Restored 2 More: Recent Episodes
Charity & Clinton Muñoz
This podcast is dedicated to restoring marriages and relationships to wholeness in Christ after being affected by pornography and sexual brokenness. Every episode is filled with rawness and transparency as Clinton and Charity intertwine their story while interviewing professionals and others about what it takes to rebuild connection after betrayal takes place. They focus on restoring safety and trust, rebuilding connection and intimacy, and ultimately reflecting God's ability to heal and redeem. Listen now for hope and guidance to start your journey of becoming Restored 2 More.
What do you do when you're finally ready to tell the people you love most about betrayal in your marriage? In this deeply personal episode, we invite Clinton’s parents, Greg and Cathy Muñoz, to recount the night they first learned about his sexual addiction and the devastating impact it had on our marriage.
From the shock of hearing their son confess infidelity, to the helplessness of watching their daughter-in-law sit in trauma and grief, Greg and Cathy share honestly about what that moment felt like—fear, confusion, shame, sadness, and the overwhelming question: How do we respond?
They also reflect on what helped them most: choosing silence over quick fixes, offering practical support like childcare, and educating themselves on betrayal trauma and sexual addiction recovery. For Greg, that night became a personal turning point—confronting his own hidden struggles and beginning his own journey of recovery.
This conversation isn’t just our family’s story—it’s a roadmap for parents and in-laws who feel lost in the wake of betrayal. If you’ve wondered how to support your children without causing more harm, how to walk with both the betrayed and the unfaithful spouse, or how to move from shock to compassion, this episode offers hope and tangible steps forward.
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In this episode, we share a big life update—our family just moved from Idaho back to California! From surfing with our kids to podcasting at our parent's dining room table, we're in a season of transition, and we're bringing you along for the ride!
But what we really dive into today is something we see every week in our recovery course and in our own lives: how identifying your feelings can change everything. We talk about how triggers aren't just annoying—they're clues to what’s happening inside us. We share stories of past tantrums (hello, crumpled water bottle), how we’re helping our kids name their emotions, and why saying “I’m fine” blocks the intimacy we were made for.
If you’ve ever struggled to know what you're feeling—or to communicate it in a way that creates connection—you’re not alone. And if you want our custom Feelings Words List, just shoot us a message and we’ll send it your way.
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Why do our sexual struggles create more shame than other sins we struggle with? Why do so many of us feel lost and unfixable as we strive for freedom? And what if healing doesn't begin with fixing what's broken- but surrendering to the One who can?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery to talk about her latest book, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes Everything. In this conversation, we discuss how more rules or pressure flat out don't work and will never create the transformation we truly desire. Juli breaks down the mindset shift between purity and integrity, why sexual sin feels heavier than other sins, and how postmodern culture has deeply shaped the way we think about sex, marriage, and identity—even in the church.
We also dig into the root of why so many of us resist God and how it prevents us from healing. Juli shares how knowing Jesus personally—not just theologically—becomes the turning point for so many who feel stuck, disillusioned, or ashamed.
If you've ever wondered where God was in your pain… if you've tried to "do better" but keep falling back… if you want real intimacy with God but feel a gap—you’re not alone. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of hope. We pray it invites you to stop managing your pain and start surrendering it—to the only One who can truly heal it.
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In this episode, we are honored to interview Michael and Hailey, a couple we met at the Restored 2 More Restoration Celebration in Eagle, Idaho, and now have the privilege of walking alongside in Course 1. Michael and Hailey share their powerful story of betrayal, anger, addiction, and ultimately, the life-changing power of surrender.
Michael opens up about his hidden battle with pornography, identity struggles rooted in performance, and the turning point when secrecy gave way to honesty. Hailey vulnerably shares what it felt like to live in confusion, shame, and deep bitterness—not just toward Michael, but even toward God.
This episode is a powerful testimony of what happens when both partners reach the end of themselves and allow Jesus to do what only He can do. We talk about emotional intimacy, the danger of compartmentalization, learning how to feel again, and how anger—when processed with God—can become a gateway to healing.
Stories like this remind us that hope is real and restoration is possible. We pray this episode encourages you and inspires you to keep pressing into Jesus as He leads you through your own healing journey.
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In this episode, we get really honest about why we both stiff-armed Jesus in the early stages of recovery. We talk about the anger we felt, the deep disappointment, and the fear of what would happen if we brought our raw, messy emotions to God.
We also unpack:
- The temptation to believe God is distant or cruel in our suffering
- How childhood wounds shaped our relationship with God
- The turning point that came through spiritual honesty, not pretending
- And what happened when we finally let Jesus into the pain instead of pushing Him away
This conversation is real and raw. But it’s also filled with the hope and peace we found when we stopped running and let Jesus into the darkest places of our hearts. If you're wrestling with disappointment, doubt, or anger toward God, this episode is for you.
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In this episode, we're sharing some big life and ministry updates—and opening up a conversation we've never had publicly before: battling temptation in the middle of betrayal trauma.
Charity vulnerably shares the raw and often unspoken temptations she faced—from thoughts of leaving to revenge fantasies—and how the enemy whispered lies that felt hard not to believe. But as she pressed into healing and drew closer to Jesus, those lies began to lose their grip.
We talk about the power of surrender, the weight of pride, and how "finishing the fantasy" can reveal the destruction that sin promises but never delivers. Many wives don't realize how normal it is to face intense spiritual battles during the healing and transformation process.
Our hope is that this episode reminds you that you're not alone in your pain, your thoughts, or the process. Jesus sees it all, and He's not intimidated by your struggle—He's with you in it.
We also share a few exciting ministry updates:
- A major breakthrough in workbook publishing that could bring Course 1 to couples by this fall
- A brand new 6-week personalized couples coaching opportunity
- A chance to partner with us and help fund the final phase of this course launch
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Have you ever wondered how living a double life is even possible?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that comes up all the time in our coaching, course sessions, and personal conversations—compartmentalization. This concept, when misunderstood, creates so much confusion and disconnection in relationships. For many betrayed spouses, understanding it begins to bring clarity to the chaos. For many husbands, it’s a lightbulb moment—finally seeing how addiction was hidden, justified, and separated from the rest of life.
We unpack what compartmentalization looked like in our own story—how I (Clint) could act out and still try to show up as a “present” spouse, while Charity was left wondering, “Was any of our past connection even real?” We also share the metaphor that helped us finally make sense of it all—why it was so damaging, and how true healing began when I stopped living in separate “drawers” and started integrating every part of my life under God’s design for authenticity and intimacy.
If you’ve ever felt confused, disconnected, or wondered how someone could live a double life, we pray this conversation brings clarity and encouragement. There’s hope on the other side of compartmentalization—and freedom in being fully known and fully loved.
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"Have you ever wondered how your healing journey might be affecting your kids?"
In this raw and hope-filled episode, we open up about something deeply personal: how our past addiction and betrayal affected our son in ways we didn’t fully understand until years later. From missed bonding moments to outbursts, shutdowns, and total dysregulation—what we thought were just "strong-willed" behaviors were actually cries for safety. But here’s the good news: Jesus is in the business of redemption. And the healing we've experienced has radically changed the way we parent and connect with our kids. We pray this story brings you hope and helps you make sense of your own journey.
We’re also giving a little peek behind the scenes—sharing about our family’s move back to California and some exciting ministry updates! Our couples course is being professionally filmed, our new his-and-her workbooks are on the way, and we’re launching a leadership network that could reach couples across the globe. Through it all, we’re reminded that when we create safety in our homes, we reflect the heart of the Father—a God who never gives up on us. “There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1). Not for you. Not for your kids. Not for your story.
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In this deeply personal episode, Clint and Charity open up about one of the most challenging questions in recovery: “Am I a sex addict?” Clint shares his powerful journey from denial and shame to surrender and freedom—unpacking how addiction isn’t just about behavior but identity, and how Jesus transforms both. Together, they explore the stigma around addiction, why labels can be helpful or harmful, and how true restoration comes through Christ.
They also give exciting ministry updates on their upcoming video course, a recent partnership with a church, and how you can be part of spreading healing to couples across the world.
Whether you’re walking your own recovery journey or walking with someone who is, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone—and you are not your struggle.
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What do you say to your second grader when they ask for a phone?
How do you set boundaries without shaming other families—or losing connection with your own?
And if you’ve already said “yes” to tech decisions you now regret, is it too late to turn back?
In Part 2 of our conversation with Sarah Siegand, co-founder of Parents Who Fight, we pick up where we left off—diving deeper into the practical, spiritual, and relational challenges of raising kids in a hyper-digital world.
