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  • Episode 37 - Power Made Perfect in Weakness – Part 2 - Body, Spirit, and the Return of Joy

    Episode 37 - Power Made Perfect in Weakness – Part 2 - Body, Spirit, and the Return of Joy
    2025/04/23
    Episode 37 - Power Made Perfect in Weakness – Part 2 - Body, Spirit, and the Return of Joy

    In this follow-up to last week’s raw and honest episode, Jon Hammond shares the next chapter of his journey—returning from London, Ontario, and facing the realities of pain, weakness, and spiritual fatigue.

    With transparency and grace, Jon opens up about his health struggles, the weight of shame and regret, and the flicker of joy that still remains deep in his soul. Drawing from Psalm 51 and 1 John 1:9, this episode is an encouragement for pastors and leaders to stop ignoring the warning lights—spiritually, emotionally, and physically—and to take real steps toward restoration.

    If you’re a ministry leader who feels tired, unseen, or out of balance, this message is for you. His power is still made perfect in your weakness. There’s joy ahead. Let’s walk this road together.

    🔗 Useful Links:
    • 🎧 YouTube Channel
      www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery
    • 📘 Facebook Page
      https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery
    • 📬 Email Contact
      pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com
    • 🌐 Forum for Pastors
      www.pastorsinrecovery.com


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    12 分
  • Episode 36 - Raw Lessons the Road to London Taught Me

    Episode 36 - Raw Lessons the Road to London Taught Me
    2025/04/16
    Episode 36 - Raw Lessons the Road to London Taught Me

    In this deeply personal episode, Jon shares raw reflections from a 4,000-mile journey between Arizona and London, Ontario—unpacking the emotional, relational, and spiritual lessons that surfaced along the way.

    Through tense moments in the car, painful goodbyes, feelings of spiritual dryness, and the unexpected beauty of others stepping up—Jon invites us into the sacred mess of real life. This is a story about control, surrender, and discovering grace in the most unexpected places. You’ll hear how God used a quiet room, a broken goodbye, a daughter’s gratitude, and a young man’s need for a father to remind Jon of the power of presence—even when God feels far away.

    If you've ever felt spiritually dry, emotionally spent, or unsure where God is in the middle of your giving... this episode is for you.

    2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

    📬 Email Jon: pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com
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    14 分
  • Episode 35 - My Testimony - A Pastor in Recovery

    Episode 35 - My Testimony - A Pastor in Recovery
    2025/04/09
    Episode 35 - My Testimony - A Pastor in Recovery

    In this deeply personal episode, Pastor Jon Hammond shares his unfiltered testimony of pain, addiction, redemption, and healing.

    From childhood trauma to ministry burnout, from isolation to Celebrate Recovery, Jon takes you through the real journey of a pastor in recovery who is learning to walk in freedom—one step at a time.

    If you’re a leader who struggles in silence, this episode is for you. You are not alone, and there is hope. 📖 Luke 8:39 – “Return home and tell how much God has done for you.”

    🔗 Links & Resources:

    🎧 Pastors in Recovery Podcast on YouTube
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    📘 Facebook Community
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    💬 Join the Pastors in Recovery Forum
    👉 http://pastorsinrecovery.com

    📬 Email Contact
    👉 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com

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    7 分
  • Episode 34 – Hebrews 3:13 | Don’t Miss the Dandelions

    Episode 34 – Hebrews 3:13 | Don’t Miss the Dandelions
    2025/04/02
    🎙 Episode 34 – Hebrews 3:13 | Don’t Miss the Dandelions

    "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called 'Today,' so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness." – Hebrews 3:13

    In this episode, I share a story that changed me—a poem from a girl in college. She described a well-dressed man walking through a beautiful field. He saw the wildflowers, the color, the splendor—but then, for some reason, he stopped… and pulled up a dandelion. She wrote, “I am that dandelion. Why did you even notice me?”

    That moment pierced my heart, because that’s how God sees us—the broken, the overlooked, the ones others pass by. He stops. He reaches. He lifts us up.

    But here’s the truth: when sin’s deceitfulness hardens our hearts, we stop seeing dandelions. We stop reaching for the hurting. That’s the enemy’s weapon—distraction, isolation, numbness. But Hebrews 3:13 is God’s counterattack. Daily encouragement softens the heart and sharpens our vision. It keeps us grounded, connected, and open to those divine interruptions.

    🔗 Connect with Pastors in Recovery:
    📧 Email: pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com
    📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery
    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery
    🌐 Forum: http://pastorsinrecovery.com

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    16 分
  • Episode 33 - Jesus: The Leader We Long to Be (But Sometimes Fail To Be)

    Episode 33 - Jesus: The Leader We Long to Be (But Sometimes Fail To Be)
    2025/03/26
    As pastors, we often feel torn between the calling to lead like Jesus and the crushing weight of our own imperfection.

