Caroline Beidler still vividly remembers cracking open her first beer under a big oak tree. She was 11. In this episode of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, host Jon Seidl sits down with Beidler—managing editor of recovery.com, author, and addiction recovery advocate—to explore her powerful story of childhood trauma, early addiction, spiritual awakening, relapse, and ultimate restoration through faith and community. Together they unpack:

—How a single beer at age 11 set Caroline on a path of self-medication through adolescence.

—The role of church, baptism at 22, and “spiritual formation” in her sustained sobriety.

—What happens when recovery meets relapse—and why “recovery ruined it” for her the second time around.

—Jon reveals what he struggles with even more than wanting a drink.

—A candid conversation on AA, 12-step recovery programs, and “higher powers.”

—Practical strategies for loved ones: from radical vulnerability to setting boundaries.

—A sneak peek at Caroline’s book You Are Not Your Trauma.

—Advice for family members of those who struggle with addiction.

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Caroline Beidler still vividly remembers cracking open her first beer under a big oak tree. She was 11. In this episode of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, host Jon Seidl sits down with Beidler&mdash;managing editor of recovery.com, author, and addiction recovery advocate&mdash;to explore her powerful story of childhood trauma, early addiction, spiritual awakening, relapse, and ultimate restoration through faith and community. Together they unpack:
&mdash;How a single beer at age 11 set Caroline on a path of self-medication through adolescence.
&mdash;The role of church, baptism at 22, and &ldquo;spiritual formation&rdquo; in her sustained sobriety.
&mdash;What happens when recovery meets relapse&mdash;and why &ldquo;recovery ruined it&rdquo; for her the second time around.
&mdash;Jon reveals what he struggles with even more than wanting a drink.
&mdash;A candid conversation on AA, 12-step recovery programs, and &ldquo;higher powers.&rdquo;
&mdash;Practical strategies for loved ones: from radical vulnerability to setting boundaries.
&mdash;A sneak peek at Caroline&rsquo;s book You Are Not Your Trauma.
&mdash;Advice for family members of those who struggle with addiction.
Follow Caroline: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carolinebeidler_official/">https://www.instagram.com/carolinebeidler_official/</a> or <a href="https://www.carolinebeidler.com">www.carolinebeidler.com </a>
Follow Jon: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonseidl/">https://www.instagram.com/jonseidl/</a>
Order the book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: <a href="https://www.christianalcoholic.com">www.christianalcoholic.com</a>
Get show updates and daily motivation: <a href="https://www.theveritasdaily.com">www.theveritasdaily.com</a>
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Jon Seidl is the bestselling Christian author who became an alcoholic, not the other way around. It's usually the other way around. Or is it? "Confessions of a Christian alcoholic" (based on the book by the same title) is all about real stories, radical vulnerability, and remarkable comebacks of people who have struggled with alcoholism and addictions of all sorts. The show features interviews with fellow addicts and alcoholics as well as professionals in the fields of trauma, faith, and addiction recovery. Because let's be honest, we're all addicted to something. "Confessions" is a place for the desperate, the downtrodden, the destitute, and especially, the drunk. But it's also a place of hope and healing. Jon found sobriety after decades of struggling, but more importantly than finding sobriety, he found Jesus. In every episode, he gets radically vulnerable as he explores what it looks like to be on this journey of messy sanctification. Visit christianalcoholic.com for more resources.

Jon Seidl is the bestselling Christian author who became an alcoholic, not the other way around. It's usually the other way around. Or is it? "Confessions of a Christian alcoholic" (based on the book by the same title) is all about real stories, radical vulnerability, and remarkable comebacks of people who have struggled with alcoholism and addictions of all sorts. The show features interviews with fellow addicts and alcoholics as well as professionals in the fields of trauma, faith, and addiction recovery. Because let's be honest, we're all addicted to something. "Confessions" is a place for the desperate, the downtrodden, the destitute, and especially, the drunk. But it's also a place of hope and healing. Jon found sobriety after decades of struggling, but more importantly than finding sobriety, he found Jesus. In every episode, he gets radically vulnerable as he explores what it looks like to be on this journey of messy sanctification. Visit <a href="http://christianalcoholic.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://christianalcoholic.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747239325727000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1G-752Q-1dyjq6GN5gt7xw">christianalcoholic.com</a> for more resources.

Jon Seidl is the bestselling Christian author who became an alcoholic, not the other way around. It's usually the other way around. Or is it? "Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic" is all about real stories, radical vulnerability, and remarkable comebacks of people who have struggled with alcoholism and addictions of all sorts.

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