Discover how inner healing prayer can help men overcome porn addiction and trauma. Explore the relational aspect of healing prayer, the role of psychodrama in intimacy recovery, and the importance of surrendering to Jesus for emotional and spiritual healing. Dive into the impact of distorted beliefs on one's perception of God's love and the journey of relearning our identity through inner healing prayer.

John Kilmer discusses how Polyvagal Theory can help men overcome porn addiction by reshaping the autonomic nervous system. He explores the different zones of emotional states, the impact of trauma on connection, and finding safety in the ventral vagal state. Polyvagal Theory offers a perspective for healing and connecting with others to address wounds.

We need a theology of trauma. In this episode, Matt Wenger powerfully invites us to view our trauma through the lens of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection. This episode is a preview of our new online course at healyourtrauma.comMatt Wenger is the clinical director of Boulder Recovery, a 14-day intensive for Christian men struggling with sex, porn, and relationship issues. Boulder Recovery uses the TINSA treatment model (Trauma-Induced Sexual Addiction) to heal the traumatic experiences and attachment wounds driving addictive behaviors and problematic thinking around sex and intimacy.EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: Today, Matt Wenger and Drew Boa are releasing a new free online course called "10 Ways To Heal Your Trauma: Resolving The Roots Of Porn And Sex Addiction." Get free access at healyourtrauma.com~~~You're invited to The Porn Free Man Online Conference!When: Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11, 2025Get your free ticket now at thepornfreeman.com~~~Take the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

Learn how to create connection in any conversation by using your eyes, face, voice, and words. Practical tips on enhancing nonverbal cues, helpful phrases to deepen emotional bonding, and strategies for fostering relationships. Explore tools like 'Husband Material man cards' and 'Dear Young Married Couple Card Decks' for building deeper connections.

Male survivors of sexual abuse share their stories of harm and healing, exploring reasons for silence and the impact of shame. Topics include challenges in disclosure, manipulative nature of abuse, fear of sharing, and overcoming trauma. The podcast delves into the impact on sexual orientation, building genuine connections, and healing through creative expression.

What is full disclosure? When, why, and how should I reveal sexual secrets to my wife? In this episode, disclosure experts Dan Drake and Janice Caudill walk us through the process of full therapeutic disclosure from beginning to end. You'll learn how to restore truth in your relationship in a way that is healing rather than harmful.Dan Drake and Dr. Janice Caudill co-founded Kintsugi Recovery Partners and co-authored 5 books in the Full Disclosure Series. They developed the first full disclosure training and certification course, and they provide the highest level of support for professionals using their Restoring Truth Model. Learn more at kintsugirecoverypartners.comDan Drake is the Founder and Clinical Director of Banyan Therapy Group in Los Angeles, California. He is a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist Supervisor and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor. Dan is a Christian, a husband, and a father.Dr. Janice Caudill is an APSATS supervisor, CSAT supervisor, Certified Partner Trauma Therapist supervisor, Certified Partner Betrayal Trauma Therapist, Certified Intimacy Anorexia Therapist, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She is the Founder of Intensive Recovery Healing and Intensive Recovery Coaching. Learn more at intensivehope.comBuy Dan and Janice's books! (these are paid links)For you (the blue books):Full Disclosure: How To Share The Truth After Sexual BetrayalYour Disclosure Document: A 10-Step GuideFor your partner (the green books):Full Disclosure: How Disclosure Can Help You Heal (part 1)Full Disclosure: Preparing For Disclosure On Your Terms (part 2)Full Disclosure: Post Disclosure Healing (part 3)~~~You're invited to The Porn Free Man Online Conference!When: Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11, 2025Get your free ticket now at thepornfreeman.com~~~Take the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

Explore the types of fantasies like erotic, relational, recovery, and redemptive. Learn how to assess the healthiness of your fantasies and align them with your values. Discover the power of hopeful fantasies and channeling them towards positive outcomes. Uncover the significance of analyzing arousal and understanding the origin of your fantasies.

Jonathan Daugherty, founder of Be Broken, discusses the power of grace in sexual recovery, emphasizing worthiness and the transformational nature of grace. Topics include creating grace-based environments, evolving boundaries, and freedom from pornography addiction.

Dr. Greg Coles, author, speaker, and scholar at the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, shares insight and hope for singles with same-sex attraction. Topics discussed include recognizing the beauty of singleness and same-sex attraction, forming friendships with married couples, the healing power of present friendships, exploring same-sex attraction and healing, and a message to the speaker's younger self about following Jesus.

What is the difference between outgrowing porn and purity culture? In this replay from The Porn Free Man Conference, you'll experience dramatic examples of what these two approaches look like, sound like, and feel like when you are...Reaching out to a friend after watching porn (failure vs. feedback)Sharing vulnerable parts of your story (harsh and critical vs. gentle and kind)Checking in with your small group (lots of accountability vs. lots of attunement)Feeling the urge to watch porn (battle our sexuality vs. befriend our sexuality)Being sexually attracted to someone (fear and shame vs. curiosity and compassion)Celebrating 6 months without porn (behavior modification vs. becoming mature)Drew Boa, Doug Carpenter, Henry Brown, and Jordan Castille are all members of the Husband Material Leadership Team.Related episodes:How To Outgrow Porn (Intro To HMA)Experience Healing Through PsychodramaHow To Reframe A Porn Relapse~~~You're invited to The Porn Free Man Online Conference!When: Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11, 2025Get your free ticket now at thepornfreeman.com~~~Take the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!