Jon Seidl: Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, Part 1 (S12E44)

The Self-Brain Surgery™ Podcast with Dr. Lee Warren

In 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 addiction, grief, or any form of suffering.

Click here for the transcript

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement

02:03 Technical Difficulties and Prayer

02:53 Jon Seidl's Journey and First Book

04:56 Challenges and Realizations

08:43 Hitting Rock Bottom

14:22 Path to Recovery and New Book

19:28 The Importance of Repentance and Grace

20:33 The Struggle with Sin and Finding Jesus

22:32 The Role of Identity in Recovery

24:11 The Dangers of Idolatry in Recovery

26:48 Finding Abundance Through Christ

31:28 The Power of Abiding in Christ

34:41 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Resources and Links

• Jon's first book, Finding Rest: A Survivor's Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life
• Jon Seidl's website
• Click here to subscribe to Jon's powerful, daily writing on Substack
• Follow Jon on Instagram
• Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

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