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Episode 854
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
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Episode 853
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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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 Episode 851
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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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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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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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 Episode 847
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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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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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 Episode 844
Today’s guest is Matt Cline, the Director of Restored Ministries in Edmonton, Alberta. He is a speaker and coach who considers it an honor to tackle the epidemic of pornography and help individuals and marriages be restored from the destruction caused by sexual sin and shame. In this episode, Matt shares some of his story and key principles and insights that are proven to lead people from brokenness to wholeness. Our conversation addresses taking a serious view of sin, combating shame, understanding your true identity, and reclaiming a godly perspective on the body. Learn more about Matt and his ministry’s resources at RestoredMinistries.ca. More Resources:
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In today’s episode, we talk about pain. We know this isn’t a topic most of us like to talk about, but all of us will face pain of various kinds throughout life; physical, emotional, psychological, relational, spiritual. What if one day your life changed fundamentally because of pain? How well would you respond? What does pain reveal about our emotional health and maturity? Join us as we explore how to respond to pain with endurance and learn to “suffer well.” There can still be hope and even joy and gratitude in the midst of great pain. Resources for Wives: WivesCare.Bebroken.com Resources for Men: Men.Bebroken.com Resources for Families: Family.Bebroken.com Related Podcasts & Media: ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Episode 842
In this episode, Stephen and I unpack what we are calling the 3 Levels of Sobriety, especially focusing on the third level. These categories are broken down into 1) real people, 2) media, and 3) thoughts. If that doesn’t quite make sense to you, that’s exactly why you need to listen to this episode. If you are a man who wants to grow in integrity by digging deep into what goes on between your ears, listen closely because true sobriety goes beyond just eliminating unhealthy behaviors. You must work on your thoughts and this episode will help you with practical ideas for thought sobriety. A resource that will help you retrain your mind toward a life of sexual integrity is our 40 Days of Purity online course. Learn more and enroll at 40days.PureLifeAcademy.org. More Resources:
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Our guest today is Sathiya Sam. He is the creator of DeepClean, a systematic process for overcoming pornography, and the author of a new book entitled The Last Relapse: Realize Your Potential, Reclaim Intimacy, and Resolve the Root Issues of Porn Addiction. In this episode, we unpack the 4 key sections of the book, which are:
There is good news in this episode: Freedom from porn is possible! I am confident that this conversation will give you hope and practical ideas for next steps toward greater integrity. To learn more about Sathiya and his resources, visit UltimateRecoveryGuide.com. Get the book: The Last Relapse More Resources for Men: Men.Bebroken.com Related Podcasts:
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Our guest today is Dr. Danny Huerta, vice president of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family. He oversees Focus’ initiatives that equip mothers and fathers with biblical principles and counsel for raising healthy, resilient children. One of those initiatives is the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting. In this episode, Danny unpacks these 7 traits, including adaptability, boundaries, grace and forgiveness, and gratitude. If you are a parent who wants to improve how you interact with and guide your children through the joys and challenges of growing up, this episode can help. Learn more about Danny and the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting at FocusontheFamily.com/7traits. More Resources: Related Podcasts:
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Our guests today are Jorge and Danisa Suarez. They are marriage counselors and sex therapists providing therapy together and individually to couples as they overcome infidelity, sexual addiction, a lack of intimacy, betrayal trauma, and intimacy disorders. In this episode, Jorge and Danisa share about their ministry to couples around the world struggling with all sorts of sexual brokenness and pain. They bring incredible nuggets of wisdom and truth that have helped hundreds of couples experience healing and discover the hope and beauty of full restoration. Whether you are married or not, this episode will help you understand key elements and principles that will help couples rebuild a marriage affected by sexual betrayal. Learn more about Jorge and Danisa and their ministry resources for couples at CCICounseling.com. More Resources
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My guest today is Ted Shimer, author of The Freedom Fight, a research-based discipleship curriculum that equips men and women to break free from pornography so they can run their race and reach their God-given potential in Christ. In this episode, Tim shares his 30+ year history of discipling college students and how he got involved in specifically helping young adults address struggles with porn and how to break free. He also shares 6 main roots to porn addiction, some key principles that lead to long-term freedom from porn, and why addressing porn is a huge opportunity for the church to help Christians know what it means to live out their true identity in Christ. Ted’s heart is not just that men and women get free from porn, but that they outgrow the perceived need for it. Learn more about Ted and The Freedom Fight at TheFreedomFight.org. More Resources Related Podcasts
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In today’s episode, counselor Stephen Cervantes shares with us one man’s ups and downs of his journey of recovery – especially the ups and downs of faith. How does faith fit into recovery? What if Christianity doesn’t “cure” your addiction? Is it okay to wrestle with faith questions on a recovery journey? We will peel back the layers of these questions and more to help you discover how faith weaves into recovery in a way that is hopeful, meaningful and life-changing. When you persist with curiosity on your recovery journey, breakthroughs happen! To help you understand the key principles it takes to break free from addictive patterns, check out the First 7 Days for Men at 7Days.Bebroken.com or the First 7 Days for Women at 7DaysWomen.Bebroken.com. More Resources:
