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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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Special Episode 3 — Terry Gurno: A Legacy of...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/10/07

Last week, I lost my friend Terry Gurno.Terry and I first met in Bible college, and years later I had the privilege of sitting down with him for two deeply personal conversations on Pastors in Recovery.In this special memorial episode, I’ve brought those conversations together so Terry can tell his own story in his own words. You’ll hear Terry talk honestly about ministry, leadership, church hurt, burnout, isolation, learning to take responsibility for his own recovery, and discovering the value of

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Episode 110 - His Strength Is Perfect… Is Ours? | +...

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2026/09/30

Episode 110 - His Strength Is Perfect… Is Ours?We love the promise of 2 Corinthians 12:9–10: God’s power is made perfect in weakness. But do we sometimes live as though we provide most of the horsepower and God simply gives us a boost when our own strength isn’t enough?In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon uses cars, hybrids, electric vehicles, transmissions, and gears to explore the difference between depending on God and merely asking Him to supplement our own strength.But dependence doesn’t

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Episode 109 - Who Told You to Carry That? | +...

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2026/09/23

Episode 109 - Who Told You to Carry That?What happens when caring quietly becomes carrying?Pastors are called to love people, walk with them through difficult seasons, speak truth, pray, counsel, encourage, and sometimes help carry incredibly heavy burdens. But there is a line between faithfully caring for someone and taking responsibility for an outcome we were never able to control.In Episode 109 of Pastors in Recovery, we wrestle with one simple thought:“Some of us are exhausted, not because God

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Episode 108 - I Think I Am Secretly Selfish | +...

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2026/09/16

Episode 108 — I Think I’m Secretly SelfishI think I’m secretly selfish.That may sound strange coming from someone who has spent decades in ministry, raised a family, adopted three children, and is still parenting at 63. But lately I’ve been paying attention to what happens inside me when I’m tired, hurting, inconvenienced, or simply running low on energy.When is “I don’t want to do this” selfishness—and when is it an honest recognition that I’m depleted?In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, I talk

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Episode 107 - Sabbath Rest - The Pastor Who Can't Stop

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2026/09/09

Episode 107 - Sabbath Rest - The Pastor Who Can't StopWhen you’re a pastor, Sunday probably isn’t your Sabbath - it may be the busiest day of your week. So you choose Monday. Then Monday fills up. You try Saturday, but the sermon still needs work and Sunday is coming. Before long, rest becomes something you’ll get to “next week.”But what if the problem isn’t just your schedule?In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, we look at the complicated reality of Sabbath rest for pastors and their

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Episode 106 - The Pastor Who Never Gets Caught | + Drama

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/09/02

Episode 106 - The Pastor Who Never Gets CaughtWhat if you never get caught? Nobody finds the browser history. Nobody sees the messages. Nobody smells the alcohol. Your congregation still respects you. Your family still trusts you. You still preach on Sunday morning. But are you doing well because God has changed your heart—or have you just gotten really good at not getting caught? In Episode 106 of Pastors in Recovery, we look at Paul’s surprising words in Colossians 2:20–23: “Do not handle! Do not

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Episode 105 - Cast Your Cares | + Original Song "Cast"

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/08/26

Episode 105 - Cast Your CaresIn Episode 105 of Pastors in Recovery, we take an honest look at the burdens we carry—and what it really means to “cast all your cares upon Him, because He cares for you.”Pastors can become very good at carrying layer after layer of responsibility, worry, fear, family concerns, ministry pressure, regret, and things we simply cannot control. Sometimes we don’t even realize how much weight we’re carrying until it begins to overwhelm us.Using the picture of casting a

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Episode 104 - Intentions I + Drama + Original Song...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/08/19

Episode 104 - IntentionsWhat happens when good intentions never become action?In Episode 104 of Pastors in Recovery, Jon explores the gap between what we mean to do and what we actually do. Through the drama “Humble Pride,” personal reflection, and strong biblical recovery principles, this episode looks at the subtle ways pride, anxiety, exhaustion, ministry pressure, and fear can keep pastors stuck.This is not a message of condemnation. It is a call to honesty, surrender, and one faithful next

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29:29

Episode 103 - After the Words Leave Your Mouth | +...

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2026/08/12

Episode 103 - After the Words Leave Your MouthWhat do you do when the words are already out there and you cannot take them back?In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, we continue our series on words and intentions by looking at what happens after careless or hurtful words have already done damage.Using Scripture as the foundation and recovery principles as practical tools, we talk about owning your side of the street, confession, apology, making amends, forgiveness, consequences, rebuilding trust,

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30:08

Episode 102 - Taming the Tongue | + Original Song "Why?"

