The Living Truth Podcast - Freedom From Unwanted Sexual Behavior, Hope & Healing For the Betrayed

Sexuality is woven into the fabric of our humanity and one of the enemy’s prime targets.    How do we overcome our past sexual trauma?  Learn incredible truths about sexual fantasies and listen to practical tips on developing healthy sexuality too!  In this episode, Kristin discusses these topics and more with Shannon Ethridge, an award-winning author of 22 books including the best-selling Every Woman’s Battle series. She is a certified life coaching and loves to help people make PEACE with their sexual past and cultivate RICH and REWARDING romantic relationships.  Learn more about her  at www.shannonethridge.com.

Have you ever found yourself getting defensive and retreating in the face of conflict, especially in marriage? In this episode, Michael interviews Dr. Jacob Porter of Daring Ventures about an incredible process that could change your life if you use it. Jake was a pastor for 13 years before issues surfaced in his own life leading him to become a professional counselor and creating many life changing tools such as the one discussed in this podcast. After listening, you will likely want to dive even deeper into this subject by watching Jake’s in depth webinar which can be found at http://daringventuresathome.com/makingsaves. Jake also offers a 50% off coupon code for this webinar toward the end of this podcast. The Living Truth Podcast is conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes. 

Julie St Onge is a Professional Life Coach specializing in betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, and wholistic health.  She also leads Women in the Battle in New Hampshire. Julie spent 20 years as a nurse, working primarily in Labor and Delivery.  Her her professional experience with coaching women through the physical pain of birth laid a foundation for how she walks women through the excruciating emotional pain of betrayal. Having personally walked the road of betrayal trauma recovery through a Women in the Battle group, Julie knows the power of recovery community to reduce our shame and bring us back to life! In this episode  Julie leads us through "top down" and "bottom up" strategies to calm the brain and body that have gone into overdrive due to severe stress. You’ll walk away with some helpful tools and a perspective shift in how you treat yourself as you walk through difficulty!

Kristin talks with Sally Groff who runs a large Christian counseling practice in Indianapolis and has years of experience doing therapy with children.  Sally shares how pornography impacted her own life as a child. She also gives invaluable insight into how a parent can respond when they find out their child has been viewing pornography. With grace and a focus on the heart, Sally offers wise counsel on how to connect with our kids and help them develop internal longing to pursue what they truly need. Her insights will inspire and encourage you in your own journey toward wholeness as well!  Learn more about Sally’s counseling practice at https://groffandassociates.com/. The Living Truth Podcast is conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes. 

In March, 2020, Michael & Kristin spoke at The Marriage Mastery Summit; an online Summit geared toward helping people develop a deeper and more meaningful marriage. We believe you will benefit from listening as Anne Nelson from Fully Thriving interviews us about the damaging affect of porn and infidelity on marriage, and the path to healing, redemption and restored intimacy. The summit was held at https://themarriagemasterysummit.fullythriving.com/summit-welcome. You can find more information about Anne Nelson and the resources she offers at FullyThriving.com.

Michael interviews author and ministry leader Nate Larkin about his book Samson and the Pirate Monks, his ministry with Samson Society, and his personal story. Listen as they unpack so many fundamental truths about human sexuality and sexual addiction as well as the truth about what it really takes to become free. You can learn more about Nate's ministry at SamsonSociety.com. The Living Truth Podcast is conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes. 

Kari’s pursuit of online sexual encounters & pornography began in 2015. When she realized the level of  self destruction she was headed for, Kari got help. Here, she vulnerably shares her struggles with sexual integrity as a Christian woman . As Kari discovered, “acting out sexually is one common symptom of unresolved pain and insecurity”. Listen in as Kristin & Kari explore insights into the keys to freedom and healing in this episode! If you are a woman struggling in this area, please contact Kristin at KristinC@Living-Truth.org for additional help and resources. Men, please contact Michael at MichaelC@Living-Truth.org.

In this episode, Kristin interviews Carol Juergensen Sheets (aka Carol the Coach). Carol is the only Certified Sex Addiction Therapist in the Indianapolis area.  She also has the heart and understanding to help betrayed partners through the trauma model. Carol has seen first hand which couples survive and even thrive after sexual betrayal. And empathy is a key element! In this podcast Carol shares why is it so difficult for spouses with problematic sexual behavior to demonstrate empathy and why partners are often afraid to trust that empathy.   She sheds light on how long it takes to see actual trust being rebuilt for a better marriage than ever before! Carol is the author of Help Her Heal, and the host of three Podcasts; Sex Help With Carol the Coach, Sexual Addiction:Strength/Hope/Recovery and Betrayal Recovery Radio. For more information or to contact Carol, visit her website: Carolthecoach.com

In the midst of the global medical crisis caused by Coronavirus COVID-19, everything in our lives has been disrupted, including our originally planned Podcast schedule. We believe you will find this conversation with Michael & Kristin Cary helpful and relatable, with some ideas on how to cope during this stressful time, especially for those who are in recovery. You can get more info on our ministry and the resources we offer at Living-Truth.org including links to Men in the Battle® and Women in the Battle®. Many God grant you grace & peace along with protection during the unprecedented time.

The two most important covenants Corri made, to marriage and to full-time ministry, were pulled out from under her in 2014 when she discovered ongoing addiction in her marriage, sought help from her leadership, and was fired. While Corri’s heart and marriage have been resurrected, the journey of belonging again after spiritual trauma is ongoing. The marginalization she experienced at the hands of the body of Christ, due to common misunderstandings about sexual addiction and betrayal trauma, continue for others in ministry and church communities. Corri and Kristin unpack their personal and professional experiences with grace and truth regarding this pandemic affecting the church and they give tangible advice for how to love someone reeling from the devastation of betrayal.