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Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl The One Question You're Not Asking Yourself: Nicole Zasowski on Learning to Hope Again“We can think and act our way to a new feeling. We cannot feel our way to a new way of thinking and acting.” That line from therapist and author Nicole Zasowski cuts to the heart of anxiety, addiction, and the stories we tell ourselves when life feels uncertain. Nicole is the author of What If It’s Wonderful?—a book built around a disarming and deeply important question: What if, instead of bracing for the worst, we allowed ourselves to hope? In this conversation, Nicole shares how a season marked by loss, miscarriage, and prolonge...

2025-12-1758 min

NeuroDiverse Christian Couples Confessions of the Christian Alcoholic with Jon SeidlAbout:Today, Dan and Stephanie interview Jon Seidl, author of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. Neurodivergent men are 9 times more likely than their non-neurodivergent peers to develop an alcohol or substance use/abuse problem. The later in life diagnosed neurodivergent man (with ADHD or ASD) with a co-occurring issue of anxiety and or depression is the most vulnerable to alcohol or substance use, and the risk is higher for those who have suffered untreated childhood trauma. Hear our heart- this is not about shaming or blaming, this is about your healing and being set free! Jon talks...

2025-12-151h 07

Hope Talks Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl (Part 2)Best-selling author, speaker, and storyteller Jon Seidl joins us again—this time post-launch of his new book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. Jon shares the encouragement he’s received from the book, how he stays grounded in what truly matters, and why recovery must aim at Jesus rather than simply staying sober. He walks us through the four key steps that shaped his journey: abiding in Christ, finding true identity, practicing radical vulnerability, and obeying God’s leading. If you or someone you love is battling addiction or stuck in shame, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and real ho...

2025-12-111h 13

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl The Christian Leader with Secret Struggles: How Brandon Ricks Went from Burnout to Healing by Naming His Pain (Episode 31)“I don’t want to be 60 years old having the same issues I had when I was 25.” What an honest and important statement from this week's guest, Brandon Ricks. Because the truth is, too many of us have just resigned ourselves to always being the way we are now. The fight for something different is hard, and so we give up. Brandon, though, finally had enough, and he started the painful but hopeful process of healing. Brandon is a successful entrepreneur with his own company. He projects strength and competency. But for a long time, behind...

2025-12-101h 07

The 423 Podcast An Honest Conversation about Addiction with Jon SeidlA raw, hopeful, and deeply honest podcast where Jon Seidl, bestselling Christian author turned recovering alcoholic, pulls back the curtain on faith, addiction, and what real healing looks like. Based on his book Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, Jon sits down with us to unpack the roots of disordered desires, shame, and the parts of us we often hide.

2025-12-081h 05

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl What Trauma Really Is and Why Your Origin Story Matters with Therapist Adam Young (Episode 30)“Trauma does not reside in the bad event. Trauma is what becomes embedded in your body in the wake of a bad event when there’s no one there to comfort you.” What if you've been viewing trauma all wrong? And what if you don't think you've experienced trauma but you actually have? My guest this week is renowned trauma therapist Adam Young, and we're having a powerful conversation on not only trauma but our origin stories—specifically our family-of-origin stories. Adam explains why the wounds we minimize—the moments we brush off as “not that bad”—often carry the...

2025-12-0358 min

Church & Other Drugs 346 - Confession of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl!Greetings, congregation! This week Jed sits down with Jon Seidl! Jon recently wrote a book titled Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic and hosts a podcast of the same name. Jon speaks about his struggles with a secret life and what eventually helped him out of the muck and mire of addiction. Plus a pretty awesome story involving the world's biggest bathroom. find confessions of a christian alcoholic on amazon and wherever you listen to podcasts! music: Mean by Waveform* and Manila by Pianos Become The Teeth churchandotherdrugs@gmail.com patreon.com...

2025-12-021h 16 $Let\'s HEAL!$

Let's HEAL!Ep 38: Christian Alcoholic: How Surrendering to God Healed My Trauma | Jon SeidlWe often hear stories of the broken sinner finding God and getting sober. But what happens when the script is flipped? Jon Seidl shares his harrowing and hopeful story of being a high-functioning Christian leader who was slowly losing his battle with escapism and alcohol. My guest in this episode is Jon Seidl, author of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. Jon challenges the shame that keeps so many believers silent. Our conversation explores the concept of "escapism" as a trauma response, the crucial difference between abstinence and healing, and his brilliant analogy of the "Soul Mechanic"—taking our brokenness back to...

2025-12-021h 04

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl The People-Pleasing Pastor Who Had an Affair: Tim Sexton's Story of Redemption (Episode 29)“We all just have different medicines that we reach for.” That’s how Tim Sexton describes the real story behind the affair that blew up his life. Even though at one point that affair led to his downfall as a pastor, today it's not something he hides from. Instead, he's leaning into it in hopes to help others, and one of the ways he's doing that is by calling out the roots that run much deeper. Those roots for him? A lifelong addiction to people-pleasing and affirmation rooted in childhood trauma, fear, and spiritual confusion. In thi...

2025-11-261h 12

Faith in Culture Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: Jon Seidl's TestimonyBestselling author and storyteller Jon Seidl sits down with us to share the raw, unfiltered story behind his new book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. Jon opens up about the hidden battles that led him into addiction, the shame that kept him silent, and the moment he finally came to the end of himself and began the work of finding real freedom and true healing through abiding in Christ, radical vulnerability, and messy sanctification.

2025-11-201h 00

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl Can Christians Keep on Sinning? 'Bible Nerd' Faith Womack Reveals Why Hypocrisy Is Your Greatest Testimony (Episode 28)“Our hypocrisy is our testimony. That’s God’s glory on display.” That truth from Faith Womack is exactly what those of us with messy sanctification stories not only need to hear, but embrace and embody. We all fall short. We all stumble. And yet, God uses our weakness—not our polished moments—to reveal His power and his grace. Faith Womack is one of the most popular Bible teachers on the internet with over 200,000 Instagram followers, and today she's joining the podcast to talk about how our struggles are exactly what God uses to not only ref...

