The Faith-Based Fast That’s Changing the Way Christian Women Think About Alcohol.
Press pause on wine and press in to Jesus —
discover what’s possible in 40 days.
Join the January Love Life Sober 40-Day Alcohol Fast, a faith-based journey that blends Scripture, neuroscience, and sisterhood to help you renew your mind and rediscover your joy.
Starts January 15, 2026
When But Jesus Drank Wine co-founder Christy Osborne first began exploring sobriety, she quickly realized something was missing. There were endless books, podcasts, and programs about quitting alcohol, many rooted in psychology and self-help, but not one that spoke directly to Christian women who wanted to honor both their faith and their healing.
Everywhere she turned, the message was about behavior change, not heart transformation. Alongside her co-founder Meade Holland Shirley, Christy discovered what so many of us have felt: you can’t truly experience freedom from alcohol without a renewed mind and a deep, living relationship with Jesus.
Because while secular self-help and science can explain your habits, only Jesus can transform your heart.
Maybe you’ve been there too, reading all the quit-lit, promising yourself “just one glass,” and wondering if there’s a way to break free without losing yourself.
That realization became the seed for Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind, a best-selling book that has now guided thousands of women to press pause on alcohol and press into God’s truth.
And from that book, the coached Love Life Sober 40-Day Fast was born inside the But Jesus Drank Wine community, a safe, faith-filled sisterhood where women are finding real freedom and rediscovering joy in Christ.
Rooted in 2 Corinthians 10:5 (“We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ”) and Romans 12:2 (“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind”), the 40-Day Fast isn’t just about removing alcohol — it’s about allowing God to renew your thoughts, reshape your habits, and rewrite your story.
The Story Behind the Fast
Since launching the coached fasts in 2024, we’ve witnessed profound transformation:
This is what happens when you invite Jesus into your healing.
Women who thought they could never stop drinking finding peace in God’s presence.
Marriages restored.
Faith rekindled.
Chains of shame broken.
Women learning to live with grace, confidence, and a renewed sense of joy.
You’re Not Broken — You’re Just in the Cycle
If you’ve ever promised yourself, “I’ll only drink on weekends,” or “Just one glass tonight,” and then woke up the next morning frustrated and full of regret — you’re not alone.
If you’ve read all the quit-lit, downloaded the apps, and tried every “30-day challenge,” only to find yourself pouring another glass after a long day… we get it.
Because you’re not just battling a bad habit — you’re battling a belief system.
A belief that says wine is your comfort, your reward, your rest.
But the truth?
Wine can’t give you peace.
It can only numb what God wants to heal.
stuck
Maybe you’ve asked yourself:
"Why can’t I stick with it?"
"What if I fail again?"
"What will people think if I say I’m not drinking?"
"Who am I without wine?"
You don’t need more shame.
You need a safe place to heal — surrounded by women who understand that real freedom doesn’t come from trying harder, but from surrendering deeper.
That’s exactly why the Love Life Sober 40-Day Alcohol Fast exists:
to help you release control, renew your mind, and rediscover who you are in Christ.
“I’ve been in so many other groups. This really is the missing piece.”
— Stacy
What Makes the Love Life Sober 40-Day Fast Different
Faith-Centered Identity Shift
This isn’t just about willpower or behavior change. We go deeper, rooting every step in Scripture, prayer, and the truth of who God says you are. You don’t just finish with alcohol-free days under your belt—you walk away anchored in your identity in Christ.
Neuroscience Meets Scripture
God designed our brains to renew and rewire (Romans 12:2). We’ll show you how to align that design with biblical wisdom so that freedom becomes not just possible, but sustainable.
A True Sisterhood
No anonymous Facebook groups here. This is a private, prayer-filled community of women who love Jesus (or are seeking to reconnect with Him) walking the same path. You’ll be met with compassion, encouragement, and accountability—because healing was never meant to happen alone.
A Proven Roadmap
Your guidebook, Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast, leads you step by step with daily Scripture, reflection, and neuroscience-based tools that spark lasting transformation.
Discipleship & Growth
This isn’t just a 40-day challenge—it’s an invitation to go deeper with God and one another. In addition to the live coaching calls, you’ll join a vibrant community filled with prayer, encouragement, and opportunities to grow in wisdom and faith together.
Real-Life Transformation
Women from every age and background have experienced peace, restored marriages, renewed confidence, and rekindled faith through this journey.
What You’ll Get When You Join the January 40-Day Alcohol Fast
with a live launch call, followed by 6 weeks of guided coaching, practical tools, and deep spiritual growth inside the But Jesus Drank Wine community.
This is more than a program — it’s a Spirit-led journey to rediscover your peace, purpose, and power in Christ.
The next Love Life Sober 40-Day Alcohol Fast kicks off January 15th
Weekly Coaching Calls with FOUR Highly-Trained Coaches
Starting the week of January 19th, you’ll join two live coaching calls per week led by Christy Osborne, Meade Holland Shirley, and/or Rina Bowring.
Each session blends neuroscience, Scripture, and practical coaching to help you make progress every single week.
Can’t make it live? No problem! All calls are recorded and available to watch anytime.
