PSR Podcast

Today’s guest is Sheila Harkins. Sheila was on the podcast a couple years ago, May 19, 2020, to talk about how to help teens talk about difficult topics. If you’d like to listen to that conversation, it is Episode 749.But on today’s episode Sheila is here to talk about her own healing from betrayal trauma and divorce. She shares about the long journey of trying to restore a broken marriage and then the aftermath of divorce – and how painting was instrumental in her healing process. As healing slowly took root in Sheila’s life she was stirred to share her journey with other wives through her paintings. This resulted in the release of her book, Healing, One Brushstroke at a Time, which contains 42 of Sheila’s paintings along with short reflections to help women heal. To learn more about Sheila and get a copy of her book, visit SheilaHarkins.com.More Resources:Bebroken.org/WivesOnline Wives Care GroupsPersonal Ministry ConsultationRelated Podcasts:Is There Hope After Divorce Due to Sexual Betrayal?Liminal Space: Helping Wives Transition from Betrayal to HopeEmbracing Your Worth After Sexual Betrayal----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

In today’s final episode in our 4-part series on Whole Man Recovery we will explore the Spiritual element.We will attempt to answer the following questions about this element:What is the element?What effect does it have: On addiction, On relationships, On identityHow does recovery address this element?What might health and wholeness look like for this element in one’s life?Matt Wenger is the clinical director of Boulder Recovery. To learn more about Matt and Boulder Recovery, visit BoulderRecovery.com.More Resources: Bebroken.org/Men40 Days of Purity Online CourseGrace-Based RecoveryRelated Podcasts:Breaking Free with Russell WillinghamGrowing in Christ10 Biblical Truths to Transform Your Emotional System----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

In today’s episode we will explore the Emotional element of Whole Man Recovery.We will attempt to answer the following questions about this element:What is the element?What effect does it have: On addiction, On relationships, On identityHow does recovery address this element?What might health and wholeness look like for this element in one’s life?Matt Wenger is the clinical director of Boulder Recovery. To learn more about Matt and Boulder Recovery, visit BoulderRecovery.com.More Resources: Bebroken.org/Men40 Days of Training for Your SoulFind a CounselorRelated Podcasts:15 Rules of Emotionally Detached MenWhy Men Need to Practice SadnessEssential Truths to Heal and Mature Your Broken Emotional System----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

In today’s episode with Matt Wenger we will explore the Physical element of Whole Man Recovery.We will attempt to answer the following questions about this element:What is the element?What effect does it have: On addiction, On relationships, On identityHow does recovery address this element?What might health and wholeness look like for this element in one’s life?Matt Wenger is the clinical director of Boulder Recovery. To learn more about Matt and Boulder Recovery, visit BoulderRecovery.com.More Resources:Bebroken.org/MenNot All Stress is BadFind a Support GroupRelated Podcasts:How Do You Handle Pain?Recovery Discover 018: Your BrainHealing Your Brain----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

Earlier this year I had today’s guest, Matt Wenger, Clinical Director of Boulder Recovery, on the program and we touched on the four elements of Whole Man Recovery: Intellectual, Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual. I thought it was so good that we should dedicate four separate podcasts to break down and dig deeper into these four elements.Today is Part 1 in the series and we will explore the Intellectual element of Whole Man Recovery.In each part of this series we will attempt to answer the following questions:What is the element?What effect does it have: On addiction, On relationships, On identityHow does recovery address this element?What might health and wholeness look like for this element in one’s life?To learn more about Matt and Boulder Recovery, visit BoulderRecovery.com.More Resources:Bebroken.org/MenGateway to Freedom 3-day workshopFalse Intimacy by Dr. Harry SchaumburgRelated Podcasts:Addict ThinkingAddicted Thinking vs. Healthy ThinkingOne Man's Growing Up Story----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

