The Magdala Podcast

The podcast challenges the assumptions behind why women get addicted to pornography and explores the expansion of the porn industry. It analyzes the harmful effects of false dichotomies on women's sexuality and emphasizes the importance of honest conversations. The podcast also discusses the need to teach men to protect and support women, and challenges misconceptions about women's sexuality, promoting a more inclusive perspective.

Annie Heyen, an expert in choosing reality over sexual fantasy, joins the hosts to discuss the significance of addressing sexual fantasy in recovery. They explore the effects of consuming and seeing fire imagery, the role of imagination in female sexuality, motivations behind porn and masturbation, and training the imagination for healthy thoughts. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of choosing reality over fantasy and the availability of support and resources for women in recovery.

Dr. Joe Malone, a sexual integrity scientist, discusses the destructive impact of hookup culture on young women's desire for lasting relationships. He explores the biochemistry of sexual addiction and the addictive nature of behaviors like porn consumption. The speakers also delve into the increase in erectile dysfunction rates in young men since the internet became more prevalent. They offer support and resources for women struggling with sexual addiction.

Magdala podcast features an interview with Magdala's Chaplain Father Ryan Truss. They discuss the importance of confession, the extremes of attitudes in hearing confessions of sexual sin, and the significance of emotional attunement. They also explore experiencing God's love and forgiveness through confession, and express gratitude for starting the conversation on confession and sexual sin.

In this episode, Rachael is joined by Jay Stringer as they dive into different aspects of sexual brokenness: sexual education or lack thereof, purity culture, and unwanted experiences. Jay offers wisdom on finding and receiving God's blessing underneath our sexual brokenness, how to avoid running from it, and letting it lead us to deeper intimacy with our Savior. Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We’re so glad you’re here. ⎯⎯⎯ Originally released on March 30, 2023. Jay Stringer is a counselor, pastor, and author of "Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing." He has been "combating the demand for sexual exploitation" for over a decade and desires to help both men and women find healing, hope, and recovery. Find more of Jay at https://jay-stringer.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/jay_stringer_/ ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://www.magdalaministries.org/support Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=f25e92b0ae1f4c41 ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa CODE: MAGDALA Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop

In this week's episode, Rachael is joined by Annie to discuss how to be authentic with Jesus in prayer, recovery, and beyond. How can inauthenticity hinder our relationship to the Lord in recovery? How can we counter the false ideas we have of God? All this, plus moving away from a comparison mindset and accepting yourself as you are in this week's episode of The Magdala Podcast. Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We’re so glad you’re here. ⎯⎯⎯ Originally released on March 10, 2023. Annie Heyen is a registered dietitian (RDN) and graduate of Marywood University with a B.S. and M.S. in nutrition and dietetics. Find more of Annie: https://www.magdalaministries.org/our-team ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://www.magdalaministries.org/support Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=f25e92b0ae1f4c41 ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa CODE: MAGDALA Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop

In their second episode on prayer, Rachael and Annie dive into the concept of longing for intimacy. They explain how we can take this desire to the Lord, how our hearts are made for communion, why we express in a disordered way through sexual addiction. Plus, practical tips for an enriched prayer life as we slowly learn to treat the Lord as our closest confidant. Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We’re so glad you’re here. ⎯⎯⎯ Originally released on February 10, 2023. Annie Heyen is a registered dietitian (RDN) and graduate of Marywood University with a B.S. and M.S. in nutrition and dietetics. Find more of Annie: https://www.magdalaministries.org/our-team ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://www.magdalaministries.org/support Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=f25e92b0ae1f4c41 ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa CODE: MAGDALA Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop

This week, Annie and Rachael discuss how to begin cultivating a relationship with God, especially through the seasons of recovery. Why should we encounter the Lord as 'complicated sixth-graders,' how to begin again, and practical tips on finding the right type of prayer for you! Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We’re so glad you’re here.  ⎯⎯⎯ Originally released on February 3, 2023. Annie Heyen is a registered dietitian (RDN) and graduate of Marywood University with a B.S. and M.S. in nutrition and dietetics. Find more of Annie: https://www.magdalaministries.org/our-team ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://www.magdalaministries.org/support Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=f25e92b0ae1f4c41 ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa CODE: MAGDALA Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop

In part 3 of this series, Rachael and Tommy discuss why they no longer use smartphones and what alternatives are available. They also encourage others to reflect on their own attachment to smart phones and explain how distancing from them might improve your life, especially if you struggle with an addiction to pornography. Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We’re so glad you’re here. ⎯⎯⎯ Originally released on January 21, 2023. Link to “Christians Shouldn’t Use Smartphones” by Marc Barnes: https://medium.com/@marcjohnpaul/christians-shouldnt-use-smartphones-64cddc2b3527 ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://www.magdalaministries.org/support Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=f25e92b0ae1f4c41 ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa CODE: MAGDALA Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop

In this week’s episode, Rachael is joined by her husband Tommy Killackey to discuss the roll of music and television in the recovery journey. Does music affect your soul? How can media lead you to near occasion of sin? How do we avoid these occasions? Plus, learn practical tips on how to apply healthy media habits to your own life. Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We’re so glad you’re here.  ⎯⎯⎯ Originally released on December 16, 2022.  ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://www.magdalaministries.org/support Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=f25e92b0ae1f4c41 ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa CODE: MAGDALA  Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop