From Addiction to Redemption: Finding Joy, Faith & Family in Jesus
- Lauren Alonso
- Sep 18
- 3 min read
Have you ever wondered if God could use the broken pieces of your story for something beautiful? In this season opener of There Will Be Joy, Adam and I open our hearts and share our journey—from overcoming addiction to blending our family and learning what it means to truly root our joy in Jesus.
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Life doesn’t always look the way we expect, but God’s faithfulness never wavers. In this post, I want to give you a glimpse of our story and the powerful truths we’ve learned about joy, redemption, and leaving a legacy of faith.
The Power of Testimony Revelation 12:11 reminds us that “they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” Sharing our stories isn’t just about looking back—it’s about helping others see that God is still at work today.
From Brokenness to Redemption Adam’s journey through addiction and our road toward healing wasn’t easy, but we’ve seen firsthand how Jesus meets us in the darkest moments. What felt like the end of the story was only the beginning of His redemption.
Blending Families with Faith Blending families can feel overwhelming at times—different rhythms, past hurts, and new beginnings all collide. Yet, we’ve discovered that unexpected joy shows up when we invite Jesus into the center of our family life.
Parenting with Purpose Parenting in today’s culture comes with unique challenges, but we believe raising our kids with strong spiritual values means leading by example. That means letting them see our faith in action—through prayer, church, community, and daily obedience.
Cultivating Everyday Joy Joy isn’t something we wait for when life feels perfect—it’s a declaration rooted in Jesus. Whether in trials or triumphs, joy is a choice that shifts our perspective back to God’s goodness.
Key Takeaways
Joy is rooted in Jesus, not circumstances.
Testimonies carry power to inspire and encourage others.
Redemption is possible, even in addiction and brokenness.
Parenting requires living out faith daily.
Blended families can thrive when centered on Christ.
In the past week, since the passing of Charlie Kirk, I've been especially moved to show up more boldly with courage in my faith. I have known for some time that I wanted to open this platform up to bring more hope to those who are far from God, but this was the turning point for me- no pun intended. So, I am happily accepting guest applicants who want to share the gospel with others- through their story. Are you next?
Thank you for sharing a few moments of your day with me.
I hope you leave here feeling a little lighter, a little more inspired, and reminded that joy is always worth making room for. Whether we’re swapping recipes, chatting about motherhood, or dreaming up ways to make our homes more peaceful, I’m so grateful to be walking this journey with you.
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No matter where we meet next, I’ll be there with a cup of coffee in hand and a heart full of joy for the season you’re in.
With Joy and gratitude,
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