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This program tackles the tough subjects of porn, lust, sexual brokenness, and practical principles for living every day in sexual integrity.
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Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
This is our 900th episode! And it’s such a delight to release this milestone episode on my birthday. I hope it blesses you as much to listen as it did for me to record it.
Today’s episode is getting back to the basics of living a life of sexual integrity. Stephen Cervantes and I have been working with men desiring greater integrity for over 20 years, and we know that a life of integrity is not static. You must be on a daily growth mission to mature.
In our conversation, we share some of our personal growth tips and many other insights we have seen that help men get on a growth mission and discover their God-sized purpose in life.
A great next step in your pursuit of greater integrity is our Gateway to Freedom 3-day intensive workshop. This Friday-Sunday event will help you get down to the roots of your unwanted sexual behaviors and provide practical, powerful direction for living each day with integrity and purpose.
Learn more about Gateway to Freedom and how to register at Bebroken.org/gtf.
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Related Podcasts:
- Keys to Long-Term Freedom from Unwanted Behaviors
- 3 Levels of Sobriety
- Insights and Action Steps for Men
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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Sexual betrayal in marriage is more common than most of us would like to admit. But this terrible fracture is not incurable for couples who choose to go on a journey of healing and restoration.
Our guest today is Dr. Michael Sytsma, a licensed professional counselor, ordained minister, professor, and founder of Building Intimate Marriages.
In our conversation, Michael answers questions about the “why” of affairs, the impact of past trauma, the myth of affairs only occurring in “bad” marriages, how to know if restoration is possible, what is required for restoration, and more.
To learn more about Michael and Building Intimate Marriages, visit IntimateMarriage.org.
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Related Podcasts:
- Rebuilding a Healthy Marriage After Betrayal
- Affair Recovery Through a Trauma Lens
- Helping Husbands and Wives Go All In
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Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Sex education isn’t what it used to be. But the need for good, godly sex education is at an all-time high.
Our guest on today’s program is Kristen Miele. Kristen has been educating youth on the topic of sex for 12 years and is the founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed, a training organization that specializes in God-honoring accessible sex ed for children 3 to 18 years old.
In our conversation, Kristen answers questions around the importance of sex education, what needs to be taught in sex ed, how to teach it, and various obstacles that confront parents and kids alike when learning God’s good design for sex.
To learn more about Kristen and their curriculum, visit SexEdReclaimed.com.
More Resources:
- Critical Conversations Webinar for Parents
- 7 Tips for Parents (free download)
- Honest Talk by John Fort
Related Podcasts:
- Helping Your Kids Apply the Gospel to Sex and Sexuality
- Explaining God's Design for Sex to Your Kids
- Holy Sexuality with Dr. Juli Slattery
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Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Everyone has experienced various emotional and mental challenges over the last three years since the Covid-19 pandemic swept the globe. Many men have faced significant mental health struggles as a result.
In today’s bonus episode, our guest is Steve Dulaney. He is a counselor in the Pacific Northwest and the director of Prodigals International, a non-profit Christian ministry focused on helping men, women and families find healing, hope, and redemption from the impact of sexual brokenness.
Our conversation is focusing on all the effects of these mental health challenges men are facing today and what hope there is for better health and relationships.
To learn more about Prodigals and their resources, visit ProdigalsInternational.org.
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Related Podcasts:
- Understanding Your "Flipped-Out" Brain
- Do Your Emotional Beliefs Lead You to Connection or Disconnection?
- Healing Your Brain
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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Everyone has a core fear that gets woven into their soul from childhood. It tends to drive everything, from thoughts to behaviors.
But God created us in His image, and He is love. His Word tells us that “perfect (mature) love drives out fear.” (1 John 4:18) So, how can we move from being fear-driven to being love-driven?
In this episode, we unpack this question and provide insights and tips to understand your fears and respond to them in healthy, redemptive ways that benefit you and your relationships.
