Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic
- Christian Living
- Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
- Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
- Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
There's hope for alcoholics who become Christians--and for Christians who become alcoholics· Learn what alcoholism really looks like· Discover how to break free from destructive habits and shame· Embrace the freedom that comes from radical honesty and vulnerabilityWhile the Christian community loves stories of salvation, it struggles with stories of sanctification--the often-messy journey of becoming like Jesus. As a result, many Christians who stumble are mired in shame, especially when it comes to one of society's biggest post-Covid obsessions: alcohol. But there is hope for those willing to rethink their drinking. In Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, Jonathon M. Seidl vividly tells his own story of disordered drinking. Not only does he address the roots of addiction, trauma, and the often-overlooked reality that Christians aren't immune to sin struggles, he also reframes the term alcoholic and shares the practical yet spiritual four-step process he used to break free--a process readers will find helpful for working through many of life's struggles. Written in an engaging, conversational style, Confessions shows that there's hope for Christians who become alcoholics, not just for alcoholics who become Christians.
Endorsements (9)
““Praise God for Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic! Dripping with honesty and vulnerability, it’s a special reminder that sanctification is an ongoing process that is never done this side of heaven. In fact, sin is creeping outside all our doors, and Christians are not immune from falling prey to the devil’s tactics. All Christians—not just those struggling with addictive behaviors or misordered loves—will benefit from this book’s gospel truths, deep wisdom, and important takeaways. As someone who has had a front-row seat to Jon’s ‘messy sanctification’ story over the last couple years, I thank God for his work in Jon’s life and am excited to see the impact this book will have.”
“Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic is the book we’ve needed in the faith community for years. Jon’s raw honesty and powerful words speak to the heart of the matter and what it means to wrestle with our deepest struggles in a broken world. This book is a must-read for any Christian who has ever struggled with alcohol dependence in any way.”
“board member of The Gospel Coalition “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic is an honest and redemptive work that courageously illuminates the intersection of faith, addiction, and trauma. Jon’s bold commitment to vulnerability and healing is inspiring. His words offer hope for those struggling with the wounds that often fuel addiction, and he offers practical wisdom grounded in the transformative power of Christ’s love. Confessions is a guide for anyone longing to break free and embrace the messy, beautiful process of healing.”
“This book tackles the ‘quiet part out loud’ that so many of us sitting in the pew on Sundays wished someone would talk about on a Monday morning . . . or better yet, a Friday night! No matter if you’re questioning your drinking habits in this alcohol-centric society or if you know it’s something that needs to change—this book is for you.”
“We think Christian and alcoholic are two identities that shouldn’t (couldn’t?) be mingled. And yet, if we’re honest, isn’t that all too common within the church—a believer in public while struggling in private? Jon just had the courage to state it with a refreshingly raw combination of boldness, humility, and transformation. Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic exposes an ailment of the church: Once we confess Christ, we cease confessing sin . . . and to be silent with sin is to be ensnared by sin. Jon gives us Jesus, who both saves us and keeps us safe.”
“For over twenty years as pastor of The Village Church, I have had a front-row seat to the messy, slow process of sanctification in the lives of the saints. I have witnessed the miraculous breakthrough where addiction or anger seems to supernaturally lift and never return, but I intentionally used the words miraculous and supernatural because I have watched hundreds of people surrender to Jesus, love him, and have a hard time breaking free of certain indwelling sins. I’m grateful for books like Jon’s. It reads like real life to me: grimy, hard . . . honest. The Lord is faithful to deliver us. Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic is a testimony to that faithfulness.”
“Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic is a book we all need. Even if your struggle isn’t with alcohol, this book is for you—because, in some way, we’re all addicts. This is a must-read for anyone seeking grace amid their brokenness—whatever form it takes.”
“Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic is the kind of book the church desperately needs—one that doesn’t shy away from the messiness of real-life struggles, especially addiction struggles that countless Christians battle in shamed silence. Instead, it meets them with raw honesty and deep hope. Jon’s vulnerability is a gift, reminding us that healing isn’t about perfection but about surrender. If you’ve ever wrestled with shame, addiction, or the fear of being ‘too broken,’ this book will be a lifeline. A must-read for anyone seeking freedom and true transformation.”
Dr. Zoe Shaw
“As a neurosurgeon, I’m in the business of trying to save lives. And when I find something to help me do that, I prescribe it to everyone who needs it. Jon Seidl has written such a prescription in Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. It could have been titled Confessions of a Christian because Jon’s words apply to everyone who has chosen a surrogate with which to anesthetize themselves from the sin and shame life so often brings. His radical call not just to come to Jesus but to become like Jesus is the medicine we all so desperately need no matter what we’re struggling with.”
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