We’re thrilled to welcome our new friend Jodie Niznik to the studio today! Jodie is the host of So Much More, a Scripture meditation podcast that helps women slow down, create space to listen to God, and move biblical truth from head knowledge to heart transformation.
In this conversation, Jodie shares how Scripture meditation has become a lifeline for women who feel stuck in doing all the things, and why creating space to simply be with Jesus is often the missing piece for those breaking free from alcohol, people-pleasing, or performance.
Whether you’re just curious about taking a break from alcohol, walking your own exodus, or longing to deepen your relationship with Jesus, this episode will encourage you to slow down, listen, and start small.
📘 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why head knowledge isn’t enough, and how Scripture meditation moves truth from your mind to your heart and hands.
The difference between Eastern “empty your mind” meditation and biblical “fill your mind” meditation.
The brain science behind creating new grooves for peace instead of spirals of anxiety and craving.
How to begin (even if you’re busy or intimidated!) with just five minutes a day.
Why slowing down is essential for real transformation, and simple ways to start.
How to help your kids recognize God’s voice and discern His leading.
A sneak peek at the practices Jodie will teach live inside our community this October.
💌 Links & Resources:

🗓️ Join Jodie’s Live Masterclass in the BJDW Community — October 21, 2025
Learn and practice breath prayer, Lectio Divina, and the Examen with Jodie in real time by joining us inside the BJDW Community.
🎧 Listen to Jodie’s Podcast — So Much More
A weekly Scripture meditation podcast designed to help you slow down and experience God’s peace.
📖 Order your copy of Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind
📲 Connect on Instagram: @butjesusdrankwine
🎥 Watch on YouTube: Come hang out with us HERE!

The creators, hosts, and producers of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological or professional advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any communication on behalf of BJDW or otherwise to be a substitute for such. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed in any mention of and/or linked resources are those of the authors/owners of those resources and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast team or guests of the show.

🎥 Credits
Special thanks to But Jesus Drank Wine https://www.youtube.com/@butjesusdrankwine331/videos for the amazing content!

We’re thrilled to welcome our new friend Jodie Niznik to the studio today! Jodie is the host of So Much More, a Scripture meditation podcast that helps women slow down, create space to listen to God, and move biblical truth from head knowledge to heart transformation.
In this conversation, Jodie shares how Scripture meditation has become a lifeline for women who feel stuck in doing all the things, and why creating space to simply be with Jesus is often the missing piece for those breaking free from alcohol, people-pleasing, or performance.
Whether you’re just curious about taking a break from alcohol, walking your own exodus, or longing to deepen your relationship with Jesus, this episode will encourage you to slow down, listen, and start small.
📘 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why head knowledge isn’t enough, and how Scripture meditation moves truth from your mind to your heart and hands.
The difference between Eastern “empty your mind” meditation and biblical “fill your mind” meditation.
The brain science behind creating new grooves for peace instead of spirals of anxiety and craving.
How to begin (even if you’re busy or intimidated!) with just five minutes a day.
Why slowing down is essential for real transformation, and simple ways to start.
How to help your kids recognize God’s voice and discern His leading.
A sneak peek at the practices Jodie will teach live inside our community this October.
💌 Links & Resources:

🗓️ Join Jodie’s Live Masterclass in the BJDW Community — October 21, 2025
Learn and practice breath prayer, Lectio Divina, and the Examen with Jodie in real time by joining us inside the BJDW Community.
🎧 Listen to Jodie’s Podcast — So Much More
A weekly Scripture meditation podcast designed to help you slow down and experience God’s peace.
📖 Order your copy of Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind
📲 Connect on Instagram: @butjesusdrankwine
🎥 Watch on YouTube: Come hang out with us HERE!

The creators, hosts, and producers of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological or professional advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any communication on behalf of BJDW or otherwise to be a substitute for such. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed in any mention of and/or linked resources are those of the authors/owners of those resources and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast team or guests of the show.

🎥 Credits
Special thanks to But Jesus Drank Wine https://www.youtube.com/@butjesusdrankwine331/videos for the amazing content!

Whether you’re asking “Do I drink to slow down?” or “How do I build healthier rhythms without adding more to-do lists,” this episode is practical, encouraging, and full of real-life examples that’ll give you ideas you can try this week.
We’re back with Lauren, this time digging into pace, rhythms, and how busyness intertwined with drinking and why alcohol felt like the only “off” switch
📘 What you’ll learn in this episode
Lauren’s personal story: the fall that stopped her in her tracks, the cascade of overwhelm that followed, and how pace contributed to her drinking.
Why hurry is spiritually dangerous, and how hurry and sin produce the same effect: cutting us off from God, others, and our own souls.
The subtle trap: “I drink to slow down” — why it feels helpful in the moment and why it actually fuels worse sleep, anxiety, and overwhelm.
Practical rhythm wins: Morning prayer + journaling, needlepoint Sabbath-ish screen breaks, shifting chores off Sundays, and asking “What can I offload?”
The myth of productivity-as-worth: why busyness can be an avoidance strategy and how to start disentangling worth from to-do lists.
Real hope for “boredom” fears: boredom at first is normal — it’s not the same as peace — and the horizon of meaningful, non-alcoholic rest gets easier with practice.
Lauren’s other episodes:
Lauren’s Freedom From Alcohol Beginning Story
Letting Go of Moderation As The Goal
🤝 Join our community: https://butjesusdrankwine.com/community
📖 Order your copy of Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind
📲 Instagram: @butjesusdrankwine
🎥 We’re on YouTube too—come hang out!The creators, hosts, and producers of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological or professional advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any communication on behalf of BJDW or otherwise to be a substitute for such. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed in any mention of and/or linked resources are those of the authors/owners of those resources and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the But Jesus Drank Wine podcast team or guests of the show.

🎥 Credits
Special thanks to But Jesus Drank Wine https://www.youtube.com/@butjesusdrankwine331/videos for the amazing content!