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Pastors in Recovery

Pastors struggle too—but you don’t have to struggle alone. Every Wednesday, Jon Hammond shares honest conversations about ministry, recovery, and the hope we find in Jesus. With real stories, practical tools, and guest pastors who’ve walked the road of recovery, Pastors in Recovery is here to remind you: you are not alone, and healing is possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support.

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Episode 50 - The Cost of the Tower - What Would I Trade

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/07/23

Episode 50 – The Cost of the Tower: What Would I TradeIn this milestone 50th episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon reflects on a recent trip to San Diego with his daughter — and a surprising inner temptation he faced while standing by the ocean. Using this moment as a launching point, Jon unpacks what it means to count the cost of chasing dreams that may not be part of God’s current calling.He shares fictional but all-too-real stories of pastors at crossroads, powerful scripture, and a personal

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Episode 49 - The Covering We Never Got—But Still Need

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/07/16

Episode 49 - The Covering We Never Got—But Still NeedIn this powerful and honest episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon explores the deep theme of coverings—what it means to live under the shelter of God when you’ve grown up uncovered. So many pastors and ministry leaders were never fathered themselves. Some grew up with abusive dads, emotionally absent parents, or no example of love at all. And now, as fathers and shepherds, they’re trying to lead others with wounds they’ve never been taught to heal

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Episode 48 - When You Feel Rejected - You Only Heal...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/07/09

Episode 48 - When You Feel Rejected - You Only Heal What You RevealFeeling rejected by your church, your mission field, or the people you’ve poured your heart into can leave deep wounds. In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon shares stories, scriptures, and practical steps to help pastors and missionaries navigate the pain of rejection and discover hope, identity, and healing in Christ. We’ll explore what Christian therapists say about rejection, what Celebrate Recovery teaches about rejection

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Episode 47 - Finding Freedom From Porn - Identifying...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/07/02

Episode 47 - Finding Freedom From Porn - Identifying Your Triggers - Those 2 AM Binges and Gods Plan for VictoryAre you a pastor struggling with porn, sexual temptation, 2 AM binges, or dry seasons in your marriage? You are not alone, and you are not disqualified. In this practical, and gospel-centered episode, Jon Hammond from Pastors in Recovery helps you walk toward freedom step by step.We unpack:✅ Why sexual temptation feels like your “favorite cake” and why ignoring it isn’t enough.✅ What the

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Episode 46 - Legacy Over Ego - A Weekend with the...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/06/25

Episode 46 - Legacy Over Ego - A Weekend with the MotodudesIn this episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond reflects on a soul-refreshing weekend with his lifelong friends—Tom, Chuck, and Andy—(and Scott who could'nt make it) known collectively as the Moto Dudes.What starts as a getaway to Lincoln City becomes a powerful look at shifting ambitions, family legacy, and the unshakable bonds of brotherhood. From walking the beach at dawn to rediscovering purpose through fatherhood, Jon shares how

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Episode 45 - Why Relationships Matter in Recovery

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/06/18

Episode 45 - Why Relationships Matter in RecoveryThis episode is a real-time reflection on my trip to see my 95-year-old dad and reunite with four of my closest friends—brothers I’ve known for over 40 years. We're heading to the Oregon coast, sharing memories, taking our traditional photo, and putting each other on the “hot seat” to talk honestly about life, faith, and family.If you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or in recovery—this one’s for you. We dive into the power of presence, why isolating is

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Episode 44 - Confessions of a Pastor Who Didn’t Think...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/06/11

Episode 44 - Confessions of a Pastor Who Didn’t Think He Needed RecoveryIn this vulnerable and powerful episode, Jon shares his personal journey as a pastor who once believed recovery was for everyone else—but not for him. Through raw reflection, biblical truth, and a beautiful piano analogy, this episode explores the three stages many pastors face: denial, impatience, and relapse. You’ll hear the challenge to humble yourself before the crash, the grace of discovering your “Middle C,” and the

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Episode 43 - Forgiven by God...But Not By Me

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/06/04

Episode 43 - Forgiven by God...But Not By MeEven when we believe God has forgiven us, many of us still wrestle with guilt, shame, and the struggle to forgive ourselves.In this powerful episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon shares four real-life stories of pastors—including his own—who faced emotional, moral, or relational struggles that left deep scars. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and honesty, this episode invites you to experience the grace of God in a way that frees you from

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Episode 42 - You Still Have a Voice – Honoring the...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/05/28

Episode 42 - You Still Have a Voice – Honoring the Aging ShepherdIn this heartfelt episode, Jon Hammond speaks directly to elderly pastors who may feel forgotten, invisible, or unsure if their life’s work made a difference. Through personal reflection, a powerful story from the 1990s, and the example of Caleb in Joshua 14, this episode honors the aging shepherds of the faith.It’s a reminder that even when the mic is gone and the memory fades, your life is still speaking. Whether you led thousands or

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Episode 41 - When Hope Feels Gone — A Word to the...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/05/21

Episode 41 - When Hope Feels Gone — A Word to the Pastor Who’s HurtingIn this deeply personal episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon shares the heartbreaking loss of a woman his wife once mentored—someone she had loved through the darkest seasons of depression, who tragically ended her life. This episode isn't about having the perfect answers—it's a call to the pastor who feels invisible, exhausted, and alone.If you’ve lost your faith, your hope, or your will to keep going, this message is for you. Jon

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Announcement: Changing Episode Release Times

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/05/14

Beginning may 21, 2025, due to my own schedule changes, episodes will no longer be released by 12pm AZ time on Wednesdays but rather will be released at 2pm AZ time. We will see you in the next episode!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support.

