The Bestselling Christian Author Who Became an Alcoholic (Jon Seidl): Episode 1

May 11, 2025
00:00 01:19:50
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Welcome 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 was he able to finally stop drinking after years of being stuck? What did rock bottom look like? What were the four steps he took to break free? It's all on the inaugural episode.

Finally, Jon shares what you can expect from the podcast going forward. From interviews with fellow alcoholics and addicts, to helpful conversations with clinicians and faith leaders like Alison Cook, Curt Thompson, and Chuck DeGroat.

For more on the podcast, to share your own story, and to get equipped with resources visit christianalcoholic.com.

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Meet Your Host
Jon Seidl writes and speaks all across the country on the power of storytelling, radical vulnerability, faith, mental health, and addiction. He’s the author of the upcoming book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, a radically vulnerable story of being the Christian who became an alcoholic, his climb out of addiction, and how others can break free from life’s entanglements. His previous book on anxiety—Finding Rest—instantly became a national bestseller. He currently runs the popular daily devotional website The Veritas Daily, where he writes on faith, culture, and addiction while also pursuing his master's in theological studies from Southwestern Seminary (SWBTS).

Follow and find more from Jon at jonseidl.com.
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