More Resources:
- Untangling Emotions by Groves and Smith
- Grace-Based Recovery
- Find a Counselor
Related Podcasts:
- Overcoming the Fear that Lives in My Head
- 50 Things to Do When Your Core Fear Gets Triggered
- Finding Rest by Speaking Out Your Deepest Fear
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
What does our sexual sin cost us? Do we take time to evaluate the losses and how they are affecting our lives today?
In this episode, we share a story of a man who had a terrifying nightmare that vividly illustrates what it’s like to be confronted with how evil steals innocence and peace from our inner child. We then explore what this man discovered from this dream and how to respond to your own losses of innocence and peace, and what the journey back to protecting your innocence can look like.
For help with understanding how the inner child impacts sexual acting out, visit InnerChild-SexAddiction.com.
More Resources:
- Going Deeper by Dr. Eddie Capparucci
- 40 Days of Purity Online Course
- Find a Counselor
Related Podcasts:
- Going Deeper: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Sex Addiction
- Understanding Fear and Sadness
- Why Your Family of Origin Matters
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Why are boundaries necessary for marriage restoration after sexual betrayal? And how does a couple navigate establishing and enforcing such boundaries in a redemptive way?
Today we have back with us Karla Downing to help us answer these important questions. Karla is the founder of ChangeMyRelationship.com. She offers Christian marriage help and Christian relationship help as a speaker, author, counselor, and Bible study teacher. As one who has walked her own path of relationship struggles, she can speak to these matters with both experience and empathy.
In this conversation, Karla defines what boundaries are, why they are necessary to rebuild a broken marriage, how they are enforced, various pitfalls to boundary-setting and boundary-keeping, and what the real “goal” is of restoration.
To learn more about Karla and her relationship resources, visit ChangeMyRelationship.com.
More Resources:
- Help for Husbands
- Help for Wives
- God, Sex, and Your Marriage by Dr. Juli Slattery
Related Podcasts:
- Helping Wives "Detach with Love" in a Difficult Marriage
- Recovery Discovery 026: Boundaries
- Gaslighting and Deception
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Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Why does most “accountability” not work in recovery from unwanted behaviors? Is there a better way to engage others in recovery that does work?
My guest today is Chandler Rogers. He is the creator of Relay, an online platform that helps you discover a team of support. It is built on two key principles that are foundational to recovery:
- Connection
- Teamwork
In our conversation, Chandler shares his own story and struggle with porn and the keys to his healing journey. We also talk about the importance of authentic community in recovery and how the Relay app can help in that quest.
To learn more about Relay, visit JoinRelay.app.
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Related Podcasts:
- Recovery Discovery 024: Community & Accountability (Part 1: Defining It)
- Recovery Discovery 025: Community & Accountability (Part 2: Living It)
- Porn, Technology, and Self-Control
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Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
“Most married Christians cannot answer the question, ‘What does God say a good sex life is supposed to look like?’”
This statement is made by our special guest, Dr. Juli Slattery. Juli is an author, speaker, and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry dedicated to reclaiming God’s design for sexuality.
In our conversation we discuss how Juli answers this question about a good sex life from her latest book: God, Sex, and Your Marriage.
We first cover why there is a disconnect between God and sex, even in the church. Then we unpack the four pillars of a great sex life:
- Faithfulness
- Intimate Knowing
- Sacrificial Love
- Passionate Celebration
To learn more about Juli and her ministry and resources, visit AuthenticIntimacy.com.
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Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Is all fighting in marriage bad? Don’t most of us hate conflict and try to avoid it at all costs? What if, however, there is good to be found in conflict and disagreement?
In today’s episode, Stephen and I are going to unpack the positive dynamics of fighting in marriage. Discover what anger often means, how conflict is revealing what your spouse truly wants, and how to develop gratitude for the passion of differences.
For helpful resources, visit Bebroken.org.
More Resources:
- 40 Days to Oneness by Stephen Cervantes
- Not All Stress is Bad
- Marriage Restored
Related Podcasts:
- Finding Rest for Your Marriage
- 4 Skills to Transform Your Marriage
- Rebuilding a Healthy Marriage After Betrayal
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