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

Listen in as Michael interviews ministry leader and author Darrell Brazell about his journey from addiction to Recovery Ministry leader and Church Pastor. In this "Fireside Chat", Michael & Darrell explore multiple other topics like, "Why wouldn't a church want to approach the topic of unwanted sexual behavior in their church", "What's it like to be the wife of a Pastor who struggles with porn", and "The many fears men who struggle have and what percentage of those fears actually come true." For more information and the resources Darrell offers, visit https://newhope4si.com and https://protectingeve.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. 

All destructive behaviors and unhealthy relational patterns are rooted in emotional pain that we don't know how to regulate. Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Coach duo, Matthew & Joanna unpack the 4 step process used in Restoration Therapy. Learning to identify your core feelings and the repeat pain cycles we enter into with our spouse are the first steps toward taking our lives and marriages back from the patterns that have kept us stuck! Real change and healing are possible with these tools. 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. 

Michael, Kristin and Brian (Living Truth Staff) share stories of HOPE from men and women whose lives have been devastated by sexual addiction or sexual  betrayal. Your recovery path may be long and require hard work and surrender but it does NOT need to be isolated and filled with shame.  Listen in to learn more about how the right guidance and support can completely change  the trajectory of your life to be better than it ever was before! 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.

Sexual Betrayal can be excruciating. There is hope, however, for the couples who find that pathway to become committed to growth and recovery. There is a way to navigate early Recovery that works. Michael interviews Carol Sheets, aka Carol the Coach, about navigating Couples Early Recovery and her groundbreaking process she calls "ERCEM." You can get more information on Carol and her content at https://sexhelpwithcarolthecoach.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. 

God created us for community and to be fully known. When it comes to unwanted sexual behavior, the healing journey always involves community. For men who struggle, Men in the Battle® fills that void. What is it like walking into a MIB group for the first time? What are the benefits of coming to a MIB Group? How valuable can it be? Why should I attend? Find the answers to these questions as Michael interviews 3 Men in the Battle® facilitators who have been an integral part of leading men to freedom. 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. 

Years after coming home from the gym and finding his wife lying on the floor having suffered three gunshot wounds, Davey Blackburn answers questions like “where is God in the midst of tragedy?” and “how would I ever have the strength to work through trauma like this?” Davey shares about his ministry “Nothing is Wasted”, and the resources they offer. As a pastor and ministry leader, Davey also takes an honest look at handling sexual purity issues in the church today. You can learn more at Nothingiswasted.com.

Bob & Connie fervently sought help for the crisis in their marriage brought on by his sexual addiction. The misguided advice they received actually enabled Bob's addiction & Connie's betrayal trauma to grow and fester. Their marriage suffered tremendous damage. But over time, with the right help, they've experienced a healing and restoration they longed for and now their life's work is helping men and women caught in these cycles of pain and destruction.. Bob & Connie are both professional coaches serving with Daring Ventures. You can get in touch with them at Connie@daringventures.comand Bob@daringventures.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.

Kathy had done everything she could to salvage her marriage to Conrad but it collapsed, along with her faith. Several years later, through a delicate balance of hard work in recovery AND surrender to God, both Kathy and Conrad became ready for a new relationship built on truth and safety. Their story is filled with HOPE that God is still with us and at work, even in the mess. You'll gain practical wisdom in what you need to lay a new foundation for a stronger, better marriage after sexual betrayal. 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 early recovery triggers can seem endless & extremely overwhelming. But this is not a hopeless, unending inevitability! Kristin interviews Clinton & Charity Muñoz about how they navigate triggers to build connection and intimacy in their marriage! Clinton & Charity are the founders of Restored 2 More. They help couple rebuild connection and reflect God’s design for marriage after the impact of pornography and sexual brokenness. You can find them at https://restored2more.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.

How do you rebuild your marriage after sexual betrayal? The Intimacy Pyramid is a guide for couples to lay a new foundation and rebuild a relationship that thrives. The Raabsmiths have used the principles of the Intimacy Pyramid to build a strong, joy-filled marriage for themselves AND they share it with the couples they coach and counsel. You can learn more about Matthew & Joanna at www.Raabsmithteam.com & see a visual of the Intimacy Pyramid at http://www.intimacypyramid.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.