Coaching singles and couples through relational decision making while normalizing healthy biblical conversations on sex, dating, and marriage in The Church.
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An unlimited discussion on every level love, passion, and intimacy. No topic too taboo.
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An intersectional healing podcast for survivors of sexual assault and any/all abuse. When survivors share, they share strength. "Finding OK" helps people navigate this difficult healing process. The focus is on recovery, self-care, empowerment, and healing. You are not alone.
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The Living Truth Podcast - Freedom From Unwanted Sexual Behavior, Hope & Healing For the Betrayed
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The Living Truth Podcast explores the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & the devastating impact of sexual betrayal. Find freedom & healing beyond what you think is even possible. New episodes release every 2 weeks! Find additional resources at Living-truth.org.
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Steps to Successfully Manage Emotional Triggers with Dr. Eddie Capparucci Part 1
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23:50In this two part series, Michael interviews Dr. Eddie Capparucci on his revolutionary 6 Steps to Successfully Manage Emotional Triggers. Listen in to understand more about Eddie's Inner Child Model for treating sexual addiction, what exactly are emotional triggers and how they affect you today, how to tell when you are triggered, and what to do abo…
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Healing is a Revolutionary Act - Addressing the Rise of Fascism
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1:07:27In this episode of Finding OK, Hecate returns after a year-long hiatus to provide an update on the podcast and share personal insights on intersectionality, kyriarchy, and the importance of understanding systemic oppression as part of healing from sexual assault and abuse. Hecate discusses the interconnectedness of personal trauma and broader socia…
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly be free from problematic sexual behavior? Have you been trying to stop for years, only to go back to it again and again, feeling more shame and discouragement and wondering why you can’t stop? In this podcast, Michael shares the “5 Keys to Freedom” answering these questions and providing you with a prov…
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Grounding Essentials for Recovery with Kristin Cary (part 2)
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19:17The long term complex stress associated with recovering from sexual betrayal or unwanted sexual behavior makes it very difficult to stay present. When the war is on between our God given threat and attachment instincts, our body, mind and spirit are often in chaotic upheaval. The part of our brain responsible for impulse control and logic goes offl…
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Grounding Essentials for Recovery with Kristin Cary (part 1)
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26:39The long term complex stress associated with recovering from sexual betrayal or unwanted sexual behavior makes it very difficult to stay present. When the war is on between our God given threat and attachment instincts, our body, mind and spirit are often in chaotic upheaval. The part of our brain responsible for impulse control and logic goes offl…
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Sexual Intimacy After Betrayal with Matthew & Joanna Raabsmith (part 2)
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26:22Unwanted sexual behavior and betrayal always deeply impact a couple's sexual relationship. Kristin interviews Matthew & Joanna Raabsmith, a married therapist/coach duo whose experience through their personal recovery journey only enhances their professional ability to walk couples through the process of healing with empathy & hard won wisdom. In th…
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Sexual Intimacy After Betrayal with Matthew & Joanna Raabsmith (part 1)
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27:27Unwanted sexual behavior and betrayal always deeply impact a couple's sexual relationship. Kristin interviews Matthew & Joanna Raabsmith, a married therapist/coach duo whose experience through their personal recovery journey only enhances their professional ability to walk couples through the process of healing with empathy & hard won wisdom. In th…
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Our Marriage part 2- Michael and Kristin Unplugged
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34:53Michael & Kristin reveal the attitudes and behaviors of emotional regression that create cycles of disconnection in marriage. Taking personal responsibility to continue the process of growing in individual maturity & healing our trauma is key. Michael & Kristin share their recent marriage breakthroughs, offering hope for you to pursue joy, connecti…
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Our Marriage part 1- Michael and Kristin Unplugged
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28:38Marriage can provide an opportunity for our greatest healing. In this episode, Michael & Kristin offer a peak into their marriage and hearts, offering hope that the hard work of marriage is worth it. The Living Truth Podcast: Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & the devastation of sexual betray…
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Embracing True Freedom: Overcoming Spiritual Abuse
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47:21When a person misuses their spiritual authority or Scripture to manipulate or control us, the results are devastating. Rather than inspiring a loving and freedom-generating connection with God, these relationships can cause us tremendous confusion, shame, and fear. ICF certified coach Jill Monaco shares her personal and professional experience abou…
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Hope for the Holidays with Andrea Rogers
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41:52After 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 i…
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Perseverance, Neurodivergence & Rebuilding a Marriage with Shawna Meek- Part 2
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31:26Shawna knew there were missing pieces of the puzzle as she and her husband Kevin sought healing for their marriage after sexual betrayal. Humility and willingness through a long quest for understanding ultimately led them to receive Kevin's Autism diagnosis. Finally, Shawna saw the emotional deprivation she had experienced throughout their marriage…
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Perseverance, Neurodivergence, & Rebuilding a Marriage with Shawna Meek- Part 1
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39:16Shawna knew there were missing pieces of the puzzle as she and her husband Kevin sought healing for their marriage after sexual betrayal. Humility and willingness through a long quest for understanding ultimately led them to receive Kevin's Autism diagnosis. Finally, Shawna saw the emotional deprivation she had experienced throughout their marriage…
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The Truth Shall Set You Free; How Full Disclosure Can Benefit Couples in Recovery with Dan Drake and Dr. Janice Caudill
