JOIN THE BJDW COMMUNITY HERE  This week’s episode is a heart-to-heart with the inspiring Toni Collier, founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, a global women's organization dedicated to guiding individuals through brokenness toward healing and hope. Toni is a seasoned speaker, podcast host, and author who shares her profound insights on navigating life's challenges with grace and resilience. In our chat, Toni gets real about the struggles we all face. She dives into the truth that hiding our pain only prolongs our healing journey, stressing the importance of opening up and finding support in our communities. Toni certainly doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff and even though we delve into brokenness, loss, and addiction in this episode, we felt incredibly uplifted and encouraged by Toni’s story and message. She shares how embracing gratitude and a posture of hope can transform our perspective and lead us closer to Christ. This episode will encourage you, dear listener, to embrace your brokenness and embrace the healing process by surrounding yourself with a supportive community that champions vulnerability and authenticity.  We hope after you listen to this episode that you are reminded that no matter who you are or what you’ve been through, you can be restored and redeemed. That yes, even broken crayons, still color. You can follow Toni on Instagram at @tonijcollier and buy her book, “Brave Enough to Be Broken” here and her children’s book, “Broken Crayons Still Color” here.  Learn More about Coaching with Christy  Learn More about Coaching with Meade  You can find this episode HERE on YouTube   00:00 Welcome to Our Journey: Unveiling Freedom from Alcohol 00:34 Introducing Toni: From Brokenness to Beacon of Hope 01:14 Toni's Tale: A Journey Through Darkness to Divine Purpose 06:54 The Power of Broken Crayons: Transforming Pain into Purpose 12:11 Embracing Vulnerability: The Path to True Strength 15:06 Community and Healing: Leaving No Stone Unturned 20:09 The Healing Journey: Embracing Hope as Our Compass 23:16 Introducing the But Jesus Drank Wine Community 24:18 Exploring Gratitude and Grief 24:53 Navigating Divorce and Finding New Beginnings 26:18 The Coexistence of Grief and Gratitude 29:35 Confronting Alcohol Use in Times of Grief 30:27 The Journey to Sobriety and Self-Discovery 31:24 Embracing Community and Accountability 38:24 Living Intentionally Above the 50 Percent Line 39:59 God's Heart Towards Addiction and Recovery 43:04 Tiny Tina Town: Embracing a Replenishment Cycle 46:11 Closing Remarks and Community Engagement 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.    #ChangingPerceptions #NoShame #AlcoholAndDrugs #SubjectiveLabels #getconnected #staycurious #changeyourthinkingchangeyourdrinking #sobriety #alcoholfree #soberliving #alcoholfreelife #thisnakedmind  #lovelifesober #imnotsoberimfree #getconnected  #grayareadrinking #grayareadrinking #butjesusdrankwine #staycurious #changeyourthinkingchangeyourdrinking #christianandsober #christianity #authenticliving #journeytosobriety #wineandotherstories #vulnerabilityinrecovery