Window Seat

Stuart Patterson – Faith, Recovery and Community

From heroin to hope – stories of grace, grit and a God who lifts

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Welcome. This space exists for one purpose: to help real people find hope, faith, recovery, and a way forward — told through lived experience, story, theology, and community.

What You’ll Find Here

This blog is built around the real world I live and work in — Glasgow, recovery, faith, community, theology, creative writing, and public life. Everything is now organised into clear rooms so you can find what you need quickly.

  • Real Recovery – stories, insights, hope, addiction reflections, and lived experience.
  • Theology & Bible – Christ-shaped theology, pastoral writing, Bible studies, sermons, and reflections.
  • Creative Writing – short stories, poems, character pieces, spoken word, and PhD creative work.
  • Memoir & Life Story – the original Completing the Tenner blog series and Window Seat journey.
  • Easterhouse – place, regeneration, history, community, and local storytelling.
  • Policy & Public Life – RADAR responses, recovery policy, asylum commentary, and public theology.
  • Resources – devotionals, PDFs, recovery guides, and downloads.
  • About & Contact – who I am, what I do, and how to get in touch.

Where to Begin

If you’re here for the first time, start with Real Recovery or Memoir & Life Story.
If you’re exploring theology that smells like the street and sounds like Jesus, step into Theology & Bible.
If you’re interested in my creative writing and PhD work, head to Creative Writing.

You can also explore current projects in Easterhouse or read reflections on Policy & Public Life.

Below you’ll find my most recent writing — reflections, memoir pieces, and commentary shaped by faith, recovery, and community life.