Unashamed Unafraid

Christian was born the middle of eight children and felt that he had to act out to get noticed. In his early adolescence he experimented with opiates, alcohol, a cigarette, and sex.Kelle met Christian during their senior year of High School, the two started dating, and were quickly married after he returned home from his LDS mission. A few years and a motorcycle accident later, Christian went through a steady progression of painkillers, alcohol, gambling, and adultery. He became unable to hold down a job and disappeared for long stretches of time, Kelle and their four children unsure of when or if he would show up next. Christian and Kelle’s story is a testament to the fact that there is always a way back, that no soul is over and done, at least not so long as we are willing to open ourselves even a little to the light that is cracking its way into our hearts.Follow us on social media! instagram.com/unashamedunafraid facebook.com/unashamedunafraid  Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@UnashamedUnafraidPod Check out our recommended resources: unashamedunafraid.com/resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  unashamedunafraid.com/storeFor more inspiration, https://unashamedunafraid.com/unashamed-unafraid-blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Email our Podcast Executive Director, Jeremy, at jeremy@unashamedunafraid.com 

Just as we establish clear boundaries in our relationships with other people, we must also set boundaries in our relationship with digital media, especially when we consider that media use is the "most undiagnosed addiction behavior by a mile." It consumes massive chunks of our time on its own, and can lure the recovering porn addict back into full-blown relapse.Hear the Unashamed Unafraid team speak to all of these points, as well as how parents play a crucial role in modeling healthy media habits for their children, how women especially are hurt by social media's brutal comparison game, and how being constantly plugged in blocks us from "finding God in silence."Follow us on social media! instagram.com/unashamedunafraid facebook.com/unashamedunafraid  Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@UnashamedUnafraidPod Check out our recommended resources: unashamedunafraid.com/resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  unashamedunafraid.com/storeFor more inspiration, https://unashamedunafraid.com/unashamed-unafraid-blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Email our Podcast Executive Director, Jeremy, at jeremy@unashamedunafraid.com 

Julie Forbes is a healer of souls. In this episode, we discuss her practice of helping people heal through spiritual connection with and in the presence of horses - Equine Assisted Learning. She has worked professionally in this field for over a decade in the St. George, Utah area.Julie shares the success she has witnessed in her work with troubled teens and addicts, asserting that no matter what we believe about ourselves, we can find a way to face our 'Soul Hurt,' release our false beliefs, and emerge renewed and healed. Join us as Julie describes how she became involved with Equine Assisted Learning, what the experience entails, and how God manifests through it. We believe you'll find her unique perspective on healing, the definition of addiction, and the promise of lasting recovery refreshing. You can contact Julie by email, julie@julieforbes.net, her website Dragonfly Soul, Facebook, and Instagram.Follow us on social media! instagram.com/unashamedunafraid facebook.com/unashamedunafraid  Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@UnashamedUnafraidPod Check out our recommended resources: unashamedunafraid.com/resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  unashamedunafraid.com/storeFor more inspiration, https://unashamedunafraid.com/unashamed-unafraid-blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Email our Podcast Executive Director, Jeremy, at jeremy@unashamedunafraid.com 

"I absolutely know with every fiber of my being that [God] loves me for who I am."Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process. Each person may define their recovery journey in terms of what resonates with them personally. Recovery is as much about self-awareness and growth as it is about overcoming addiction and the journey from “recovering” to “recovered” lies in our faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ that healing is not only possible for others, but we each too are worthy to receive it and can start living a fulfilling life unburdened by addiction.Follow us on social media! instagram.com/unashamedunafraid facebook.com/unashamedunafraid  Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@UnashamedUnafraidPod Check out our recommended resources: unashamedunafraid.com/resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  unashamedunafraid.com/storeFor more inspiration, https://unashamedunafraid.com/unashamed-unafraid-blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Email our Podcast Executive Director, Jeremy, at jeremy@unashamedunafraid.com 

David Thompson is a marriage and family therapist, a certified sex addiction therapist, and half of the Two Therapists Talking podcast. In today’s episode he is invited to share whatever message “lights him up,” and he chooses to speak on the tremendous power of empathy. He even states that “empathy is the key that unlocks every door.”Of particular usefulness is David’s step-by-step guide for how to listen to a loved one with complete empathy. Empathy is impossible while still in shame, and he speaks to the need of separating who we are from what we have done. He shares the process by which he proves to each of his clients their inherent worth, allowing them to finally live unashamed.Follow us on social media! instagram.com/unashamedunafraid facebook.com/unashamedunafraid  Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@UnashamedUnafraidPod Check out our recommended resources: unashamedunafraid.com/resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  unashamedunafraid.com/storeFor more inspiration, https://unashamedunafraid.com/unashamed-unafraid-blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Email our Podcast Executive Director, Jeremy, at jeremy@unashamedunafraid.com 

