Pure Desire Podcast
632 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 609 ratingsA weekly podcast helping you take back your life from the effects of unwanted sexual behavior and betrayal trauma.
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262 - Understanding Our Unwanted Behaviors w/ Jay Stringer
July 12, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBWe all have some form of unwanted behavior in our life. Whether it's pornography, affairs, fantasy, or any other form of sexual brokenness, understanding where these behaviors come from is essential! If we want to break free from our unwanted behaviors, we must understand them. If we truly want to understand our unwanted behaviors, we must be curious. This requires honesty, courage, and hard work. On today's episode, Jay Stringer, author of Unwanted and featured speaker at this year's Pure D...
261 - FAQ #13
July 05, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBOn today’s new FAQ episode, we cover a lot. This is what these episodes are for: giving answers to tough questions. Today’s topics include emotional anorexia, white-knuckling, sexual content in video games, getting triggered at the gym, same-sex attraction, and more! RESOURCES Full Episode Video (YouTube) Recovery Action Plan (Struggling Spouse) Recovery Action Plan (Betrayed Spouse) One-Sided Healing: Addicted (Podcast Episode) One-Sided Healing: Betrayed (Podcast Episode) FASTER Sca...
260 - The Pure Desire Podcast Turns 5!
June 29, 2022 00:16 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBToday, our podcast turns 5! We’re so thankful for you (the listeners/viewers) for tuning in each week and encouraging us to keep pushing the conversation forward. On today's livestream recording, we're: reading some reviews of the show, talking through why we started and will continue to do the podcast, covering some Pure Desire history and the podcast, discussing where we are headed in the next year, and announcing exciting and upcoming developments at Pure Desire RESOURCES Full Episode V...
260 - Teaser
June 28, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MBWe have a special invitation for you to join us live THIS AFTERNOON to celebrate 5 years of the podcast! Join us LIVE: CLICK HERE GET STARTED Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From Porn Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling Consultation Join A Pure Desire Online Group SOCIALS Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on X (Twitter)
259 - Starting Pure Desire Groups At Your Church
June 21, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBWhen is the best time to start groups in my church? What should be my first steps? What if I don’t have buy-in from my pastor/leader? Do we need groups for men and women? These are the questions all of us ask when starting Pure Desire groups in our church. These and many other questions can leave us directionless and with little hope on starting groups. On today’s episode, we give direction on all of it. We talk through timing of groups, getting support from leaders, promotion, and introduct...
Episode 259 - Starting Pure Desire Groups At Your Church
June 21, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 68.8 MBWhen is the best time to start groups in my church? What should be my first steps? What if I don’t have buy-in from my pastor/leader? Do we need groups for men and women? These are the questions all of us ask when starting Pure Desire groups in our church. These and many other questions can leave us directionless and with little hope on starting groups. On today’s episode, we give direction on all of it. We talk through timing of groups, getting support from leaders, promotion, and introduct...
258 - Faith, Sexuality, & Gender w/ Preston Sprinkle
June 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIs it possible to hold a biblical sexual ethic and love those who don’t hold to it? Our guest, Dr. Preston Sprinkle, works to answer this question in his work as the president of The Center For Faith, Sexuality, & Gender. Preston is the host of the Theology In The Raw podcast and is a New York Times Best-Selling author of books like People To Be Loved, Embodied, and Living In A Gray World. Preston joins us today to talk through the tension we experience between the Bible’s teaching on sexual...
Episode 258 - Faith, Sexuality, & Gender w/ Preston Sprinkle
June 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBIs it possible to hold a biblical sexual ethic and love those who don’t hold to it? Our guest, Dr. Preston Sprinkle, works to answer this question in his work as the president of The Center For Faith, Sexuality, & Gender. Preston is the host of the Theology In The Raw podcast and is a New York Times Best-Selling author of books like People To Be Loved, Embodied, and Living In A Gray World. Preston joins us today to talk through the tension we experience between the Bible’s teaching on sexua...
257 - 7 Tips As You Begin Healing From Betrayal
June 07, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBMany of us who experience betrayal trauma are thrown into it. We didn’t cause it. We didn’t choose it. But here we are: suffering. The thought of pursuing our own healing when we experience betrayal seems unfair. Ultimately, it is. But we have the choice to step into healing for ourselves—to restore what has been broken and damaged. On today’s episode, we explore 7 tips or encouragements as we enter the journey of healing from betrayal. Heather Kolb, our Content Manager, joins us and shares ...
Episode 257 - 7 Tips As You Begin Healing From Betrayal
June 07, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBMany of us who experience betrayal trauma are thrown into it. We didn’t cause it. We didn’t choose it. But here we are: suffering. The thought of pursuing our own healing when we experience betrayal seems unfair. Ultimately, it is. But we have the choice to step into healing for ourselves—to restore what has been broken and damaged. On today’s episode, we explore 7 tips or encouragements as we enter the journey of healing from betrayal. Heather Kolb, our Content Manager, joins us and shares ...
256 - 7 Tips As You Begin Recovery From Addiction
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBThe journey of recovery from unwanted sexual behavior is not an intuitive one. There are many aspects we never knew to consider when working to create sexual health in our lives. When we do enter the recovery journey, there can be many ups and downs. That's why, on today's episode, we talk through 7 tips for those on the front end of their recovery from addiction journey. These are 7 tips we wish we knew as we started our journeys. RESOURCES Full Episode Video (YouTube) Pure Desire Onlin...
Episode 256 - 7 Tips As You Begin Recovery From Addiction
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBThe journey of recovery from unwanted sexual behavior is not an intuitive one. There are many aspects we never knew to consider when working to create sexual health in our lives. When we do enter the recovery journey, there can be many ups and downs. That's why, on today's episode, we talk through 7 tips for those on the front end of their recovery from addiction journey. These are 7 tips we wish we knew as we started our journies. RESOURCES Full Episode Video (YouTube) Pure Desire Onl...
255 - Restoring Our Vows w/ Brandon & Tonia Clark
May 24, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBLike many marriages, Brandon and Tonia Clark experienced the damage of a pornography addiction. Through Brandon's addiction, they experienced crisis in their marriage and didn't know how to address the problem. Today, Brandon and Tonia join us to tell the story of how they restored their marriage and their vows and how they're using their story to help others do the same. RESOURCES Full Episode Video (YouTube) Restored Vows Course (Covenant Eyes Free 14-day Video Course) Covenant Eyes (A...
Episode 255 - Restoring Our Vows w/ Brandon & Tonia Clark
May 24, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBLike many marriages, Brandon and Tonia Clark experienced the damage of a pornography addiction. Through Brandon's addiction, they experienced crisis in their marriage and didn't know how to address the problem. Today, Brandon and Tonia join us to tell the story of how they restored their marriage and their vows and how they're using their story to help others do the same. RESOURCES Full Episode Video (YouTube) Restored Vows Course (Covenant Eyes Free 14-day Video Course) Covenant Eye...
254 - Fear Of Sex During Recovery
May 17, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBWhen entering the recovery and healing process, there can be lots of fear. Fears like "will this work?" or "can I really restore my marriage?" But one of the biggest fears couples face is the fear of re-engaging in their sexual relationship. Today, we are joined by clinicians, Robert and Rebecca Vander Meer, to talk through this fear and ways to work through it during the recovery process. RESOURCES Full Episode Video (YouTube) Pure Desire Counseling Sex During Recovery (Podcast Episode)...
Episode 254 - Fear Of Sex During Recovery
May 17, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBWhen entering the recovery and healing process, there can be lots of fear. Fears like "will this work?" or "can I really restore my marriage?" But one of the biggest fears couples face is the fear of re-engaging in their sexual relationship. Today, we are joined by clinicians, Robert and Rebecca Vander Meer, to talk through this fear and ways to work through it during the recovery process. RESOURCES Full Episode Video (YouTube) Pure Desire Counseling Sex During Recovery (Podcast Epis...
253 - Gaslighting, Manipulating, & Lying
May 10, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBMen and women struggling with unwanted sexual behavior or sexual brokenness often work very hard to protect themselves. Protecting themselves from the pain in life and protecting themselves from the consequences of their behavior. This often takes the form of gaslighting, manipulating, and lying. On today’s episode, we’re joined by one of our clinicians, Eileen Fagan, to talk through why those struggling chose these behaviors, how spouses can identify them, and how couples can heal from thei...
