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Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon Seidl

Jon Seidl
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Jon Seidl is the bestselling Christian author who became an alcoholic, not the other way around. It's usually the other way around. Or is it? "Confessions of a Christian alcoholic" (based on the book by the same title) is all about real stories, radical vulnerability, and remarkable comebacks of people who have struggled with alcoholism and addictions of all sorts. The show features interviews wit... more

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Podcaster Jeanette Tapley doesn’t call herself an alcoholic. But after one sober month, she realized she had a problem with her drinking—and that the second glass of wine she couldn't say no to was doing a job she was hesitant to admit: It gave her t... more

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Brenda Fann Katula
Physician, wife of someone who battled alcoholism, and mother of two
Episode: Married to an Alcoholic Pt. 1: When Your Spouse Won't Stop Drinking, with Dr. (and Wife) Brenda Fann Katula
Jeanette Tapley
Christian content creator, podcast host and writer
Independent creator (also flight attendant)
Episode: Drinking Problem, or Problem With Drinking? Christian Podcaster Jeanette Tapley on Re-Examining Alcohol and Completely Switching Careers
Em Tyler
Founder of Grow and Go, coach and writer
Grow and Go
Episode: When God Seems Silent: Em Tyler on Hearing His Voice and Discerning the Holy Spirit
Amber Ginter Johnson
Writer, speaker, mental health advocate; former math teacher
Independent writer; Veritas Recovery collaborator
Episode: When Harm Hides Behind "Healthy": Amber Ginter Johnson Unmasks Orthorexia, Exercise Addiction, and True Recovery
Arman Kaymakcian
Author of He Calls Me Redeemed; memoirist of childhood sex abuse and heroin addiction
Author
Episode: When Jesus Shows Up in the Darkest Place: Arman Kaymakcian on Why Trauma and Heroin Addiction Didn't Get the Final Word
Kristy McCammon
Founder of Life Unbinged; author and speaker on food addiction
Life Unbinged / book Life Unbinged
Episode: The Addiction the Church Won’t Touch: Kristy McCammon Reveals Why Food and Sugar Can Be So Destructive and Addicting
Joel Warneking
Founder of 423 Communities, recovery advocate
423 Communities
Episode: The Worship Leader with a Secret: Joel Warneking on His Double Life and Finding Freedom from Pornography
Sherry Hoppen
Founder of Sela House Recovery, author of Sober Cycle
Sela House Recovery
Episode: The 'Good Christian' with a Secret: Sherry Hoppen on How She Hid Her Alcoholism, and What Finally Brought Freedom
Jamin Goggin
Author of Pastoral Confessions, The Healing Path to Faithful Ministry
Biola University / Talbot School of Theology
Episode: What You Didn't Know or Realize About Confession: Jamin Goggin on Exposing Our Secret Struggles

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Jon Seidl
Host of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, gospel-centered recovery advocate

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Insightful

    A wonderful and real podcast. It’s helped me with my own alcohol struggles. Thanks to Jon and all of his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MPG 28
    United States5 months ago
  • Authentic, Raw, and Real

    Jon is an incredible author, friend, podcast host, and mental health advocate. I admire him and his willingness to share testimonies that are authentic, raw, and real. His podcast is engaging and he has the best radio voice. I could listen to him all day! Proud of you, Jon, and all you’re doing to advance the Kingdom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma Flournoy
    United States7 months ago
  • Thank you!

    Thank you to everyone who listens and is supporting this show. I’m so grateful for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jonseidl
    United Statesa year ago
  • Binge-Worthy Soul Balm

    The conversations on this show have helped me ask deeper questions. Not just about alcohol, but about anything I was using to mask or manage what needed to be healed. I’m incredible grateful for the space Jon creates and the elevated conversations that help me better understand my inner space, God’s love, and the opportunity redemption. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happyhollys
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Real Deal

    Jon is the real deal. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know him personally. He is phenomenal and a great aid to many struggling in this area. His encouragement and practical wisdom is a gamechanger.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erkle8
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience appreciates faith-centered recovery frameworks and community focus.
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Drinking Problem, or Problem With Drinking? Christian Podcaster Jeanette Tapley on Re-Examining Alcohol and Completely Switching Careers
Q: What role did vulnerability and transparency play in sharing your journey with your audience?
Vulnerability was essential to modeling change for my audience, showing that faith and imperfection can coexist. I consciously chose not to broadcast every struggle publicly at first, but ultimately decided to be more open about the process to encourage others to examine their own coping mechanisms and to pursue healthier patterns.
Drinking Problem, or Problem With Drinking? Christian Podcaster Jeanette Tapley on Re-Examining Alcohol and Completely Switching Careers
Q: How did you manage the shift in your career and life while making these changes?
I leaned into a slower, more deliberate transition: I stopped podcasting for a while, explored new work opportunities (like becoming a flight attendant), and allowed myself to pivot without seeing it as a failure. I focused on authenticity over chasing metrics, and trusted that God cared about the little details of this new season.
When God Seems Silent: Em Tyler on Hearing His Voice and Discerning the Holy Spirit
Q: Can you share a personal story where you experienced hearing from God for others?
Em recounts a memory from being 17 at a Christian summer camp where she initially felt like an imposter, then witnessed a healing moment unfold after a word was given, teaching her to trust God even when she feels unqualified.
When God Seems Silent: Em Tyler on Hearing His Voice and Discerning the Holy Spirit
Q: How do you know when God is speaking to you, and how should listeners test what they hear?
By ensuring alignment with Scripture, seeking confirmation from trusted Christian friends, and using humility; if a word lands and aligns with Bible, it's more credible, but you should still weigh and test it rather than claiming absolute certainty.
When God Seems Silent: Em Tyler on Hearing His Voice and Discerning the Holy Spirit
Q: What does abiding in Christ look like in your daily life?
It involves returning to the Word, creating space for stillness, walking in step with the Spirit, and engaging in practical routines like reading Proverbs with a Grow and Go cohort, while keeping a flexible, humble posture toward God's guidance.

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This program centers on real stories of addiction, recovery, and faith with a focus on radical vulnerability and grace. Episodes feature addicts, recovering professionals, and faith-based clinicians who share personal journeys, the complexities of healing, and practical paths toward transformation. A recurring thread is how Christian faith, community support, and trauma-informed approaches intersect to foster lasting change, with an emphasis on honesty, accountability, and grace over stigma. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of gritty personal testimony with actionable recovery frameworks, often highlighting gospel-centered recovery programs and community-based support as catalysts for rebuilding lives.

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2. Jeanette Tapley
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