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

Sexual secrets & problematic sexual behavior are pervasive even among Christians. Pastor and sexual addiction recovery expert Darrell Brazell and Kristin offer insight into how churches and Christian counselors can point people with sexual secrets and their spouses toward a path of true freedom and real healing. You can reach Darrell at www.newhope4si.com and www.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.

“The Secret Sexual Basement” is a metaphor developed by Dr. Omar Minwalla that reveals = the concept of a deceptive, compartmentalized, sexual-relational reality (DCSR) that is common among sexual addicts and causes tremendous damage to the spouse and family. Kristin interviews pastor and recovery expert, Darrell Brazell who brings tremendous compassion, insight, and decades of experience serving sexual addicts and their spouses to this conversation. You can reach Darrell at www.newhope4si.com and www.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. 

What needs to happen in order to rebuild sexual integrity in a marriage which was broken by sexual betrayal? How can someone earn back the trust of their spouse after hurting them in this way? Listen in as. Michael interviews Jason Martinkus on his incredible book, Worthy of Her Trust. You can access the resources mentioned in this podcast at https://WorthyofHerTrust.com and  https://redemptiveliving.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. 

Digging into the archives, we'd like to replay this incredible episode where 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. 

When Jesus stepped to the front of the crowd and announced His ministry, one of the things He said He wanted to do is to bring Healing to the brokenhearted. How do you know you have a heart that is in need of healing? How can you go about receiving the healing Jesus mentioned in the Scriptures? Listen in as Michael interviews Dr Mark Virkler on these life giving topics from his incredible book Prayers That Heal the Heart. Here are the websites referenced during the podcast; CWGMinistries.org, CLUSchooloftheSpirit.com, https://www.cluschoolofthespirit.com/courses/prayers-that-heal-the-heart-revised/, CLUonline.com. 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.

Do you know God as "Wonderful Counselor"? Have you ever went directly to God for counseling? Listen in as Michael interviews Dr Mark Virkler on these life giving topics from his incredible book Counseled by God. Here are the websites referenced during the podcast; CWGMinistries.org, CLUSchooloftheSpirit.com, CLUonline.com. 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.

Dr Mark Virkler has taught millions across the globe on how to clearly hear the voice of God on a daily basis. Listen in as Michael interviews Dr Virkler on this incredible life giving podcast episode! Here are the websites referenced during the podcast; CWGMinistries.org, CLUSchooloftheSpirit.com, CLUonline.com. 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.

Kristin continues the discussion about Divorce with Dignity with Gaelyn Rae Emerson.  When we first get married, nobody imagines that the loss and pain of divorce will become their reality. But when a marriage dies there can still be a redemptive ending for the individual who chooses to fight for their own healing.  Gaelyn shares practical ideas for how to process and leverage the grief to emerge into a new dream for your life. You can learn more about Gaelyn at www.womeneverafter.com. 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.

Kristin discusses Divorce with Dignity with Gaelyn Rae Emerson.  When we first get married, nobody imagines that the loss and pain of divorce will become their reality. But when a marriage dies there can still be a redemptive ending for the individual who chooses to fight for their own healing.  Gaelyn shares practical ideas for how to process and leverage the grief to emerge into a new dream for your life. You can learn more about Gaelyn at www.womeneverafter.com. 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. 

What are the characteristics of an emotionally destructive marriage? How can pastors, counselors, ministry leaders and even friends support a woman in an emotionally destructive relationship?  Why do people helpers who come alongside couples in emotionally destructive relationships often recommend a course of action that actually enables the destructive spouse and makes the victim seem like the crazy one? Leslie shares 4 important questions we can ask to help a woman to become more aware of how serious the problems are in her marriage and shed light on what she needs. Listen to the biblical principals that are often misused to keep women stuck in destructive patterns and the truth that sets us free! 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.