Friend, how are you thinking about yourself today? Are you speaking lies over yourself, thinking it’s some form of twisted humility? Are you flogging yourself in hopes that the pain will excuse your past actions or current thoughts? Are you the one that has picked up the rock and

This from Tim Denning is exactly why we need Mental Health Awareness month in May.

Here's why John MacArthur is drastically wrong on mental health. As someone who has been diagnosed with anxiety, OCD, and depression (and who wrote a book on faith and mental health) let me walk you through this. 👇 jonseidl.substack.com/p/why-john-mac…

Additional note on the John MacArthur issue: My full thoughts are in the article I wrote. My initial tweet yesterday I’ve deleted in favor of the full article. I’m much more measured in it than I was in my initial (passionate) reaction, especially to Costi Hinn. (I apologize

THIS is what faith leaders like John MacArthur need to understand. Instead, they're dabbling in this idea of Gnosticism, which is a false belief that incorrectly elevates the spiritual over the physical. Mental health issues are BOTH physical AND spiritual.

The "That Was Stupid" podcast is back for Season 2! We have candid conversations about life-changing decisions that everyone thought were "stupid" at the time. Today, we meet the professional musician who became a #1 realtor. open.substack.com/pub/jonseidl/p…

Embarrassed. Scared. Free. At peace. Those are the words that describe me right now as I admit to you what's been going on the last year of my life: I am a recovering alcoholic. Addiction doesn't care who (bestselling author) or what (a Christian) you are. And it can sneak up

Want to know what an alcoholic looks like? Here’s the picture. I have been a professing Christian for as long as I can remember, and yet I became an alcoholic. I’ve worked with some of the biggest Christian names and outlets, and yet I developed a drinking problem. Full-blown.

If you want to hear more about my story battling alcoholism and talk recovery , I'll be hosting a LIVE video session this Thursday night. (Details below on how to join.) jonseidl.substack.com/p/announcement…

Would you take a 40% pay cut? Billy Hallowell 🙏 is one of the country’s premier reporters, focusing on issues of faith, politics, and culture. He’s interviewed everyone from the president to leading atheists. He’s also the author of four books. But when he was trying to decide

One year down. One more day to go. "11 things I've learned in one year of being sober." jonseidl.substack.com/p/11-things-iv…

Me in the 90s when my sister called my mom at work and tried to tell on me: #oklahoma #Tennessee #sec

Jesus asked 307 questions. He was asked 183. He answered (maybe) 8. Be like Jesus.

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