231. When You're a Christian & Drinking Too Much: A Personal Story with Jon Seidl

In this episode, Carrie welcomes back Jon Seidl, a returning guest, author, speaker, and founder of Veritas Recovery, to share his personal journey through addiction and recovery while exploring how identity, shame, unresolved pain, and a deeper relationship with Christ can shape the path toward lasting healing and freedom. Episode Highlights:How unresolved trauma and emotional pain can influence addictive behaviors later in life.Why shame often keeps people stuck while godly conviction creates a pathway toward healing.The role identity plays in both addiction and long-term recovery.What it means to pursue freedom by addressing the root causes of unhealthy coping mechanisms.Insights from Jon Seidl’s book Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic and his journey toward recovery through faith, vulnerability, and God's grace.Connect with Jon Seidl here: www.jonseidl.comwww.jonseidl.com/confessions-of-a-christian-alcoholic-bookExplore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/                                                       carriebock.com/resources/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.