Episode 96 - Come Apart Before You Come Apart | + Original Song "Ready to Get Back"

Episode 96 - Come Apart Before You Come Apart | + Original Song "Ready to Get Back"

Episode 96 — Come Apart Before You Come Apart Many pastors know they need rest, but not every pastor can take a sabbatical or a week-long retreat. Some are bivocational. Some are raising families. Some are using their vacation time for family trips. So what do we do when life and ministry keep demanding more of us? In this episode, Jon talks about the importance of intentionally getting away for a few hours, a day, or a couple of days to spend time with God. Drawing from personal experiences hiking Poston Butte and preparing for a quiet camping retreat near Prescott, Arizona, he shares how solitude, prayer, journaling, and simply slowing down can help restore a weary soul. This episode is not about escaping responsibility. It's about creating space to reconnect with the God who gives us life so we can be ready to return to the life He has given us. If you've been running on fumes, feeling spiritually dry, or simply need permission to slow down, this conversation is for you. Scripture: Mark 6:31 Psalm 23 Remember: We don't wait for disaster before we start paying attention. We build healthy habits before we need them. * Because the goal isn't to get away from life. * The goal is to reconnect with the God who gives us life... * So we can be ready to get back to the life God gave us. 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 95 - Look How Far You've Come | + Original Song "Hitherto"

Episode 95 - Look How Far You've Come Recovery can sometimes feel frustrating. We complete a Step Study, attend meetings, work with a sponsor, and still find ourselves noticing all the ways we haven't arrived yet. In this encouraging episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond reminds pastors and ministry leaders to pause and look back at what God has already done.  Using the illustration of a woodworking shop, Jon explores how recovery gives us tools, but lasting growth comes through using those tools over time, supported by healthy rhythms and authentic community. If you've ever wondered whether you're making progress, felt discouraged by your ongoing struggles, or questioned whether recovery is really working, this episode is for you. The truth is, most growth happens slowly. Through honest conversations, accountability, prayer, meetings, sponsors, and simply continuing to show up, God is shaping us into the people He created us to be. As Samuel declared in 1 Samuel 7:12: "Hitherto hath the LORD helped us." Up to this point, God has been faithful. And that's worth celebrating. 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 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.