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| Real Stories of Recovery & Hope | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:55:51 | |
In this episode, I chat with three amazing leaders from Prodigals International: Steve Dulaney, president of Prodigals, Sam Louie, a licensed mental health counselor, and Fausto Estrada, one of their group leaders. Steve shares how Prodigals International began as a faith-based support group for men struggling with sexual addiction and intimacy disorders, emphasizing the importance of community and accountability. Sam opens up about his journey from addiction to recovery, influenced by his background as an Asian immigrant. He highlights how group therapy and supportive mentors transformed his life. Fausto shares his recovery story and how it has culminated in him now leading a Spanish language support group for Prodigals. Together, we explore the power of faith, personal stories, and cultural context in overcoming addiction and fostering recovery. I trust this conversation will inspire you in your own journey of pursuing greater integrity. To learn more about Prodigals International, please visit ProdigalsInternational.org. Topics Covered in Episode:
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| Talking About Taboo (with Mike Novotny) | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:34:28 | |
In this episode, I chat with Mike Novotny, pastor, speaker, and author of "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About But Don't." We dive into sensitive subjects like anxiety, depression, addiction, and especially sexuality within the Christian community. Mike shares his personal journey of overcoming pornography addiction and stresses the importance of open discussions in the church. We explore God's design for sex, emphasizing that understanding and obeying biblical truths can lead to healing and transformation. Mike encourages listeners to seek grace, find trustworthy confidants, and take steps toward wholeness in Christ. To learn more about Mike, his book, and other gospel resources, visit TimeofGrace.org. Topics Covered in this Episode:
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| Forgiveness and Grief in Betrayal Trauma Healing | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:33:46 | |
In this episode, I welcome back Cat Etherington, the director of recovery at the Naked Truth Project. We explore the profound impact of betrayal trauma on wives and the journey towards healing and forgiveness. Cat explains the stages of healing:
She emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, not as a pressured obligation but as a personal outcome of healing. We also discuss how friends and family can provide tangible support during this difficult time. For more information on Cat and her resources, visit nakedtruthproject.com. Topics Covered in this Episode:
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| What Can Stunt Your Emotional Growth Mission? | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:32:20 | |
For nearly two decades we have been inviting men to embark on an emotional growth mission, not merely a sexual purity mission (as good as that is). But what is an emotional growth mission and what are the challenges and possible stumbling blocks to emotional growth? In this episode, Stephen and I define the emotional growth mission and share over 10 thoughts and ideas that could stunt this mission. To get started, or keep going, on your emotional growth mission, watch the 7-part Emotional Training for Men webinar series at Bebroken.org/etm-webinar. More Resources:
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| Exposing the True Impact of Porn | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:32:24 | |
Porn is not victimless. In other words, porn use has consequences that negatively impact the viewer. This may seem obvious, especially to those who have developed an addiction to porn. But it’s important to state the impact of porn bluntly and clearly in order to help you see it for what it really is: dangerous and harmful. In today’s episode, Stephen and I will help you see multiple ways in which pornography impacts your life – things like escaping, avoiding relationships, unhealthy fantasy, the pain and difficulty of repairing what you have broken, and more. For help in overcoming unwanted porn use, visit Bebroken.org. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| Keys to Long-Term Freedom from Unwanted Behaviors | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:40:14 | |
Thousands of men over the past 20 years have reached out to our ministry to get help in overcoming unwanted sexual behaviors. Our desire is to help them experience long-term freedom, not merely short-term abstinence. So, what are the keys to long-term freedom from unwanted behaviors? Our guest is Jason Martinkus. He is the founder and president of Redemptive Living, a coaching and speaking ministry helping men find freedom from sexual integrity issues and marriages find redemption beyond betrayal. Jason has 19 years of personal sexual sobriety; he has walked the walk. In this episode we talk about key principles of freedom from unwanted sexual behaviors, such as humility, confession, authentic community, and more – principles that are vital for both short-term and long-term freedom. To learn more about Jason and his ministry, visit RedemptiveLiving.com. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| Father-Son Accountability 2.0 | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:33:21 | |
The father-son relationship is vital to boys learning how to grow up into manhood. And part of maturing into manhood is understanding sex and sexuality. But how can fathers and sons talk about sex and sexuality? Our guests today are John and Lucas Fort, the father-son duo who wrote the book Father-Son Accountability: Integrity Through Relationship. They share their story of how they learned to talk about sex and other difficult topics – and offer tips and pitfalls they discovered along the way. If you are a dad (or son) who wants to gain insights and helpful tools for talking about sex, this podcast will give you confidence to engage such conversations. To get the Father-Son Accountability book, visit Bebroken.org/store. More Resources:
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| What Do You Say to Someone Who is Struggling? | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:29:50 | |
Everyone in life has struggled with something. Struggle is part of being human. Here we see it in all forms of sexual brokenness. We have staff and ministry partners who are trained in helping such strugglers. But what if you wanted to help someone who is struggling? Do you know what to do or what to say? Have you ever given bad advice? Does it scare you when someone shares their pain? In today’s episode, Stephen and I will share with you some practical things to do and say when someone shares their struggles with you. You don’t need to be an “expert” in order to truly help a struggling friend. More Resources:
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| What's Your Failure and Rejection Management Plan? | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:31:27 | |
Failure is part of life. But how many people have a “Failure and Rejection Management Plan”? I would guess very few. In today’s episode, Stephen and I will help you examine failure from a new perspective and give you some practical principles for managing failure and rejection in hopeful ways. More Resources: Related Podcasts: ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| Healing, One Brushstroke at a Time | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:30:18 | |
Today’s guest is Sheila Harkins. Sheila was on the podcast a couple years ago, May 19, 2020, to talk about how to help teens talk about difficult topics. If you’d like to listen to that conversation, it is Episode 749. But on today’s episode Sheila is here to talk about her own healing from betrayal trauma and divorce. She shares about the long journey of trying to restore a broken marriage and then the aftermath of divorce – and how painting was instrumental in her healing process. As healing slowly took root in Sheila’s life she was stirred to share her journey with other wives through her paintings. This resulted in the release of her book, Healing, One Brushstroke at a Time, which contains 42 of Sheila’s paintings along with short reflections to help women heal. To learn more about Sheila and get a copy of her book, visit SheilaHarkins.com. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| Whole Man Recovery (Pt 4): Spiritual | 14 Oct 2022 | 00:18:11 | |
In today’s final episode in our 4-part series on Whole Man Recovery we will explore the Spiritual element. We will attempt to answer the following questions about this element:
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| Whole Man Recovery (Pt 3): Emotional | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:18:40 | |
In today’s episode we will explore the Emotional element of Whole Man Recovery. We will attempt to answer the following questions about this element:
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| Whole Man Recovery (Pt 2): Physical | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:15:33 | |
In today’s episode with Matt Wenger we will explore the Physical element of Whole Man Recovery. We will attempt to answer the following questions about this element:
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| Navigating Identity & Sexuality: A Compassionate Approach for Parents | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:36:47 | |
ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT TO DOUBLE YOUR GIFT! Thanks to a generous donor, we can offer a $75,000 match for gifts given between May 1 through July 31. Every dollar you give, collectively up to $75,000, will be DOUBLED! Give Today and double your impact. Thank you for your support! ---------- In this episode, I welcome back Pastor Marty Machowski to discuss the pressing issue of identity, particularly sexual identity. Marty shares his experiences counseling families whose children are grappling with gender and sexual orientation issues. He highlights the rapid acceleration of these challenges and introduces his book, "God Made Boys and Girls," as a resource for parents. We delve into the impact of public education on children's understanding of identity, the importance of grounding identity in biblical truth, and the need for compassionate, open conversations between parents and children. Marty also shares insights from his support group, "Affirmed," offering hope and practical guidance for families. To learn more about Marty and his resources for parents, visit MartyMachowski.com. Topics Covered in this Episode:
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| Whole Man Recovery (Pt 1): Intellectual | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:16:39 | |
Earlier this year I had today’s guest, Matt Wenger, Clinical Director of Boulder Recovery, on the program and we touched on the four elements of Whole Man Recovery: Intellectual, Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual. I thought it was so good that we should dedicate four separate podcasts to break down and dig deeper into these four elements. Today is Part 1 in the series and we will explore the Intellectual element of Whole Man Recovery. In each part of this series we will attempt to answer the following questions:
