Pastors in Recovery

Episode 94 - The People God Sent | + Original Song "The People God Sent"

Episode 94 - The People God Sent When we pray for help, guidance, wisdom, or strength, we often expect God to answer through a miracle, a sign, or a dramatic breakthrough. But what if many of God's answers arrive in the form of people? In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond explores the biblical examples of Aaron, Jonathan, Barnabas, Ruth, Naomi, and the friends who carried a paralyzed man to Jesus. Along the way, Jon shares personal stories about three people God used to shape his own life: his wife Janine, his youth pastor "Bones," and his longtime sponsor James. Whether you're in recovery, ministry, or simply navigating life's challenges, this episode is a reminder that God often works through relationships. The people who encourage us, challenge us, walk beside us, and help carry our burdens may be some of His greatest gifts.Who has God sent into your life? And who might God be sending you to? Scriptures discussed: • Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 • Exodus 4:14 • Proverbs 27:17 • 1 Samuel 23:16 • 1 Thessalonians 2:8 • Acts 9:27 • Mark 2:5 • Proverbs 11:14 • Ruth 1:16 • James 1:17 • Isaiah 6:8 • Philippians 1:3 Thank you for listening to Pastors in Recovery. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and consider leaving a review. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com [http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com] 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

Episode 93 - Retiring Without Losing Your Purpose | + Original Song "Seasons"

Episode 93 - Retiring Without Losing Your Purpose Episode 93 explores the emotional and spiritual transition many pastors quietly face as they grow older. What happens when your passions begin to change? What if retirement is not the end of your purpose, but a new season of it? In this deeply personal episode, Jon Hammond reflects on aging, ministry identity, family, legacy, and the growing desire to simply be near the people we love most. He shares honest thoughts about how his perspective has changed over the years, especially now as a grandfather, and why many older pastors begin valuing presence over performance. This episode speaks to pastors who are wrestling with slowing down, redefining purpose, and learning that a quieter assignment is not a lesser assignment.  Featuring the original song “Seasons,” inspired by the timeless and reverent style of classic Christian inspirational music honoring older saints who have remained faithful through every stage of life. Scriptures referenced: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Psalm 92:14 Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Titus 2:2-3 Remember… God meets us in our brokenness. And that’s where the journey toward restoration begins. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com [http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com] 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

Episode 92 - Always On - Pastors ADHD and the Guilt of Rest | + Original Song "Downshift"

Episode 92 - Always On - Pastors ADHD and the Guilt of Rest In this deeply personal episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond talks honestly about pastors who struggle to slow down. From racing thoughts and chaotic desks to guilt over resting and late-night scrolling, this episode explores the hidden mental and emotional overload many pastors quietly carry. Jon discusses ADHD-style struggles, overstimulation, exhaustion, and the pressure many ministry leaders feel to always stay productive and available. He also shares practical encouragement about accountability, healthy rhythms, medication consistency, and learning how to “downshift” instead of constantly running in overdrive. This is not a medical discussion or diagnosis. It’s an honest conversation about grace, self-awareness, recovery, and understanding how God can meet pastors even in their weakness and exhaustion. Scriptures referenced include: Psalm 46:10 1 Corinthians 14:33 Matthew 11:28 Psalm 4:8 2 Corinthians 12:9 Featuring the original song: “Downshift” Remember… God meets us in our brokenness. And that’s where the journey toward restoration begins. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com [http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com] 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

Episode 91 - Everbody Else | + Original Song "Everybody Else"

Episode 91 -  Everbody Else In Episode 91 of the Pastors in Recovery, Jon opens up about something he misunderstood about himself for years — why certain parts of ministry energized him while other parts emotionally drained him. Why did preaching, mentoring, recovery groups, creativity, and helping people solve problems feel life-giving… while hospital visits, emotionally heavy conversations, and intimate adult interactions often created anxiety and exhaustion? This honest conversation explores: * performance anxiety in ministry, * emotional wiring, * purposeful helping, * fear of emotionally undefined situations, * and the hidden danger of using ministry as a safe place to avoid facing our own pain. Jon shares personal stories from youth ministry, church planting, Celebrate Recovery, and even working tech at Target, where God slowly stretched and grew him relationally over time. This episode is for pastors, leaders, caregivers, and helpers who genuinely love people… but sometimes realize they’ve spent so much time helping everybody else that they forgot how to let God help them too. Featuring the original song: 🎵 “Everybody Else” Remember, God meets us in our brokenness… and that’s where the journey of restoration begins. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com [http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com] 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.

Episode 90 - Called… But Not Ready Yet | + Original Song "Not Ready Yet"

Episode 90 - Called… But Not Ready Yet What happens when someone feels genuinely called by God… but they’re not fully ready yet? In Episode 90 of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond talks honestly about one of the most difficult balancing acts pastors face: encouraging people in their calling while also protecting the church through wisdom, discernment, and healthy leadership boundaries. Drawing from personal experiences in Bible college, early ministry opportunities, painful leadership betrayals, and lessons learned the hard way, Jon explores the difference between charisma and character, gifting and grounding, passion and preparation. This episode dives into: * why calling and readiness are not always the same thing * the danger of releasing leaders too quickly * how wounded pastors can swing toward control or unhealthy trust * why healthy churches require both grace and discernment * how leaders like Tommy Barnett and Rick Warren modeled healthy delegation and development * and why pastors must seek God’s wisdom and trusted counsel when making leadership decisions Most importantly, this episode reminds us that God often calls people long before He finishes shaping them. Because healthy pastors grow healthy churches. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastors-in-recovery--6262503/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].  Connect : 🌐 www.pastorsinrecovery.com [http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com] 🌐Facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com Find the Podcast: ▶️ Youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) search for Pastors in Recovery Podcast Music: 🟢 Spotify and Apple Music (and all major streaming platforms) under Crashing Lyrics ▶️ Youtube.com/@crashinglyrics -> Pastors in Recovery Playlist  This episode includes AI-generated content.