Episode 109 - Who Told You to Carry That? What happens when caring quietly becomes carrying? Pastors are called to love people, walk with them through difficult seasons, speak truth, pray, counsel, encourage, and sometimes help carry incredibly heavy burdens. But there is a line between faithfully caring for someone and taking responsibility for an outcome we were never able to control. In Episode 109 of Pastors in Recovery, we wrestle with one simple thought: “Some of us are exhausted, not because God has asked too much of us, but because we've taken responsibility for things He never asked us to control.” Through an imagined pastor facing the collapse of a couple's marriage, the Serenity Prayer, and the tension in Galatians 6 between bearing one another's burdens and carrying our own load, we ask an important question: What are you carrying right now that isn't actually yours? Care deeply. Love deeply. Serve faithfully. Own your mistakes. But let other people carry what belongs to them—and let God carry what belongs to God. This shorter episode also sets the stage for Episode 110: “We Say His Strength Is Perfect... Is Ours?”

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Episode 51 - When Passion Becomes Obsession - Discerning the Fire God Gave Us In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond shares a deeply personal story about chasing the dream of a finished backyard — and how even good desires can quietly become obsessions. Drawing from his own recovery and pastoral experience, Jon explores the difference between passion and obsession, what happens when our identity gets tied to getting things done, and how God invites us to rest, surrender, and rediscover that our worth isn’t in our work. With Scripture, reflection questions, and a vulnerable moment about health limitations, Jon invites pastors and ministry leaders to pause, breathe, and remember: 🔥 “The job won’t love you back. But God will.” Whether you’re feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or simply caught up in all the doing… this episode is for you. 🔗 Links 📧 Contact:  🎧 Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery

Episode 46 - Legacy Over Ego - A Weekend with the Motodudes In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond reflects on a soul-refreshing weekend with his lifelong friends—Tom, Chuck, and Andy—(and Scott who could'nt make it) known collectively as the Moto Dudes. What starts as a getaway to Lincoln City becomes a powerful look at shifting ambitions, family legacy, and the unshakable bonds of brotherhood. From walking the beach at dawn to rediscovering purpose through fatherhood, Jon shares how surrender, presence, and Scripture weave together in this season of life. Along the way, you’ll hear real stories, real faith, and real encouragement for pastors learning to let go of ego and lean into what matters most. 👉 Connect with Pastors in Recovery: 📧 Email: 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery

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