2025-11-191h 07

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl From a World Series to a Prison Cell: The Addiction and Redemption Story of Brandon Puffer (Episode 27)“I was tormented. Literally tormented. I'd look in the mirror and go, ‘What are you doing? That’s not you.’” Brandon Puffer had everything, or so it seemed. He was a Major League pitcher with a World Series ring and was even being groomed to be a big league coach. But beneath the success were so many secret wounds that he refused to deal with. One night, after years of quiet compromising and numbing pain with alcohol, he made a decision that changed everything. In this episode, Brandon tells his story with raw honesty—from a childhood...

2025-11-121h 04

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl How to Heal the Brokenness Inside: Counselor Chuck DeGroat on Trauma, Disconnection, and Coming 'Home' to the Most Flourishing Life Possible (Episode 26)“Sin’s power is disconnection.” That's one of the essential ideas that runs through what therapist and author Chuck DeGroat talks about in this episode. A longtime pastor and counselor, Chuck isn't just commenting on burnout and addiction from afar—he's actually lived it. In fact, he opens up about his own journey of breaking down in his early forties, when his body and soul finally gave out after years of religious workaholism. That collapse became the doorway into healing what was broken within. That also happens to be the topic of his latest book, Healing What's Within.

2025-11-051h 04

Guys Like Us Confession and Repentance with Jon SeidlIn this episode of the Guys Like Us we connect with Jon Seidl who is a writer and speaker. We discuss the importance of confessing sin and breaking habits that lead to death and destruction. He shares "my slow fade, which had become a sprint toward the death of so much of me, had been exposed." This is a warning to all of us that sin is far greater that we can imagine, but yet, God's love and redemption is deeper than we believe. Tune in for a deeper discovery into addictive behaviors, and how we can confront them head...

2025-11-0100 min

LifeAudio Bought + Beloved with Kirby Kelly - Alcoholism, Recovery, and Redemption with Jon SeidlNobody goes into life expecting to struggle with addiction, and the same was true for my friend Jon Seidl. After a tough childhood riddled with trauma, and some unexpected life events that marked him with intense shame, alcohol was his chosen vice to numb the pain. Eventually, enough was enough, and Jesus met him in the middle of his mess, and began taking him on a path of redemption, restoration, and recovery that is sure to inspire any listener tuning in today! ORDER JON'S BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/4xfuXNk ORDER MY BOOK HERE: htt...

2025-10-2942 min

Bought + Beloved with Kirby Kelly Alcoholism, Recovery, and Redemption with Jon SeidlNobody goes into life expecting to struggle with addiction, and the same was true for my friend Jon Seidl. After a tough childhood riddled with trauma, and some unexpected life events that marked him with intense shame, alcohol was his chosen vice to numb the pain. Eventually, enough was enough, and Jesus met him in the middle of his mess, and began taking him on a path of redemption, restoration, and recovery that is sure to inspire any listener tuning in today! ORDER JON'S BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/4xfuXNk ORDER MY BOOK HERE: htt...

2025-10-2942 min

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl The Woman Who Became a Porn Addict: Kirby Kelly Tells Her Story of Keeping Secrets and the Key to Breaking Free (Episode 25)“Sin doesn’t care who you are or what you’ve seen—it’s coming for all of us.” That theme runs through Kirby Kelly’s story. See, she's part of a group of women you don't often hear about: females that struggle (or have struggled) with pornography addiction. Kirby's story is heartbreaking: She was exposed to pornography at four years old, again at seven, and then again at ten. Each time the exposure happened it left a deeper imprint of secrecy and shame. Even after coming to Christ, she carried the hidden struggle for years, convinced she had to fix...

2025-10-291h 10

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson Healing the Hidden Wounds: Jon Seidl on Why Christians Need to Talk About Trauma and AddictionIn this raw and redemptive episode of Politely Rude, host Abby Johnson sits down with author and journalist Jon Seidl for one of his most vulnerable interviews yet.Jon opens up about his spiral from professional success to private struggle — the slow fade from faith-filled journalist to a Christian battling addiction. He shares how trauma, burnout, and unmet expectations led him to numb his pain with alcohol, and how God met him in the mess to rebuild his life piece by piece.Together, Abby and Jon talk honestly about the Church’s silence around ment...

2025-10-231h 03

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl How Freedom From Any Addiction Can Start Today: John Elmore's Journey From Nearly Ending It All to Lasting Transformation (Episode 24)“Getting sober without salvation is like giving a painkiller to a cancer patient.” That’s how John Elmore describes the difference between behavior modification and true transformation. He'd know. He was on the verge of ending it all with a shotgun when he finally realized his problem went deeper than just the alcohol. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, John shares how he spent nearly two decades in the grip of alcoholism—trying everything to fix himself except surrendering to Jesus. From age 13 to 30, alcohol was John's solution, not his problem. But when everything fell apa...

2025-10-221h 08

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl How Hannah Brencher Overcame Her Phone Addiction, and How You Can Too (Episode 23)“I didn’t know how to sit still with myself. I didn’t want to be alone with myself.” That’s what Hannah Brencher realized when she was finally able to admit she was an addict. But she wasn't addicted to any substance. Instead, she suffered from an addiction much more common, much more acceptable: her phone. And so many of us share that addiction. Hannah, one of my favorite writers and the author of The Unplugged Hours, opens up about what it took to finally put her phone down, how grief and boredom became her greate...

2025-10-151h 06

The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge Joy is the atmosphere around the throne room of God - Carol McLeod | Anything priorities that are misordered are disordered - Jon SeidlBible teacher Carol McLeod offers help to those dealing with depression and seeking joy in her 21-day devotion on beating depression. While good psychological and physical care are essential, so is allowing God to renew your mind and heart. Jon Seidl, author of "Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic," shares his story of addiction, and about how we really need to prioritize our relationship with and identity in Jesus to overcome. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

2025-10-0949 min

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl When Rock Bottom Isn’t Rock Bottom: How Stephanie Ziebell Went from Party Girl to Working Mom with a Wine Problem (Episode 22)“Once I started drinking, I didn’t want to stop until something made me.” That’s how Stephanie Ziebell describes the grip alcohol had on her life. Stephanie got sober in Wisconsin—the capital of drinking culture. The place where not having alcohol at your wedding is like not having a bride. But as she shares, even in the middle of a state built on beer, Jesus met her in the mess and gave her freedom she couldn’t find through willpower alone. In this episode, Stephanie opens up about her journey from college party girl to high...

2025-10-081h 11

The Pursuit of Manliness 589: Jon Seidl | Confessions of A Christian AlcoholicSend us a textOn today’s PoM podcast I sat down and spoke with Jon Seidl author of “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free.”In Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, Jonathon M. Seidl vividly tells his own story of disordered drinking. Not only does he address the roots of addiction, trauma, and the often-overlooked reality that Christians aren't immune to sin struggles, he also reframes the term alcoholic and shares the practical yet spiritual four-step process he used to break free—a process readers will fin...

2025-10-0737 min

Anchored by the Sword Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl: Grace, Healing, and Breaking Free!This is the final episode for season 17 and for the 200s! Today, I’m honored to welcome Jon Seidl, author of the brand-new book Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free — that released today!Jon is no stranger to hard stories. You may know him from his first book, Finding Rest: Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life, where he opened up about his journey with OCD and anxiety. But in this conversation, Jon takes us even deeper into what he calls “Act Two” of his s...

2025-10-071h 00

Circle of Chairs with Caroline Beidler Circle of Chairs with Jon SeidlThis week on Circle of Chairs Conversations, I had the privilege of sitting down with bestselling author Jonathon M. Seidl to talk about his brand-new book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic.Jon’s story is raw, messy, and radically vulnerable. For years, he lived a double life, faithful husband, father, Christian leader on the outside, while secretly battling alcoholism on the inside. But when his carefully constructed world unraveled, Jon found himself at rock bottom, desperate for redemption.And that’s exactly where God met him.In this episode, we t...

2025-10-0722 min

The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast Confessions of a Christian AlcoholicIn this episode, I welcome back my friend Jon Seidl, author of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, as he shares his profound journey of grappling with alcoholism through the lens of his faith. Jon recounts his struggles and a pivotal moment that ignited his path to recovery, emphasizing the importance of addressing underlying issues rather than just the addiction itself. He outlines a four-step process for transformation that includes abiding in Christ and practicing radical vulnerability, showcasing how a genuine relationship with Jesus provides a foundation for true healing. Our discussion highlights the significance of...

2025-10-0648 min

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl Curt Thompson on What We All Get Wrong About Shame, and Why Bearing Our Wounds Is So Important (Episode 21)“Shame is first and foremost not a thing that begins with me thinking a certain thing about myself. It begins first as a thing that I feel literally in my body.” That’s how Dr. Curt Thompson reframed shame in our incredible conversation—and I think he'll probably do the same for you, too. Curt is a psychiatrist, author, and speaker who has shaped the conversation around shame, vulnerability, and the stories we tell ourselves. In this episode, we talk about why addicts often feel trapped in cycles of shame, how vulnerability heals what hiding cannot, and why our...

2025-10-0158 min

Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma 128. Messy Addiction: What Are We Trying to Escape? | Jon SeidlWelcome to Episode 128 of the Warrior Words podcast! Looking at our society today, if we are honest, we will admit that addictions are everywhere. There are so many different types: drugs, alcohol, shopping, food, scrolling, binging anything, etc. But what's the root of all of them? Are we, perhaps, trying to escape something by not dealing with it? Are we trying to avoid a situation by numbing our minds with one of these many addictions? Are we trying to escape a relationship with Jesus? Afraid He'll find a crack i...

2025-09-3059 min

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl High-Performing to Healing: How Female Entrepreneur Julie Holly Found Freedom from High-Functioning Drinking (Episode 20)“High performers can hold it together—but that doesn’t mean it’s healthy.” That’s how Julie Holly describes the tension she lived in for years. On the outside, she was a successful entrepreneur, coach, and podcaster. But on the inside, alcohol was becoming her go-to solution for stress, escape, and the ache of not belonging. And like many high-performers, her success masked the weight that alcohol was starting to become round her neck. But a doctor’s curiosity and an honest comment from one of her children gave her the reality check she had been runni...

2025-09-241h 17

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl 'Sobering': Actress Sarah Zanotti on Drunk Driving with Her Niece, OCD, and God's Radical Grace (Episode 19)“If I’m numbing the lows, I’m numbing the highs. And then I’m just in this nothingness.” Here's the thing about alcohol: So many of us use it to numb the lows, but alcohol isn't a precision numbing agent. What does that mean? That while it can be useful to deal with the valleys, it also keeps you from enjoying the peaks. That’s exactly how Sarah Zanotti describes the trap alcohol created in her life. Sarah is an actress, filmmaker, songwriter, and content creator you’ve probably seen in sketches with John Crist. But bene...

2025-09-171h 27

Last In Line Leadership EP498 CONFESSIONS OF A CHRISTIAN ALCOHOLIC | JON SEIDL | AUTHOR | SPEAKERFor the last 15 years, Jonathon M. Seidl (Jon) has been telling stories. In fact he’s written over 10,000 posts in his lifetime, first after helping start the top-50 news site TheBlaze in 2010, then as the editor-in-chief of the popular non-profit I Am Second. He writes, speaks, and consults on the power of storytelling, radical vulnerability, faith, mental health, and addiction. In 2024 he revealed his own struggle with alcohol, explaining how he was the Christian who became an alcoholic, not the other way around. His personal story—from spiraling into addiction to how he climbed out of it— is the...

2025-09-151h 08

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl What Actually Is 'Abiding with Christ'? Kyle Worley on the True Goal of Salvation and Coming Home to God (Episode 18)“Forgiveness is not the goal of salvation. Fellowship with God is the goal of salvation.” Think about that for a second. I had to. That’s how Kyle Worley reframes the Gospel in his new book, Home with God. And at first glance, it may seem...odd. Because so many of us think salvation is mainly about getting our sins forgiven so we can go to heaven. But Kyle rightly blows that up. Instead, he explains that forgiveness is just the doorway. The real point of salvation is life with God, not just in the future but here a...

2025-09-1054 min

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl Why You Do What You Don't Want to Do: Cognitive Dissonance, Parts Work, and the Power of Curiosity with Dr. Alison Cook (Episode 17)“There’s a part of you that drinks and a part of you that doesn’t—and that doesn’t make you crazy. That makes you human.” What happens when your faith says one thing and your actions say another? And what do you do when the coping mechanisms that once helped you survive start controlling you? That’s where today’s conversation lives—right in the messy space where faith and psychology meet, and it answers the question, "Why do I do the things I don't want to do?" Dr. Alison Cook is a Christian therapis...

2025-09-0356 min

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl The Former Megachurch Pastor Now Addicted to Grace: Tullian Tchividjian on Scandal, Repentance, and Recovery (Episode 16)“There are really only two kinds of people in this world—people in recovery who know they are, and people in recovery who think they're not.” Tullian Tchividjian was on top of the Christian world. A bestselling author, megachurch pastor, sought-after speaker—and yes, the grandson of Billy Graham. Then everything imploded. After a very public affair and ministry collapse, Tullian disappeared from the spotlight. But it was in that wilderness season that he encountered something deeper than the shame that threatened to kill him and the people that tried to bury him: the radical, scandalou...

2025-08-271h 16

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl Generational Trauma, Epigenetics, and Family Healing with Gina Birkemeier: How to Break the Cycle (Episode 15)“Silence isn’t honor.” Think about that phrase for a second. How many times have we believed the opposite, or been led to believe the opposite? Those words come from Gina Birkemeier. Gina is a licensed professional counselor, speaker, and the author of Generations Deep, one of the best books you'll ever read on breaking generational trauma. She’s also someone who has lived through—and broken—the very cycles we often feel trapped by. In this important episode of the Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic podcast, we explore how trauma gets passed down through our genes (it...

2025-08-201h 01

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl The Christian Dad Who Drank Himself to and Through a Divorce: Suburban Alcohol Culture, Repentance, and Amends with Bill Seymour (Episode 14)“It doesn’t happen overnight. Just small little incremental concessions.” That’s how Bill Seymour describes his descent into alcoholism—one slow slide at a time. Bill didn’t grow up in chaos. He wasn’t trying to escape trauma. He was raised in a Christian home, went to church every Sunday, married his high school sweetheart, and built a successful creative agency. But along the way—through cul-de-sac drinking culture, ego, stress, and hiding—he lost his marriage, his connection with his kids, and nearly his life. In this raw, reflective, and redemptive episode, Bill shares how dr...

2025-08-131h 22

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl You Can't Hate Yourself Healthy: Healing and Drinking More Mindfully with Erin Jean Warde (Episode 13)"You can’t hate yourself healthy." That’s the kind of line that sticks with you—not just because it’s catchy, but because it’s true. And for Erin Jean Warde, it was the truth that changed everything. In this episode, I sit down with Erin—an ordained Episcopal priest, recovery coach, and author of Sober Spirituality—to talk about what it looks like to build a mindful relationship with alcohol. Erin didn’t crash her car. She didn’t destroy her life. But she knew something wasn’t right. So she listened to the nudge of the Hol...

2025-08-061h 07

The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery Podcast Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl | Episode 461Contact Jon: https://www.jonseidl.com/confessions-of-a-christian-alcoholic-bookJon’s book: Finding Rest: A Survivor's Guide to Navigatingthe Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life - https://a.co/d/g1UwG6v Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for theLiberating Truth of God by Jamie Winship - https://a.co/d/e8paRPU Best Piece of Recovery Advice: "Get to the root to getto the rot!" Song that symbolizes recovery to Jon: Only Jesus ForMy Pain by Cory Asbury...

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Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl How to Stop Drinking Without Hitting Rock Bottom: Suburban Mom Christy Osborne Shares Her Story (Episode 12)“If alcohol is costing you your peace, it’s too expensive.” That idea is what helped Christy Osborne realize she needed to change her relationship with alcohol. Christy didn’t end up in jail. She didn’t wreck her marriage. She wasn’t waking up every morning with the shakes. From the outside, she looked like a thriving mom living the perfect life in London. But internally, she was anxious, ashamed, and starting to realize that alcohol wasn’t helping her anymore—instead it was slowly stealing her peace. In this episode, Christy shares a story that is li...

2025-07-3053 min

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl Anxiety, Alcohol, and the Creativity Lie We've Been Convinced to Believe: Model Kristen Bear on Finding Freedom (Episode 11)“There is another side. You might not see it yet—but it’s there, and it’s better than you think.” What a line from this week's “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic” podcast guest, Kristen Bear. Because that’s what this conversation is really about: building something new from the ruins on the other side of what was. Kristen is a model, actress, and creative coach who chased success in LA and NYC while numbing herself with alcohol. She believed drinking gave her an edge, helped her cope with trauma, and kept her fun. But all it did was bury the...

2025-07-231h 10

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl Porn, Sex Addiction, and Internal Family Systems: Why Recovery Is More Than Just Sobriety with Blake Roberts (Episode 10)“I used to be so pissed that I’m an addict. And now I’m so grateful that I am.” That’s from Blake Roberts, a licensed therapist, writer, and someone who has walked his own road of addiction and healing. In this episode, we dive deep into his story—particularly his struggles with porn and sex addiction—and why he believes recovery is about so much more than just not drinking, not watching, or not acting out. Blake opens up about his early exposure to sex and substance use, the generational patterns that shaped him, and the m...

2025-07-161h 10

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl 52 Life-Changing Lessons (Dr. Lisa Stanton Pt. 2): Episode 9“Prayer can come before belief.” That’s the lesson that stopped me in my tracks. In this second conversation with Dr. Lisa Stanton—yes, the first-ever repeat guest on the “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic” podcast—we go even deeper into her story, her recovery, and her brand-new book 52 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned in Recovery. Lisa doesn’t hold back. She talks about everything from leaving voicemails for God because she didn’t know how to pray, to the one line in her book that I haven’t stopped thinking about since I read it: “Another day of sobriet...

