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

After sexual secrets are exposed in a family, the “most wonderful time of the year” can feel like a nightmare.  But there is hope. In this episode, Kristin interviews Coach Andrea Rogers who shares from her early betrayal trauma and holiday experiences. Hearing how Andrea honored her limits and advocated for herself and her kids through the crisis in her family will inspire you.  Through financial crisis, overwhelming grief, and a shattered heart, Andrea experienced God’s provision and has emerged with a beautiful resilience.  Learn more about Andrea at fullyalivecoachingllc.com. The Living Truth Podcast: Conversations about porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal. 

What motivates someone to recover from addiction? What does it take to fall in love with the process of change and growth? Listen to part 2 of this series as Michael interviews the founder of Elevated Recovery on these and many other topics. The Living Truth Podcast contains conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal. 

How does porn addiction start and at what age? How aware is the addicted person about how many people he is hurting? What motivates someone to recover from addiction? Listen to this two part series as Michael interviews the founder of Elevated Recovery on these and many other topics. The Living Truth Podcast contains conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal.

Kristin & Hope continue unpacking the three behaviors that people who maintain a secret sexual life employ to keep their partner in the dark. You'll better understand the conduct and impact of secret infidelity in intimate relationships. Hope provides insight into what is needed to not just find freedom from unwanted sexual behavior but to build character thats lead to trust and a healthy marriage partnership. Download a free phone background featuring an excerpt from one of Hope’s poems here: www.hoperay.com/livingtruth . The Living Truth Podcast contains conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes. 

Hope Ray is a CSAT and an APSATS trained therapist. In this episode, she explains the "stay shaming" that many partners experience when they choose to stay with their spouse after betrayal. Hope also describes the layers of Complex Partner Trauma & the impact of not only infidelity but the deceptive conditions that have been used to hide It. Download a free phone background featuring an excerpt from one of Hope’s poems here: www.hoperay.com/livingtruth. The Living Truth Podcast contains conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes.

Heather's pornography addiction was just the tip of the iceberg. Below the surface lie self hatred, gender dysphoria, and more pain than she could process. When transitioning and living with a male identity did not soothe the ache in her soul, Heather was looking to Jesus for a love and healing that only He could offer. She reclaimed her female identity and stepped closer to the heart of her loving Father who calls her His beloved. Heather's holistic transformation has been soul level deep. Heather is an adopted & beloved member of our family. She speaks about gender & sexuality to parents, ministry leaders, youth groups. She has been featured on many podcasts & in Preston Sprinkle's Christian Sexuality curriculum. Learn more about it HERE: https://christian-sexuality.com/about/. The Living Truth Podcast contains conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes. 

Heather's pornography addiction was just the tip of the iceberg. Below the surface lie self hatred, gender dysphoria, and more pain than she could process. When transitioning and living with a male identity did not soothe the ache in her soul, Heather was looking to Jesus for a love and healing that only He could offer. She reclaimed her female identity and stepped closer to the heart of her loving Father who calls her His beloved. Heather's holistic transformation has been soul level deep. Heather is an adopted & beloved member of our family. She speaks about gender & sexuality to parents, ministry leaders, youth groups. She has been featured on many podcasts & in Preston Sprinkle's Christian Sexuality curriculum. Learn more about it HERE: https://christian-sexuality.com/about/. The Living Truth Podcast contains conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes. 

Betrayal shatters our hearts and lives. But there is TREMENDOUS hope that God can turn the darkest of seasons into a beautiful new life. Julie & Linda are Women in the Battle facilitators who are making a huge impact in binding up broken hearted betrayed partners. They are brave women who were once in the depths of despair due to their betrayal, just like you. Hear their hearts and the hope they offer you on your journey from ashes toward beauty. This episode was recorded in 2021 & is being re-posted. While circumstances have changed, the courage and strength of these two women has not. 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. 

Thomas and Jessica’s marriage as they knew it died when his sexual secrets were exposed. They each jumped into recovery work. After letting the brotherhood & roadmap of Men in the Battle® really saturate his heart, Thomas released his final secrets. That’s when he began to really change. Jessica is astounded and now enjoys the husband and father for their kids she always longed for. Thomas received more than just freedom from unwanted sexual behavior, he has healing and transformation. Jessica can’t imagine going back to who she was before her betrayal either, she has grown & matured in such significant ways! Men in the Battle® and Women in the Battle® groups open for a limited time in August, visit Living-Truth.org for more info and to secure your spot! The Living Truth Podcast sheds light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes. 

As a teen, Barb's son had a secret pornography addiction. As a pastors wife and homeschool mom, this discovery caused Barb to question her parenting skills, leaving her feeling empty and alone. She was shocked that this struggle could be happening in her home without her knowledge for so long and didn't know where to turn to for help. Her pain has led to a new purpose! Barb has become a Sexual Risk Avoidance Specialist and launched Hopefulmom.net for parents to find support and practical tips for parenting in this digital and over sexualized world. In this episode, Kristin interviews Barb about her new book, Sexpectations: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Healthy Relationships which releases August 2023! The Living Truth Podcast contains conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes.