Faithful & True Podcast

Life is full of uncertainty. We may know where we want to go, but we’re not sure how to get there. We usually don’t get to see the whole picture.On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, our very own, Susie Smidt (LMFT) joins the show to share about her journey of transitioning from stay-at-home mom in recovery to practicing therapist on our staff. Listen as she shares how she was able to navigate the complexity and uncertainty of her journey by simply taking one step at a time.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages.Send us a text

Let's be honest.Are your Christmas traditions life-giving or do they actually drain the peace and joy out of the holiday season?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by Director of Faithful & True, Debbie Laaser. Listen as they unpack how you can have a truly life-giving Christmas.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages.Send us a text

Not only does infidelity shatter your trust in your spouse, it can also cause you to question yourself and maybe even God. Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, we share a Legacy Podcast featuring Dr. Mark and Debbie Laaser. Listen as Deb unpacks how a women can learn to trust herself and God in the aftermath of infidelity.Listen to part one as Mark Laaser shares 14 ways you can rebuild her trust.   - https://youtu.be/q1grqZLHeWMSubscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages.Send us a text

Leslie Vernick, a licensed counselor and bestselling author, dives deep into the complexities of emotionally healthy relationships. She pinpoints the traits of emotionally destructive relationships, emphasizing the need for awareness and clear communication. Leslie discusses the power of personal healing and empowerment, particularly for women, while advocating for balanced masculine and feminine qualities in faith. The conversation also touches on hope as a catalyst for growth, encouraging listeners to reshape their narratives in the face of emotional challenges.

No relationship is perfect. But what happens when a relationship stops being just imperfect and becomes emotionally destructive? On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, experienced counselor and national bestseller, Leslie Vernick sheds light on emotionally destructive relationships. She shares how you can recognize an abusive situation, stop it in its tracks, and heal from its destructive effects. - Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. -Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueWorkshops:   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880- Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True. The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages. -Send us a text

I look at porn. Only sometimes though, so it's no big deal.I've been faithful to my wife since our wedding day. Well, except for that one time. Sometimes I flirt with women at work. I know I shouldn't, but it just kind of happens.Most of us (okay, all of us) are struggling or have struggled with our sexuality. We've done or said things we regret. We may find freedom for a time, but always find ourselves slipping back into it...eventually. If this sounds like your story, you may be struggling with addiction. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Elizabeth Griffin returns to unpack how you can know if your sexual "struggles" are more than just struggles and how you can find healing.- Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. -Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueWorkshops:   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880- Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True. The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages. -Send us a text

We’ve been taught we should be independent and self-sufficient, but deep down we crave community.  So what’s the deal? Should we be independent, relying on ourselves or dependent on others?  The answer? Both.   Today on the The Faithful & True Podcast, Deb Laaser returns to continue our conversation about healthy relationship development. In this episode, listen as we introduce the concept of interdependence. We’ll unpack what it is and how it’s the key to healthy relationship development.Learn more about Hula Hoop Health:    - https://faithfulandtrue.com/product/hula-hoop-health/- Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. -Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueWorkshops:   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880- Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True. The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages. -Send us a text

The Bible says when a man and woman get married they become “one flesh.” But what does that really mean? Does each spouse forfeit their individuality? On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Deb Laaser joins Greg and Randy. Listen as they unpack how a healthy, Biblically-based perspective on one-flesh union can help you avoid the marriage mistake you can’t afford to make. Learn more about Hula Hoop Health:    - https://faithfulandtrue.com/product/hula-hoop-health/ - Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. - Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueWorkshops:   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880   - Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True. The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages. -Send us a text

For over 30 years, Faithful & True has been dedicated to spreading the message of hope and healing from addiction.As the years have passed, our message has not changed and we’ve had the opportunity to take advantage of new technology to help accomplish our goal. Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, our producer, Aaron Wellmann joins the program to talk about how we’re spreading the message of hope and healing from addiction through social media and our podcast.We’ll unpack the “why” behind what we do and what we have planned for the future of Faithful & True.- Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. - Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueWorkshops:   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880   - Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019.Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True. The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages. -Send us a text

Talk therapy, sitting down one on one with a counselor, is perhaps the most common form of therapy. But it’s far from the only form.On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Kristine Jackson and Lizzy McGlothlin of Onsite Workshops return to the program. Listen as they unpack some of the lesser-known but equally effective forms of healing including experiential and group therapy. They'll share why you should incorporate these life-changing forms of therapy into your recovery program. - Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. - Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueWorkshops:   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us!:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880   - Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019.Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True. The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages. -Send us a text