. This is a conversation for anyone tired of being told to "look on the bright side" while they're walking through the dark.