Every week focuses on a specific theme designed to help you renew your mind, build confidence, and experience transformation:
- Week 1: Laying the foundation with grace, finding your “why,” and realizing you’re not alone.
- Week 2: Capturing your thoughts, overcoming the willpower trap, and navigating sugar cravings.
- Week 3: Embracing choice, setting boundaries, and redefining self-care.
- Week 4: Discovering new coping mechanisms, leading by example, and understanding the science of joy.
- Week 5: Building confidence, uncovering the hidden dangers of alcohol, and redefining fun.
- Week 6: Addressing alcohol in the workplace, breaking the chains of shame, and reflecting on your journey.
You’ll walk away with the mindset, spiritual tools, and community support to keep walking in freedom long after the 40 days are over.
The fast takes place inside the But Jesus Drank Wine community, a private online space where women of faith come together to support, encourage, and pray for one another.
You’ll find:
- Weekly group connection calls
- A private Circle community (no ads, no distractions)
- A prayer request space where your needs are truly lifted up
- A leadership team of alcohol-free, Jesus-loving women cheering you on
- Book clubs, Bible studies, and devotionals throughout the year
- Live and recorded masterclasses from pastors, authors, and Christian leaders
- “Music Mondays” with worship playlists
- “Happier Hour Thursdays” with fresh mocktail recipes
The Book That Guides It All
At the heart of the fast is Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind.
You’ll use the book as your daily roadmap, with Scripture, neuroscience, and reflection questions designed to help you crowd out alcohol and invite in the Holy Spirit.
Each day builds upon the last, creating a rhythm of renewal that connects your faith, body, and mind in a powerful way.
Here’s everything you’ll receive when you join:
“I tried AA, but didn’t resonate with labeling myself an alcoholic and wearing that identity for life. Plus there was too much judgment around relapse and no room for progressing on your own personal path.
I also tried The Luckiest Club, which offered hope and encouragement — but I still felt something was missing. That’s when my eyes opened to what I really needed on this journey to freedom: Jesus.”
— Kat
“I remember thinking, I’ll never do six weeks. I can’t do it. I’ll have to lock myself in a closet. 😂
Community is what I’d been missing to make my alcohol-free goals successful.
I can’t even find the words. I’m so happy I searched ‘Christian sobriety books’ and found this safe, beautiful place. Far beyond what I could have imagined.”
— Angie
“God is so good! He’s saved my marriage and improved my relationship with my three little kids because of letting go of alcohol — and the Fast and this community are a HUGE part of that. Thank you so, so much!”
— Stephanie
“I’m so grateful for every morning I wake up sober! I’m grateful for this community, for the Fast, the podcast, and all that I’m learning. I feel God’s goodness in the smallest ways every day, and I’m no longer triggered every single time I come home and want to drink.”
— Heather B.
“The gals here are so loving and genuine, and the coaching we receive in our times of need or doubt is truly a gift.”
— Tina
“The calls are a highlight of my week. I leave feeling positive and motivated. Most of the time, I just want to reach out and hug everyone.”
— Becky
“I’ve been alcohol-free for six weeks today, and I’m so thankful that God led me to BJDW!
It was because of you girls that I started thinking, maybe there really is a God who is so good. (Nobody in my family is religious — not anybody I know either.) So forever grateful for you, Christy and Meade.”
— Marie
“I’ve been in so many other groups. This really is the missing piece.”
— Stacy
“This space feels different — in the best possible way.”
— Rebecca
“God is so good! He’s saved my marriage and improved my relationship with my three little kids because of letting go of alcohol, and your book and this group are a HUGE part of that. Thank you so, so much! I’m truly humbled by your generosity and grateful to stay in the group.”
— Jenica
Join the January 40-Day Fast
Instead of pouring into habits that don’t serve you, pour into a future that does.
This investment gives you:
- 6 weeks of live coaching
- Full community access
- Daily structure and Scripture-led growth
- Recordings, replays, and ongoing support
Freedom Starts Here
The earlier you join, the sooner you’ll be welcomed into the BJDW community — so you can connect with your sisters, attend live calls, and prepare your heart before the fast even begins.
- Kickoff Call: January 15
- Coaching Starts: Week of January 19
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Cost: $197
your investment
Join the full 40-day journey for $197
This isn’t just about willpower, resolutions, or 40 days without a drink.
It’s about saying yes —
Yes to Jesus as your true source of peace.
Yes to freedom from the lies that have kept you stuck.
Yes to waking up clear, present, and full of purpose.
Yes to becoming the woman God designed you to be.
For 40 days, you’ll quiet the noise of the world and make room for the still, small voice of God , the One who says, “I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)
You don’t have to do it alone. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to take the first step.
This Isn’t About Saying No to Alcohol — It’s About Saying Yes to Jesus
When you join today, you’ll get instant access to our private But Jesus Drank Wine community, so you can start connecting, praying, and preparing your heart before the fast begins.
Kickoff Call: January 15
Coaching Begins: Week of January 19
Duration: 6 weeks
Investment: $197
Join the January 40-Day Alcohol Fast
Join the January 40-Day Fast