2025-07-0952 min

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl Brilliant Doctor, Bad Choices (Dr. Lisa Stanton): Episode 8“My intellect was my greatest obstacle to getting sober.” Dr. Lisa Stanton is the brilliant doctor who made a lot of bad choices. In some ways, she was too smart for her own good. Too smart to get sober, as she says. Until it all caught up with her. In this honest conversation, she opens up about her spiral into alcoholism that began in high school and accelerated through college and into getting her PhD. She details an eating disorder, perfectionism, trauma, and the endless quest for approval. Lisa’s credentials are impressive—PhD in social psychology, research...

2025-07-021h 22

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl The Neuroscience of 'Renewing Your Mind' and Changing Your Habits (Dr. Lee Warren): Episode 7“Your brain is actively rewiring itself every second. The question is: Will you do it on purpose?” That’s from my fascinating conversation with Dr. Lee Warren. Dr. Lee isn’t just a neurosurgeon—he’s a husband, father, Iraq War veteran, and grieving dad who lost his 19-year-old son in a tragic and mysterious death. He’s also one of the most compelling voices today on how faith and neuroscience intersect to transform your life. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Lee about the mind-blowing science of neuroplasticity, what it means to “do self-brain surger...

2025-06-2552 min

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl The Mom with Two DUIs in 72 Hours (Kristi Tanner): Episode 6"Alcohol was the only relationship I could count on." That’s how Kristi Tanner described her relationship with alcohol, which led to two DUIs in three days over the Fourth of July weekend. It also led to a host of other problems. In this deeply emotional and radically vulnerable conversation, Kristi—also known as the Mocktail Mommy on Instagram—talks about addiction, motherhood, mental health, and why she decided to open Wisconsin’s very first non-alcoholic bottle shop. We dive into Kristi’s chaotic journey—from partying through college and motherhood, to blacking out at a neighborho...

2025-06-181h 07

The StoryField The StoryField #84: The One with Jon Seidl and Confessions of a Christian AlcoholicJon Seidl joined us today on The StoryField, and wow. Jon is the Christian who became an alcoholic—not the other way around. Usually we celebrate stories of non-Christians coming to Jesus. But what about Christians who stumble in their walks? Those stories of what Jon calls “messy sanctification” that can be hard to make sense of.This is an episode of encouragement and hope – not judgment and condemnation so don’t tune out. You will not want to miss this radically vulnerable interview with him.Jon tells us the story of how he spiraled into addic...

2025-06-131h 14

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl Staring Into the Abyss (Griffin Gooch): Episode 5“When you stare into the abyss, don’t be shocked at what stares back at you.” That’s how I open this powerful episode, and it couldn’t be more fitting. This week, I sit down with deep thinker, theologian, and recovering alcoholic Griffin Gooch—whose journey into addiction began not with trauma or peer pressure, but with an overwhelming sense of meaninglessness. A nihilist by 13, Griffin plunged into alcohol in a desperate attempt to numb the philosophical weight of a broken world. But it was in a jail cell—after multiple OWIs—that he finally encounte...

2025-06-1147 min

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl Are You Caught in Mommy Wine Culture? (Jenn Kautsch): Episode 4"Mommy needs a drink." It's become an all too popular refrain. Go to any Home Goods store or flea market, and you'll find the signs, hand towels, and artwork that declares that not only do moms need a drink, but they deserve a drink. That's the trap that Jenn fell into as she was raising her children. And today, she's doing all she can to expose the dangers and lies of mommy wine culture. In this important episode of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, I sit down with my friend Jenn Kautsch, founder of the po...

2025-06-041h 08

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl The Pastor Who Became an Alcoholic (Brenton Sconce): Episode 3Brenton Sconce had the life he thought he wanted. After serving in the church, he finally got the chance to lead his own. Life was good. Until it wasn't. After leading his new congregation through COVID, it quickly became evident that there was unrest and he wasn't the fit he thought he was. So he pulled the plug and moved back home with his wife and child. Pretty quickly, the feelings of failure set in and his drinking picked up. And up. And up. Until he was stopping at the gas station in the morning just to ha...

2025-05-281h 24

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl Relapse, Trauma, and the Power of Community (Caroline Beidler): Episode 2Caroline Beidler still vividly remembers cracking open her first beer under a big oak tree. She was 11. In this episode of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, host Jon Seidl sits down with Beidler—managing editor of recovery.com, author, and addiction recovery advocate—to explore her powerful story of childhood trauma, early addiction, spiritual awakening, relapse, and ultimate restoration through faith and community. Together they unpack: —How a single beer at age 11 set Caroline on a path of self-medication through adolescence. —The role of church, baptism at 22, and “spiritual formation” in her sustained sobriety. —What happ...

2025-05-211h 00

The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast Jon Seidl: Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, Part 1In this episode of The Self Brain Surgery Podcast, Dr. Lee Warren interviews Jon Seidl, author of the upcoming book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, (click the link to pre-order). Jon shares his deeply personal journey from battling alcoholism despite being a Christian to finding solace and redemption through faith. They discuss the importance of trauma therapy, radical vulnerability, and reordering one’s life around Christ. Their conversation emphasizes the transformative power of abiding in Christ and finding one's true identity. Jon’s story and practical steps offer hope and guidance for anyone struggling with addi...

2025-05-1939 min

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl The Bestselling Christian Author Who Became an Alcoholic (Jon Seidl): Episode 1Welcome to the Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic podcast! In the show's first episode, author and host Jon Seidl tells his detailed story of being the Christian who became an alcoholic, not the other way around. It's usually the other way around, isn't it? And the church seems to be OK with those stories, but what about the stories that are messy like Jon's? Like yours? In an effort to break the stigma around addiction, Jon gets radically vulnerable about his personal journey of going from bestselling Christian author, to alcoholic, and then coming back to Jesus. How...

2025-05-111h 19

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl Official Trailer of "Confessions of A Christian Alcoholic"What happens when a bestselling Christian author becomes an alcoholic—not the other way around? Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic is a raw, redemptive podcast hosted by Jon Seidl, based on his powerful book of the same name. This isn’t just about addiction—it’s about the messy middle of faith, trauma, and healing. In each episode, Jon gets radically vulnerable as he shares his own journey through alcoholism, recovery, and ultimately, redemption in Christ. You’ll hear real, unfiltered stories from fellow addicts and alcoholics, as well as insight from professionals in faith, trauma, an...

2025-04-0200 min

Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren A Proper Theology of Suffering, with Jon Seidl (Part 2)In this episode of the Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast, Dr. Lee Warren introduces guest host Jon Seidl for an enlightening discussion on the theology of suffering. Jon, author of Finding Rest: A Survivor's Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life, dives deep into his personal experiences of dealing with anxiety and OCD. He shares insights on interpreting life’s hardships through a faith-based lens and challenges the prosperity gospel's approach to suffering. Jon emphasizes the importance of having a correct theology of suffering, relating it to his upbringing and theological journey. Using the Book of...

2025-02-2545 min

Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren Overcoming Anxiety and OCD with Guest Host Jon Seidl, Part 1Overcoming Anxiety and OCD: Strategies for Mental Health with Jon SeidlIn this episode of the Spiritual Brain Surgery podcast, Dr. Warren introduces guest host Jon Seidl, who shares his compelling journey with clinical anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Jon discusses his experiences growing up with undiagnosed mental health issues, his struggles in marriage, and the transformative moment of receiving a formal diagnosis. He explains his three-pronged approach to managing mental health—addressing the brain, body, and spirituality—and emphasizes the importance of integrating medication, physical exercise, and faith. Jon also highlights how faith can coex...

2025-02-1846 min

Hope Talks How Jon Seidl Found Hope in ChristIn this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with author and speaker Jon Seidl, who writes on issues of faith, mental health, addiction, messy sanctification, and radical vulnerability. Jon shares his hope story and how the Lord led him to sobriety after a difficult season of struggling with alcohol addiction. Jon speaks candidly about his experience and shares the lessons he’s been learning as he finishes up his upcoming book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free (available October 2025). Listen now – it’s such an encour...

2025-02-131h 07

"But Jesus Drank Wine" & Other Stories That Kept Us Stuck Ep. 114 Jon Seidl | Confessions of a Christian "Alcoholic"JOIN THE BJDW COMMUNITY HERE! Christy chats with Jon Seidl, bestselling Christian author and founder of The Veritas Network, to discuss addiction, anxiety, and the road to true freedom. Jon has spent years in journalism, faith-based media, and nonprofit work with I Am Second, helping people tell their stories of transformation. But behind the scenes, he was silently battling anxiety, OCD, and alcohol dependency, even as he was a known Christian mental health advocate. Jon opens up about how cultural and personal pressures led him into alcohol dependency, despite his deep faith. He shares the...

2025-02-031h 02

The Recalibration Pathways to Recovery: Jon Seidl's Story of Escaping Alcoholism | Episode 539Welcome back to another episode of The Conscious Investor. I’m Julie, your host, and today we're exploring a deeply personal and impactful topic—overcoming alcoholism. Our guest, John, shares his courageous journey from addiction to sobriety, unraveling how he confronted his struggles and the transformations that followed. This conversation isn't just about the challenges; it's about the profound insights and actionable steps anyone can take to address alcoholism, whether it affects you personally or someone you care about.John dives into the realizations that led to his recovery, highlighting the pivotal moments and decisions that reshaped his...

2024-11-0758 min

M46 Dads Drive Time The Power of Radical Vulnerability (Feat. Jon Seidl)Text us about future topics and guests you'd like covered!In this conversation, Jon Seidl shares his personal journey of overcoming alcoholism and finding freedom in Christ. He discusses the importance of unconditional love and the impact it had on his understanding of God's love. Jon also talks about the stigma around mental health in the Christian community and the need for open conversations and support. He emphasizes the importance of radical vulnerability and being honest about our struggles. Jon shares his desire to paint a picture of redemption and freedom for his children and encourages others...

2024-09-231h 04

THE M2 THE ROCK SHOW - Michael Molthan VULNERABILITY with JON SEIDL on M2 THE ROCK with MICHAEL MOLTHANJonathon M. (Jon) Seidl is a dad, a husband, an entrepreneur and a kidney donor. He holds a degree in politics, philosophy, and economics from The King’s College in New York City, but at his core he’s a storyteller. In fact, he’s written nearly 10,000 posts in his lifetime, helping lead organizations like I Am Second and Kirk Cameron’s digital platform after getting his start in the news business. And even though he consults businesses, non-profits, and content creators on digital media, his first love — his true love — is writing. He runs the popular Substack “Dear Jon,” where he writes...

2024-07-0145 min

Team Us: A Christian Marriage Podcast Navigating Sickness as a Team with Jon and Brett SeidlDid you recite traditional vows at your wedding? We did! One thing we promised was, “in sickness and in health.” But what does it look like to walk together as a team through sickness? Best-selling author Jon Seidl and his wife Brett—who is an award-winning interior designer—join us to talk about how they have been navigating debilitating health issues. It’s Part 2 of our interview with them. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE When we’re going through hard stuff, there is a lot of opportunity for conflict, misunderstandings, and hurting one another. Talk about what fo...

2024-05-2825 min

Politely Rude With Abby Johnson The Dangerous Denial of Mental Health in the Church: A Conversation with Jon SeidlSponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby welcomes Jon Seidl, author and mental health professional, to discuss the critical issue of mental health within the church, especially in light of recent comments from Pastor John MacArthur. They explore the dangers of denying or downplaying the existence of mental health conditions and emphasize the importance of recognizing the need for medical treatment. Join them for an insightful conversation on how the church, and Christians in general, can better support those struggling...

