Pastors in Recovery

Jon Hammond
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 101 - Your Brain Is Trained by What You Entertain: Reels, Temptation, and Recovery | + Drama + Song

    Episode 101 - Your Brain Is Trained by What You Entertain: Reels, Temptation, and Recovery What 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 apps, redirect important relationships, and report honestly to trusted accountability partners. Jon also shares his own Facebook Reels experiment, practical tools for limiting time, changing the environment, keeping the phone out of vulnerable spaces, and using timers before the scrolling begins. But the issue goes deeper than social media settings. What we repeatedly entertain shapes our thoughts, habits, and desires. Recovery involves guarding the doorway, bringing secrets into the light, and feeding the spirit through prayer, Scripture, worship, fellowship, and a growing relationship with Jesus. The goal is not to tell everyone what they must do. The goal is to provide tools, encourage honesty, and help each listener decide what boundaries are necessary to protect what matters most. Your brain is trained by what you entertain. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support.  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

    Episode 101 - Your Brain Is Trained by What You Entertain: Reels, Temptation, and Recovery | + Drama + Song

  2. Jul 22

    Episode 100 - The Story Is Not Over | + Drama + Original Song "The Bridges That Brought Me Here"

    Episode 100 - The Story Is Not Over In 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 struggle to tell their stories, and how artificial intelligence has helped him organize his thoughts without replacing his voice, convictions, or lived experience. Through it all, several truths remain: Pastors are lonely. Hiding keeps us sick. The pastor and the person cannot be separated. Failure happened, but failure is not identity. Recovery is a journey. And grace has always been the hero. Episode 100 is both a celebration and a reminder: The story is not over. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support.  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

    Episode 100 - The Story Is Not Over | + Drama + Original Song "The Bridges That Brought Me Here"

  3. Jul 15

    Episode 99 - Grace Has Always Been the Hero

    Episode 99: Grace Has Always Been the Hero As 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 reminds us that our sin was serious, but God's love was even greater. If you've ever struggled to believe that God could truly forgive you, restore you, or still use your life, this episode is a reminder that His grace has never been cheap—it has always been costly because His love for you is beyond measure. Key Scriptures:1 Corinthians 13:13John 3:16Romans 5:8Ephesians 2:8–9John 21:15–19 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support.  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

    Episode 99 - Grace Has Always Been the Hero

  4. Jul 8

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

    Episode 98: The Mistake You Can't Stop Thinking About Every 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 us. Looking at the life of Peter and the grace of Jesus, we'll discover that God doesn't see our failures the way we do. We tend to replay our mistakes. Jesus calls us to learn from them, receive His grace, and keep moving forward. If you've been carrying around an old ministry failure, this episode is a reminder that your worst mistake was never meant to become your identity.Key Scriptures:Luke 5:1–11Proverbs 24:16Romans 8:1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support.  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

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

  5. Jul 1

    Episode 97 - Devil's Been Lying to You | + Original Song "Keep Riding"

    Episode 97 - Devil's Been Lying to You What 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 redemption is part of the story. If you're feeling discouraged, stuck, or wondering if you'll ever change, this short episode is for you. Then stay tuned for an original song, "Keep Riding," inspired by that mountain ride and the reminder that God is already waiting around the next corner. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support.  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

    Episode 97 - Devil's Been Lying to You | + Original Song "Keep Riding"

  6. Jun 24

    Episode 96 - Come Apart Before You Come Apart | + Original Song "Ready to Get Back"

    Episode 96 — Come Apart Before You Come Apart Many 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 Poston Butte and preparing for a quiet camping retreat near Prescott, Arizona, he shares how solitude, prayer, journaling, and simply slowing down can help restore a weary soul. This episode is not about escaping responsibility. It's about creating space to reconnect with the God who gives us life so we can be ready to return to the life He has given us. If you've been running on fumes, feeling spiritually dry, or simply need permission to slow down, this conversation is for you. Scripture: Mark 6:31 Psalm 23 Remember: We don't wait for disaster before we start paying attention. We build healthy habits before we need them. Because the goal isn't to get away from life. The goal is to reconnect with the God who gives us life... So we can be ready to get back to the life God gave us. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support.  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

    Episode 96 - Come Apart Before You Come Apart | + Original Song "Ready to Get Back"

  7. Jun 17

    Episode 95 - Look How Far You've Come | + Original Song "Hitherto"

    Episode 95 - Look How Far You've Come Recovery 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 tools over time, supported by healthy rhythms and authentic community. If you've ever wondered whether you're making progress, felt discouraged by your ongoing struggles, or questioned whether recovery is really working, this episode is for you. The truth is, most growth happens slowly. Through honest conversations, accountability, prayer, meetings, sponsors, and simply continuing to show up, God is shaping us into the people He created us to be. As Samuel declared in 1 Samuel 7:12: "Hitherto hath the LORD helped us." Up to this point, God has been faithful. And that's worth celebrating. Remember… God meets us in our brokenness. And that's where the journey toward restoration begins. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support.  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

    Episode 95 - Look How Far You've Come | + Original Song "Hitherto"

  8. Jun 10

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

    Episode 94 - The People God Sent When 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 life: his wife Janine, his youth pastor "Bones," and his longtime sponsor James. Whether you're in recovery, ministry, or simply navigating life's challenges, this episode is a reminder that God often works through relationships. The people who encourage us, challenge us, walk beside us, and help carry our burdens may be some of His greatest gifts.Who has God sent into your life? And who might God be sending you to? Scriptures discussed: • Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 • Exodus 4:14 • Proverbs 27:17 • 1 Samuel 23:16 • 1 Thessalonians 2:8 • Acts 9:27 • Mark 2:5 • Proverbs 11:14 • Ruth 1:16 • James 1:17 • Isaiah 6:8 • Philippians 1:3 Thank you for listening to Pastors in Recovery. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and consider leaving a review. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support.  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

    Episode 94 - The People God Sent | + Original Song "The People God Sent"
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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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  • Creator
    Jon Hammond
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jon Hammond, Pastors in Recovery
  • Show Website
    Pastors in Recovery