Episode 69 - STEP EIGHT | Owning the Damage I’ve Done + Original Song "The Bubbleator" In this episode, we step into one of the most challenging and freeing moments of recovery: learning to own the damage we’ve caused. For many pastors, it’s easier to talk about what happened to us than to look honestly at what has happened through us. Step Eight calls us to step out of our self-protective bubble, stop justifying our patterns, and let God show us the people we’ve hurt along the way. We talk about: • How pride and unconfessed sin build a “Bubblelator” around our hearts • Why Step Four is necessary before Step Eight • How patterns form—and why we can’t heal what we keep defending • What David teaches us when he finally said, “I have sinned against the Lord” • Two stories of pastors who discovered freedom by seeing the truth • Why this step is not about shame, but about clarity and healing This episode is an invitation to step into the light, experience the grace of honesty, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you toward real amends, real healing, and real change.

Episode 68 - STEP SEVEN | Letting God Heal the Pastor Not the Performer Today we talk about the crash that almost every pastor knows but rarely admits—the moment after the sermon when the anointing fades, the adrenaline stops, and the real battle begins. You’ve prayed. You’ve preached. God has moved. But when the house grows quiet… the worries return. The pain you’ve carried comes back. The temptations you thought were gone show up again. And the enemy whispers, “You’re failing.” But you’re not. You’re human. And God is inviting you into something deeper than image management—He wants to heal the pastor, not the performer. In this episode, we walk through why pastors hide, why the anointing doesn’t erase our humanity, and how God used imperfect people throughout Scripture—Elijah, Balaam, and even King Saul—while still calling them to transformation. This step is about dropping the act, letting God into the rooms we keep locked, and allowing His voice to shape us more than our platform does. Step 7: “I seek character change, not image management.” (2 Corinthians 3:18) If you’ve ever felt anointed one moment and broken the next… you’re not alone. And you’re not beyond healing.

Episode 51 - When Passion Becomes Obsession - Discerning the Fire God Gave Us In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond shares a deeply personal story about chasing the dream of a finished backyard — and how even good desires can quietly become obsessions. Drawing from his own recovery and pastoral experience, Jon explores the difference between passion and obsession, what happens when our identity gets tied to getting things done, and how God invites us to rest, surrender, and rediscover that our worth isn’t in our work. With Scripture, reflection questions, and a vulnerable moment about health limitations, Jon invites pastors and ministry leaders to pause, breathe, and remember: 🔥 “The job won’t love you back. But God will.” Whether you’re feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or simply caught up in all the doing… this episode is for you. 🔗 Links 📧 Contact:  🎧 Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery

Episode 49 - The Covering We Never Got—But Still Need In 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. Jon unpacks the biblical meaning of being covered—by the blood of Jesus, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the father-heart of God—and shares real-life scenarios that show how unhealed wounds can sabotage our parenting, our leadership, and our sense of worth. This episode includes: - Biblical truths about spiritual covering - The emotional cost of growing up without a loving father - How unaddressed trauma shows up in ministry - A special original song titled “Father Me Now” that captures the heart of the message If you’ve ever felt like you’re faking it behind the pulpit or falling apart as a dad, this one’s for you.  📩 Connect or share your story: 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 📘 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 🌐 Website & Forum: http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com

Episode 44 - Confessions of a Pastor Who Didn’t Think He Needed Recovery In 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 sobering reminder that even when you've done the work, you still need to pick up the tools again when life hits hard. Slow down and listen intentionally as Jon invites you into a custom piano piece created just for this message—a musical journey that mirrors the ups, downs, and redemption of recovery. This one’s for the pastor who thinks he’s fine, the one who’s desperate for breakthrough, and the one who quietly relapsed but still believes God isn’t done. Let the music play… and let the Spirit speak. 🔗 Contact + Community Links 🌐Forum: http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com 📧 Email: 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery