If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered why certain patterns keep repeating, or how to stop passing pain down the line, this conversation is for you. This week we&rsquo;re joined by Gina Birkemeier, LPC&mdash;licensed professional counselor, international speaker, and award-winning author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3ItXxgC">Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy</a>.&nbsp; Gina specializes in generational trauma and the intersection of faith and psychology, bringing nearly two decades of clinical work (and her own story) to help people rewrite their narratives through the lens of faith, science, and hope. 📘 What you&rsquo;ll learn in this episode <ul> <li aria-level="1">Invisible scripts & attachment: How early patterns (spoken and unspoken) shape identity, coping, and relationships&mdash;and how to name them.</li> <li aria-level="1">Curiosity over combat: Why shouting Bible verses at intrusive thoughts often backfires, and how to pull weeds (roots) before planting truth.</li> <li aria-level="1">After year one AF: Why sobriety can get harder once the behavior changes&mdash;because now you&rsquo;re facing the drivers beneath the drinking.</li> <li aria-level="1">Epigenetics &ne; destiny: Family history creates predisposition, not a prison. What rewiring looks like physiologically and spiritually.</li> <li aria-level="1">Repair with kids: How to apologize well, reopen connection, and invite ongoing feedback without sliding into shame.</li> <li aria-level="1">Inner-child work with Jesus: Meeting unmet needs with compassion when parents couldn&rsquo;t&mdash;or can&rsquo;t&mdash;do the repair.</li> <li aria-level="1">Faith + therapy together: How Scripture and nervous-system wisdom align (&ldquo;be transformed by the renewing of your mind&rdquo;).</li> </ul> 💌 Resources & Links: Gina&rsquo;s Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ItXxgC">Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy</a>.&nbsp; 🤝 Join our community: <a href="https://butjesusdrankwine.com/community">https://butjesusdrankwine.com/community</a> 📖 Order your copy of <a href="https://amzn.to/42l7z9C">Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind</a> 📲 Instagram: @butjesusdrankwine🎥 We&rsquo;re on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@butjesusdrankwine331">YouTube too&mdash;come hang out!</a>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. Discover more Christian podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>.

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