Jonathon Seidl, a best-selling author and former church staff member, is coming to Eastern Heights Church on Saturday, October 18, at 7pmto share a powerful and candid message titled “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic.”
This event, which will take place at 23805 US-80, Statesboro, GA 30461, is free and promises to be an honest, illuminating look at addiction, brokenness, and the profound grace that leads to freedom.
Seidl’s story is particularly striking because he found himself struggling with alcoholism after becoming a dedicated Christian, a narrative less often shared but incredibly vital for the church community to acknowledge.
Seidl will speak openly about the moment he hit his “rock bottom”: alone, on a beach in Miami, consumed by the consequences of his actions. This profound low point led to a journey of healing and the eventual freedom he now champions.
His message revolves around the core idea that we are all broken and addicted to something—whether it’s alcohol, food, social media, or other forms of coping—because we’re all seeking solace for our brokenness. The evening is based on his new book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free, which will be available for purchase at the event.
Seidl emphasizes that his message of breaking free extends far beyond just alcohol. He offers four practical steps to move from a place of struggle to a life of greater peace and joy, guaranteeing that if you practice these steps, your life will get better. His focus isn’t on legalism, but on finding a faith so real that freedom becomes a natural result.
“I finally stopped trying to stop drinking. And it was like when I shot for Jesus and I stopped for a faith that was real, then the sobriety came as a result,” Seidl says.
This is a crucial discussion for anyone feeling stuck, struggling with a hidden habit, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of God’s relentless grace in the midst of life’s messiness. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear a truly vulnerable and hopeful story that reaches across a wide audience. Come and hear how a “mess” of a journey can become a beautiful testament to the power of authentic faith.