God is not finished with you. He sees every chain wrapped around your heart—shame, fear, grief, addiction, regret—and He’s longing to set you free.
Faith Unchained: Climbing to Freedom by God’s Grace is more than a book; it’s a lifeline for weary hearts ready to rise. On these pages, you’ll discover powerful testimonies from women who have walked through fire and found freedom—not because life became perfect, but because their faith became unshakable.
With raw, honest stories and impactful biblical teachings, this book speaks directly to the modern-day battles of identity, worth, forgiveness, and healing. The words within don’t present a quick fix; they offer hope—real, lasting hope that you will rise from the weight of the past and walk in Christ’s promised freedom.
You don’t have to have it all together to be released from the pain of what was. Freedom is closer than you think; grace is already reaching for you. Now is your moment to lay it all down—every burden, every fear, every regret—and step boldly into the life God has prepared for you.
Welcome to Faith Unchained—where your past will lose its power, your faith will come alive, and God’s grace will meet you exactly where you are.
Faith Unchained: Climbing to Freedom by God's Grace
After more than two decades of substance abuse, Melissa Gissy Witherspoon achieved long-term sobriety and now proclaims that recovery from substance use disorder is possible! With God all things are possible (Matthew 19:26 NIV).
Originally from a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, Melissa lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with the youngest of her four children and her husband, Derek, following her calling to love and support those impacted by addiction. Founder and CEO of the nonprofit Sober-Now, Melissa raises proceeds from her best-selling, award-winning book, I'm Sober... So Now What? A Journey of Hope and Healing, bringing hope to prison ministries, recovery centers, sober-living housing, human trafficking safe houses, churches, and high schools.
Melissa is an administrative assistant at her church and advocates for the recovery community, sharing her story of God's love through writing, podcasts, speaking engagements, recovery events, supporting accountability courts, and offering inspiration through her social media pages and Recovery Reflections column in Voice of Truth Magazine.
Melissa is a Best-selling and Award-winning Author. She is a Contributing Author in International Best-Selling Miracle Mindset, 2022, Contributing Author in Best-Selling Hope Alive, 2024, International Book Awards Finalist, 2023 BookFest Award Addiction and Recovery, 2023 BookFest Award Self Help-Inspiration, 2023 Bookfest NY Times Square Billboard Montague.
Stay connected with Melissa at Melissa@Sober-Now.com or www.Linktr.ee/sobernow.com for podcasts and social media.