Sarah brings wisdom, grace, and real-life tools for navigating these questions with clarity and courage. From detoxing as parents ourselves, to getting friends and grandparents on the same page, this episode is full of hopeful, honest insight for families who want to lead well—and churches ready to be part of the solution.
If you’ve ever felt alone, overwhelmed, or behind in the battle for your child’s heart and mind, this episode is your reminder: you’re not too late, and you’re not alone.
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Is protecting our kids from online dangers actually possible—or are we already too late?
What if the solution is simpler, and more powerful, than we think?
In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Sarah Siegand, co-founder of Parents Who Fight, to talk about the urgent need for families and churches to fight to protect our kids in a hyper-digital world. Sarah shares her personal journey of discovering how early and easily children are exposed to pornography and how that launched a mission to help parents build safe, spiritually grounded homes.
With over a decade of experience, Sarah unpacks the spiritual and neurological consequences of unchecked screen time, video games, and smart devices—and what that means for the next generation of Jesus followers. We dive deep into practical ways parents can set boundaries, partner with churches, and find like-minded families to stand in the gap together. Plus, she challenges church leaders to step into their God-given authority and take a bold stand in raising spiritual champions.
This is a must-listen for parents, pastors, and anyone passionate about protecting the hearts and minds of the next generation.
Resources:
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In this episode, we’re talking with Kristen Miele, founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed and a passionate voice for healthy, faith-filled conversations around sexuality. Kristen shares her journey into sexual health education and why she believes parents are the best people to teach their kids about sex and relationships.
We dive into the fears many of us face when it comes to these conversations, how to move past the awkwardness, and why it’s never just about one big talk. Kristen breaks down practical ways to create a safe space for our kids to ask questions and discover God’s design for beauty, identity, and connection. If you’ve ever wondered how to start or keep these conversations going at home, this episode is for you.
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Have you struggled to find safe people to confide in? Has it been challenging to share your personal story of brokenness with friends and family? Have you lost a friendship due to your honesty and authenticity?
If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, Charity and Clint invite you into their journey of recovery, sharing how they navigated (poorly at times) their relationships with family and friends along the way.
As they recount their own experiences, Charity and Clint explore the challenges of maintaining authentic connections amidst feelings of isolation and loneliness. What makes a friendship feel safe and supportive? How do we communicate our expectations to those we care about?
Amid their heartfelt discussion, they also lighten the mood with stories about the chaos that comes from juggling their family's sports schedules. Join them for this insightful conversation that offers hope, encouragement, and a few laughs as they reflect on the importance of community during recovery. Discover how, by sharing both the struggles and victories, we can slowly rebuild the meaningful connections that enrich our lives.
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"I thought I was protecting you by staying silent. In reality, I was protecting your sin and preventing myself from healing."
In this powerful and personal episode, Clint and Charity open up about the hidden pain that secrecy created early in their marriage, and the life-changing difference a safe community made in their recovery journey. They tackle the tough question: "Is sharing my husband's struggle with others husband-bashing?" and reveal the vital role of healthy support, vulnerability, and stewardship in the healing process.
Whether you're carrying silent pain or wondering how to wisely seek help, this conversation offers hope, practical wisdom, and a reminder that healing happens in community.
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In this inspiring episode, we interview Layton and Chelsea, the visionary couple behind The Liberator Podcast. They share their transformative journey of overcoming pornography and betrayal, illustrating how their healing has deepened and strengthened their relationships and faith.
They share how their story of brokenness has transformed into a mission of hope for others facing this struggle. With passion, they express their motivations for the podcast, their love for outdoor adventures, and their commitment to making a positive impact on the global church.
Through open and honest conversations about vulnerability and the intricacies of their story, this convo serves as a powerful reminder of the strength found in community and the ability to heal together. Don’t miss this uplifting conversation and check out their resources below!
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-Do we, as parents, know about the potential dangers of apps like Roblox, Minecraft, Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram?
-Is it true that platforms like Roblox are enabling sexual predators to target children as young as five years old?
-How can these tech giants disregard the importance of parental controls and safety features despite the thousands of horrific stories that have emerged?!
In this episode, we interview Titania Jordan, Bark Technologies' Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Parent Officer. She is an author and thought leader on digital parenting and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the Huffington Post, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, and many others.
Titania discusses the dangers associated with apps like Snapchat, Instagram, Roblox, and Minecraft and offers guidance on how parents can stay vigilant and protect their children. It is no longer a question of IF our kids will encounter sexually explicit content but WHEN. And when that moment comes, will they be prepared?
We also talk about how tech companies are focusing on trivial issues while delaying necessary actions to implement safety protocols, leaving young users vulnerable and unprotected. Charity raises concerns about the shocking statistics: 63% of tweens and 77% of teens have encountered content with nudity.
Fortunately, Titania provides practical tools and insights that can help us become educated and engaged parents, allowing us to navigate this tech-saturated environment while keeping our kids safe.
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https://www.titaniajordan.com/
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How does masturbation distort God’s design for intimacy?
How can we inspire our kids to avoid objectifying people and recognize it in television, advertisements, movies, and songs?
How can we differentiate between art that depicts nudity and pornography?
Many couples, like us, who have faced the pain of betrayal due to sexual brokenness, are driven to safeguard their children from experiencing the same hurt. Greta Eskridge’s passion, fueled by her restoration story, is to guide the next generation of parents and children to understanding God’s design for sex.
In her book, “It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity,” she empowers parents to navigate the awkwardness of these conversations and conquer the fear of saying the “wrong” things. Today, we had the opportunity to ask her thought-provoking questions about specific chapters and examine real-life scenarios we’ve encountered with our kids.
We engaged in profound discussions about masturbation, the beauty of historical art versus pornography, and practical strategies to combat the objectification of people.
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Ever wondered what a sexual fast is? How do you successfully do one, and why would anyone willingly embark on this journey?
Welcome to the Restored 2 More podcast, where today, we dive into our transformative journey of sexual fasting and the benefits of following God's design for sex!Join us as we tackle burning questions like: Can you go 30 days without climaxing? Is it okay to masturbate during a fast? And, our personal favorite, is sex a need?
Spoiler alert: A sexual fast isn't just an intriguing concept—it's a biblical practice that could breathe new life into your marriage in ways you've never imagined! In this week's episode, we delve deep into the often-overlooked topic of sexual fasting, sharing our personal stories, candid discussions, and insightful scripture that hopefully will inspire you to try it. Trust us; you'll be glad you did!
We'll guide you through essential questions: How long should your fast be? What can you do while fasting? And how do you foster intimacy when sex is off the table? Whether you're seeking guidance on restoring sexual intimacy, looking for resources to help you on your restoration journey, or simply curious about our experiences, we're glad you're listening! Together, we'll explore the complexities of relationships, celebrate growth, and embrace the grace found in faith-filled love.
Have burning questions of your own? Swing by our website and jump into our "Ask Us Anything" segment—your topic might just spark our next episode! Tune in and get ready for a conversation that could change everything!
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Have you been at a loss to find the best way to make your home tech-safe?
Has creating healthy tech boundaries with your kids or spouse been a battle?
Have you struggled to understand healthy tech practices, much less model them for your family? We most certainly have.
Today's guest, Chris Mckenna, has fought long and hard to become a respected voice on digital safety. He is the executive director of Protect Young Eyes and has dedicated his career to creating practical tools and resources for families, caregivers, and schools.
In this episode, we discuss incredible topics like the five habits of a tech-ready home, micro-moves that make a big impact, and how to model tech usage for our kids to create healthy habits. We also learn about the toxic trio—the three places when and where tech is most often used in destructive ways—and the five layers of protection we can implement in our homes and on our devices.
Chris explains that we don't need to fear tech but learn how to steward it well using the principles he shares at Protect Young Eyes. Instead of moving to an Amish community with our kids ( we get it, it's tempting), we can learn how to implement Chris's teaching of "right kids, right tech, at the right time."
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Learning: 5 Habits of a Tech-Ready Home on-demand course for parents.
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Why do most accountability circles seem ineffective? How is it that Clint had accountability partners since high school but still struggled with his addiction?
In this episode, Charity interviews Clint about his understanding and experience with accountability and why it fell short. Is the purpose of accountability merely to publicly confess and hope to do better the following week?
Clint shares that many of his Christian AA circles focused more on "do's and don'ts" rather than on the transformation of the heart. They often failed to explain how to process emotions, triggers, or life's burdens using community support. Although the temptations and struggles of life remain, learning to manage them healthily through proactive accountability has transformed his life. Meeting weekly with brothers in Christ allows them to share feelings and triggers about their faith, family, finances, fitness, and work, which has helped him avoid medicating negative emotions related to these areas.
