Even Christians Struggle with Addiction and Forgiveness: Jonathon M. Seidl & Yana Jenay Conner
About this episode
Jonathon M. Seidl shares his struggle with alcoholism and Yana Jenay Conner discusses forgiveness in the context of personal pain.
This week, we welcome writer Jonathon M. Seidl , who transparently shares his struggle with alcoholism. Jonathon opens up about how he turned to alcohol as a solution to his problems, the breaking point moment when he realized something needed to change, and the real, raw, honest circumstances that led him to healing. Later in the episode, we’ll hear from author Yana Jenay Conner . She shares her personal experience of learning to forgive deep wounds from her family and friendships, highlighting the crucial difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. She also reveals the daily spiritual practices that sustain her heart in the midst of ongoing pain. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned : Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Jeanne Lakin Upcoming interview: Michael Leach Jonathon M. Seidl Morning And Evening by Charles Spurgeon www.jonseidl.com Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic Yana Jenay Conner www.yanajenay.com Living Beyond Offense Interview Quotes: “I’m the Christian that became an alcoholic, not the other way around. I think what’s unique about my story and a lot of…
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