Finding Peace and Freedom From Addictions — with Cristina Baker and Christie Myers
SHE'S SO WELL BY WONDERFULLY MADE
Release Date: 08/18/2025
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info_outlineAre you struggling to break free from the grip of an addiction? Are you searching for hope and healing, but don’t know where to start? Christie Myers and Christina Baker chat about the transformative power of prayer and their personal journeys of healing. They share the importance of vulnerability and community, and the divine encounters they had that led to freedom and change. Christina shares her story of overcoming a 10-year battle with drug addiction, finding hope through faith, and the role of prayer in her healing journey. We pray that this conversation leaves you with the truth that God’s endless love is available to everyone, regardless of your past, and there is hope for your healing through the power of Christ.
Cristina’s passion is to minister the Gospel and teach people about the power of prayer that is found in a relationship with Jesus. She’s an author, speaker, and the author of A Minute of Hope. After a 10-year battle with drug addiction, Cristina had a radical encounter with the love and power of God and immediately answered the call on her life to minister the Gospel. Cristina and her husband are founders of Power of Hope Ministries, and they currently live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their teenage son and three dogs.
Cristina’s Website: https://cristinabaker.com/
Cristina’s TikTok: cristina.baker
Conversation Topics:
Transformation is possible through prayer and faith.
Vulnerability is key to your healing.
Community plays an important role in your personal growth.
Divine encounters can change the course of our lives.
Prayer is a powerful tool for transformation.
It's important to come to God as we are.
Hope deferred can lead to heart sickness.
Forgiveness for yourself and others is essential for healing.
We need tools to help us in our spiritual journey.
God's love is available to everyone, no matter their past.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Transformation Through Prayer
02:57 Christina Baker's Journey of Transformation
06:03 The Impact of Family and Early Life Experiences
08:47 Struggles with Identity and Substance Abuse
11:27 Turning Point: A Moment of Realization
14:24 Finding Faith and Community
16:52 The Power of Prayer and Personal Change
23:59 The Battle Between Love and Fear
25:34 Finding Inner Peace and Truth
27:27 The Journey of Emotional Healing
29:18 The Power of Prayer and Transformation
32:23 Understanding Love and Connection
34:20 Choosing Life Over Knowledge
36:14 The Importance of Forgiveness
38:04 The Invitation to Open Your Heart
39:21 The Role of Prayer in Our Lives
41:56 Becoming What We Worship
44:56 Living a Victorious Life Through Connection
46:30 The Invitation to Healing and Transformation
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