Short version
My name is Jonathon M. Seidl. But you can call me Jon. I’m the author of a bestselling book on faith and mental health called Finding Rest. I’m also the author of an upcoming book (October 7, 2025) being published through Revell (a division of Baker) called Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free.
That’s me. I’m the Christian who became an alcoholic, not the other way around. And while the Church loves stories of salvation, it struggles with stories of sanctification. Especially messy sanctification. That’s where I come in. The problem is that too many Christian communities say they believe Christians aren’t and can’t be perfect, but when someone messes up “bigly,” their actions say otherwise.
We need a better understanding of grace, of repentance, of sanctification. (That’s also why I’ve currently put my “day job” on hold and am going to seminary full time.)
However, that’s only part of it. We also need help when it comes to how we live counterculturally in a society obsessed with alcohol. But because of shame, too many people like me who realize they might have a problem bury it, deny it, or dismiss it. And that’s how you end up alone, neck-deep in the ocean with your clothes on at 1 a.m. while on your anniversary trip. (True story.)
Enter Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. It’s part memoir, part guide, and all radically vulnerable. It’s my story of coming to the end of myself and my crawl back to Jesus—and how exactly it all happened. And it’s not just for people (especially Christians) struggling with a misordered relationship with alcohol, it’s for anyone struggling with any nagging sin issue like porn, anger, narcissism, or pride.
I can’t wait for you to read it.
Now, here’s the longer version…
Words (still) matter
(And I’m tired of algorithms)
Words matter. Words are powerful. But in an age of TikTok videos and Reels, words have been devalued. If you can’t make 60-second videos, you’re relegated to the sidelines. I’m also tired of algorithms deciding what’s most important for YOU to see. They care more about keeping people on their platforms than highlighting important information.
I don’t think that’s right.
I still think there’s a place for words, for insights, for thoughts. For choice. For truth. That’s why I started The Veritas Daily (formerly “Dear Jon”). It’s my daily blog—except when I’m on a little break— where I share thoughts on faith, life, family, mental health, addiction, recovery, and whatever else God tells me to write.
That’s not a throwaway comment. I actually ask God every morning what to write, and he tells me. I don’t plan it out religiously. I don’t have themes. I just get up, pray, journal, and then write what he says I need to write and what you need to hear.
So who am I?
I’m a dad, a husband, and an entrepreneur. I have a degree in politics, philosophy, and economics from a school in New York City and am pursuing my Masters in Theological Studies from Southwestern Seminary (SWBTS). But I’m a storyteller. I’ve written over 10,000 posts in my lifetime, helping lead organizations like I Am Second and Kirk Cameron’s digital platform. I was in the news business before that, having started a top-50 news website that’s still going today (although I’m not involved anymore). And even though I consult businesses, non-profits, and content creators, my first love — my true love — is writing. Every day.
I write about faith. About life. About my struggles and my trials (especially related to alcohol). I’m radically vulnerable, maybe to a fault. In an age of filters and heavily edited videos, I bring a raw and real component to my little corner of the internet. In fact, I wrote a #1 bestselling book on faith and mental health that showcases that approach. It even became a top-100 bestseller on all of Amazon.
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By becoming a paid member to The Veritas Daily for just $7/month, you allow me to keep writing, keep discovering, and keep sharing with YOU with no interruptions. It allows me to say tough, hard things that may be unpopular. It allows me to say “no” to other things. I’m still going to write, don’t get me wrong. But your support makes it easier.
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