    In this honest and grace-filled episode, Jon explores the many leadership styles found in the world today—authoritarian, populist, perfectionist, servant, visionary—and draws powerful comparisons to the perfectly balanced leadership of Christ. But more than a leadership study, this episode dives deep into the reality that many pastors in recovery face: we fall short. We hide. We cope. We perform instead of healing. And yet, Jesus still calls us—not to perfection, but to follow Him in humility and authenticity.

    If you’ve ever felt like a failure for not being “more like Jesus,” this episode is for you. Let’s talk about real recovery, real leadership, and the beautiful truth that your scars don’t disqualify you—they equip you to lead with grace.

    • 📧 Email: pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com
    • 📺 YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery
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    13 分
  • Episode 32 - When Church Planting Breaks You - Through Failure and Recovery

    Episode 32 - When Church Planting Breaks You - Through Failure and Recovery
    2025/03/19
    Episode 32 - When Church Planting Breaks You - Through Failure and Recovery

    Church planting can be one of the hardest journeys a pastor takes—and if you’re in recovery, it can reveal deep struggles you didn’t even know were there.

    In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, I share my personal experience of planting two churches that didn’t survive. The pain of failure, the wounds of rejection, and the struggle of feeling like I had nothing left to give—these are the raw realities many pastors face but rarely talk about.

    But here’s what I’ve learned: God isn’t done with you when you fail. If church planting broke you, if ministry crushed your spirit, if you’re wrestling with your identity and recovery, this episode is for you.

    Join me as I unpack seven hard-earned lessons that connect church planting and recovery, from letting go of ego and building a healthy team, to prioritizing family, breaking through denominational barriers, and learning to serve without seeking recognition.

    If you’ve felt the sting of burnout, disappointment, or failure in ministry, you are not alone. Let’s talk about healing, humility, and finding purpose in brokenness.

    🎙 Listen now and let’s start the conversation.

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    14 分
  • Episode 31 - When the Nest Empties & Ministry Ends - Navigating Transition Without Losing Yourself

    Episode 31 - When the Nest Empties & Ministry Ends - Navigating Transition Without Losing Yourself
    2025/03/12
    🎙 New Episode: When the Nest Empties & Ministry Ends – Navigating Transition Without Losing Yourself

    What happens when the title of “Pastor” fades away?
    When your kids grow up and leave home?
    When the structure that held your life together suddenly disappears?

    For many pastors and leaders, this transition can be unexpectedly difficult—leading to identity struggles, loneliness, and even relapse triggers in recovery.

    💬 In this episode, we tackle:
    ✅ The Identity Shift – Who am I without ministry or parenting as my core role?
    ✅ The Empty Nest – The emotional impact of kids moving out and how it affects us.
    ✅ Recovery in Transition – Why these moments can be a danger zone for old habits.
    ✅ Finding Purpose Again – How to step into a new season with hope and direction.

    🚨 If you’re struggling with this transition, you are not alone. Your calling hasn’t retired—just your job title. God still has more for you in this next chapter.

    📢 Join the conversation at: 👉 www.pastorsinrecovery.com
    🎧 Listen now on Spreaker, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms!
    🔗 Share this episode with a pastor or friend who needs to hear it!

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    25 分
  • Episode 30 - Hurting to Healing - Janine's Story From Pastor's Wife To Midwife

    Episode 30 - Hurting to Healing - Janine's Story From Pastor's Wife To Midwife
    2025/03/05
    Episode 30 - Hurting to Healing - Janines story from Pastor's Wife to Midwife

    In this powerful episode of Pastors in Recovery, I sit down with someone who has walked beside me through every season of life—my wife, Janine. From the early days of ministry, feeling the pressure to conform as a pastor’s wife, to navigating deep personal loss, to ultimately discovering her true calling as a midwife, Janine’s story is one of faith, resilience, and transformation.

    She opens up about:

    ✅ The struggles of being a young pastor’s wife and the weight of expectations
    ✅ Walking through the heartbreaking loss of our son Joey and a miscarriage
    ✅ Her own recovery journey and finding healing in the midst of brokenness
    ✅ Discovering that her true calling was to serve women as a midwife
    ✅ What’s next for her and the wisdom she shares with women every dayIf you’ve ever felt the pressure to live up to expectations, walked through grief, or struggled to find your purpose—this episode is for you.

    🚨 Join the Community! 🚨

    We’ve launched a brand-new Pastors in Recovery Forum at pastorsinrecovery.com—a safe place for pastors and ministry leaders to connect, share, and find encouragement. If you feel you can support the expenses to run this podcast and forum, consider joining the supporters club for just $2 per month.

    God isn’t done with your story yet! 🎙️✨

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    30 分