CONFESSIONS OF A CHRISTIAN ALCOHOLIC:
A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free
RELEASING OCT. 7, 2025
“Grimy, hard . . . honest. Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic is a testimony to [God’s] faithfulness.”
—Matt Chandler, lead pastor of The Village Church
While 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.
You’ll learn:
What alcoholism really looks like (it’s not what you think!)
The true root of your destructive decisions—whatever they may be
Why the Gospel makes room for messy sanctification
How to break free from destructive habits and shame
Why freedom comes through radical honesty and vulnerability
Written in an engaging, conversational style, Confessions shows that there's hope for Christians who become alcoholics, not just for alcoholics who become Christians.
“Seidl’s candid and powerful storytelling buttresses his trenchant critiques of a church culture that traffics in binary views of religious salvation while ignoring believers who continue to struggle with addiction after finding God. Those seeking a faith-based path through alcoholism will find it here.”
—Publisher’s Weekly
“Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic is the book we’ve needed in the faith community for years.”
—Ericka Andersen, journalist and author of the forthcoming book Freely Sober
“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.”
—W. Lee Warren, MD, neurosurgeon, author of Hope Is the First Dose
“Jon’s book is truly a stream in the desert and reminds us that when we confess honestly about our struggle with addiction, something beautiful happens: We invite an opportunity for healing, lasting change, and a more intimate connection with Jesus.”
—Caroline Beidler, author of You Are Not Your Trauma
“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.”
—Afshin Ziafat, lead pastor of Providence Church; board member of The Gospel Coalition
“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, psychotherapist, author, and host of Stronger in the Difficult Places
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Join Jon on Tour!
September 5 — Connection Church, Manitowoc, WI
September 10 — Faith & Feelings Conference (online)
September 26 — Hope Together Conference, Allen, TX
September 27 — Hope Together Conference, Allen, TX
September 30 — Grace Made Recovery Event (online)
October 18 — Eastern Heights Baptist Church, Statesboro, GA
November 13 — National Small Groups Conference, Grapevine, TX
November 14 — National Small Groups Conference, Grapevine, TX
Get your church or event on the tour!
