In this episode, Allan and Nicole Blain share their personal journey of choosing to stop drinking alcohol, exploring the reasons behind their decision, biblical perspectives, and the positive impacts on their lives. They aim to encourage listeners to reflect on their own relationship with alcohol and make informed choices.

Who are Allan & Nicole Blain?

We’re Allan and Nicole Blain — college sweethearts, now married 33 years, parents of six amazing grown kids, and co-leaders of a thriving, purpose-driven business and ministry. We met as student-athletes (she played volleyball and I played baseball), just 5 days after Nicole's 19th birthday. We were married one year later, five days after she turned 20, on September 12, 1992.

Connect with us:

• Email us at: allan@allanblain.com
• Website https://AllanAndNicole.com
• Instagram @ImpactMarriagePodcast
• YouTube @ImpactMarriagePodcast
• TikTok @ImpactMarriagePodcast
• Order Allan's book "Life's Hard Succeed Anyway” 

Key topics:

• Personal journey of sobriety
• Biblical views on alcohol and drunkenness
• Impact of alcohol on health, marriage, and spirituality
• The role of self-control and love in decision-making
• Science and research on alcohol risks

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction: Our Story and Why We Talk About Alcohol
• 01:23 The Question: Why Do You Drink?
• 02:20 Our Drinking History: From College to Marriage
• 04:38 Cultural Normalcy of Alcohol and Slow Creep into Life
• 06:05 The DUI Wake-Up Call and Its Impact
• 07:01 Leaning on Jesus Instead of Alcohol
• 07:58 Biblical Perspectives on Alcohol: What the Bible Says
• 09:24 Self-Control and Loving Others More Than Yourself
• 10:46 Being Sober-Minded and Impacting Lives
• 12:05 The Benefits of Giving Up Alcohol
• 13:58 Science and Research on Alcohol Risks

Keywords:

alcohol, sobriety, Bible, Christian, health, marriage, decision-making, personal growth, spirituality, alcohol risks