In 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 encouraging story and conversation on addiction, recovery, and the hope we have in Christ.
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 (04:45) The Impact of True Vulnerability
(07:31) Managing Expectations in Writing and Publishing
(15:01) Late Night Beach Bathroom Dilemma
(20:32) Overcoming Alcoholism and Finding Hope
(30:01) God's Unhindered Guidance and Love
(38:02) Challenges of Church Expectations
(43:57) Unwavering Faith in Times of Loss
(47:16) Embracing Vulnerability in Spiritual Growth
(52:55) Personal Tragedy and Self-Reflection
(57:01) Embracing Vulnerability Through Tattoos
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Helpful links and resources
Learn more about Jon Seidl: https://www.jonseidl.com/
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/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart
Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/
Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/
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://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
1 Chronicles 21:27-22:1 – “Then the Lord spoke to the angel, and he put his sword back into its sheath. At that time, when David saw tha
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