2024-05-2454 min

Team Us: A Christian Marriage Podcast Navigating Mental Health as a Team with Jon and Brett SeidlHas your marriage been impacted by mental health issues? If so, today’s episode is for you. Best-selling author Jon Seidl and his wife Brett—who is an award-winning interior designer—join us to talk about how they’ve navigated the valleys of anxiety and OCD as a team. It’s Part 1 of two episodes with them. Jon and Brett are open, vulnerable, and wise. You don’t want to miss this interview! TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Take time to do a weekly check-in with your spouse. Ask if they are feeling any stress or anxiety, a...

2024-05-2127 min

No Longer Nomads 2 - A 4-Step Process to Finding Complete Freedom with Jon SeidlWrite into the show! Welcome back to the No Longer Nomads podcast! In this week's episode, guest Jon Seidl unveils a powerful 4-step process to finding freedom in Christ. Together, we journey through these four transformative steps, guiding you toward a profound and intimate relationship with Jesus. Prepare to be inspired as we dive into the depths of this process as Jon offers insights and wisdom along the way. Trust us, this episode is not to be missed. Check out Jon's website here: https://jonseidl.substack.com/Thanks for listening. Hav...

2024-04-0939 min

The Pastor Scott Show 01/22/24 - Hour 1 - Jon Seidl Joins Pastor Scott!Pastor Scott is joined by Jon Seidl. Jon is the founder and president of The Veritas Creative, served as the managing editor of Kirk Cameron's TheCourage and served as the editor-in-chief of I Am Second, a Christian non-profit that tells stories of incredible life transformation. Jon opens up about his mental health experience, being diagnosed with anxiety and OCD in 2014, how he has become a supporter of mental health awareness, how the Christian church can better handle the issue of mental health and his book Finding Rest: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Li...

2024-01-2344 min

Lead Culture with Jenni Catron 213 | Permission to be Unproductive with Jon Seidl and Jenni CatronThere is always something to be anxious about, and it feels like our culture is more anxious than ever before. So, how do we identify where this anxiety is coming from and gain the tools to address it in a healthy way?Jenni is joined by returning guest, Jon Seidl. Jon is the founder and president of The Veritas Creative, a digital media consulting and content creation firm. For over a decade he has been telling stories. He’s written over 6,000 of them, first after helping start a top-50 news site, then as the ed...

2023-07-0453 min

Christian Faith and OCD, Scrupulosity, Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, Peace 96. Theology of Suffering with Jon SeidlIn this episode, Carrie is joined by John Seidl, author of "Finding Rest" and president of Veritas Creative. They explore the theology of suffering and delve into Jon's personal journey with anxiety and OCD, emphasizing the need for a proper understanding of suffering.How suffering can serve a purpose in our lives,The importance of empathy, understanding, and a proper theology of suffering in supporting individuals with anxiety and OCD.The significance of finding rest amidst life's challenges.Valuable insights into the intersection of faith and mental health.More...

2023-06-0631 min

My Yes Is on the Table Finding Rest with Jon SeidlThank you for listening to My Yes Is On The Table, a podcast hosted by Jennifer Hand and Coming Alive Ministries. Today Jenn welcomes Jon Seidl to talk about his new book, Finding Rest. Jon’s new book, Finding Rest: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith and Life Jon’s podcast, That Was Stupid The Veritas Creative, Jon’s media consulting and content creation firm Connect with Jon Seidl: Website, Instagram, Facebook Connect with Jenn: Instagram, Facebook, Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministrie...

2023-06-0529 min

That Was Stupid The one where we're on a breakJust like Ross and Rachel, we're officially on a break! In fact, we've called a wrap on Season 1 of That Was Stupid. We're taking the summer to book more great guests, hire more people, and prepare for an incredible Season 2. Here's an update from our host, Jon Seidl. Get ready! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonseidl.substack.com/subscribe

2023-05-3005 min

Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol Can A Marriage Be Good If One Spouse Deals with Mental Health Struggles? Marriage always takes work. But what happens when mental health struggles get added to the mix? How can both partners experience intimacy and goodness when things get messy? In this eyeopening episode Dr. Carol talks with founder and president of The Veritas Creative, Jon Seidl and his wife, Brett, a business owner and interior designer. Jon lives with significant mental health diagnoses. However, in this conversation the couple discus how their marriage has not only survived but thrived, and how those in the body of Christ can help those challenged with mental illness. Connect with Jon...

2023-05-3044 min

The Integrated Life | Live a Purpose Full life 64. Finding RestIn this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana welcomes her guest, Jonathon Seidl. Jon is a speaker, podcaster, and author of the book, Finding Rest: A Survivor's Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life. Jon tells about his mental health journey and how he found his greatest success with a whole-self treatment of brain, body, and spirit. Find rest by listening today. Learn more about Johnathon Seidl at: Finding Rest Book and Workbook — Jonathon M. Seidl Finding Rest Book and Workbook — Jonathon M. Seidl F...

2023-05-2329 min

Father On Purpose Podcast Ep. 98: Jon Seidl and the Key to Finding RestWe live in a culture where chronic anxiety and other mental health concerns are almost commonplace. What's worse, they've become rites of passage for our children, as well. Jon Seidl understands the paralyzing toll mental health issues can have on individuals and families. He's lived it firsthand and shared his experiences in his book, "Finding Rest: Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life." In this podcast, Jon shares his personal struggles and encourages guys to get the help they—and their families—need. You can learn more about Jon, his book, and its accompanying study guide at ht...

2023-05-1949 min

The Pursuit of Manliness 273: Jon Seidl | Finding RestSend us a textMy guest for this week's PoM Podcast is Jon Seidl, author of the book "Finding Rest: Navigating the Valley's of Anxiety, Faith and Life." Jon has suffered from crippling anxiety, life-altering OCD and suicidal thoughts since he was a boy. It is something he opened up about his book, “Finding Rest: Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life,” which chronicles his journey while providing practical, scripturally based insight into mental health disorders. Throughout the book, Jon speaks about how his own diagnosis impacted the early days of his marria...

2023-05-0237 min

That Was Stupid The one where we introduce 'That Was Stupid'Welcome to the new podcast That Was Stupid, the show all about taking chances and proving everyone wrong! In this introductory episode, host Jon Seidl walks you through how the idea came about, explains what you can expect, and peels back the onion on his background. Settle in and get ready for the inaugural season of That Was Stupid! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonseidl.substack.com/subscribe

2023-04-1810 min

The StoryField The StoryField #42: The One with Jon Seidl about Hope For the Anxious SoulJon Seidl is the author of Finding Rest: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life. Immediately upon release it become a #1 Amazon bestseller in several categories. In fact, it shot up to the #17 new release on all of Amazon and quickly became a top 100 bestseller. The overwhelming response led to his releasing a companion workbook entitled Finding Rest: An Invitation to Go Deeper. You can find both books on Amazon or findrestnow.com. Jon’s life was wrecked with anxiety and OCD. He lived with it for years, but i...

2023-03-2259 min

It Starts With Attraction Overcoming Anxiety And OCD with Jon SeidlHave a question you want answered? Submit it here!"You are not powerless against anxiety. And you are not alone."This is what we talk about in today's episode of It Starts With Attraction with our guest Jon Seidl. For the last decade, Jonathon M. Seidl (Jon) has been telling stories. In fact he’s written over 6,000 of them, first after helping start a top-50 news site, then as the editor-in-chief of the popular non-profit I Am Second, and most recently as the head of a special digital media product for actor Kirk Ca...

2022-10-1141 min

At The Mic (with Keith Malinak)At The Mic - Ep. 116 - Guest: Jon Seidl (9/22/22)Guest: Jon Seidl - Ep. 116 - (9/22/22) Jon Seidl has used his gift for writing to take him from The Blaze to the world of book writing. He uses his gift and what he's learned to help share his story to help those who are struggling. He also provides for us what may be the most embarrassing story in the history of the At The Mic Show podcast! Connect... YouTube.com/AtTheMicWithKeith AtTheMicShow.com Host: @KeithMalinak on Twitter Guest: @JonSeidl on Twitter Sponsor: APRCoffee.com

2022-09-211h 50

Stu Does America Ep 543 | Justice Alito Takes a MUCH-Deserved Victory Lap for Roe Overturn | Guest: Jon SeidlSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is catching some heat for public comments he made relating to the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Stu Burguiere examines said comments and explains why, after so many murdered children, Justice Alito has earned a victory lap. Then, author Jon Seidl returns to his former home at Blaze Media to explain how we can all relax just a little bit in this crazy world. And, a brave Hollywood actress makes a controversial stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022-07-2946 min

Your Bright Recovery Finding Rest from Anxiety with Jon SeidlJoin an important conversation with Jon Seidl, the author of the best seller:Finding Rest: A Survivor's Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and LifeJon is an incredibly talented writer, has worked with some pretty famous people and today will be sharing a bit about his own journey. I’m going to ask him about ways to promote recovery from things that we struggle with like anxiety – I’m raising my hand here, folks – and I’d also like to chat with him about some ways that we can support others on...

2022-04-2231 min

Matt Brown Show Ep 90: Finding real rest in today's world (Feat. Jon Seidl)We all want to live a life of rest and inner peace, but it's not easy with everything that is going on around us. More people than ever are struggling with anxiety, and don't know where to turn. Jon Seidl is a prolific writer and author. Having fought his own way through crippling anxiety, life-altering OCD, and suicidal thoughts, Jon knows the value of concrete advice grounded in strong biblical truth. No matter at what level you’ve struggled, we all need help finding real rest in today’s world.

2022-03-1125 min

Takeaways with Kirk Cameron Jon Seidl: How to Help Your Friends & Family Who Struggle with AnxietyToday, author and anxiety survivor Jon Seidl joins Kirk Cameron to talk about practical ways to help your friends and family struggling with anxiety, depression, and mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022-02-1026 min

Connections with Mike Thom and Colleen Houde Jon Seidl: Navigating the valleys of anxiety, faith and lifeAs we continue to face changes due to the pandemic, many people are suffering from anxiety, fear, and mental health issues. Jon Seidl hopes that by being brutally honest about his battles with anxiety and OCD, that he can help others who are struggling and fix the rampant stigma surrounding mental health challenges. Today on Connections, Jon shares ways to cope with anxiety. He also shares how we as a church can do a better job supporting those who are struggling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022-01-0626 min

Counterfeit Culture With Joshua Broome Dispelling Lies and Confusion on Mental and Spiritual Health With Jon SeidlHow to find rest: Overcoming anxiety is an individualistic approach. In this episode, Jon addresses the misconception of minimizing the power of utilizing both counseling and Biblical truth rather the view of needing either/or to battle anxiety.

2021-12-0327 min

In No Hurry with Cole Douglas Claybourn Episode 78: Finding Rest with Author & Writer Jon SeidlJon Seidl is the author of a recently-released book titled, "Finding Rest: A Survivor's Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life," and I'm excited for you to hear his heart behind this book. Jon has personally battled crippling anxiety, life-altering OCD, and suicidal thoughts, and this book is a practical guide for how to navigate those emotions, both through faith in God and modern medicine practices. You can check out Jon's work at jonseidl.com and follow him on Twitter (@jonseidl) and Instagram (@jonseidl). I'd also love for you to connect with...

2021-11-2940 min

Greenelines Finding Rest with Jon SeidlBegin to rest after you learn to navigate the valleys of anxiety, faith, and life when you listen to author Jon Seidl. He talks about his new book "Finding Rest" and discusses what you can do to be openly vulnerable about the things that bother you. In the end, you will become stronger in your faith to overcome your battles. Find a copy of "Finding Rest" at Amazon.

2021-11-1735 min

Guys Like Us Finding Rest in Anxiety with Jon SeidlThe Guys Like Us is joined with Jon Seidl who is a storyteller and author. In this episode we discuss life in different environments especially moving from the Midwest to New York and to Texas and how each context impact our way of life. Jon details his diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and how anxiety, a thorn in the flesh for many, has impacted his life in a deep way. Jon takes us through Scripture, Old and New Testament to share how weakness is a strength for God’s Glory. But we aren’t just left there, there is hope for...

2021-11-1200 min