Episode 253 - Gaslighting, Manipulating, & Lying
May 10, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBMen and women struggling with unwanted sexual behavior or sexual brokenness often work very hard to protect themselves. Protecting themselves from the pain in life and protecting themselves from the consequences of their behavior. This often takes the form of gaslighting, manipulating, and lying. On today’s episode, we’re joined by one of our clinicians, Eileen Fagan, to talk through why those struggling chose these behaviors, how spouses can identify them, and how couples can heal from thei...
252 - Pastors, Church Leaders, & Sexual Misconduct
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIt seems like every few months there is another report of a Christian leader caught in sexual misconduct. This is extremely sad. It shouldn't be this way. But why does this keep happening? Can we do anything about it? How do we change this trend with our leaders and in our churches? Today we tackle all of these questions. There is a better way and we need to take steps to create it in our churches. RESOURCES Full Episode Video (YouTube) Sexual Integrity 101 How To Talk With Your Kids Abo...
Episode 252 - Pastors, Church Leaders, & Sexual Misconduct
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBIt seems like every few months there is another report of a Christian leader caught in sexual misconduct. This is extremely sad. It shouldn't be this way. But why does this keep happening? Can we do anything about it? How do we change this trend with our leaders and in our churches? Today we tackle all of these questions. There is a better way and we need to take steps to create it in our churches. RESOURCES Full Episode Video (YouTube) Sexual Integrity 101 How To Talk With Your Kids...
251 - The Good Guide To Great Sex w/ Dr. Keith & Sheila Wray Gregoire
April 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBSheila Wray Gregoire is back on the podcast today and she is joined by her husband, Dr. Keith. They’ve been busy updating and writing their books, The Good Girls Guide To Great Sex and The Good Guys Guide To Great Sex! Today, we talk to Sheila and Dr. Keith about their books, interesting findings from their research of over 25,000 Christian women, a new approach to sexual intimacy in marriage, how frequent we should be having sex, and A LOT more! RESOURCES Full Episode Video (YouTube) The...
Episode 251 - The Good Guide To Great Sex w/ Dr. Keith & Sheila Wray Gregoire
April 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBSheila Wray Gregoire is back on the podcast today and she is joined by her husband, Dr. Keith. They’ve been busy updating and writing their books, The Good Girls Guide To Great Sex and The Good Guys Guide To Great Sex! Today, we talk to Sheila and Dr. Keith about their books, interesting findings from their research of over 25,000 Christian women, a new approach to sexual intimacy in marriage, how frequent we should be having sex, and A LOT more! RESOURCES Full Episode Video (YouTube) ...
250 - Taboo Topics
April 19, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBWhen entering our sexual history or the history of our group members, it’s likely we’ll encounter topics considered “taboo.” Topics like fetishes, fantasies, same-sex attraction, or others. We all have potentially taboo aspects to our sexual history. On today’s episode, we are joined by Rich Moore (Associate Director of Men’s Groups) to talk about these topics, how to respond to these topics when they come up, and how we can diminish the shame around these elements of our story. RESOURCES ...
Episode 250 - Taboo Topics
April 19, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBWhen entering our sexual history or the history of our group members, it’s likely we’ll encounter topics considered “taboo.” Topics like fetishes, fantasies, same-sex attraction, or others. We all have potentially taboo aspects to our sexual history. On today’s episode, we are joined by Rich Moore (Associate Director of Men’s Groups) to talk about these topics, how to respond to these topics when they come up, and how we can diminish the shame around these elements of our story. RESOURCES ...
249 - Leading Women's Groups
April 12, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBPure Desire groups for women are essential to an effective recovery ministry. Whether it’s groups for women who’ve experienced betrayal or women struggling with unwanted sexual behavior, these groups are needed! If we want to create cultures in our church where “it’s okay to not be okay,” we need a group structure and women willing to lead. On today’s episode, Ashley Jameson joins us to talk about leading women’s groups. We talk about what to look for in group leaders, unique aspects to wome...
Episode 249 - Leading Women's Groups
April 12, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBPure Desire groups for women are essential to an effective recovery ministry. Whether it’s groups for women who’ve experienced betrayal or women struggling with unwanted sexual behavior, these groups are needed! If we want to create cultures in our church where “it’s okay to not be okay,” we need a group structure and women willing to lead. On today’s episode, Ashley Jameson joins us to talk about leading women’s groups. We talk about what to look for in group leaders, unique aspects to wome...
248 - Performance Wounds w/ Stephen Thomas
April 05, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWhether we've played sports, performed in theater, or participated in other performance-oriented activities, we have all experienced failure. These moments of failure impact us at a deep level. On today's episode, we talked with Stephen Thomas, a marriage and recovery consultant, about how these performance failures wound us, how they contribute to our recovery and healing journeys, and how to heal our performance wounds. RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) STEPHEN THOMAS CONSULTING (S...
Episode 248 - Performance Wounds w/ Stephen Thomas
April 05, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBWhether we've played sports, performed in theater, or participated in other performance-oriented activities, we have all experienced failure. These moments of failure impact us at a deep level. On today's episode, we talked with Stephen Thomas, a marriage and recovery consultant, about how these performance failures wound us, how they contribute to our recovery and healing journies, and how to heal our performance wounds. RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) STEPHEN THOMAS CONSULTIN...
247 - Becoming A Porn-Free Person w/ Matt Dobschuetz
March 29, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBBecoming a porn-free person is not an easy journey but is so worth the effort! Matt Dobschuetz knows this first hand. Matt, the host of the Porn Free Radio Podcast and author of the new book Porn Free, joins us for a crossover episode of the podcast. On today’s episode, we talk to Matt about his new book and the insights he shares about the recovery journey. Matt even asks us a few questions during the interview. It’s a good time and we know you’ll enjoy our conversation with Matt. RESOURCE...
Episode 247 - Becoming A Porn-Free Person w/ Matt Dobschuetz
March 29, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBBecoming a porn-free person is not an easy journey but is so worth the effort! Matt Dobschuetz knows this first hand. Matt, the host of the Porn Free Radio Podcast and author of the new book Porn Free, joins us for a crossover episode of the podcast. On today’s episode, we talk to Matt about his new book and the insights he shares about the recovery journey. Matt even asks us a few questions during the interview. It’s a good time and we know you’ll enjoy our conversation with Matt. RESOURC...
246 - Replacing Unwanted Sexual Behaviors
March 22, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIt’s not enough to just stop our unwanted sexual behaviors. In order to truly break free and heal from the effects of unwanted sexual behaviors, we must find replacement behaviors. Like learning to ride a bike, our mind holds on to repeated behaviors and never lets them go. If we want to stop these automatic behaviors, our brain requires we replace them with new ones. On today’s episode, we discuss why we need new behaviors, what kinds we should pursue, and how to make sure our new behaviors...
Episode 246 - Replacing Unwanted Sexual Behaviors
March 22, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBIt’s not enough to just stop our unwanted sexual behaviors. In order to truly break free and heal from the effects of unwanted sexual behaviors, we must find replacement behaviors. Like learning to ride a bike, our mind holds on to repeated behaviors and never lets them go. If we want to stop these automatic behaviors, our brain requires we replace them with new ones. On today’s episode, we discuss why we need new behaviors, what kinds we should pursue, and how to make sure our new behaviors...
245 - Sacrifices of Recovery & Healing
March 15, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIt's the consequences of unwanted sexual behavior that often motivate us most in starting the recovery or healing journey. Whether we’re the struggling spouse or the one betrayed, the crisis and damage of sexual brokenness make the recovery and healing process very necessary. But once we enter this journey, it’s not always rainbows and butterflies. As we grow and develop health, we begin setting boundaries and evaluating our life with a new lens. As we do so, we can lose hobbies, jobs, and e...
Episode 245 - Sacrifices of Recovery & Healing
March 15, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBIt's the consequences of unwanted sexual behavior that often motivate us most in starting the recovery or healing journey. Whether we’re the struggling spouse or the one betrayed, the crisis and damage of sexual brokenness make the recovery and healing process very necessary. But once we enter this journey, it’s not always rainbows and butterflies. As we grow and develop health, we begin setting boundaries and evaluating our life with a new lens. As we do so, we can lose hobbies, jobs, and e...
