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. 5d ago

    Episode 108 - I Think I Am Secretly Selfish | + Original Song "Secret Agent Self"

    Episode 108 — I Think I’m Secretly Selfish I 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 about missed school buses, limited “spoons,” an unexpected drive for my wife, old wounds, healthy boundaries, and the Serenity Prayer’s difficult challenge: the wisdom to know the difference. We’ll also look at why self-awareness matters so much in recovery—and what can happen when a perfectly legitimate need quietly turns into something else. Because sometimes the most dangerous voice inside us doesn’t sound selfish at all.It sounds reasonable. And stay through the end for this episode’s original song, “Secret Agent Self." 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 108 - I Think I Am Secretly Selfish | + Original Song "Secret Agent Self"

  2. Sep 9

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

    Episode 107 - Sabbath Rest - The Pastor Who Can't Stop When 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 families. What does rest actually mean?Can Sabbath move from week to week?How does exhaustion affect our recovery?And what if staying busy is doing something for us that we don’t want to admit?We’ll also introduce BAHALTS—Burdened, Addicted, Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, and Sick—and look at why a depleted pastor may be especially vulnerable to old coping behaviors. This isn’t about guilt or creating another religious rule to follow. It’s about stopping long enough to ask two important questions: What are we actually trying to protect?Where is Sabbath this week? The day can move. The commitment doesn’t. 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 107 - Sabbath Rest - The Pastor Who Can't Stop

  3. Sep 2

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

    Episode 106 - The Pastor Who Never Gets Caught What 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 taste! Do not touch!” Paul warns that religious rules and self-imposed discipline can have the appearance of wisdom while lacking the power to transform the desires underneath our behavior. Boundaries matter. Saying “no” matters. Consequences can keep us from making decisions we would deeply regret. But recovery has to go deeper.  We’ll look back at the progression of Episodes 101–105, revisit the familiar 1980s message “Just Say No,” and hear a special audio drama showing how a pastor’s vulnerability—or lack of it—can affect struggling people sitting in the pews. The question isn't simply, “Did I cross the boundary?” It's also: “What would I choose if I knew nobody would ever find out?” Because recovery isn't simply learning how to say no. Recovery is allowing Jesus to change the heart that keeps wanting to say yes. Scripture: Colossians 2:20–23; Colossians 3; James 5:16 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 106 - The Pastor Who Never Gets Caught | + Drama

  4. Aug 26

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

    Episode 105 - Cast Your Cares In 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 fishing line, Jon explores the meaning behind 1 Peter 5:7: we aren’t simply told to get rid of our cares—we’re told where to send them. We cast them toward the Lord.Because alcohol doesn’t care about us. Addiction doesn’t care about us. Busyness, food, shopping, and distraction may numb the pressure for a while, but they cannot carry us.God can.And He invites us to give Him the burden for a very personal reason:Because He cares for us. This episode is not a sermon aimed at other pastors. It’s a reminder from someone who is learning to do this himself: identify what you’re carrying, release what you cannot control, and keep casting it back to the One who loves you. 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 105 - Cast Your Cares | + Original Song "Cast"

  5. Aug 19

    Episode 104 - Intentions I + Drama + Original Song "Humble Pride"

    Episode 104 - Intentions What 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 step.If you’ve been telling yourself, “I’ll deal with it soon,” this episode may be for you. 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 104 - Intentions I + Drama + Original Song "Humble Pride"

  6. Aug 12

    Episode 103 - After the Words Leave Your Mouth | + Drama + Original Song "I Can't Undo It"

    Episode 103 - After the Words Leave Your Mouth What 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, and the difference between saying “I’m sorry” and actually living differently. We also explore an important truth: forgiveness does not always mean trust is instantly restored, and grace does not always erase consequences. The question is not only, “What did I say?”The question is:What do I do next? 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 103 - After the Words Leave Your Mouth | + Drama + Original Song "I Can't Undo It"

  7. Aug 5

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

    Episode 102 - Taming the Tongue Words 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 expressions, interruption, sarcasm, and the moments when his mouth moved faster than his wisdom. This episode asks a deeper recovery question: What do our words reveal about what is happening in our hearts? You will also hear practical encouragement about learning to pause, listen, and correct yourself before careless words gain momentum. Episode 102 is Part One of the Words and Intentions series. Coming next: Episode 103 — After the Words Leave Your Mouth Episode 104 — Intentions Scripture references include James 1, James 3, Matthew 12, and Proverbs 10 and 18. 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 102 - Taming the Tongue | + Original Song "Why?"

  8. Jul 29

    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
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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
    112
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jon Hammond, Pastors in Recovery
  • Show Website
    Pastors in Recovery