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| Connecting Theology to Sexuality | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:35:37 | |
What is the connection between theology and sexuality? And why does this matter? My guest today is Jonathan McLatchie. He is a biologist by training, but also a Christian apologist and founder of TalkAboutDoubts.com, a website that allows anyone to ask questions about the Christian faith and receive answers from Christian experts in various fields of study. In our conversation, Jonathan defines theology and then helps us unpack the gospel metaphor that is portrayed in God’s design for sex. We also talk about how a biblical understanding of sex directly impacts our specific sexual sin struggles. To learn more about Jonathan and see his writings and debates, visit JonathanMcLatchie.com. To submit any question about Christian faith, visit TalkAboutDoubts.com. More Resources:
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| Embracing Your Worth After Sexual Betrayal | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:35:17 | |
When a wife discovers that her husband has been unfaithful, it is devastating and life-changing. No woman wants to experience betrayal trauma. Today’s guest is Debra Wallace, author of In His Grace: Embracing Your Worth After Sexual Betrayal. She shares her personal story of healing from betrayal and how that led to her writing this book for other wives facing a similar path. If you are a wife who needs hope in what feels like a hopeless situation, Debra has a powerful message for you. To learn more about Debra and get her book, visit DebraWallace.org. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| Why Don't Men Go Deeper? | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:32:16 | |
Every day we are inviting men to embark on a journey of personal growth, especially in the area of emotional growth. This is an essential part of breaking free from unhealthy, unwanted sexual behaviors and pursuing a life of integrity and joy. On today’s program, Stephen brings lots of statements from men who are stunted on their journey of emotional growth, such as, “I have a good life and I’m stable. Just leave everything alone. Why do I have to keep growing?” We then offer insights and practical ideas for getting “unstuck” and going deeper to grow in emotional maturity. For specific help on going deeper emotionally, we encourage you to download our free resource, 40 Days of Training for Your Soul, at Bebroken.org/store. More Resources:
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| Brain Defense Digital Safety for Kids | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:32:39 | |
Kids today of all ages are influenced by sexual messages coming in every direction from screens all around. The most impressionable ages are 7-11. Many parents feel ill-equipped for preparing their children to navigate these topics well. My guest today is Kristen Jenson. She is the founder of Defend Young Minds and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of books. She is also the executive producer of the Brain Defense Digital Safety curriculum, which is what we discuss in this episode. If you are a parent or grandparent who wants to learn how to arm your kids and grandkids with safe technology habits to protect their growing minds, this conversation will help. To learn more about Kristen and Defend Young Minds, visit DefendYoungMinds.com. To learn more about the Brain Defense online course, visit BrainDefense.org. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| The Journey of Healing from Betrayal Trauma | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:34:05 | |
Every day we are helping wives who are experiencing the devastating effects of sexual brokenness and sin. It is always a mess and it is always traumatic. On today’s program, we have two guests who will help us understand these effects and how a wife can heal. They are Cat Etherington and Cindy Bajema from Naked Truth Recovery. Key issues we cover in this episode are where to start the healing process, defining trauma, stages of healing, something called “the window of tolerance,” why addressing the whole person is crucial to healing, and what to do if the offending partner doesn’t seek help. To learn more about Cat and Cindy, and their work and resources, visit NakedTruthRecovery.com. More Resources:
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| Hope and Healing After Abortion | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:33:41 | |
Our guest today is Karin Barbito. She is the Special Projects Coordinator at Support After Abortion, an organization whose mission is to end the demand for abortion through healing people impacted by abortion. In this episode, Karin shares her own abortion healing story, the connections between sexual brokenness and abortion, the hope of healing after abortion, specific stages of healing, and also how abortion impacts men. To learn more about Karin and the resources provided by Support After Abortion, visit SupportAfterAbortion.com or call 844-289-4673. Helpful Resources: Related Podcasts: ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| 15 Rules of Emotionally Detached Men | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:31:27 | |
In today’s episode, we unpack a list of 15 rules that emotionally detached men tend to live by, and why it’s important to know this. Here is a sampling of just the first 8 rules:
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| Racism and Sexual Brokenness | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:32:05 | |