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Episode 40 - Faithfulness Over Fame - What They...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/05/14

Episode 40 - Faithfulness Over Fame - What They Didn’t Teach You in Bible CollegeIn Episode 40 of Pastors in Recovery, Jon speaks directly to young pastors—those fresh out of Bible college, juggling part-time ministry and full-time doubts. With honesty and heart, he lays out five essentials for long-term ministry impact: humility, teachability, consistency, listening, and soul care. Through personal stories, biblical insight, and vulnerable reflections—including a powerful word on integrity and

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Episode 39 - Getting Out of God’s Way - When Our...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/05/07

Episode 39 - Getting Out of God’s Way - When Our Pride Hijacks the PulpitI wasn’t planning on recording this episode. I almost pulled an old teaching from the archives. But during an open share group with another pastor, some deep reflection surfaced—and I knew I had to hit record. In this episode, I share two stories from my past as a pastor that forced me to ask hard questions about pride, performance, and control. One where I preached while sick, and another where I thought I was “on fire” from

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Episode 38 - Prayer and Recovery: The Third Option

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/04/30

Episode 38 - Prayer and Recovery: The Third OptionIn this heartfelt episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon gets real about something foundational to recovery but often overlooked—prayer. If we aren’t talking to God, we aren’t truly walking in recovery. Jon shares how prayer isn’t always easy, especially when life gets loud, distractions take over, or doubt creeps in.Through raw honesty and personal stories—including a powerful moment in traffic and a breakthrough with his granddaughter Auri—Jon reminds

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Episode 37 - Power Made Perfect in Weakness – Part 2...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/04/23

Episode 37 - Power Made Perfect in Weakness – Part 2 - Body, Spirit, and the Return of JoyIn this follow-up to last week’s raw and honest episode, Jon Hammond shares the next chapter of his journey—returning from London, Ontario, and facing the realities of pain, weakness, and spiritual fatigue. With transparency and grace, Jon opens up about his health struggles, the weight of shame and regret, and the flicker of joy that still remains deep in his soul. Drawing from Psalm 51 and 1 John 1:9, this

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Episode 36 - Raw Lessons the Road to London Taught Me

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/04/16

Episode 36 - Raw Lessons the Road to London Taught MeIn this deeply personal episode, Jon shares raw reflections from a 4,000-mile journey between Arizona and London, Ontario—unpacking the emotional, relational, and spiritual lessons that surfaced along the way. Through tense moments in the car, painful goodbyes, feelings of spiritual dryness, and the unexpected beauty of others stepping up—Jon invites us into the sacred mess of real life. This is a story about control, surrender, and discovering

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Episode 35 - My Testimony - A Pastor in Recovery

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/04/09

Episode 35 - My Testimony - A Pastor in RecoveryIn this deeply personal episode, Pastor Jon Hammond shares his unfiltered testimony of pain, addiction, redemption, and healing. From childhood trauma to ministry burnout, from isolation to Celebrate Recovery, Jon takes you through the real journey of a pastor in recovery who is learning to walk in freedom—one step at a time.If you’re a leader who struggles in silence, this episode is for you. You are not alone, and there is hope. 📖 Luke 8:39 –

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Episode 34 – Hebrews 3:13 | Don’t Miss the Dandelions

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/04/02

🎙 Episode 34 – Hebrews 3:13 | Don’t Miss the Dandelions "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called 'Today,' so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness." – Hebrews 3:13In this episode, I share a story that changed me—a poem from a girl in college. She described a well-dressed man walking through a beautiful field. He saw the wildflowers, the color, the splendor—but then, for some reason, he stopped… and pulled up a dandelion. She wrote, “I am that dandelion. Why did

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Episode 33 - Jesus: The Leader We Long to Be (But...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/03/26

As pastors, we often feel torn between the calling to lead like Jesus and the crushing weight of our own imperfection.In this honest and grace-filled episode, Jon explores the many leadership styles found in the world today—authoritarian, populist, perfectionist, servant, visionary—and draws powerful comparisons to the perfectly balanced leadership of Christ. But more than a leadership study, this episode dives deep into the reality that many pastors in recovery face: we fall short. We hide. We

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Episode 32 - When Church Planting Breaks You -...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2025/03/19

Episode 32 - When Church Planting Breaks You - Through Failure and RecoveryChurch planting can be one of the hardest journeys a pastor takes—and if you’re in recovery, it can reveal deep struggles you didn’t even know were there. In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, I share my personal experience of planting two churches that didn’t survive. The pain of failure, the wounds of rejection, and the struggle of feeling like I had nothing left to give—these are the raw realities many pastors face but

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