Clint emphasizes that we will either understand our feelings, express them, and learn how to stay safe while experiencing them or resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Practicing proactive accountability has become a powerful tool on his recovery journey.
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In this episode, hosts Clint and Charity engage in an insightful conversation with Erin Stretar, a skilled therapist from Ohio who holds both CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) and CPTT (Certified Partner Trauma Therapist) credentials. This discussion dives deep into the often-ignored feelings of anger that betrayed spouses experience during their recovery journeys.
Erin paints a vivid picture of the two common responses a betrayed spouse may have toward their anger. For some, this powerful emotion serves as a strategy for protection, providing a false sense of control and safety and an attempt at balancing the power differential. Conversely, others may find anger to be an unfamiliar and unwelcome feeling, fearing that expressing it could lead to even more heartache and emotional pain.
One of the key principles Erin discusses is that anger is a natural and essential reaction to feelings of injustice. She asserts the importance of giving this emotion a voice, emphasizing that when expressed healthily, anger can pave the way for healing rather than leading to feelings of guilt and shame. Clint then asks how a spouse can support their partner in processing their anger in a way that promotes healing for the betrayed spouse and strengthens their relationship. There is so much gold in here that it would take too long to write it out, so hit that play button and get your notepad ready!
Favorite One-Liners:
-Unprocessed anger results in unhealthy coping.
-If you stay angry, you can’t process other emotions like grief and fear.
-Your anger needs to be given a voice.
-Anger is a sign of injustice.
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Do you find it challenging to find joy in church on Sunday mornings while in the midst of your recovery journey? Clint and Charity often do. In this episode, they share their heartfelt struggles with serving, enjoying, and experiencing church life, even after visiting many congregations, serving in a few, and being on staff full-time.
It's vital to recognize that you're not alone in this journey. Clint and Charity aim to normalize these challenges and uplift anyone feeling the same way. Church can often feel daunting when it seems to lack authenticity, when sermons skirt around real-life issues, or when the atmosphere feels devoid of hope and joy. Yet, within this turmoil, we can still embrace and embody God's beautiful design for the Church. We can choose to be the church, worship amidst hardships, and hopefully lead the change by passionately following Christ. Together, we can open our hearts to allow Jesus to meet us in this wrestling match, guiding and teaching us along the way.
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The heart of the issue is the issue of the heart. Removing harmful behaviors may be the starting point, but heart change is when Charity started to have true hope that restoration is possible. Sobriety can’t be the ultimate focus. It’s about what we get free from AND what we get free to. Listen now to hear Charity share how Clint changed and why the changes were key to becoming Restored 2 More.
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Sometimes, God has to hit the pause button on a ministry to transform it from merely good to truly great! Clint and Charity are ready to share the incredible journey behind the scenes as they unveil the reasons the podcast took a break, the social media platform quieted, and why course #2 never reached completion. But even more thrilling is how this pause ignited a blazing new fire of enthusiasm and vision within them!
Get ready, because Restored 2 More is about to embark on an exhilarating shift that includes YOU like never before! This is a God-sized dream, and it requires a passionate God-sized team. The only question that remains is—are you ready to be part of this amazing adventure?
Once you've listened, and if your heart is stirred, we invite you to reach out and book a personal Zoom meeting with us at cmunoz@restored2more.com.
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In this episode, Cody and Michelle share their devastating story of betrayal due to sexual addiction and affairs in the workplace. His actions completely blindsided Michelle while Cody lied and hid in self-protection mode, unable to face the reality of where his addiction had taken him. Their story begins, like most, before they were ever together but chose to seek individual and couple's work in an attempt to experience freedom and healing. Years later, they are now the newest addition to R2M Certified Coaches and are leading our next Couples Course 1 starting on Thursday, September 14th, 2023!
Listen now to hear how they share the hurt and pain of betrayal, the questions and conflicts they wrestled with, and how God took them from crisis to closeness.
Resources:
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Hey, y'all! Wow, it has been a hot minute since we have been able to record!
Today we share what's happened and why we haven't recorded a podcast in four months. We update you on what we learned through losing our home and how God has used it for good in our lives.
Next Tuesday, we launch course 1 for a new self-led 8-week session with a pivot that makes it more affordable, accessible, and convenient. Check out the details in this episode, and then sign up through the link below. Thank you for all your continued prayers and support!
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https://restored2more.com/courses/
Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics. She is the chief author and editor of the bestselling Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies and Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design. Hillary has her master's degree in biology from Clemson University and a master's degree in apologetics from Biola University.
Today she shares how she was led to a deeper understanding of God and inclined to worship during her master's in biology. She explains how as she studied cell biology, she was given example after example of how the physical attributes of our body point us to God and the spiritual realm. Her teachings and writings have inspired thousands of people to understand and experience how physical things continue to point us to the spiritual.
She explains that if the physical points us to the spiritual, then gender and marriage have new meanings and purposes. She teaches that our bodies are the language of God's mystery, a roadmap guiding us into deeper intimacy with the Divine.
One of our favorite moments in this recording was understanding how sex has been so perverted in our culture, distorting our view and understanding of God.
One of the amazing questions Charity asked is, "What does it look like for us to celebrate our kid's sexuality, guide them in what is appropriate but avoid shaming them for things that they have done wrong?" Hillary takes the question and adds a new perspective on how gratitude and humility play a huge part in leading our kids in their sexuality. We too often avoid choosing gratitude and showing mercy because of our own brokenness and pride. If we can teach our kids to be self-aware through our own example of awareness, our children can choose Christ instead of merely abstaining from sin out of unhealthy motives.
The challenge is: "Are we being then Deputy Holy Spirit to our kids and leading with shame? Or are we leading with an example of humility and gratitude?"
Hillary Morgan and Mama Bear Apologetics:
https://mamabearapologetics.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mamabearapologetics/
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
https://restored2more.com/courses/
How many of us are affected by a story of sexual brokenness?
How many of us feel lost and isolated in our shame?
How many of us feel disconnected from community and are tempted to feel hopeless?
In this podcast, we share the stats of sexual brokenness and the mission God has called us to. We invite YOU to be a part of the movement and ask if you would pray about partnering with us to reclaim enemy territory. Today, Clinton and I repent. We're sorry for trying to do too much on our own and not asking for your help sooner. We now see that we have deprived you of the blessing of sharing the load and burden for this ministry.
In this episode, we vulnerably share the journey of Restored 2 More and God calling us out of our previous lines of work to build this ministry. We explain how it started, the trials we faced early on, and the struggles we now face that could potentially shut us down. We believe that God will make a way and is already impressing on people's hearts about how they can become a partner and a teammate for the restoration movement in Jesus' name.
Listen today, but most of all, pray. Pray and ask God how He wants to lead you. Pray that we would be humble yet bold. Pray that our faith would be unshakeable and that in all trials, we would consider it joy and press into Jesus. Thank you for listening, but more importantly, thank you for participating in the work God has called us to.
How to contact us to become a partner:
email: cmunoz@restored2more.com
https://restored2more.com/contact/#1
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
Why do parents avoid talking to their kids about sex? John Fort says it comes down to four primary reasons:
- It will strain my relationship with my kid.
- I might ruin my child’s innocence.
- My kid will find out about my past.
- It will be too much work.
John shares resources and insights to help us navigate these fears and use our mistakes and sexual brokenness to build a bridge with our children. What we can view as a barrier is actually the glue that creates safety and connection while talking with our kids about sex. John repeatedly refers to a quote he often uses while teaching seminars and writing books, “Your failures are what qualify you to talk to your kids about sex.”
In the past two decades, parents have spent four times more time with their kids, setting the stage for these conversations. We, as parents, can need a little bit of guidance and handholding on how to start these conversations. Today John shares resources and practical tools to help us talk to kids who range in their ages from toddlers to adult children.
Join us for a powerful message and teaching on how we as parents can talk about sex with our children.
John Fort/Be Broken Ministries Resources:https://2.bebroken.com/store/c2/books
https://2.bebroken.com/index.html
https://2.bebroken.com/parent-consult.html
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
https://restored2more.com/courses/
Today's podcast is with Josh Glaser, Executive Director of Regeneration Ministries.
Josh loved God and hated pornography from a young age but couldn't understand how God could let him struggle with his addiction. He shares how he shakes his fist at God one night in college and asks Him, "Why aren't you taking this away?!" Josh then shares a powerful story and brings to life a parable of Jesus that demonstrates the love of the Father and how His heart is more for his child's maturity and dependence than on the purging of something painful.
