Restored: Helping Children of Divorce

When trauma occurs, it causes you to ask big questions. That’s where my guest found himself after being brutally attacked, almost to the point of death, by people he was trying to help. In this episode, you’ll hear the story of the attack, plus he answers:Has forgiveness been difficult for you?Why forgive? What are the benefits? What happens if we don’t forgive?How do you forgive someone who has hurt you?Take the podcast surveyShownotes

When you’re struggling with unwanted sexual behavior, asking for help is terrifying. The struggle feels so shameful and admitting your weakness feels humiliating. As a result, most men stay stuck for years and years. Thankfully, there’s a way out. Asking for help from the right people is the key to overcoming shame, humiliation, and unwanted behavior. Today, a coach specializing in helping men break free from unwanted sexual behavior joins the show to discuss: Is freedom even possible? Why do men deserve that freedom?A valuable for you or men you know strugglingStories of transformation in the lives of the men he’s coachedAdvice and encouragement for any man struggling right nowApply for Freedom CoachingGet FREE Mini-Course: Why You Feel BrokenListen to the Series: Healing Sexual BrokennessShownotes

If you’re a woman that struggles with unwanted sexual behavior, you are not alone. The myth of porn, or even lust, being a male problem is just that - a myth. More importantly, healing and freedom are within reach for you. In this episode, brave author and speaker Rachael Killackey shares her struggles with unwanted sexual behavior and a valuable resource for women struggling, plus:The emotions that sexual struggles brought into her lifeHow she found freedom and helps other women now, tooHow you should respond if you have a relapseBuy Rachael’s Book: Love in Recovery: One Woman's Story of Breaking Free from Shame and Healing from Pornography AddictionJoin a Magdala groupListen to the Magdala PodcastGet FREE Mini-Course: Why You Feel BrokenListen to the Series: Healing Sexual BrokennessShownotes

Our world is very sexually broken. The examples are endless: Pornography use, sexual compulsions, addictions, hookup culture, paying for sex, infidelity, sex trafficking, and much more.But how did our world become so sexually broken? That’s the topic we tackle today with famous author and speaker Christopher West. If you’ve wrestled with sexual brokenness or noticed an ache inside that you that nothing seems to fill, this episode is for you.Image 1: Three ChoicesImage 2: Wall Unity CrucifixBuy Christopher West’s BooksListen to the Ask Christopher West podcastGet FREE Mini-Course: Why You Feel BrokenListen to the Series: Healing Sexual BrokennessShownotes

What happens inside your brain and your body when you endure trauma?Surprisingly, there’s actually a predictable way that your body and mind responds to trauma. In this episode, we break down each response with a trauma therapist. We also discuss:How her parents’ divorce impacted herIs healing trauma even possible? If so, what does it take to heal?How to apologize the right wayShare your storyFind a therapistShownotes

In this enlightening discussion, Jay Stringer, a licensed mental health counselor and author of 'Unwanted', sheds light on the connection between untreated trauma and sexual brokenness. He reveals how specific family dynamics can predict sexual struggles, explaining why many repeat harmful behaviors. Jay emphasizes the role of anger in driving unwanted desires and how empathetic witnessing can aid healing. With insights from a study of thousands, he encourages listeners to explore their sexual urges with curiosity, providing paths to lasting freedom from compulsions.

When it comes to pornography, there are basically two types of people:Those who believe that porn is wrong and harmful. And those who do not.But beyond the arguments, millions of people struggle with a pornography compulsion or addiction. They want to break free, but they feel stuck and hopeless. No matter what they try, it doesn’t work.In this episode, popular speakers and authors Matt Fradd and Jason Evert join me to answer these tough questions: Is porn harmful and wrong? If so, why? What does it do your brain and your relationships?How do you actually break free from porn?What resources are out there to help you or someone you care about?Buy the Book: Forged: 33 Days Toward Freedom by Jason Evert and Matt FraddBuy the Book: The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography by Matt FraddGet the FREE Mini-Course: Why You Feel BrokenListen to the Series: Healing Sexual BrokennessShownotes

What’s brought the most pain and problems into your life? If your answer (or a top answer) is your parents’ divorce or the breakdown of your family, this podcast is for you.In this episode, we talk about the specific pain and problems your parents’ divorce or family breakdown bring into your life. We also highlight resources to help you heal and build virtue, so you can feel whole again and break the cycle of dysfunction and divorce in your own life.Take podcast survey (5-10 min)View Restored resources via shownotesSchedule donor pitch with Joey

Millions of people right now are struggling with sexual compulsion and addiction. It’s a massive problem that doesn’t get the attention or resources it deserves.Thankfully, in this episode, psychologist Dr. Bob Schuchts offers steps and a resource to heal your sexual brokenness. We also discuss:A story of profound healing and transformationDr. Bob’s own past struggles in this areaHow sexual brokenness is often passed down in families through generationsBuy Dr. Bob’s Book: Be RestoredGet the FREE Mini-Course: Why You Feel BrokenListen to the Series: Healing Sexual BrokennessShownotes

If you’re a woman that struggles with unwanted sexual behavior, have you felt like you’re the only female that struggles? If so, that’s an absolute lie. In fact, one study found that ~75% of women 18-30 reported viewing porn at least once a month. With more and more women struggling with porn and masturbation, speaker and author Kelsey Skoch joins the show to share steps you can take as a woman to find freedom. We also discuss:Kelsey’s past struggles, what helped her find freedom, and what her life is like nowHow unhealed trauma can contribute to unwanted sexual behavior, including the trauma of your parents’ divorce or broken familyHow some people claim these behaviors are good for women, but Kelsey shares how she’s only seen it damage womenBuy Kelsey’s book, Uncompromising Purity (Buy on Amazon)Take the My Broken Family AssessmentListen to the Series: Healing Sexual BrokennessShownotes