Today’s guest is Ashley Jameson, the Associate Director of Women’s Groups at Pure Desire, and she has a powerful story and message related to racism and sexual brokenness. How much is one’s identity shaped by racism and/or sexual brokenness? What kinds of wounds and trauma from racism exist that then effect sexual brokenness? Ashley shares her story of how all these elements intersected in her life and how much more prevalent they are than we imagine. She also shares a message of hope and good news for those who want to heal – and anyone who wants to help break unhealthy generational patterns. To learn more about Ashley and her work, visit PureDesire.org. More Resources:
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| The Immanuel Approach in Recovery | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:35:52 | |
Our guest on today’s program is Kristin Cary, co-founder of Living Truth, a ministry dedicated to helping those struggling with sexual brokenness to experience healing and transformation. In this episode, we focus on the Immanuel Approach and how it can be used to help individuals find deeper healing and a more intimate connection with Christ. This approach uses prayer to invite Jesus into our broken places to experience more joy and peace – and to “turn on” the relational circuits in the brain that have been shut down by trauma. To learn more about Kristin and her ministry, visit Living-Truth.org. Bonus Resources from Living Truth: More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:33:51 | |
DOUBLE YOUR GIFT! Thanks to a generous donor, we can offer a $75,000 match for gifts given between May 1 through July 31. Every dollar you give, collectively up to $75,000, will be DOUBLED! Give Today and double your impact. Thank you for your support! ---------- In this episode, I welcome back Carol Juergensen Sheets, better known as Carol the Coach, a certified sex addiction therapist. We reminisce about her last appearance in March 2020, where we focused on empathy for husbands. Carol shares her journey since 2007, emphasizing the importance of empathy in all relationships. She introduces her Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model (ERCEM), which involves working with both partners from the start to foster post-traumatic growth. Carol explains the role of empathy in healing from infidelity, highlighting the long-term process and the need for genuine understanding. She also provides resources for couples seeking support and offers a hopeful message for those on their healing journey. To learn more about Carol and her resources, visit SexHelpWithCarolTheCoach.com. Topics Covered in this Episode:
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| What to Do in the Moment of Temptation | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:29:16 | |
You will be tempted. It is a fact of life. And some of those temptations will be sexual temptations. How can you respond to such temptations with confidence and wisdom? In today’s episode, Stephen and I are opening the so-called “sexual temptation management toolbox” to share very practical tips for resisting temptation. So, if you’re a man who wants to improve your ability to respond well to sexual temptation, listen in and take notes! More Resources: Related Podcasts & Media:
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| Understanding Male Sexuality | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:31:25 | |
Today’s topic is “Understanding Male Sexuality.” Someone once said that male sexuality can be like handing a shotgun to a 12-year-old! So, how are men to manage this powerful, and sometimes unruly, aspect of their being? In this episode, Stephen and I will highlight the goodness of male sexuality, the power of male sexuality, and how we can manage our sexuality in a way that honors God and blesses others. More Resources: Related Podcasts: ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| Helping Parents Teach Healthy Tech to Kids | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:31:10 | |
Our guest today is Chris Kaspar, founder and CEO of Techless, a different kind of tech company that is helping people understand how powerful technology is and how to manage it in ways that are healthy and wise. In our conversation Chris shares some of the dangers he is seeing in the tech space, especially around smartphones, and some positive tips and insights for engaging technology and screens with confidence and balance. Technology does not have to rob your family of deep, vibrant relationships. To learn more about Techless and their amazing Wisephone, visit Techless.com. And if you’d like to get $40 off the purchase of a Wisephone, use promo code BeBroken40 when you checkout. More Resources:
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| Surviving Infidelity: Hilarie's Story | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:35:21 | |
Our guest today is Hilarie Barry, author of the book We Survived Infidelity: An Unexpected Life Lesson and founder of the support group Infidelity Care for Women. She is also a speaker who loves to share her story and help others heal from sexual betrayal. In today’s episode, Hilarie tells her story of discovering her husband’s secret affairs and the healing journey that followed. She shares the ups and downs, the fears and doubts, and ultimately the way that led to deep personal healing and even the restoration of her marriage. To learn more about Hilarie and her resources, visit HilarieBarry.com. More Resources:
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| Affair Recovery Through a Trauma Lens | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:33:40 | |