What is the connection between theology and sexuality? And why does this matter?My guest today is Jonathan McLatchie. He is a biologist by training, but also a Christian apologist and founder of TalkAboutDoubts.com, a website that allows anyone to ask questions about the Christian faith and receive answers from Christian experts in various fields of study. In our conversation, Jonathan defines theology and then helps us unpack the gospel metaphor that is portrayed in God’s design for sex. We also talk about how a biblical understanding of sex directly impacts our specific sexual sin struggles.To learn more about Jonathan and see his writings and debates, visit JonathanMcLatchie.com. To submit any question about Christian faith, visit TalkAboutDoubts.com.More Resources:Our Bodies Tell God's Story by Christopher WestRethinking Sexuality by Juli SlatteryBibleThinker.org with Mike WingerRelated Podcasts:Thinking Biblically Youtube ChannelRecovery by the Power of God's WordWhat is Sexual Discipleship----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

When a wife discovers that her husband has been unfaithful, it is devastating and life-changing. No woman wants to experience betrayal trauma. Today’s guest is Debra Wallace, author of In His Grace: Embracing Your Worth After Sexual Betrayal. She shares her personal story of healing from betrayal and how that led to her writing this book for other wives facing a similar path. If you are a wife who needs hope in what feels like a hopeless situation, Debra has a powerful message for you. To learn more about Debra and get her book, visit DebraWallace.org.More Resources:Bebroken.org/WivesWives Care Online GroupsFirst 7 Days for WivesRelated Podcasts:The Journey of Healing from Betrayal TraumaIs there Hope After Divorce Due to Sexual Betrayal?Liminal Space: Helping Wives Transition from Betrayal to Hope----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

Every day we are inviting men to embark on a journey of personal growth, especially in the area of emotional growth. This is an essential part of breaking free from unhealthy, unwanted sexual behaviors and pursuing a life of integrity and joy.On today’s program, Stephen brings lots of statements from men who are stunted on their journey of emotional growth, such as, “I have a good life and I’m stable. Just leave everything alone. Why do I have to keep growing?” We then offer insights and practical ideas for getting “unstuck” and going deeper to grow in emotional maturity.For specific help on going deeper emotionally, we encourage you to download our free resource, 40 Days of Training for Your Soul, at Bebroken.org/store.More Resources:Untangling Emotions by Groves and SmithIntegrity Webinar for MenPersonal Ministry ConsultationRelated Podcasts:15 Rules of Emotionally Detached MenWhy Men Struggle to LoveEssential Truths to Heal and Mature Your Broken Emotional System----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

Kids today of all ages are influenced by sexual messages coming in every direction from screens all around. The most impressionable ages are 7-11. Many parents feel ill-equipped for preparing their children to navigate these topics well. My guest today is Kristen Jenson. She is the founder of Defend Young Minds and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of books. She is also the executive producer of the Brain Defense Digital Safety curriculum, which is what we discuss in this episode. If you are a parent or grandparent who wants to learn how to arm your kids and grandkids with safe technology habits to protect their growing minds, this conversation will help.To learn more about Kristen and Defend Young Minds, visit DefendYoungMinds.com. To learn more about the Brain Defense online course, visit BrainDefense.org. More Resources:Bebroken.org/FamilyOnline Courses at Pure Life AcademyGood Pictures Bad PicturesRelated Podcasts:Helping Parents Teach Healthy Tech to KidsKeeping Kids Safe in a Digital WorldA Family Game Plan for Responding to Porn----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

Every day we are helping wives who are experiencing the devastating effects of sexual brokenness and sin. It is always a mess and it is always traumatic. On today’s program, we have two guests who will help us understand these effects and how a wife can heal. They are Cat Etherington and Cindy Bajema from Naked Truth Recovery. Key issues we cover in this episode are where to start the healing process, defining trauma, stages of healing, something called “the window of tolerance,” why addressing the whole person is crucial to healing, and what to do if the offending partner doesn’t seek help. To learn more about Cat and Cindy, and their work and resources, visit NakedTruthRecovery.com.More Resources:Whole Hearted - support for partnersWhole Life Recovery ProgramWives Care by Be BrokenRelated Podcasts:Online Care Groups for WivesHope After BetrayalBetrayal Healing Phases----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.