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 hope.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more

(04:10) - Hope in Christ, Not Book Success
(12:45) - Jesus, Not Just Sobriety
(21:30) - Mountaintops vs. Valleys in Spiritual Growth
(36:05) - Four Steps: Abide, Identity, Vulnerability, Obedience
(49:20) - Freedom Beyond Programs and Performance

Jon Seidl Resources

Learn more about Jon Seidl: https://www.jonseidl.com/

Get Jon’s book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic – https://www.jonseidl.com/confessions-of-a-christian-alcoholic-book

Check out Jon’s blog, The Veritas Daily: https://jonseidl.substack.com/

Get Jon’s book, Finding Rest: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life -- https://www.jonseidl.com/finding-rest-book

Connect with Jon on social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathonseidl

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonseidl/

Hope for the Heart resources

Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance 100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook

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Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON