PSR Podcast

Today’s episode is for husbands. We are aiming to answer this important question: “How do I help my wife when she falls into a ‘pit’?” In unpacking this question and its answer we touch on how couples can enjoy each other even in stressful seasons, the wrong kinds of statements for husbands to make, how to engage better emotional skills, and some very practical, tangible ideas for a husband to help his wife when she is really struggling.More Resources:Emotional Training for Men40 Days to Oneness devotionalWorthy of Her TrustRelated Podcasts:A Thank You Letter from a Repentant HusbandGrowing a Stronger Marriage Even When it's DifficultHelping Husbands Learn and Practice Empathy----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

In today’s episode, Stephen brings some wisdom to us from a man who has been on a journey of sexual wholeness for a while. What can we learn from an older saint in the faith? What is the value of pursuing faithfulness and continuing to fight for purity and holiness over a lifetime?Our hope by sharing these nuggets of wisdom is that you might be inspired to keep going on your own pursuit of sexual wholeness – and recognize that what you learn along the way will have value to others on a similar journey.More Resources:Men.Bebroken.comWomen.Bebroken.comOnline Integrity CoursesRelated Podcasts:Beating Porn Through All Ages and Stages of LifeSexual Healing and the Grace of GodThe Power of Purity----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

Today’s guest is Shelley Martinkus, speaker, author, group facilitator, coach, and founder of Redemptive Living for Women. She is passionate about helping women heal from sexual betrayal by affirming them, helping them find their voice, and empowering them to go after what they want and need all the while connecting to God, themselves, and to others.In this episode, Shelley shares some of her story and provides personal and ministry insight for wives facing betrayal, such as why a wife’s healing matters, how to take first steps, and something called liminal space. If you are a wife seeking a message of hope and practical ideas for healing from betrayal, listen in.To learn more about Shelley and the resources she provides, visit RLforWomen.com.More Resources:WivesCare.Bebroken.comBasics Webinar for WivesRescued by Shelley MartinkusRelated Podcasts:Helping Wives Recovery from the Aftershock of Sexual BetrayalHelping a Wife HealHope After Betrayal----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

In today’s episode, we unpack the visual nature of men. Like it or not, believe it or not, there are differences between males and females. Male brains are physically different from female brains. But this isn’t a science program. We want to focus on just one primary difference: men are hardwired with more capacity for visual processing than women.But what does this mean and what are we to do about it? Listen in as we unpack how to understand the visual nature of men and how men can steward this reality in a God-honoring way. Much of this conversation was born out of Shaunti Feldhahn’s book, Through a Man’s Eyes. You can get her book on Amazon.com or any other book distributor. More Resources:Men.Bebroken.com3 Tactics Satan Employs to Destroy Our LivesRecover Discovery 018: Your BrainRelated Podcasts:How to Look at a WomanLook Into My EyesWhat Can We Learn from Lust?----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

Our guest today is Sara Sery. She is a mom and ministry leader who cares deeply about helping parents, especially moms, to understand God’s design for sex and sexuality and how to disciple kids to navigate a sex-saturated culture with hope and confidence.Our conversation today unpacks many of the challenges parents face in dealing with sexual struggles in their kids (and themselves) and how the gospel of Jesus applies to these challenges.If you are a parent who needs hope and help on this topic, listen in. For more information about Sara and her group and coaching ministry, visit BadChristianMoms.com.More Resources:Family.Bebroken.comHonest Talk: A New Perspective on Talking to Your Kids About SexRelated Podcasts:God Made Boys and GirlsTalking to Your Kids About Sex: What Works and What Doesn'tFighting Fears of Talking to Your Kids About Sex----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