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50:21When sexual secrets disrupt a marriage there is often a debate: To Tell or Not To Tell. How much does the betrayed spouse need to know in order to heal and rebuild the relationship? Kristin interviews CSATS and Partner Betrayal Specialists Dan Drake & Dr. Janice Caudill about the benefits & best practices of Full Disclosure in this episode! The Liv…
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Empowering Kids to Heal From the Impact of Parental Infidelity (Episode 2)
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25:34Unwanted sexual behavior impacts the whole family. Even when kids don't know the nature of the problems their parents are wrestling with, they intuitively feel the impact in their bodies. The ripple effects of betrayal and infidelity on kids are deep and complex but there is hope for recovery for the entire family. In this 2 part series, Kristin in…
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Empowering Kids to Heal From the Impact of Parental Infidelity (Episode 1)
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30:34Unwanted sexual behavior impacts the whole family. Even when kids don't know the nature of the problems their parents are wrestling with, they intuitively feel the impact in their bodies. The ripple effects of betrayal and infidelity on kids are deep and complex but there is hope for recovery for the entire family. In this 2 part series, Kristin in…
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How the Inner Child Impacts Your Love and Sex Addiction with Eddie Capparucci Episode 2
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26:30The struggle with problematic sexual behavior is rooted in our young, emotionally undeveloped parts and their drive to run from discomfort. In order to heal and be set free, we must go deep with our inner child to address the hurts and perceptions we developed when we were young. Kristin interviews Eddie Capparucci, a licensed professional counselo…
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How the Inner Child Impacts Your Love and Sex Addiction with Eddie Capparucci. Episode 1
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26:33The struggle with problematic sexual behavior is rooted in our young, emotionally undeveloped parts and their drive to run from discomfort. In order to heal and be set free, we must go deep with our inner child to address the hurts and perceptions we developed when we were young. Kristin interviews Eddie Capparucci, a licensed professional counselo…
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Authentic Brotherhood is a Necessity For True Freedom
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35:43Leaning into a recovery group like Men in the Battle unlocks the insight, support, and healing we need to establish freedom from unwanted sexual behavior. True brotherhood, deep inner work, and shame reducing vulnerability are pillars of the Men in the Battle community. Desiring freedom from unwanted sexual behavior may be the starting point that g…
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Belonging, Empowerment, & Clarity After Sexual Betrayal
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24:21God wired us for connection and belonging but who can you trust after the person you relied on the most has been deceiving and betraying you on the most intimate level? Who can understand your shattering pain and disorienting reality collapse? We can. Women in the Battle is more than just a betrayal trauma recovery community. We are women pursuing …
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The Intimacy Pyramid with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith
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44:21How 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 …
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Becoming a King - Morgan Snyder of Wild at Heart Part 3 of 3
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23:45Morgan Snyder delivers life-changing truth about the power that God invites men to step into for His Kingdom. Listen as Michael and Morgan crack open some of the deep messages from Morgan's incredible book Becoming A King". Morgan also has some incredible additional resources you can find at BecomingAKing.com. If you are a man, a parent, or anyone …
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Becoming a King - Morgan Snyder of Wild at Heart Part 2 of 3
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24:23Morgan Snyder delivers life-changing truth about the power that God invites men to step into for His Kingdom. Listen as Michael and Morgan crack open some of the deep messages from Morgan's incredible book Becoming A King". Morgan also has some incredible additional resources you can find at BecomingAKing.com. If you are a man, a parent, or anyone …
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Becoming a King - Morgan Snyder of Wild at Heart Part 1 of 3
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33:42Morgan Snyder delivers life-changing truth about the power that God invites men to step into for His Kingdom. Listen as Michael and Morgan crack open some of the deep messages from Morgan's incredible book Becoming A King". Morgan also has some incredible additional resources you can find at BecomingAKing.com. If you are a man, a parent, or anyone …
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Our Personal Healing Journeys Part 2- Michael and Kristin Unplugged
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28:25If we are willing, we can continue to develop more maturity, peace, intimacy with God, and the integration of our truest selves for the rest of our lives. Healing is not a one time event, but rather an ongoing process like peeling layers of an onion. Michael and Kristin open up a glimpse of what healing has looked like for each of us as individuals…
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Our Personal Healing Journeys Part 1- Michael and Kristin Unplugged
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20:10If we are willing, we can continue to develop more maturity, peace, intimacy with God, and the integration of our truest selves for the rest of our lives. Healing is not a one time event, but rather an ongoing process like peeling layers of an onion. Michael and Kristin open up a glimpse of what healing has looked like for each of us as individuals…
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The Betrayal Bind with Michelle Mays - Part 2 of 2
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30:14Kristin interviews Michelle Mays, a CSAT and betrayal trauma specialist whose attachment based approach to healing sheds light on the devastating and disorienting impact of sexual betrayal. In this 2 part episode, Michelle unpacks principles from new book The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Has Hurt You the Worst. She r…
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The Betrayal Bind with Michelle Mays - Part 1 of 2
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23:32Kristin interviews Michelle Mays, a CSAT and betrayal trauma specialist whose attachment based approach to healing sheds light on the devastating and disorienting impact of sexual betrayal. In this 2 part episode, Michelle unpacks principles from her new book The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Has Hurt You the Worst. S…