In this episode, Josh shares his heart for people to experience freedom and how sexuality and spirituality were never meant to be in opposition. Josh shares how his behavior demonstrated that he was reaching for something and only knew how to find comfort in misusing his sexuality. He elaborates on how his early childhood played a massive role in his dependence on pornography and how it offered him community, importance, comfort, and a way to feel loved and accepted. The way out for Josh was learning how to seek Jesus instead of seeking unwanted sexual behavior and understanding what he was truly seeking. Instead of God removing our unwanted sexual behavior, he can re-direct our focus and desire, allowing us to experience Jesus on a new level, changing our behavior and actions to reach for and experience Him.
This episode has many magic, intimate and inspirational moments. A big thanks to Josh for his powerful testimony and teaching, transparency, revelation, and understanding.
Josh Glaser and Regeneration Resources:
https://www.regenerationministries.org/
https://www.regenerationministries.org/resources/
https://www.joshglaser.com/
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
https://restored2more.com/courses/
While at a conference in St. Louis, I got the privilege to interview Linda Noble and Linda Stewart from The Conversation Workshop. In this episode, they share how understanding the meaning behind God's design of our body can bring us closer to Jesus and reveal a new perspective on our biology.
In a season of distress and depression, Linda Noble shares how God flipped the script and led her to experience Himself in a way she never had before. She states, "I had never understood that His love and was full of pursuit and that his utmost desire was for me to know him, flourish and thrive."
How do we experience the love of Jesus? What does it mean to be a human person, and what is the meaning behind sex, singleness, marriage, and our body? What if understanding these topics could point us closer to Jesus and expand our understanding of His will for our lives?
Linda Noble explains how the design of the human body reveals God's invitation for love and communion with Himself. And why the "rules, the dos and do nots" fall short because they lack the meaning behind God's message.
This podcast is pivotal not only for ourselves but also for us parents raising kids in a time where our body is being attacked by culture. As parents, we need to know the why behind our kids' questions and the meaning behind God's teachings.
Join me today for a great conversation with the Lindas from The Conversation Workshop.
The Conversation Workshops Resources:
https://theconversationworkshop.com/
https://theconversationworkshop.com/book
https://www.facebook.com/theconversationworkshop/
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
https://restored2more.com/courses/
Unfortunately, we were taught, “if you just have consistent sex, he won’t desire or use pornography.” But if that were the case, we wouldn’t be here today leading Restored 2 More Inc. We know first-hand how painful it is to act on a perspective that isn’t rooted in truth or that comes from a loving but uneducated person.
In this episode, Clinton gets super raw and real about how he struggled after we were sexually intimate and reflects on the brokenness he constantly experienced. We share how our perspective of sex was influenced by the church, our culture, families of origin, and our own experiences.
As you listen to this episode, ask yourself:
What do you believe about sex?
What did the church, culture, or community teach you about sex?
How much of your belief is rooted in truth and the teachings of scripture?
We hope you realize that you are not alone and that help exists. Today, alongside our course #1, we get to promote the fantastic work of Juli Slattery and her team at Authentic Intimacy. Check out the resources below.
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
https://restored2more.com/courses/
Authentic Intimacy
https://www.authenticintimacy.com/
https://www.authenticintimacy.com/rethinking
Roane and Eva Hunter are sexual wholeness missionaries. Yes, they are board-certified licensed professional counselors and certified sex addiction therapists, authors, speakers, and teachers, but their heart for Jesus has inspired it all. After reading their newest book, Sex, God, and the Chaos of Betrayal, Charity and I were excited to have them be on the podcast to discuss the book further. Today they educate us on other traumas present in their personal story, such as deception and disclosure trauma that they needed to heal from. We also get the opportunity to hear the behind-the-scenes of their story and pick their brain on a few topics they write about in their book, such as the trauma wall, the C’s of rebuilding trust and safety, and how to use Fanos for a healthy communication tool.
Check out their material below and get their newest book on Amazon or their website.
Roane and Eva's Resources:
https://sexgodchaos.com/
https://sexgodchaos.com/book
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
https://restored2more.com/courses/
One day Clinton looked depressed after his therapy appointment. He was sad and had a distant look in his eyes. I asked him what was wrong, and his response made me feel confused, disturbed, and disgusted. His answer created a pit in my stomach, but something inside told me to ask questions and be curious instead of condemning and criticizing him.
“I miss pornography,” he said. “I’m grieving the relationship I’ve had with porn and masturbation, and today I am really feeling the weight of it being gone.”
“What?!” I thought, “how is this even possible that you could miss something so painful, damaging, and grotesque?!”
In this episode, we uncover what it looked like to grieve the loss of pornography and then adventure and discover a life free from the toxic relationship. We hope that in this episode, we can relate, educate and encourage you to continue your journey of becoming Restored 2 More!
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
https://restored2more.com/courses/
After years of pain, trauma, manipulation, and addiction, Adelle lost hope. Just at their breaking point, Travis went on a men's retreat and had a mountain-top experience with Jesus enabling him to confront his fears and take steps towards honesty and healing. Unfortunately, Travis was advised to blanket the details of his infidelity and left out major factors that later came to the light and left Adelle again devastated and wanting a divorce.
In this episode, Adelle describes how Travis's ability to enter into her pain through the grieving period demonstrated that he had experienced significant heart change. Instead of grief further dividing them and leading Travis into shame and destructive behaviors, it built connection, empathy, and trust. Travis shares his steps to healing and being emotionally available, while Adelle shares with us her pain and the stages of grief she experienced, and which ones she got stuck in.
Their journey of restoration is full of God's provision and further led them to create a remarkable ministry called The Noble Marriage.
The Noble Marriage Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/thenoblemarriage/
https://thenoblemarriage.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheNobleMarriage
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
https://restored2more.com/courses/
Today we hear from Carrie Holladay as she shares her story of betrayal and how she discovered that her trauma could be used to give others hope. She is a coach, a powerful voice on Instagram and in the LDS community, and an advocate for women's health and healing.
She shares with us how devastated she was by her husband's sexual betrayal, and how it intensified her already present battles with eating disorders, depression, and body dysphoria. While discovering his actions, she shares how being in pregnant mode and having four kids under five years put her in a state of compartmentalization. Unfortunatley, while she suppressed her pain, the internal side effects only got worse. Carries' heartbreaking story takes a turn and now allows her to use her story to now help women overcome and heal. Listen today for a story filled with validation, empathy and hope.
More Resources:
https://sincerelycarriejean.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sincerelycarriejean/
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
https://restored2more.com/courses/
If you're like Charity, perhaps you've been angry that you now need to omit secular tv shows and movies that have content that could trigger your spouses. For a time, she asked, "why do we have to suffer and miss out on the fun of the latest TV binge-worthy series?" Today we talk about what we choose to watch and why and the difference between everything being lawful but not everything being helpful.
We also had what we thought was a great podcast topic until the Holy Spirit hijacked our conversation. Instead of sharing what life looks like after recovery, we get passionate about how pro-active accountability is a vital ingredient that is missing from most men's recovery game plans. Instead of using our accountability groups as a place for weekly confession, we need to take the reigns of responsibility and reach out for help before we slip or relapse. In addition to pro-active accountability, the question is, am I acting proactively to remove the areas of temptation, and am I willing to become my own worse enemy for my addiction?
We also explain what it means to "finish the fantasy" by sharing our fantasies with safe people to make them lose power and luster. Instead of our fantasies haunting us, triggering us, and hiding in the shadows, we explain the power of dragging them into the light and explaining what the real aftermath would be of finishing the fantasy.
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
https://restored2more.com/courses/
In this episode, we interview Amanda and Katie, the founders of The Victory Collective. Together they have started a platform to share their story and normalize the struggle of pornography among girls and women. They are powerfully reaching a younger generation by giving them a voice and platform where they can be seen and loved amid a struggle that binds so many girls in isolation, guilt, and shame.
We got a chance to dive into their stories of struggle, confusion, shame, and victory. Today through The Victory Collective, their goal is to be a voice to the voiceless and remove the shame that so many have from struggling with pornography, masturbation, and sexual brokenness. They share what it was like to struggle with porn while at Christian schools, how it affected their relationships, and how confessing to someone safe changed their perspective of the fight.
Listen now to their powerful testimony and then support them in their brave endeavors as they point others to hope and restoration.
More Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/the_victory_collective/
https://www.thevictorycollective.net/
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
https://restored2more.com/courses/
Our favorite one-liners:
“Trust is not a gift to be given, but is a responsibility to be earned.”
“Healthy people make healthy relationships.”
“What’s happening in the present is normally rooted in the past.”
“Admitting our brokenness to our spouse is the first step in moving towards intimacy.”
Today we had the incredible opportunity to interview Debra Fileta, a licensed professional counselor, author, relational expert, and national speaker. She is the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage, Love in Every Season, Are You Really Ok? and Married Sex.
In this episode, Debra shares with us how her passion for couples came out of her brokenness and how God has used her story to lead couples to discover true and lasting intimacy.
She explains that our sexual brokenness is commonly rooted in our past, and instead of putting on a bandaid or increasing our frequency of sex, we need to heal the root issues. If we can learn to be a healthy spouse, we can begin to experience healthy, life-giving sexual intimacy. She explains how sex is so much more than a physical connection but that it is physiological, emotional, spiritual, and recreational.
She asks a simple yet profound question,” what is your sexual template?” We all have one, and it defines how we view sex, but most of us have never examined if it is grounded in truth or lies. We must learn how to see through the fallacies of sex that culture has created and understand the beautiful experience that God made sex to be. She shares a powerful message and explains how we can begin to experience the incredible gift of Married Sex.
More Resources:
https://debrafileta.com/
https://www.instagram.com/DebraFileta/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-and-relationships-with-debra-fileta/id1417804351
Our Resources:
https://restored2more.com/courses/
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
What is a trigger? What can I do when I am triggered? How can I support my spouse when they are triggered?
Today we discuss triggers and how healthily handling them can lead to restoration. At the beginning of our healing process, triggers overwhelmed us and sent us spiraling and fighting, leaving us confused and disconnected. We found that we can react four different ways to triggers: suppress them, medicate them, unhealthily let them lead us or healthily process them in a way that leads to growth.
In this episode, we get raw and real again as we share stories and personal examples of how we miserably failed at times and eventually how we learned to support one another through being triggered. We hope that as you listen, you identify what you can do to healthily process a trigger and help your spouse as they go through triggers as well.
How can we proactively prepare our kids for an over-sexualized culture? How can we protect them from the damaging effects of pornography? What should we do if we discover our child is watching pornography? How early should we talk about sex, and how do we bring up the topic of pornography with our kids?
Today we have the privilege to share our interview with Kristen Jenson, who answers these questions and shares her wisdom on these topics! Kristen is the founder of Defend Young Minds and the #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series. She is empowering resilient, screen-smart kids who know how to reject pornography through her many endeavors.
This episode discusses practical tools for preparing our children for what they will face in today’s culture and how to respond if they have already been exposed to pornography.
Listen now and click the links below to get all the tools that Defend Young Minds have created!
More Resources:
https://www.defendyoungminds.com/
https://www.defendyoungminds.com/brain-defense
Our Resources:
https://restored2more.com/courses/
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
If fear is not displaced by grace, it will ultimately ruin our lives. Before anything else, grace is relational, meaning we have to experience grace to understand it.
Today we get an in-depth look at the meaning and power of grace. What does it mean, and how have misguided teachings distorted and diluted its message? Ed Khouri has been in the field of addiction and recovery for over 40 years. He has authored numerous books and today equips leaders on these topics in over 90 nations. In 2015 he felt God nudging him to understand grace on a deeper level, and today he shares with us his life-changing discoveries. Grace changes everything. It determines if we live in fear and make choices that hurt us and others or live relationally healthy lives with God, our spouse, and others. Once we can understand and, more importantly, experience grace, it allows us to become a face of grace. Learn more by listening now and then, purchasing his newest book, Becoming a Face of Grace.
More Resources:
https://www.equippinghearts.com/our-team
https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Face-Grace-Navigating-Relationship/dp/1947360906
Our Resources:
https://restored2more.com/courses/
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
Today we interview Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill, the Founders of Connection Codes. Glenn is a clinical sexologist and family therapist, and both Glenn and Phyllis are connection code coaches who help couples, families, individuals, churches, and businesses build deeper connections. Today we discuss how to live authentic lives and communicate our emotions in a way that creates a connection with those around us. Unfortunately, Charity and I would fight almost every time we talked about our feelings at the beginning of recovery. Through Connections Codes, they share how instead of avoiding these hard conversations, we can learn how to understand emotion and use our feelings as a way to foster a deeper connection!
Glenn and Phyllis also share some incredible tools, including a core emotion wheel, a free webinar, and an online e-course through Connection Codes that have helped thousands of people build deeper connections.
More Resources:
https://www.connectioncodes.co/
https://www.instagram.com/connectioncodes/
Our Resources:
https://restored2more.com/courses/
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
Out of the Dust is the name of this incredible married duo, as well as the headline of their story. Today Chris and Steph Teague share their story of downfall, divorce, and miraculous remarriage. After two years of having a Christian, ministry-filled marriage, Chris told Steph that he didn’t believe in God and didn’t want to be married. After getting divorced and not talking for eight months, God brought them back together in a way that can only be described as a miracle. Listen now for the behind-the-scenes look at what happened and how God used their season of brokenness to create a beautiful story of restoration.
Using music as their platform, they continue to tour and take steps of faith, creating life-changing music spreading the message of hope to a world desperately in need.
More Resources:
https://outofthedustmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/outofthedustmusic/
Our Resources:
https://restored2more.com/courses/
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
As an LMFT, Geoff specializes in helping couples heal and rebuild trust from the impact of betrayal, including addiction, abuse, affairs, and abandonment. He shares stories of hope, demonstrating how couples can connect and thrive after healing from the pain and how to find each other again after recovery. We also discuss the process of rebuilding trust and safety and having proper expectations for the journey of restoration.
More Resources:
https://www.geoffsteurer.com/
https://www.geoffsteurer.com/podcast
Our Resources:
https://restored2more.com/courses/
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
"Are the courses you offer going to help my marriage?"
" What are we going to learn?"
"With it being on Zoom, how can we build community?"
Before any of us sign up for an 8-week course, there are questions we want answers to. Instead of hearing from us, we interviewed three couples who have gone through the course and are willing to answer these questions and more. These three different couples get raw and vulnerable while sharing what they learned, how their marriage benefitted, and how best to take advantage of courses. Listen now and share it with anyone you think needs some encouragement to take the next steps.
Our Resources:
https://restored2more.com/courses/
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
It all started with Dr.Jennifer Degler having questions about her own sexual experience. She wanted answers to questions like, “what happened to my libido after getting married?” and “how can I have a sexually gratifying and exciting marriage?” Today we learn that when a wife chooses to understand her body, she can cultivate sexual desire and create a newfound excitement about sex.
For us, we get personal as Charity leads with a real scenario of her losing all sexual desire upon learning about my sexual betrayal. She asks how women can begin to heal and create safety in sex after being broken and how they can build a sense of sexual drive. We also get the privilege to ask about what a husband can do to help our wives overcome triggers during sex and how our main goal above all else is safety.
Thank you, Dr. Degler, for an empowering, thought-provoking, and applicable interview!
More Resources:
https://www.jenniferdegler.com/
https://www.jenniferdegler.com/service/cwives/
Our Resources:
https://restored2more.com/courses/
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
How do we celebrate the holidays when we are broken-hearted? What can we do to prepare for times with family that might be triggering? We share our thoughts in a short episode and give an update that we will be taking December off to rest with family and focus our work on the curriculums being launched next year!
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
https://restored2more.com/courses/
Our favorite quotes from this episode:
”Restoration can’t grow in the soil of deception.”
“I needed a safe place in the church to talk about my sexuality.”
“You can’t get right with each other until you both get right with God.”
Today Josh and Jaelyn share their incredible story of restoration. Josh describes what it was like to struggle with his sexuality at a young age while having know where safe to process his feelings and questions. He married Jaelyn while still struggling with same-sex attraction and pornography, which later led to emotional affairs. Jaelyn shares how she also carried sexual brokenness and previous trauma into the relationship, which enhanced the pain they needed to work through. When we asked what started their journey to restoration, they shared how Christ was at the center of it all, leading them to their own freedoms and reconnecting them through the pain and uphill journey. Check them out below! They are now using their powerful testimony to help other young couples find healing and restoration through their own ministry: Restoredliving.
More Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restoredliving/reels/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restored-living-podcast/id1592097602
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
We have to learn vulnerability and connect emotionally, spiritually, and physically to experience true intimacy with our spouse. Today, Jorge and Danisa Suarez, sex therapists, marriage counselors, TV and radio hosts, authors, and speakers join us to talk about creating a thriving, flourishing marriage. We ask about practical ways to begin the journey towards emotional and sexual connection, how to prevent loneliness and the effects of non-intimate sex.
More Resources:
https://www.jordanministriesinc.org/
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
Today Cory from Sexy Marriage Radio shares how God cares more about character development and maturity than our happiness. He elaborates on how great marriages are built when the good times stop rolling and the euphoria wears off. We asked about how to build sexual intimacy when the conversation is so uncomfortable? Cory responds by sharing how it's less about trying to fix a situation or try new exciting sex tactics but healing and recovering well from emotionally painful experiences to re-engage and have a fulfilling sex life.