If porn is a paycheck and I’m getting $200 a week and you tell me to just stop - the math doesn’t add up because I’m broke. You have to give them hope - “what if I give you $500 a week in recovery.”  And that $500 is hope. This episode uncovers the understanding of unconditional love from God in talking with others and seeking God. Brother and Sisterhood, good 12 Step programs, bootcamps, etc. is what provides the larger payoff of a life in peace from the insanity cycle of acting out. Follow us on social media! instagram.com/unashamedunafraid facebook.com/unashamedunafraid  Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@UnashamedUnafraidPod Check out our recommended resources: unashamedunafraid.com/resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  unashamedunafraid.com/storeFor more inspiration, https://unashamedunafraid.com/unashamed-unafraid-blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Email our Podcast Executive Director, Jeremy, at jeremy@unashamedunafraid.com 

Matt and Natalie were high school sweethearts, but unknown by her, Matt had been struggling with pornography since he was a boy. His struggles continued through high school and a church mission, and into their marriage, but he had never shared any of this with his parents, church leaders, or with Natalie.After their first year of marriage, she opened up to him about a childhood of sexual abuse, and Matt began a very slow process of disclosure to her… a process that lasted the next twelve years.  He lived with intense feelings of shame and felt as though he was “nothing.” After thirteen difficult years of marriage, and some months of separation, Matt was given the choice of divorce or in-house treatment at Desert Solace, in St. George, Utah. He chose Desert Solace. Those ninety days changed his relationship with himself, with God, and with his wife. He brought a new energy to their marriage as they began a journey of real and lasting recovery.Matt and Natalie’s story is a reminder of the possibility of transformation, real change, and renewed connection possible in recovery. We are reminded that there are no accidents, and everything in their journey has brought them to where they are now: coaches working with others who are facing the same struggles as they did. You can find them at truthrisingcoaching.com.Follow us on social media! instagram.com/unashamedunafraid facebook.com/unashamedunafraid  Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@UnashamedUnafraidPod Check out our recommended resources: unashamedunafraid.com/resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  unashamedunafraid.com/storeFor more inspiration, https://unashamedunafraid.com/unashamed-unafraid-blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Email our Podcast Executive Director, Jeremy, at jeremy@unashamedunafraid.com 

Changing our state is a good practice when dealing with life’s stressful events – but getting outside and connecting to nature resets our minds. Chris, Steve, and James share what works best for them from hiking, sitting by a fire, or getting on a boat to help reset their state of mind. The episode ends with a challenge to get outdoors and dive into nature. When you are done, go back to your car and get your phone and email a picture to chris@unashamedunafraid.com. Follow us on social media! instagram.com/unashamedunafraid facebook.com/unashamedunafraid  Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@UnashamedUnafraidPod Check out our recommended resources: unashamedunafraid.com/resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  unashamedunafraid.com/storeFor more inspiration, https://unashamedunafraid.com/unashamed-unafraid-blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Email our Podcast Executive Director, Jeremy, at jeremy@unashamedunafraid.com 

Jacob and Trichelle, married for 32 years, both serve on the staff of Desert Solace, a pornography and sexual addiction treatment facility in St. George, Utah. In this episode, they recount their transformative journey from what they once described as 'soul sucking' to something they now see as 'beautiful'.Jacob's addiction overshadowed the first 26 years of their marriage but was difficult to identify as it oscillated between sex and workaholism. Their marriage teetered on the edge. Feeling unredeemable, both, at different points, reached their ultimate breaking points. In time, they both emerged from the darkness and today, help others through similar struggles.This episode delves into the couples’ heart-wrenching but ultimately redemptive story. Discover how they achieved what seemed impossible and continue to persevere today. Hear why they call God their best friend. Learn about Desert Solace and the impactful work Jacob and Trichelle now do there. Gain access to tools, resources, inspiration, and possibly a reframing of your own journey.Follow us on social media! instagram.com/unashamedunafraid facebook.com/unashamedunafraid  Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@UnashamedUnafraidPod Check out our recommended resources: unashamedunafraid.com/resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  unashamedunafraid.com/storeFor more inspiration, https://unashamedunafraid.com/unashamed-unafraid-blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Email our Podcast Executive Director, Jeremy, at jeremy@unashamedunafraid.com 

In this episode, Steve, James, and guest Kurt Francom explore the role of a higher power in addiction recovery. Recognizing the diversity of perspectives surrounding this topic, the trio transcends conventional definitions, offering insights grounded in their collective experience. The conversation touches on crucial themes, including wounds, surrender, identity, healing, and happiness. If you've ever pondered the complexities of this subject, you'll enjoy this thought-provoking and spirited discussion.Follow us on social media! instagram.com/unashamedunafraid facebook.com/unashamedunafraid  Subscribe to our YouTube: youtube.com/@UnashamedUnafraidPod Check out our recommended resources: unashamedunafraid.com/resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  unashamedunafraid.com/storeFor more inspiration, https://unashamedunafraid.com/unashamed-unafraid-blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Email our Podcast Executive Director, Jeremy, at jeremy@unashamedunafraid.com