In today’s program, we explore how married couples can recover from infidelity and why exploring trauma issues is important to this healing process. To help us dive deep into this topic we have Ryan and Jessica McDaniel as our guests. Ryan and Jessica are both licensed professional counselors with over 10 years of experience in helping couples address infidelity and betrayal in redemptive and hopeful ways. If you have experienced infidelity in your marriage, or know someone who has, this episode will help you gain hope and ideas for a way forward. To learn more about Ryan and Jessica, visit McDanielCounseling.org. More Resources:
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| The Importance of "Whole Man" Recovery | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:34:46 | |
Today’s guest is Matt Wenger, the clinical director of Boulder Recovery in Boulder, Colorado. Matt has a heart for helping men overcome all kinds of unwanted sexual behaviors by addressing the whole man, including trauma from his past. In today’s episode, we talk about recovery as a means and environment for addressing all aspects of a man: his emotions, spirit, intellect, and body. True recovery is far more than just stopping negative behaviors; it is addressing the overall person to affect healthy personal growth and loving relationships. Matt shares common elements that often lead a man toward sexually compulsive behaviors and how to heal and discover a thriving life of freedom and joy. To learn more about Matt and their programs and resources, visit BoulderRecovery.com. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| The EPIC Challenge for a Great Marriage | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:38:01 | |
In today’s episode, Damon shares a robust definition of marriage, why this matters in both the marriage relationship and the world, and the EPIC intimacy challenge for couples to experience the fullness and beauty of God’s design for marriage. There are 4 key areas of intimacy for a thriving marriage that Damon discusses:
If you want a deep dive for casting a strong vision for a thriving marriage, listen in to this powerful conversation with Damon. To learn more about Damon and his ministry resources, visit JoyfulEverAfter.org and EpicIntimacy.org. More Resources: Related Podcasts: *This is an affiliate link. Be Broken my earn referral fees from qualifying purchases. ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| Sexually Stupid Comments by Men | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:33:35 | |
In today’s episode, Stephen and I will unpack a number of sexually stupid comments by men. Here’s just a sampling of some of these comments:
We will unpack some of the immature thinking underneath these statements and offer healthier, more mature ways to think. Our hope is that this episode will help you examine your own thinking regarding your sexual brokenness and take a bold next step toward greater insight and better relationships. More Resources: Related Podcasts: ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| Understanding 4 Key Roles in Your Story | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:29:23 | |
In today’s episode, Stephen and I draw from Donald Miller’s book, Hero on a Mission, to help you better understand your own story and take your next best step to embark on a mission of growth and adventure. Every great story has four roles in it: 1. Victim 2. Villain 3. Hero 4. Guide As we learn together about these roles, we can see how our own stories weave in different ways into each of these roles. And, with help, we can learn and grow from such perspective and analysis. So, go on a journey with us today to better understand your story and how you can be a hero on a mission and a guide for others in their story. To get a copy of Donald Miller’s book, go to Amazon.com or anywhere books are sold. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| Sex, God, and the Chaos of Betrayal | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:35:46 | |
Today’s guests are Roane and Eva Hunter, counselors and co-authors of the book, Sex, God, & the Chaos of Betrayal: The Couples' Road Map of Hope & Healing - Recovery from Infidelity, Affairs, Pornography & Sexual Addiction. In this episode, they share their histories of brokenness and the impact this had on their marriage. Through the many ups and downs of their relationship, they gained many insights that they now share with other couples seeking help in their own marriages. To learn more about Roane and Eva and their book, visit SexGodChaos.com. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| SHE Virtual Summit: Where Women Find Support, Resources, and Hope | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:32:16 | |
DOUBLE YOUR GIFT! Thanks to a generous donor, we can offer a $75,000 match for gifts given between May 1 through July 31. Every dollar you give, collectively up to $75,000, will be DOUBLED! Give Today and double your impact. Thank you for your support! ---------- In this episode, I chat with Crystal Renaud Day about the SHE Virtual Recovery Summit, a transformative event for women battling unwanted sexual behaviors like pornography addiction. Crystal shares her personal journey and insights from years of ministry, emphasizing the importance of surrender, accountability, and community in recovery. We discuss the summit's role in providing a safe, supportive space for women and even teens to find healing and resources. Crystal's passion for helping women shines through, and we invite listeners to join the summit and take steps toward wholeness in Christ. To learn more about the SHE Summit and register, visit SheRecovery.com. Topics Covered in this Episode:
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| Betrayal Healing Phases | 31 May 2022 | 00:33:35 | |