244 - How To Help Your Spouse Heal From Your Sexual Betrayal
March 08, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBSexual betrayal is one of the most devastating things a person can experience. Though struggling spouses are not primarily out to hurt their husband/wife, sexual brokenness brings immense amounts of pain and trauma into a marriage. As an addict or struggler, is it possible to help our spouse heal from the pain we’ve caused? Is there anything we can do to help in the healing process? On today’s episode, we explore what an addicted/struggling spouse can do (if anything) to help their spouse he...
Episode 244 - How To Help Your Spouse Heal From Your Sexual Betrayal
March 08, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBSexual betrayal is one of the most devastating things a person can experience. Though struggling spouses are not primarily out to hurt their husband/wife, sexual brokenness brings immense amounts of pain and trauma into a marriage. As an addict or struggler, is it possible to help our spouse heal from the pain we’ve caused? Is there anything we can do to help in the healing process? On today’s episode, we explore what an addicted/struggling spouse can do (if anything) to help their spouse he...
243 - Spiritual Bypass w/ Dr. Craig Cashwell
March 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBAs followers of Jesus, knowing what is true and biblical is important. But when it comes to battling the effects of unwanted sexual behavior or betrayal trauma we can very easily use spiritual truths to minimize the reality of our situation or struggle. This is referred to as "spiritual bypass." On today's episode, Dr. Craig Cashwell talks to us about spiritual bypass and why it can be so damaging on our journey of healing and recovery. RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) SHADOWS OF TH...
Episode 243 - Spiritual Bypass w/ Dr. Craig Cashwell
March 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBAs followers of Jesus, knowing what is true and biblical is important. But when it comes to battling the effects of unwanted sexual behavior or betrayal trauma we can very easily use spiritual truths to minimize the reality of our situation or struggle. This is referred to as "spiritual bypass." On today's episode, Dr. Craig Cashwell talks to us about spiritual bypass and why it can be so damaging on our journey of healing and recovery. RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) SHADOWS OF...
Spiritual Bypass w/ Dr. Craig Cashwell
March 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBAs followers of Jesus, knowing what is true and biblical is important. But when it comes to battling the effects of unwanted sexual behavior or betrayal trauma we can very easily use spiritual truths to minimize the reality of our situation or struggle. This is referred to as "spiritual bypass." On today's episode, Dr. Craig Cashwell talks to us about spiritual bypass and why it can be so damaging on our journey of healing and recovery.
242 - Women's Takeover #4 - Stories Of Healing: Cyndie & Dusty Gillingham
February 22, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBSexual brokenness shatters the lives of so many men and women. We’ve heard this story many times: a man struggles with unwanted sexual behaviors and, because of this, his wife experiences betrayal trauma. But what happens when the roles are reversed? When a woman struggles and betrays her husband? On today’s episode, Cyndie and Dusty tell us their story of healing. They share how sexual brokenness impacted their relationship, how they were introduced to Pure Desire, what their recovery and ...
Episode 242 - Women's Takeover #4 - Stories Of Healing: Cyndie & Dusty Gillingham
February 22, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBSexual brokenness shatters the lives of so many men and women. We’ve heard this story many times: a man struggles with unwanted sexual behaviors and, because of this, his wife experiences betrayal trauma. But what happens when the roles are reversed? When a woman struggles and betrays her husband? On today’s episode, Cyndie and Dusty tell us their story of healing. They share how sexual brokenness impacted their relationship, how they were introduced to Pure Desire, what their recovery and ...
Episode 241 - Women's Takeover #3: Empowering A Betrayed Partner
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBWhen discovery or disclosure happens, it impacts the mind, body, and soul of a betrayed partner. Our mind becomes stuck on rewind; processing every word of every day, wondering how we missed it. We can’t eat. We can’t sleep. We no longer feel safe. Is there any hope? On today’s episode, we sit down with Jennifer Howie and talk through several aspects of betrayal trauma that will empower a betrayed partner on their healing journey. RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) BETRAYAL & BEYO...
241 - Women's Takeover #3: Empowering A Betrayed Partner
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBWhen discovery or disclosure happens, it impacts the mind, body, and soul of a betrayed partner. Our mind becomes stuck on rewind; processing every word of every day, wondering how we missed it. We can’t eat. We can’t sleep. We no longer feel safe. Is there any hope? On today’s episode, we sit down with Jennifer Howie and talk through several aspects of betrayal trauma that will empower a betrayed partner on their healing journey. RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) BETRAYAL & BEYOND ...
240 - Women's Takeover #2: Integrating Psychology & Spirituality w/ Dr. Craig Cashwell
February 08, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHistorically, in many faith communities, there seemed to be a great divide: psychology on one side of the canyon and spirituality on the other side. But now, this gap is closing. On today’s episode, we are privileged to have Dr. Craig Cashwell as our guest. We first met Dr. Cashwell during Module 2 of the PSAP training and used this opportunity to dig deeper into what we learned. As a Mental Health Counselor, Professor, and author, he shares his passion for integrating psychology and spiritu...
Episode 240 - Women's Takeover #2: Integrating Psychology & Spirituality w/ Dr. Craig Cashwell
February 08, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBHistorically, in many faith communities, there seemed to be a great divide: psychology on one side of the canyon and spirituality on the other side. But now, this gap is closing. On today’s episode, we are privileged to have Dr. Craig Cashwell as our guest. We first met Dr. Cashwell during Module 2 of the PSAP training and used this opportunity to dig deeper into what we learned. As a Mental Health Counselor, Professor, and author, he shares his passion for integrating psychology and spiritu...
239 - Women's Takeover #1: Healing From Betrayal w/ Dr. Barbara Steffens
February 01, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBWhen we experience betrayal, it seems as though our world has been turned upside down. This type of trauma can leave us feeling paralyzed and alone, unsure of what’s happening to us and if healing is even possible. On today’s episode, we are honored to have Dr. Barbara Steffens as our guest. She is the author of Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal and the founding President of APSATS: The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists. Dr. Steffens walks ...
Episode 239 - Women's Takeover #1: Healing From Betrayal w/ Dr. Barbara Steffens
February 01, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBWhen we experience betrayal, it seems as though our world has been turned upside down. This type of trauma can leave us feeling paralyzed and alone, unsure of what’s happening to us and if healing is even possible. On today’s episode, we are honored to have Dr. Barbara Steffens as our guest. She is the author of Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal and the founding President of APSATS: The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists. Dr. Steffens walks ...
238 - Barriers To Sexual Intimacy w/ Dr. Juli Slattery
January 25, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBCreating emotional and sexual intimacy in marriage can be challenging. This is especially true when sexual brokenness is present in a marriage. Today, Dr. Juli Slattery joins us to talk through barriers couples face when creating sexual intimacy and how we can overcome them. RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) AUTHENTIC INTIMACY WEBSITE FIND THE HERO IN YOUR HUSBAND: REVISITED (JULI’S BOOK) JAVA WITH JULI (JULI’S PODCAST) GET STARTED Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Tra...
Episode 238 - Barriers To Sexual Intimacy w/ Dr. Juli Slattery
January 25, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBCreating emotional and sexual intimacy in marriage can be challenging. This is especially true when sexual brokenness is present in a marriage. Today, Dr. Juli Slattery joins us to talk through barriers couples face when creating sexual intimacy and how we can overcome them. RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) AUTHENTIC INTIMACY WEBSITE FIND THE HERO IN YOUR HUSBAND: REVISITED (JULI’S BOOK) JAVA WITH JULI (JULI’S PODCAST)
237 - Church Hurdles (REPLAY)
January 18, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBAs the COVID spike has caused issues with our regularly scheduled podcasts, we thought we would re-release an oldie but goodie episode. Back in December of 2017, we did an interview with Rodney Wright about the hurdles many churches face when it comes to addressing the effects of sexual brokenness. Even though we’re now 4 years later, this episode still rings so true. As the church, we need to continue improving our compassion and competency toward those who are impacted by sexual brokenness...