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/08/05

Episode 102 - Taming the TongueWords may be small, but they are never powerless.In Episode 102 of the Pastors in Recovery podcast, Jon begins a three-part series about our words, their impact, and the intentions behind them. Using James chapter 3, Jon explores the power of the tongue through the images of a bit, a rudder, and a small spark that can set an entire forest on fire. He also shares honest stories from his years in ministry—awkward words, careless speech, damaging frustration, facial

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Episode 101 - Your Brain Is Trained by What You...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/07/29

Episode 101 - Your Brain Is Trained by What You Entertain: Reels, Temptation, and RecoveryWhat happens when the same platform that helps you stay connected also becomes a threat to your recovery? In Episode 101 of Pastors in Recovery, Jon begins with a five-minute audio drama, then shares an honest and practical conversation about Facebook Reels, temptation, accountability, boundaries, and spiritual formation. This episode explores how to retrain the algorithm, reduce exposure, remove unnecessary

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Episode 100 - The Story Is Not Over | + Drama +...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/07/22

Episode 100 - The Story Is Not OverIn this milestone 100th episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon looks back on the journey that shaped the first one hundred episodes—and offers a glimpse of what may come next. The episode begins with a short original radio drama, The Bridge, followed by a personal reflection on loneliness, hidden struggles, failure, recovery, ADHD, creativity, and the grace of God. Jon shares honestly about how the podcast changed from what he first imagined, why so many pastors

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Episode 99 - Grace Has Always Been the Hero

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/07/15

Episode 99: Grace Has Always Been the HeroAs we prepare for Episode 100, Jon reflects on one truth that has quietly woven its way through every conversation on Pastors in Recovery.We've talked about addiction, burnout, ministry, failure, shame, and recovery—but underneath every story has been the same Hero: God's grace.In this episode, we'll explore the beautiful connection between God's love and His grace. Grace isn't proof that God overlooks our sin. It's proof of how deeply He loves us. The cross

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Episode 98 - The Mistake You Can't Stop Thinking About

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/07/08

Episode 98: The Mistake You Can't Stop Thinking AboutEvery pastor has a story they wish they could rewrite.Maybe it was inviting the wrong speaker. Making a leadership decision that didn't work out. Trusting the wrong person. Or simply making a mistake that still comes back to mind years later.In this episode, Jon shares several real ministry stories—and one fictional scenario that every pastor will recognize—to explore an important recovery truth: mistakes are meant to teach us, not define

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Episode 97 - Devil's Been Lying to You | + Original...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/07/01

Episode 97 - Devil's Been Lying to YouWhat happens when the enemy convinces us that our failures are the whole story? After a motorcycle ride through the winding mountain roads of Arizona, I was reminded that we rarely see what's around the next bend. The same is true in our spiritual lives. Satan points to our past, our mistakes, and our struggles, hoping we'll believe that's all there is. But he never tells the whole story. God's grace is part of the story.The cross is part of the story.Your

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Episode 96 - Come Apart Before You Come Apart | +...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/06/24

Episode 96 — Come Apart Before You Come ApartMany pastors know they need rest, but not every pastor can take a sabbatical or a week-long retreat. Some are bivocational. Some are raising families. Some are using their vacation time for family trips. So what do we do when life and ministry keep demanding more of us?In this episode, Jon talks about the importance of intentionally getting away for a few hours, a day, or a couple of days to spend time with God. Drawing from personal experiences hiking

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Episode 95 - Look How Far You've Come | + Original...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/06/17

Episode 95 - Look How Far You've ComeRecovery can sometimes feel frustrating. We complete a Step Study, attend meetings, work with a sponsor, and still find ourselves noticing all the ways we haven't arrived yet. In this encouraging episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond reminds pastors and ministry leaders to pause and look back at what God has already done. Using the illustration of a woodworking shop, Jon explores how recovery gives us tools, but lasting growth comes through using those

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Episode 94 - The People God Sent | + Original Song...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/06/10

Episode 94 - The People God SentWhen we pray for help, guidance, wisdom, or strength, we often expect God to answer through a miracle, a sign, or a dramatic breakthrough. But what if many of God's answers arrive in the form of people?In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond explores the biblical examples of Aaron, Jonathan, Barnabas, Ruth, Naomi, and the friends who carried a paralyzed man to Jesus. Along the way, Jon shares personal stories about three people God used to shape his own

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Episode 93 - Retiring Without Losing Your Purpose | +...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/06/03

Episode 93 - Retiring Without Losing Your PurposeEpisode 93 explores the emotional and spiritual transition many pastors quietly face as they grow older. What happens when your passions begin to change? What if retirement is not the end of your purpose, but a new season of it?In this deeply personal episode, Jon Hammond reflects on aging, ministry identity, family, legacy, and the growing desire to simply be near the people we love most. He shares honest thoughts about how his perspective has

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Episode 92 - Always On - Pastors ADHD and the Guilt...

Pastors in Recovery ·

2026/05/27

Episode 92 - Always On - Pastors ADHD and the Guilt of RestIn this deeply personal episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond talks honestly about pastors who struggle to slow down. From racing thoughts and chaotic desks to guilt over resting and late-night scrolling, this episode explores the hidden mental and emotional overload many pastors quietly carry.Jon discusses ADHD-style struggles, overstimulation, exhaustion, and the pressure many ministry leaders feel to always stay productive and

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