In today’s episode, our guest Tammy Gustafson shares her story of sexual betrayal in her marriage and the healing and restoration that followed. Through her journey of healing from such trauma, she developed what she calls the Betrayal Healing Phases, which are:
Tammy wrestled with how to return to God after betrayal, when and how to forgive her husband, and God’s call on her life to help other wives. If you are a wife facing similar struggles, today’s conversation will give you hope. To learn more about Tammy and the counseling and courses she offers, visit BetrayalHealing.com. For the Betrayal Healing Phases quiz, visit BetrayalHealing.com/quiz. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| Matt's Recovery Story | 27 May 2022 | 00:41:12 | |
This episode is a special bonus. Our guest is Matt Riley, the development director of our ministry. Matt will share his story of sexual brokenness and addiction and the recovery road he has traveled. Story is a core value of our ministry. It matters to know that others have experienced some of the feelings and challenges we too have faced. This is why we want you to hear Matt’s story – that you might gain some hope and insight into your own story and discover next steps that will help you keep going on your own journey. You can connect with Matt at 210-822-8201 x108 or by sending him a note/question on Contact.Bebroken.com. Helpful Resources:
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| Why Men Struggle to Love | 24 May 2022 | 00:35:51 | |
On today’s program, we have one of our fan-favorite guests back with us, Dr. Eddie Capparucci. Eddie is certified as a licensed professional counselor and certified in treating sexual and pornography addiction. He is the creator of the Inner Child Model for the Treatment of Sexual and Pornography Addiction and the author of multiple books and workbooks. Today our conversation focuses on his newest book, Why Men Struggle to Love: Overcoming Relational Blind Spots. In this book, Eddie identifies 14 blind spots in men that can prevent them from building healthy love relationships. So, if you are a man who wants to understand the deeper issues of recovery beyond just behavioral sobriety, this conversation will benefit you. To learn more about the book and get a copy, visit StrugglingMen.org. More Resources:
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| 8 Comments from Men Struggling to Pursue Integrity | 17 May 2022 | 00:32:22 | |
In today’s episode, Stephen and I share multiple comments from men who are on the journey to pursue greater integrity. Some of these comments are:
Our hope in sharing these comments and the insights behind them is to help men better understand their own integrity journey and hopefully get some ideas for how to take their best next step. If you would like resources that help men grow in purity and faith, visit Men.Bebroken.com. More Resources: Related Podcasts: *This is an affiliate link. Be Broken my earn referral fees from qualifying purchases. ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World | 10 May 2022 | 00:36:08 | |
On today’s program, our guest is Mandy Majors, founder of Next Talk and author of the new book Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World: A Solution that Works. Our discussion highlights some of Mandy’s personal journey with her daughter on this subject and the three main sections of the book:
If you are a parent (or grandparent) who wants encouragement and real-world insights that work, tune in to what Mandy has to share. To learn more about Mandy and their ministry resources, visit NextTalk.org. More Resources for Parents: Related Podcasts
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| Becoming the Type of Man Who Doesn't Look at Porn | 03 May 2022 | 00:40:11 | |
On today’s program, our guest is Matt Dobschuetz, host of Porn Free Radio podcast and author of the book Porn Free: Becoming the Type of Man Who Does Not Look at Porn. Our conversation focuses on the topics and insights Matt highlights throughout his book. Matt shares his journey of eventually becoming porn free (he hasn’t viewed porn since 2011), the impact of loneliness in wanting to pursue porn, why “hating porn” isn’t the answer, and how to become curious about the underlying problems of porn use so that you can shift your paradigm. If you are a man (or love a man) who is struggling to overcome the stronghold of porn, Matt has a practical message of hope and freedom for you. To get Matt’s book or learn more about his coaching, visit RecoveredMan.com. More Resources: Related Podcasts: ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| How Do I Help My Wife when She Falls into a "Pit"? | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:30:55 | |
Today’s episode is for husbands. We are aiming to answer this important question: “How do I help my wife when she falls into a ‘pit’?” In unpacking this question and its answer we touch on how couples can enjoy each other even in stressful seasons, the wrong kinds of statements for husbands to make, how to engage better emotional skills, and some very practical, tangible ideas for a husband to help his wife when she is really struggling. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| The Heart Cry of an Old Saint: I Want to Be Clean! | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:26:57 | |
In today’s episode, Stephen brings some wisdom to us from a man who has been on a journey of sexual wholeness for a while. What can we learn from an older saint in the faith? What is the value of pursuing faithfulness and continuing to fight for purity and holiness over a lifetime? Our hope by sharing these nuggets of wisdom is that you might be inspired to keep going on your own pursuit of sexual wholeness – and recognize that what you learn along the way will have value to others on a similar journey. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| Liminal Space: Helping Wives Transition from Betrayal to Hope | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:30:57 | |