More Resources:
https://smrnation.com/
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
The "purity" narrative, also called the traditional church narrative, gave a very limited view of sexuality. Many were impacted negatively as they grew into adulthood and entered marriage, bringing guilt over past decisions, shame from past abuse, or fear of enjoying the gift of intimacy in its intended context. Today, we talk with Lori about reframing the Purity narrative and understanding God's intended purpose for sex and sexuality. She shares the 4 R's; relationship, reasons, responsibility, and restoration needed to heal the narrative while also understanding God's design and intentions for sexuality.
More Resources:
https://www.medinstitute.org/
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
Is there a safe place in the church to be confused about our sexuality? If we admit to a struggle with same-sex attraction, how will our fellow Christians view us? These are the questions Zach and Kate had while growing up in the church. In this episode, Zach and Kate share how we, the body of Christ, can learn to come alongside our brothers and sisters instead of making them feel shunned and unwelcome. Unfortunately, 86% of people who identify with the LGBTQ+ movement come from a religious background. They find more love, acceptance, and support in the LGBTQ+ community than in the body of Christ. Let’s change that by removing the stigma of it being a “worse sin,” admitting our own sin, and loving and supporting our church family amid their questions and struggles.
More Resources:
https://austinstone.org/
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
Louis leads conversations with young adults on contentious issues of sexuality with the goal of presenting the gospel. He has found that the biggest roadblock keeping young people from seeing Jesus and being open to the gospel is the understanding of sexuality. Unfortunately, many find the Bible and Christianity rigid, judgmental, and unloving towards others with a different sexual orientation. Louis has found that we are failing to demonstrate how the Bible is less focused on sexual restrictions ad more focused on the purpose of sex as it points to a higher purpose.
More Resources:
louis.phillips@rzim.org
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
We need to eliminate this idea of “the sex talk” and instead normalize healthy sexual conversation in our family to raise our kids with a Biblical understanding of sexuality. Today Cole and Caitlin Zick, directors of Moral Revolution, share how we can change the atmosphere, renew our thinking and restore what God intends sexuality to be. We talk about practical ways parents can start becoming educated, how to begin removing the shame in our marriages, and how to start healing our own sexual brokenness. This episode is jam-packed with wisdom, tips, and practical application to disciple our kids sexually, heal our internal shame, and start a moral revolution!
More Resources:
https://www.moralrevolution.com/
https://shop.moralrevolution.com/pages/parent-well
https://www.moralrevolution.com/porn-prevention
https://www.instagram.com/moralrevolution/
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
All of us face different kinds of crises. In this episode, Caleb and Stefanie Rouse share that it can be tough to trust God during painful circumstances and remind us that it is always worth it. They share how the Bible came alive for them as their relationship with Jesus deepened and how they built spiritual intimacy into their relationship for it to thrive!
More Resources:
https://www.stefanierouse.com/
https://www.instagram.com/stefanie.rouse/
https://www.instagram.com/calebjasonrouse/
Our Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
https://restored2more.com/
Unfortunately, many of us are set up to fail regarding sex in marriage. Noah shares how the purity culture led him to believe that if he saved himself sexually, sex in marriage would be utterly satisfying, effortlessly enjoyable, and fulfilling. When it wasn’t, he turned to God in frustration and begged to be given what he thought he deserved. Noah shares how his relationship with God transformed in this crisis and, through it all, became a writer, a better pastor, and ultimately a closer follower of Jesus.
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https://www.noahfilipiak.com/
https://www.noahfilipiak.com/category/blog/podcast/the-flip-side/
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What does it take to become a sexy couple?! Unfortunately, so many of us have a neutral or negative perspective when it comes to sex. We can quickly settle for mediocre sexual intimacy and never learn how to enjoy God’s gift fully. In this episode, Dan Purcell shares how we can start the conversation with our spouse about what they enjoy, appreciate and desire, and past hurt or brokenness.
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https://getyourmarriageon.com/
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John and Karen share a vulnerable, heart-wrenching story of betrayal from pornography, affairs, and escapism. Their transparency allows us to enter into their pain and brokenness as they re-live the sorrow and confusion they faced in their most challenging season. Yet through it all, God was faithful. This story of redemption is another example of God's ability to revive and reconcile two people destined for divorce. Today John and Karen use their story to help thousands of others understand God's power and experience Him and His love like they did.
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https://redeeming-love.com/
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How can we build a deeper friendship with our spouse? Trey and Lea share how people don’t fall out of love; they fall out of friendship. They explain how a couple can build spiritual intimacy and connection to continue being soulmates, not roommates. We also learn how to keep the flirting alive and keep the connection strong long after saying, “I do.“
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https://strongermarriageworkshops.com/Welcome/
https://www.instagram.com/stronger_marriages/
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Dr. Jake Porter has the rare quality of being clinical and theologically trained. We have an incredible discussion about how couples can rebuild trust and connection and start having intimacy after betrayal. His practice, Daring Ventures, is world-renowned and sought after for its ability to offer hope and healing through the intensives and materials they produce.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKEbkTN-KjE
https://go.drjakeporter.com/
https://go.daringventuresathome.com/
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In this episode, Clinton and Charity share exciting insider information on what’s next for Restored 2 More Inc. Everything from re-branding the website, new offerings, vision, and mission and how you can be a part of it all!
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In this episode, Francie Winslow shares incredible insight about sex, marriage, educating our children, and the mission of God! She describes how God creates our bodies and sexuality for good purposes, enjoyment, and an instrument of oneness with God and our spouse. We discuss how to heal from harmful perspectives we may have developed and how we can experience God's design and plan for sex with our spouses. Listen now to gain tremendous wisdom, and be sure to check out all that Francie is faithfully creating for more of to experience growth, healing, and restoration!
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http://franciewinslow.com/
http://franciewinslow.com/discipleship-circle/
http://franciewinslow.com/podcast-heaven/
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Getting to a place where we accept this part of our marriage story is so hard, and yet as soon as we do, the healing begins. Ashley and Asher share how multiple areas of sexual brokenness negatively impacted their relationship and how their story didn’t end there. Today they tell the story of how God has taken their brokenness, redeemed it, and now uses it to relate to others and empower them during their journey to wholeness.
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https://www.storiesunveiledconference.com/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-unveiled-conference-2021-tickets-139801489017
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We all want someone to feel our pain, see our pain, and sit with us in our pain. Stacey shares with us the validation process, why it's such a struggle to learn, and why it's so important to attain.
Listen as she shares her step-by-step guide to gaining victory through validation!
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https://staceysadler.com/
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We all have a hole in our heart. Laurie shares how she tried to fill the normal desires of being seen, heard, and loved in the wrong places and soon found herself as a Christian in a same-sex relationship putting her at a crossroads of coming out as a lesbian atheist or committing suicide.
She describes her non-church acceptable idols and how she discovered God’s love and His power to transform her life. Yet the battle wasn’t over as she found herself marrying Matt, who also struggled with sexual brokenness and, after six years of marriage, told her that he had been lying about his unwanted sexual behaviors. Listen now for an incredible story of redemption and restoration and how God is using their story to make an amazing impact!
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Adam and Karissa are passionately committed to helping couples connect, find adventure, and discover their purpose for marriage! So many of us desire deeper intimacy with our spouse but aren’t sure how to develop it. Today, we talk about how to healthily communicate expectations to help us avoid conflict and create a deeper connection. They also share how couples can use their God-given senses to enjoy sex in a new way and how developing the right sexual expectations is crucial to a thriving relationship!
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https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/
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We often hear that marriage is hard and takes tremendous amounts of work (which it does), but today we wanted to focus on and remind others about the blessing and beautiful benefits that come as a result of doing the work! We share how the blessings of creating a joy-filled, honest, trustworthy, and intimate relationship don't compare to the work it takes! What constantly amazes us is how many couples say they are grateful for the crisis they have endured because through it, closeness and intimacy were created that could only be born from struggle.
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Drew shares how he went from suffering from pornography addiction to husband material by understanding how to embrace his sexuality instead of fighting against it. In this episode, we dive into the importance of changing the way we view our sexuality, instead of exhausting ourselves by trying to get rid of our unwanted behaviors. By learning from the behavior, we discover where we need true healing to find lasting freedom.
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https://www.husbandmaterial.com/
http://www.husbandmaterial.buzzsprout.com/
https://www.husbandmaterial.com/app
https://www.husbandmaterial.com/academy
https://www.amazon.com/Redeemed-Sexuality-Sessions-Transformation-Community/dp/0830821279/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=redeemed+sexuality&qid=1623171180&sr=8-3
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Wondering how to have a marriage full of intimacy, deep connection, and a thriving relationship? Matthew and Joanna walk us through the Intimacy Pyramid, a structure they created that walks couples through how to build a relationship from the ground up! The wisdom shared in this podcast equips couples with the knowledge of creating safety, serving in love, engaging in healthy ways, and creating a desirable and enjoyable marriage.
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https://renovatelife.us/
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In this episode, we take time to answer questions from you! You asked us, "are you still afraid of a relapse happening?" "how do you handle unwanted sexual thoughts in the bedroom?" and "how do you handle triggers and being patient in the process?"Also, an inside look at what's next for R2M and how together we are changing the world one couple at a time!
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Carl Thomas is the Founder of Live Free Ministries, Live Free Wives and is the new CEO of XXX Church. Carl started these ministries to help people live their best life without the pain that porn ensues. He talks today about the power of community how it is one of the biggest ways to achieve freedom. We also chat about how the church is way behind on having honest conversations about sex and how if we can't talk about it amongst other believers, the next generation will be educated by society.
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**Live Free
Challenge:**https://livefreecommunity.org/10-day-freedom-from-porn-challenge/
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/livefreecommunityapp/
W: https://livefreecommunity.org
XXXchurch
F: http://www.facebook.com/x3church
IG: http://instagram.com/x3church
youTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCurfFVUPxe5SveKb8gDuR4Q
W: https://www.xxxchurch.com
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What does gospel-centered sexuality mean? What is God's view of sex, and why does it matter? In this episode, we ask Dr. Juli Slattery, founder of Authentic Intimacy, to shed light on the topic of healthy sexuality and how our understanding of God's view of sex drastically impacts our lives. Also, check out her newest book, "Re-Thinking Sexuality," it is a game-changer!
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https://www.authenticintimacy.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/java-with-juli/id1116000318
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Bonny Burns shares an amazing well-rounded understanding of what God desires for marriage! She has been researching and writing about God’s design for healthy sexual intimacy since 2012 on the blog Oysterbed7.com and on the popular podcast, Sex Chat for Christian Wives.
We discuss how she was able to build a friendship with her spouse during the 90-day abstinence plan and the recovery journey. Be sure to check all that she is working on in the links below!
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https://strongwives.com/
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https://restored2more.com/
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In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with Mark Kastleman about healthy recovery while in a relationship. He elaborates on the purpose of daily check-ins and not letting our emotions get the best of us. One of our favorite moments was when he explains how to create a shame-free home and how to know what is appropriate when talking to kids about pornography and healthy sexuality in an over-sexualized culture.
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https://www.reclaimcounselingservices.com/
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How does porn affect the brain? Is it possible to have an addiction and a chemical dependency in the brain, making it near impossible to " just stop"? In this episode, we ask how to change neuropathways and develop healthy ways to communicate and meet our needs compared to using coping mechanisms. We talk about why addiction can make us forget about life's most important things; our relationship with Jesus, our spouses and children, and our calling.
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Michael and Kristin get it. By God's grace, Kristin was able to heal and meet Michael and have a thriving relationship after her first marriage was a casualty to sexual addiction. Today they help men, women, and couples discover freedom through various tools and a tremendous amount of wisdom. Listen now to hear how they answer tough questions about safety, boundaries and how we find the restoration Jesus intends us to have.
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https://living-truth.org/
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We talk with Cat Etherington about her role at Naked Truth Project and how she created both the WholeHearted Partner Program and the Whole Life Recovery Program. Her experience from her own recovery enables her to empathize with the addict's story and come alongside those facing betrayal.
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https://www.nakedtruthrecovery.com/
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Jay Stringer gives insight on the primary drivers for unwanted sexual behavior and how studying our sexual brokenness can provide us with a roadmap to healing. He further explains how most of our unwanted sexual behaviors are rooted in past experiences, and as we peel back those layers, we can understand what needs were unmet and what pains have been neglected or medicated.
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https://jay-stringer.com/
https://www.thejourneycourse.com/
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We talk with Dr. Morgan Cutlip about the 7 different affairs, healthy boundaries after infidelity, and the process of forgiveness. She talks about how there is an opportunity after recovery to build resilience in your marriage that many couples don't get to experience.
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http://www.lovethinks.com/
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What does healthy sex look like? How do we cultivate a healthy desire for sex and experience sex the way God intended us to? How does sexual betrayal affect our sex life with our spouses, and how do we heal? As we discuss these topics with Dr. Clifford & Joyce Penner, their insight and wisdom help us realize how we can move forward, rebuild trust, and have a thriving marriage and sex life.
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https://passionatecommitment.com/
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Mark & Beth share their intimate story of betrayal while being in pastoral ministry. They explain how the church often misses the opportunity to come alongside leaders and how Mark lost his job, relocated with his family, and was dismissed from the church after finding out about his struggle. Yet through it all, God showed them how to let their problem be a platform to lead others to hope and healing. Through their ministry, There's Still Hope, they have helped thousands of people discover the tools needed for lasting recovery and restoration.
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https://www.theresstillhope.org/
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Evelyn describes how devastated she was when she discovered her husband's pornography addiction during their honeymoon by finding images on his computer. For the first time ever she shares with us their story, she opens up about their restoration journey and how they were able to build safety and trust back into their relationship. Today, she passionately teaches women how to discover a newfound sense of self-worth and self-esteem that leads to wholeness.
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https://heyevelynjames.ca/
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Linda has been an LMFT helping couples reconcile their marriages whenever possible for over 33 years. She is an author, speaker, and counselor who shares a passion for helping the broken discover healing. Listen to her wisdom and experience of what works vs. what doesn't when repairing a relationship post-affair.
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https://www.lindajmacdonald.com/
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Crystal shares the added shame she felt from the church being a girl addicted to pornography. But when another woman opened up about her addiction, Crystal was finally able to admit her own struggle and sought help. Today she owns and runs SheRecovery helping thousands of women by relating to their struggle and empowering them with what they need to know to walk in freedom.
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https://sherecovery.com/
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Lyschel Burket shares a powerful testimony of God's redemptive power as she describes her healing journey from betrayal trauma and what it took for her to experience reconciliation in her marriage. She explains how God's promises were crucial to her healing and how her family of origin greatly impacted her recovery journey. Today she leads a non-profit called Hope Redefined, giving women tools and guidance through coaching, groups, and retreats that equip them for their individual healing process.
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https://hoperedefined.org/
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Liz shares the exact moment that she was ready to walk out on her marriage. The military was already hard enough, now adding a loss of her marriage from betrayal. She takes us through her journey of healing and how they both had to grieve their old marriage. She shares with us how infidelity opened up doors in their relationship that needed to be addressed to move forward together.
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https://www.prodigaltoprincess.com/
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This time it was the wife who betrayed her husband. Tiffany, a senior pastor's wife, and worship leader, shares alongside her husband Rick how a 3-year affair caused their relationship and family to nearly implode. Listen to how God helped mend their relationship with each other and their four kids, all of whom were old enough to understand the betrayal.
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https://www.mended-ministries.org/
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Ben shares how today's youth need us to normalize the struggle of mental health issues and be willing to admit our own issues with pornography. When someone shares their shortcomings, we need to commend them for their transparency, not condemn them for their behaviors. Listen now to hear about what Ben and Resolution Movement are doing to help individuals find hope, community, and healing.
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https://resolutionmovement.org/
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Matt Cline shares with us his journey of how porn robbed him of his creativity, friendships, and passion. Today, as the founder of Restored Ministries, he fights back, helping men and women find freedom in Christ so they can pursue their God-given abilities and live life without shame. In this episode, he also talks about God's design for sex and how it has beauty and value beyond description in the bond of the covenant.
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https://www.restoredministries.ca/
https://www.purevictorypodcast.com/
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Studies show that over 50% of pastors struggle with pornography. In this episode, we talk to Nick Stumbo, the Executive Director of Pure Desires, about his journey to freedom as the previous senior pastor of his church and his experience disclosing his struggle to the entire congregation. He explains how the church needs to respond to leaders who are struggling with porn and what Pure Desires is creating to help them and others find healing.
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https://puredesire.org/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-desire-podcast/id1253655598
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A heart-wrenching story filled with tears, laughter, and hope. Jonathan shares with us his story of infidelity and how his wife embodied Jesus through her forgiveness. Learn about Be Broken Ministries and how they come alongside individuals and couples to find healing and freedom.
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https://bebroken.com/
https://www.puresexradio.com/
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One morning as Gwen walked into a church meeting and saw Mark, her husband, and pastor, gently touching another woman's face, she immediately knew why he had felt distant for years. Embarrassment, shock, and sickness overwhelmed her body and spirit in an instant. Join us as we listen to their story of restoration and how God is using their transparency to help other church leaders heal.
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https://reconnectinglives.org/
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https://restored2more.com/coaching-and-speaking/#workshop
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In this Podcast, Tray and Melody Lovvorn share their story of experiencing healing through the pain. After being married for 11 years, divorced for 6 years, and now remarried for 12 years, they talk about how Melody’s choice to divorce Tray was an act of true love. Their story of being undone redone gives tremendous hope while relating to the most broken of situations.
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https://undoneredone.com/
https://undoneredone.com/essentialshift
http://www.lifebeyondbetrayal.com/
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Rosie educates us on the 3 most important steps a wife can take after discovering porn or infidelity in the relationship. She believes that what we need is an army of proactive wives standing firm against the porn that enslaves their husbands' hearts and minds.
Mark shares with us how porn destroys men's masculinity and is used as the solution to their problem, but more often than not, it is not the problem itself. Mark believes the answer to true freedom is living in the light.
Together, they share how they chose to become allies instead of adversaries to fight for their love.
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https://www.fightforloveministries.org/
http://resolvetherapy.org/
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One of the hardest things for a broken bride to do is to forgive her husband. Stephanie shares how it is the entry point to being set free from the bondage of bitterness and resentment. She also shares how forgiving her husband didn’t immediately heal or change the relationship, but it allowed her and the relationship to begin the groundwork for restoration.
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We yearn to have intimacy spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and socially but unfortunately, most of us aren’t taught how to cultivate it. Most men are self mentored and have developed an intimacy ignorance. It’s not that we don’t want it. It’s that we have no idea how to establish it. Listen now to Dr. Randell Turner as he shares how to create and cultivate the rich intimacy God created us to walk in.
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https://transformingfamilies.org/
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Nate Larkin shares the process and journey of how his marriage went from devastation to thriving after sex addiction was discovered by his wife. He shares practical ways to begin having conversations that build trust. He also shares how porn use stints the ability to be intimate and why intimacy is the key to long term freedom. Nate created the Samson Society and shares how today there are over 10,000 men connected experiencing real intimacy and finding freedom.
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samsonsociety.com
natelarkin.net
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Listen to Part 3 as we wrap up the 15 tools to rebuilding intimacy with Debbie Laaser. We talk about safety, realizing that having feelings doesn’t mean you’re weak and how to own a person’s triggers. Steps 5- 15 are an absolute game-changer in learning how to rebuild what was lost after infidelity occurs. These topics have been the underlying motivation for the different intensives offered by Faithful & True and have helped thousands of couples. Listen today to be empowered and uplifted. There is hope for every relationship plagued by infidelity.
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We interview Jeff and Megan, pastors of the Vineyard Community Church in Chilliwack Canada, and hear their story of restoration after infidelity. They get real and raw about how she found out about the affair and sexual addiction and what change she needed to see not to walk away from the relationship. Megan shares how, in the midst of brokenness, God replaced her husband on the throne of her heart, helping her deeper her faith in God's promises after betrayal. Jeff shares how being vulnerable and telling the whole truth is the key to rebuilding trust after discovery. Listen now for an amazing, intimate testimony of hope.
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We talk to Michael & Julianne Cusick, founders of Restoring the Soul, about how both sides of a broken relationship face shame and how to overcome it. They share their insight on unhealed wounds and how to deal with them healthily. We also ask, "what does God say about sex, and what does sex say about God?" revealing an amazing perspective on God's character and how sex reveals attributes rarely talked about.
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https://restoringthesoul.com/julianne-betrayal-trauma/
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Debbie Laser talks about how the Post Traumatic Growth Model makes trauma a “Both And.” What does that mean? While trauma creates great distress, it can also lead to an incredible amount of growth. This model and mindset backed by years of data and research describe how it is possible that trauma and transformation can co-exist! When we believe we can experience renewal, it allows us to change the question from, “why God?” to, “what God, can I learn from this?” Listen now for a powerful message from Debbie Laaser.
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We have a conversation with Carol Juergensen Sheets about how it is possible to achieve intimacy after infidelity. One key component is creating empathy, and she explains the tools she has created from her most recent workbook: Help. Her. Heal. We discuss how couples don’t have to stay stuck in pain and how their best moments are still to come even after infidelity. We hit on the AVR model that breeds intimacy, and the truth guys can tell themselves, so they are better equipped to handle their partners' pain in a healthy way that promotes growth.
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It is always easier to stuff emotions deep down and not face the deep hurts and wounds of betrayal. We can even ask ourselves, "why would a loving God allow addiction and trauma to occur in the lives of people He loves?"
In this episode, Dr. Karl Lehman, board-certified psychiatrist and author of "outsmarting yourself" shares his wisdom and insight as we hear wonderful testimonies of restoration and healing. We dive into the healing power of God's love and His desire for us to become transformed as we meet with Jesus face to face.
Jesus Is Still The Answer in the Midst of Deep Pain
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Listen to Debbie as she shares her story of her husband's infidelity and the symptoms her body underwent after discovery. Today she walks us through the pain, the journey of becoming educated, and explains the healing power of understanding that she wasn't the major cause of addiction. Listen to what her journey of restoration looked like and how her marriage went from broken to beautiful.
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Cindy Beall is a speaker, mentor, and author of “Healing Your Marriage When Trust is Broken” and “Rebuilding a Marriage Better Than New.” In this podcast, she relates to the broken-hearted women that have been blinded by their husbands’ actions and behaviors. She shares what her process of healing looked like and what her husband, Chris, did to rebuild trust in their relationship.
We cover topics such as finding a couple’s individual roles, how to feel safe after betrayal, and how to have proper expectations. Listen to Cindy as she shares how marriages can be better than new and how it is possible for couples to thrive even after infidelity.
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Chris and Jen Coursey talk about how important it is to have our relational circuits on (scientific brain term!) and how dangerous it can be when they’re off. Impulse decisions, hurtful words, and self-preservation are only a few of the outcomes if they’re off. Learn how to know if yours are off and what you can do to turn them back on! Also, joy is the most euphoric drug that our brain craves but unfortunately, our culture and society constantly settle for pseudo joy and we are hardly taught how to cultivate the real thing. Listen now to understand how to experience the deepest joy possible!
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Jaime and Liliana share how infidelity and sex addiction nearly destroyed their family. Liliana explains how God softened her heart and led her to forgiveness through betrayal trauma while Jaime describes how he fought for freedom and was patient in rebuilding trust with his wife. Listen to how God not only brought healing to their relationship but how they are able to use their pain for a greater purpose. This is a story of hope, restoration, and healing.
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Have you ever wondered how to stop the spiral of lies that make even the truth seem false? Dr. Marcus Warner talks about how to uproot lies and replace wrong thinking with the truth. He explains how compartmentalization and relational circuits enable a person to turn on and off an identity, a key component for those struggling with pornography. Lastly, he educates us on joy, how to create it, and why it is a key ingredient for rebuilding intimacy.
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Shame is eating the church alive. Almost every person has some kind of sexual shame in their life, and unfortunately, there aren't places to go and share it, even within the church. In this episode, we talk strategies of fighting shame and the power of releasing a secret. Pastor Darrell shares how God created sexual pleasure for enjoyment but how our culture has taken it out of context, which is why it has produced more pain than joy.
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How does someone forgive their spouse after infidelity has taken place? Is it even possible for a marriage to heal and achieve intimacy after trust is broken? According to Tina Konkin, internationally acclaimed leader and speaker on the topic of relationships and author of How God used "the Other Woman," she says it comes down to compassion. You can’t re-write the facts, but you can re-write your perspective. In this episode, we talk about forgiveness, compassion, the importance of safe relationships, and how shame can keep us from healing.
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Have you ever wondered why the fear of loss isn't enough to motivate someone to change? Why is it that men and women get "stuck" in recovery? In this episode Clinton and Charity interview Dr. Jim Wilder, author of 18 books and the chief Neurotheologian of Life Model Works. He answers these questions with incredible insights and helps us understand how the brain reacts to trauma and the brain's way of using addiction to cope with relational damage.
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Clinton shares about how sexual addiction plagued his life for over 15 years. He talks openly about how it deeply affected his marriage and how he almost lost everything. Today he shares how a new perspective led to freedom.
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In this episode, Charity shares her side of the story. Infidelity.Betrayal.Trauma. She never thought marrying Clinton would lead to this. Sexual Addiction plagued their relationship for nearly 5 years, and today she is ready to share her side of the story.
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