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In this heartfelt episode, ministry leader Ali Kennedy shares her deeply personal journey from struggling with alcohol to experiencing spiritual renewal and true freedom.

Ali’s struggle with alcohol began in her early teenage years and continued through college, marriage, and motherhood. Despite being in ministry, she wrestled with feelings of shame and internal conflict around her drinking—hiding a battle she thought she should have already won. The turning point came when she confessed her struggles to close friends, a moment that sparked a journey of surrender, healing, and faith-filled transformation.

Throughout the conversation, Ali shares:

• How confession and vulnerability led to her breakthrough.

• The role of community and accountability in her healing process.

• The significance of the 40-day alcohol fast that changed her life.

• How sobriety brought unexpected mental clarity and personal growth.

Ali is using her story to encourage other women navigating transition, faith, and personal growth. As a certified coach, author, and speaker, she equips women and families with biblical and practical resources to stay grounded in their faith in a world that constantly pulls them in different directions.

Her story is one of grace, resilience, and radical honesty, reminding us that freedom is always possible—even for those in Christian leadership who feel like they should have it all together.

If you're a ministry leader, a mom balancing faith and real-life struggles, or someone seeking hope in your own sobriety journey, this episode is for you.

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