Today’s guest is Shelley Martinkus, speaker, author, group facilitator, coach, and founder of Redemptive Living for Women. She is passionate about helping women heal from sexual betrayal by affirming them, helping them find their voice, and empowering them to go after what they want and need all the while connecting to God, themselves, and to others. In this episode, Shelley shares some of her story and provides personal and ministry insight for wives facing betrayal, such as why a wife’s healing matters, how to take first steps, and something called liminal space. If you are a wife seeking a message of hope and practical ideas for healing from betrayal, listen in. To learn more about Shelley and the resources she provides, visit RLforWomen.com. More Resources:
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| Understanding the Visual Nature of Men | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:32:37 | |
In today’s episode, we unpack the visual nature of men. Like it or not, believe it or not, there are differences between males and females. Male brains are physically different from female brains. But this isn’t a science program. We want to focus on just one primary difference: men are hardwired with more capacity for visual processing than women. But what does this mean and what are we to do about it? Listen in as we unpack how to understand the visual nature of men and how men can steward this reality in a God-honoring way. Much of this conversation was born out of Shaunti Feldhahn’s book, Through a Man’s Eyes. You can get her book on Amazon.com or any other book distributor. More Resources: Related Podcasts: ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| Men's Emotional Self-Awareness Test | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:35:21 | |
DOUBLE YOUR GIFT! Thanks to a generous donor, we can offer a $75,000 match for gifts given between May 1 through July 31. Every dollar you give, collectively up to $75,000, will be DOUBLED! Give Today and double your impact. Thank you for your support! ---------- In this episode, Stephen and I dive into the journey of emotional self-awareness, especially for men – and offer a simple test to measure self-awareness. We explore the different levels of self-awareness, from complete unawareness to deep emotional understanding. Stephen shares his inspiration for creating this self-awareness test, aiming to help men gauge their emotional awareness so they can continue toward greater awareness and maturity. We discuss how family history shapes emotional patterns and the importance of recognizing triggers. Our conversation emphasizes the significance of aligning with the Holy Spirit and striving for emotional maturity. For more insight from Stephen, visit DoctorMarriage.org. Topics Covered in this Episode:
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| Helping Your Kids Apply the Gospel to Sex and Sexuality | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:31:01 | |
Our guest today is Sara Sery. She is a mom and ministry leader who cares deeply about helping parents, especially moms, to understand God’s design for sex and sexuality and how to disciple kids to navigate a sex-saturated culture with hope and confidence. Our conversation today unpacks many of the challenges parents face in dealing with sexual struggles in their kids (and themselves) and how the gospel of Jesus applies to these challenges. If you are a parent who needs hope and help on this topic, listen in. For more information about Sara and her group and coaching ministry, visit BadChristianMoms.com. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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| When Shame Gets Real (with Carl Thomas) | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:34:36 | |
My guest today is Carl Thomas. Carl is the founder of Live Free Ministries, which provides resources like the Live Free Community app for men who hunger for real freedom from unwanted sexual behaviors, and the Live Free Wives community for spouses who need a safe space to heal from betrayal. He is also the author of a new book entitled When Shame Gets Real: A New Way to Talk About Sex, Porn, and Masturbation. Our conversation today revolves around this issue of shame – what it is, how it perpetuates unhealthy (and even unwanted) sexual behaviors, what it takes to live free from it, and why authentic community is so powerful for dealing with shame effectively. To learn more about Carl and his ministry, visit LiveFreeCommunity.org. To find out more about his book, go to WhenShameGetsReal.com. More Resources:
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| Love Triumphs: Mary Ann's Story of Grace, Truth, and Hope | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:35:05 | |
In this episode, our guest is Mary Ann Otley. She has a powerful story of sexual abuse, addiction, and the healing power of Jesus. Her abuse planted seeds of lies about her identity that she carried for decades. But she also eventually experienced the radical grace and love of God. If you or someone you love has faced the pain of abuse or addiction, Mary Ann’s story and insights will help you discover hope, joy, and the faithful, generous, gentle love of Jesus Christ. You don’t have to live in shame, guilt, and despair. No matter how broken you feel, you can be made whole. Learn more about Mary Ann and her ministry at LoveTriumphs.com. More Resources: Related Podcasts: ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||