Tanya and Jerry Gioia

Sober on Purpose

Tanya and Jerry Gioia

  • Season 3 - Minisode 01 - What does it feel like to love or be loved unconditionally?

Season 3 - Minisode 01 - What does it feel like to love or be loved unconditionally?

Sunday 16th February 2025

Tanya Gioia shares a touching story about her son's mistake at summer camp and the powerful lesson it revealed about unconditional love.
19 minutes
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Sober on Purpose
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Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Unconditional Love: A Lesson from Summer Camp

Episode Overview

  • Unconditional love isn't based on actions but given freely.
  • True love involves grace and truth, not shame.
  • Performance-based love ties worth to meeting expectations.
  • Biblical examples show God's unwavering love despite mistakes.
  • Everyone deserves compassion, even in moments of failure.
Why are you being so nice to me?
In this heartfelt episode of 'Sober on Purpose', Tanya Gioia shares a deeply personal story about her son's mistake at summer camp and the profound lesson it taught about unconditional love. When her son was dismissed from his camp job for breaking the rules, he was met with an unexpected response from Tanya - kindness instead of anger. This reaction left him puzzled and led to a powerful discussion about the nature of unconditional love versus performance-based love.
Tanya draws on biblical wisdom, reflecting on Jesus' response to the woman caught in adultery, and explores how we often tie our worth to meeting expectations. She highlights that true love is not earned by actions but given freely, just as God's love for us is steadfast and unwavering. This episode is a touching reminder that everyone deserves grace and compassion, even in moments of failure.
It's a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the true essence of love and how it can transform relationships.