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Over Spiritualization & Recovery- Michael & Kristin Unplugged Episode #1
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24:48Sexual addiction and sexual betrayal trauma are both multidimensional and complex. As Christians, it can feel safer to blame the enemy for our experiences that are actually rooted in many other aspects of how God made us. True and lasting healing are available but we must implement recovery practices to heal the interconnected depths of our body, s…
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The Power of The Group - Why 2 Successful Women Keep Giving Back at Women in the Battle®
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40:25Jen & Brenda are both beautiful, smart, successful professionals whose worlds turned upside down when they discovered sexual betrayal in their marriages. Not one area of their lives was untouched by this crisis. They both helped Kristin start Women in the Battle in 2016 and recorded this episode in the Fall of 2020. Brenda and Jen kept serving betr…
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The one thing every man who struggles with porn addiction needs
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37:02God 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 atte…
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Why Would He Do That? Understanding the Roots of Sex Addiction - Allan Katz & Michele Saffier
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52:51In this episode Kristin interviews Allan Katz & Michele Saffier, Certified Sex Addiction Therapists with a combined 35 years of experience. In order to experience lasting change and healing, sexual addicts must address their complex trauma; one of several root issues that drive their compulsive behaviors. Learn what is needed to heal from complex t…
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Worthy of Her Trust with Jason Martinkus
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43:49What 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…
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Immanuel Approach w/ Dr. Karl Lehman part 2
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26:12Dr Lehman begins with a deeply moving story of one man with a sexual addiction who did NOT want Jesus to be with him as he entered a strip Club. Jesus’ response is just stunning. Learn more about Dr. Lehman’s pain processing pathway including why trauma isn’t just rooted in false beliefs about what has happened to us, but our feelings of isolation …
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Immanuel Approach with Dr. Karl Lehman (Part 1)
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31:51Christmas reminds us that JESUS came for us. He is Immanuel, God With Us! To celebrate his coming we're sharing the re-release of this episode from our archives. The Immanuel approach is a lifestyle of interactive connection with Jesus developed by board certified Psychiatrist, Dr. Karl Lehman. This can be used as a safe and effective inner healing…
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Elevated Recovery with JK Emezi part2
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29:34What 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,…
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Elevated Recovery with JK Emezi part 1
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24:50How 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 o…
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Let Me Prey Upon You - Healing After Clergy Abuse
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1:33:18Sandy Phillips Kirkham is a survivor of clergy abuse and the author of, "Let Me Prey Upon You". Sandy was very active in her church growing up, her faith was the center of her life. When she was 16 her youth pastor groomed and manipulated her into a sexual relationship. After years of abuse she managed to exit the relationship and reclaim her life.…
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Breaking Down Betrayal: What happened in my relationship? Part 2
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23:45Kristin & 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 ch…
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Breaking Down Betrayal: What happened in my relationship? Part 1 of 2
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24:18Hope 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. Downlo…
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Beyond Sobriety- Living Loved & Free Part 2
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32:21Heather'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 ide…
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Beyond Sobriety- Living Loved & Free Part 1
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22:57Heather'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 ide…
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Escaping Fundamentalism and Speaking Out - Part 2
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1:50:43Part 2 of my interview with Andrew Pledger. This episode will focus on Andrew's experience with conversion therapy, how he found support exiting fundamentalism, his expulsion from BJU, and the work he's doing healing and speaking out. Andrew was raised in a fundamentalist Christian cult and realized in his youth that he was gay. He attended Bob Jon…
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Escaping Fundamentalism and Speaking Out - Part 1
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2:10:35Andrew Pledger was raised in a fundamentalist Christian cult and realized in his youth that he was gay. He attended Bob Jones University, which is a fundamentalist Christian college with a chilling history of abuse. While there, Andrew was bullied, harassed, tailed by college employees, and subjected to conversion therapy. In his junior year Andrew…
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Holding Out Hope For You with Linda & Julie
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39:49Betrayal 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, ju…
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Alice Cottonsox joins me to talk about recovering from childhood abuse, battling Agoraphobia, and facing online hate with humor. Alice is very open about her mental health struggles in her viral videos and she's helping many survivors feel less alone. Alice is being her own parent and raising herself, something that we sometimes have to do post-tra…
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A Marriage From the Brink of Collapse to Restoration
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45:40על ידי Living Truth Inc
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Do you think of yourself as "broken" because of your trauma? What about "wounded"? My sister Chie and I discuss how the language we use to talk about our trauma intersects with our healing. This episode is an invitation to investigate the hidden meaning that some words might be holding for us. I used to think of myself as broken but gradually shift…
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Sexpectations: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Healthy Relationships with Barb Winters
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41:04As 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 …
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