But Jesus Drank Wine - The Truth Behind the Excuse

In this powerful and honest episode, host Shawn Whitson talks with Christy Osborne and Meade, the co-hosts of the podcast But Jesus Drank Wine. They share their personal stories of how they used to depend on alcohol, even while going to church, raising families, and looking like they "had it all together."

But deep down, something wasn’t right.

Christy and Meade talk about how their quiet, daily drinking habits started to control their lives. They believed lies like:

• “It’s just a reward after a long day.”
  
  

• “I’m fine. It’s not that bad.”
  
  

• “Everyone else drinks like this too.”
  
  

They didn’t think they had a “real problem.” But then, little moments started opening their eyes. Meade tells a touching story about her daughter refusing a kiss, saying her breath smelled like wine. That was the moment her heart broke, and everything changed.

 A New Beginning with God

Through prayer, surrender, and God's help, both Christy and Meade gave up drinking—not through shame or fear, but through freedom. They began to ask hard questions:

• Why do I feel like I need wine to relax?
  
  

• What am I really running from?
  
  

• What if I trusted God with this part of my life too?
  
  

And the answer was surprising: life without alcohol was not boring. In fact, it was more joyful, more peaceful, and more free than they ever imagined.

 About Their Podcast

Christy and Meade started their own podcast called But Jesus Drank Wine. The name comes from a phrase people often use to justify their drinking. But they flip the story and ask: “What if there’s more to this? What if we’re just using that as an excuse?”

Their podcast is full of hope, laughter, truth, and deep conversations. Sometimes they interview guests like:

• 🧠 Dr. Curt Thompson – on shame and healing
  
  

• 🧬 Dr. Lee Warren – a brain surgeon who talks about changing how we think
  
  

• 💬 Bob Goff – who shares joy and encouragement
  
  

• ⛪ Pastor David – their biggest supporter and spiritual mentor
  
  

Other times, Christy and Meade just talk together about things like:

• The 10 best things about never drinking again
  
  

• How friendships change after quitting alcohol
  
  

• How confidence and peace grow when you’re free
  
  

They don’t plan their answers ahead of time—they just show up and speak from the heart.

 Building a Safe Community

One of the biggest things Christy and Meade say helped them was community. They now lead a group of over 160 women who meet weekly to pray, support each other, and walk through sobriety together.

They also:

• Lead coaching programs
  
  

• Host group fasts using Christy’s book Love Life Sober
  
  

• Help women find their identity in Christ, not alcohol
  
  

Many women in their group had no idea that other women in the church were struggling with the same things. It’s become a space where no one has to hide, and everyone can find real friends.

A Message of Curiosity, Not Shame

Christy and Meade want you to know: this isn’t about judgment. It’s about being curious. Ask yourself:

• Is this really helping me?
  
  

• What am I believing about alcohol that might not be true?
  
  

• Is there a better way?
  
  

As Meade says:

“This isn’t recovery, it’s discovery.”

They don’t want to just help people stop drinking. They want to help people discover who they are in Jesus and what life could look like on the other side of alcohol.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

✅ You don’t have to hit “rock bottom” to make a change
✅ You are not alone—many women feel the same but are afraid to speak up
✅ God cares about every part of your life, including what you drink
✅ Real freedom doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from surrender
✅ True friends and safe communities can help you walk this out
✅ You don’t have to wait—you can go first

Where to Start:

Here’s how you can take the next step:

Listen to the Podcast — But Jesus Drank Wine
Read Christy’s Book — Love Life Sober, a 40-day fast guide
Join Their Community — Weekly coaching, prayer, and real friendships
Watch on YouTube or follow them on Instagram
Be Curious — Start asking questions without fear or shame

Final Words from Christy & Meade:

“You are not alone.”
“You don’t have to figure it all out today.”
“There is a community of women who will pray with you, encourage you, and walk this journey beside you.”
“God is not mad at you. He wants to set you free.”

🔗 Connect with Christy & Meade:

 📖 Christy's Book: Love Life Sober (40-day devotional)
💬 Join their community or coaching cohort : https://butjesusdrankwine.com/community
📲 Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butjesusdrankwine 

 🎧 Listen to But Jesus Drank Wine podcast anywhere you stream

1. Website: https://butjesusdrankwine.com/ 

2. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@butjesusdrankwine331 

3. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6V9Tu0A4eQmRBrocRVaXju 

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 If This Spoke to You...

Don’t wait. Reach out. Get curious. You don’t have to do this alone—and you don’t have to keep pretending everything is okay when it’s not.

Whether you’re wondering about your relationship with alcohol, or just feeling stuck and tired, there is hope.

Listen to the episode.
Join the community.

And most of all, trust that God has more for your story.