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In today’s episode, we talk about beliefs and how they affect the way you live and interact with others. We especially focus on beliefs about emotions. Do these beliefs move you toward or away from deeper connections with others? To help you understand the “lens” through which some see the world we will highlight several comments from different men’s lives. Listen in to gain insights into yourself about what you believe and the effect this has on how well you connect with family, friends, and neighbors. More Resources for Emotional Growth:
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Today my guest is John Fort, the Director of Training at Be Broken and also a family care specialist. John brings a background in education and addiction recovery that gives him a unique perspective on dealing with sensitive issues in today’s modern family. He is also an experienced parent who can understand firsthand the challenges and difficulties of raising kids in a sex-saturated culture. In our discussion, we highlight the importance of parents being transparent with their kids about their history of sexual brokenness and leverage these conversations to help their kids navigate their own struggles with sexual topics and questions. This conversation deals with the fears that both parent and child likely have, how emotions connect to sexuality, and some practical applications to help families be more open about the ongoing journey from brokenness to wholeness in Christ. For help having these conversations, get John’s book: Honest Talk: A New Perspective on Talking to Your Kids About Sex. More Resources for Parents:
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My guest today is Karla Downing, the founder of ChangeMyRelationship.com. She is a speaker, author, counselor, and Bible teacher. Karla grew up in a dysfunctional family and then found herself struggling with Christian codependency in her own difficult marriage. Through her personal struggles, she discovered biblical and practical principles, which she now teaches to others. Karla’s passion is to see individuals, marriages, and families set free from the chains of dysfunction, misunderstanding, and emotional pain through a correct understanding of what the Bible teaches about relationships. In our conversation, Karla shares the 10 Relationship Changing Principles she uses to help difficult relationships thrive. We spend much of our time focusing on the principle she calls “Detach with Love” to help wives understand how to separate themselves in healthy ways from their betraying husband’s actions and reactions. To learn more about Karla and her many resources, visit ChangeMyRelationship.com. More Resources for Wives: WivesCare.Bebroken.com Blog: Why Self-Care After Sexual Betrayal is Good Stewardship Related Podcasts: ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts  Episode #833
So many stories have come to the surface over recent decades about pastor after pastor who has been living a double life that has hidden all kinds of sexual brokenness and sin. Much pain has been left in the wake of these stories. In this episode, we read a blog post from Allison Fallon about her personal story of how this kind of betrayal played out in her own life. Then we spend time unpacking some of the key factors that often establish and perpetuate environments of hidden abuse within the church, such as isolation, unchecked and unaccountable power, pride, and even hiding behind one’s “calling.” We close with giving hope and insights for how true grace-based environments can fight against these kinds of sins and abuses. We hope this episode will help both individuals and leaders to recognize the warning signs of danger and how to fight for truth and genuine grace. Read Allison's blog post at AllisonFallon.com/grace. Related blog: The Christian Response to Moral Failure in Church Leaders Related Podcasts:
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There is one simple starting point for men who want to work on emotional development: practice sadness. This may be overly simple, even simplistic. But after engaging with hundreds of men for over 30 years, counselor Stephen Cervantes has discovered that most men hate dealing with sadness. They don’t know how to practice sadness. Most men think emotions are messy. They hate when women cry. They think sadness is sloppy, crazy, and unnecessary emotion. Most men are good at positive emotions such as fun, play, laughter, and pleasure. They are not so good at disappointment and sadness. In this episode, we explore the issue of sadness in men and how men can better practice sadness well. We unpack the impact of fathers in training their sons to avoid or ignore sadness. Finally, we help men see sadness as an asset to growth and maturity rather than a liability. More resources for men: Men.Bebroken.com Book: Untangling Emotions by Groves and Smith Related Podcasts:
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My guest today is Linda MacDonald. She is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 30 years of counseling experience. She has written numerous books and articles and spoken on a wide range of topics related to marriage restoration. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoys hiking and kayaking near her home in Gig Harbor, Washington. Our conversation today centers around her book, entitled How to Help Your Spouse Heal from Your Affair. We begin by exploring the 5 options that the betraying spouse has in choosing what to do next after the affair. Then, we explore some of the 15 essential steps for repair, including healthy disclosure, rebuilding trust, responding to your spouse’s triggers, and changing your core character. For couples who want to rebuild after an affair, this book helps provide a solid road map for the betraying spouse. To learn more about Linda and her resources, visit lindajmacdonald.com. Book: How to Help Your Spouse Heal from Your Affair Blog: Through a Wife's Eyes More Podcasts on Marriage Restoration:
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My guests today are Michael and Heather Norgren. They are the founders of Triggered.app. For much of his life, Michael struggled with an addiction that he couldn't seem to overcome. He tried counseling, pastoral support, recovery programs, bible studies, and conferences. In all of these environments, he learned the importance of vulnerability and reaching out for support when he was feeling triggered. As a wife to a former addict, Heather is now able to use her story of betrayal to help others who are hurting from broken relationships. Throughout her journey, she has learned much about her own individual healing and how to come alongside someone struggling with addiction with healthy boundaries. Michael uses his abilities of developing software to create tools to help people in their journey to healing. Heather is using her gifts and passions to connect with individuals, businesses, and ministries to find more effective ways to partner together to bring hope and healing to more people. Together, they use their story to bring God glory. In today’s episode, Michael and Heather will share with us their story so that it might draw others out into the light of truth, grace, and a new life of joy and purpose. Please check out their amazing one-click app to help you overcome addiction at Triggered.app. Related Podcasts:
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