My guest today is Carl Thomas. Carl is the founder of Live Free Ministries, which provides resources like the Live Free Community app for men who hunger for real freedom from unwanted sexual behaviors, and the Live Free Wives community for spouses who need a safe space to heal from betrayal. He is also the author of a new book entitled When Shame Gets Real: A New Way to Talk About Sex, Porn, and Masturbation. Our conversation today revolves around this issue of shame – what it is, how it perpetuates unhealthy (and even unwanted) sexual behaviors, what it takes to live free from it, and why authentic community is so powerful for dealing with shame effectively. To learn more about Carl and his ministry, visit LiveFreeCommunity.org. To find out more about his book, go to WhenShameGetsReal.com.More Resources:Men.Bebroken.comThe Lies We Believe by Dr. Chris ThurmanGrace-Based Recovery Online Study GroupsRelated Podcasts & Videos:Overcoming the Fear that Lives in My HeadRecovery Discovery: No More ShameSilencing Your Inner Critic----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

In this episode, our guest is Mary Ann Otley. She has a powerful story of sexual abuse, addiction, and the healing power of Jesus. Her abuse planted seeds of lies about her identity that she carried for decades. But she also eventually experienced the radical grace and love of God. If you or someone you love has faced the pain of abuse or addiction, Mary Ann’s story and insights will help you discover hope, joy, and the faithful, generous, gentle love of Jesus Christ. You don’t have to live in shame, guilt, and despair. No matter how broken you feel, you can be made whole. Learn more about Mary Ann and her ministry at LoveTriumphs.com. More Resources:Women.Bebroken.comFearless SeriesRelated Podcasts:Help and Hope for Women to Heal from Sexual AbuseResponding to #MeTooWhat Lies Have You Believed----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

Today’s guest is Matt Cline, the Director of Restored Ministries in Edmonton, Alberta. He is a speaker and coach who considers it an honor to tackle the epidemic of pornography and help individuals and marriages be restored from the destruction caused by sexual sin and shame. In this episode, Matt shares some of his story and key principles and insights that are proven to lead people from brokenness to wholeness. Our conversation addresses taking a serious view of sin, combating shame, understanding your true identity, and reclaiming a godly perspective on the body.Learn more about Matt and his ministry’s resources at RestoredMinistries.ca.More Resources:Help for Men: Men.Bebroken.comHelp for Women: Women.Bebroken.comHelp for Families: Family.Bebroken.comRelated Podcasts & Media:Recovery Discovery: IdentityRecovery Discovery: No More ShameHow Identity Shapes Everything----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

In today’s episode, we talk about pain. We know this isn’t a topic most of us like to talk about, but all of us will face pain of various kinds throughout life; physical, emotional, psychological, relational, spiritual. What if one day your life changed fundamentally because of pain? How well would you respond? What does pain reveal about our emotional health and maturity? Join us as we explore how to respond to pain with endurance and learn to “suffer well.” There can still be hope and even joy and gratitude in the midst of great pain. Resources for Wives: WivesCare.Bebroken.comResources for Men: Men.Bebroken.comResources for Families: Family.Bebroken.comRelated Podcasts & Media:Carrying a Heavy BurdenManaging DisappointmentGood Pain vs. Bad Pain----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.

In this episode, Stephen and I unpack what we are calling the 3 Levels of Sobriety, especially focusing on the third level. These categories are broken down into 1) real people, 2) media, and 3) thoughts. If that doesn’t quite make sense to you, that’s exactly why you need to listen to this episode.If you are a man who wants to grow in integrity by digging deep into what goes on between your ears, listen closely because true sobriety goes beyond just eliminating unhealthy behaviors. You must work on your thoughts and this episode will help you with practical ideas for thought sobriety.A resource that will help you retrain your mind toward a life of sexual integrity is our 40 Days of Purity online course. Learn more and enroll at 40days.PureLifeAcademy.org.More Resources:Grace-Based Recovery by Jonathan DaughertyUnwanted by Jay StringerGateway to Freedom 3-day workshop for menRelated Podcasts:Addicted Thinking vs. Healthy ThinkingReplacing Escaping and Hiding with Healthy Thoughts & BehaviorsGuy Thoughts on Emotional Awareness and Maturity----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.