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When many parents look across the cultural landscape they can become fearful, especially seeing the trajectory of sexual brokenness and confusion. But is there hope in this midst of the fear? Our guest today, Barb Winters, believes there is. She is the founder of Hopeful Mom and author of the book Sexpectations: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Healthy Relationships. In our conversation, she highlights key principles and practices from her book that will help parents (and any caregivers of young people) know how to talk about sexual topics and struggles with clarity, confidence, and hope. Our ministry’s director of training, John Fort, even provided an endorsement of this book, saying, “Sexpectations is a calming voice to parents in the midst of the chaos of trying to talk with older kids about sex… I appreciate how Barb goes beyond just ‘what to say to kids’ but includes work that we need to do as parents throughout this process. Sexpectations is an emotional rock for parents to stand on as they navigate

One of our core values in ministry is story. It is often the primary bridge that connects people adrift in brokenness and addiction to the community of recovery and transformation. In this episode, our guest is Austin Couture, the founder of The Gentle Path Project, which is a place where people can share their stories and be encouraged in their journey to a better life. Austin shares his own story of recovery and growth -- and the challenges he faced and insights he has gained in hopes that it will encourage others to start, or continue, their own pursuit of freedom and joy.To learn more about Austin and his ministry, visit GentlePathProject.com. More Resources:Gateway to Freedom 3-day workshop for menIntegrity Webinar for Men40 Days of Purity online courseRelated Podcasts:From Jew to Atheist to Sex Addict to Freedom in ChristUnderstanding 4 Key Roles in Your StoryOvercoming Shame and Embracing Your True Identity----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.Supp

When a husband betrays his wife’s trust through sexual acting out, this can cause feelings of deep insecurity to arise in a wife – even to the point of feeling unsafe. In today’s episode, we will discuss the topic of emotional safety in marriage and why this is often befuddling to many husbands (and men in general) and offer a few ideas on how to create safer emotional spaces for the healing and restoration of marriages broken by sexual betrayal. (As a side note, this topic is helpful for any marriage!)This conversation was sparked by a conference Stephen went to by Focus on the Family. They built this topic around the book by authors Paul, Burbee, and Arnzen, entitled Restoring Hope: An Integrative Approach to Marital Therapy (link below).More Resources:Restoring Hope bookHope Restored Marriage IntensiveDoctorMarriage.orgRelated Podcasts:The Need for Boundaries After BetrayalHelping Men Understand a Woman's Grief ProcessHelping Couples Walk the Path of Restoration After Sexual Betrayal----------Please ra

I’m so excited about today’s program. I have written a new book that was released this month. It is entitled Grace-Based Transformation: The 3-Stage Journey to Wholeness in Christ. In this episode, I share what Grace-Based Transformation is and why I wrote this book after 20 years of full-time ministry. It’s really the book I’ve always wanted to write. We will explore what I call the Transformation Pathway and highlight the three key stages on it: Heal -> Grow -> Share. These form the primary indicators of a Christian’s progress. So, if you would like greater freedom, deeper joy, and a more effective impact in your life, I invite you to listen in. To get the book, simply go to Amazon.com or any other online book distributor. More Resources:Bebroken.orgGrace-Based RecoveryMade for PurityRelated Podcasts:How Brokenness Fits with Wholeness in ChristHow God Redeems Our Brokenness to Help OthersThe Journey of Transformation----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube c

Betrayal in marriage is a trauma. Many wives have struggled to find healing because the help they have received simply didn’t address the trauma.Today’s guest is Laurie Bryson, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in betrayal trauma healing. She is also certified in Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) which goes beyond simply “talk therapy” in order to help clients experience deep healing from trauma and other emotional wounds. In our conversation, Laurie shares what ETT is and how it practically benefits her clients and additional ways to help betrayed wives discover breakthroughs that lead to deep and lasting healing. To learn more about Laurie and her practice, visit BrysonCounseling.com. More Resources:Hope Rising ConferenceAffairRecovery.comWives Care Groups (online)Related Podcasts:The Journey of Healing from Betrayal TraumaBetrayal Healing PhasesAffair Recovery Through a Trauma Lens----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.Support this

How did we get to where we are today when it comes to sexual brokenness, confusion, and outright rebellion against God’s design for sex?In this episode, our guest is Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, who is the founder of the Ruth Institute, an interfaith international coalition to defend the family and build a Civilization of Love. Our conversation was inspired after I read Dr. Morse’s book, The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along. In this book, she provides a timeline that breaks down the sexual revolution into its component parts so that people can better understand how we have reached our current period and respond to it with grace and truth.Dr. Morse shares the three big ideas of the sexual revolution: The Contraceptive Ideology – Society should do everything possible to separate sex and babies. The Divorce Ideology – Society should do everything possible to separate both sex and babies from marriage. The Gender Ideology – Men and women are completely i

Pastors are regular men in a position of great responsibility. They are not immune to sexual temptations. How can the church help pastors recover from sexual sin and strongholds?In this episode, our guest is Robert Posner. Robert and his wife, Judy, are the founders of 2416 Ministries, a ministry based on Proverbs 24:16, which states, “Though a righteous man falls seven times, he will get up, but the wicked will stumble into ruin.” Robert shares his own story as a pastor who fell into sexual sin and his own journey of recovery and growth. We also talk about some of the unique challenges that pastors face due to their often isolated and elevated position. And what pastors can do to guard themselves against sexual misconduct, heal from sexual brokenness, and enter safe places for help in breaking free from sexual struggles and strongholds. To learn more about Robert and his ministry, visit 2416ministries.org.More Resources:1-on-1 MentoringGateway to Freedom workshopThe Christian Response to Moral Failure in Chu

$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership OpportunityWhen you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership!----------------------------Sometimes it takes a lifetime to gain the deepest riches of wisdom. And yet, in much of the Western world, the aged are considered useless and expendable. In today’s episode, Stephen shares words of wisdom from an older friend who continues to be on a journey of learning and growth. He offers simple but deep insights into the struggle within, faith in God, the value of humility, the truth of identity, the true treasures of peace and joy, and a fresh desire to pursue a life of integrity and purpose. No matter your age, this episode will give you encouragement, insight, and hope in your personal pursuit of a life well lived. More Resources: Grace-Based Transformation bookIntegrity Webinar for MenWhy Slow Growth is Better than Quick FixesRelated Podcasts:T

$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership OpportunityWhen you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership!----------------------------Over the past 20 years, I have heard countless stories of sexual brokenness. Many of these individuals held these stories in secret for years, even decades. They all believed the lie that no one would love them if their secrets came out. But healing and discovering one’s true identity and worth only exist in the light.In today’s bonus episode, we have Randy and Cynthia Lail here to share a very powerful story of abuse, addiction, satanic strongholds, infidelity, and the matchless power and grace of Jesus Christ. If you think no one could understand your brokenness or that you would be utterly rejected if the truth came out, please listen to this episode. There is no one whose story is beyond the reach of God’s rescue and transforming power. Learn more a

$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership OpportunityWhen you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership!----------------------------For parents today it is difficult and even scary raising children in our hyper-sexualized culture. And there can be many different ways to respond to these challenges and fears. In today’s episode, John Fort will introduce our 30-week curriculum for families, entitled God’s Design for Emotional Growth and Sexuality. John is our Director of Training and has developed many of our Family Care resources. This curriculum is designed for families with kids ages 5-18. If you are a parent desiring to help your child navigate a world awash in sex, this episode will help you gain clarity and confidence. To learn more about the God’s Design curriculum, visit Bebroken.org/store.More Resources:God's Design curriculum outline Honest Talk bookCritical Conversation

$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership OpportunityWhen you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership!----------------------------We learn and grow best in community. This is why we encourage and enjoy feedback from men as they travel along in their transformation journey. Today’s episode is a collection of honest thoughts and ideas and insights from men who are wanting to break free from unwanted sexual behaviors and live as the men God created them to be. If you’re a man on a similar journey, we hope and trust that today’s episode will encourage and challenge you to keep pressing on in pursuit of greater integrity and emotional maturity. More Resources:Gateway to Freedom 3-Day Workshop for MenGrowth Map by Stephen CervantesFind a Men's GroupRelated Podcasts:Why Don't Men Go Deeper?Guy Thoughts on Emotional AwarenessInsights from a Brother in Recovery----------Please rate

$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership OpportunityWhen you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership!----------------------------Do you live your life with intentionality and purpose or merely as a reaction to your moods or circumstances? How does the answer to this question affect your pursuit of sexual integrity?My guest today is Michael Warren. He is a land surveyor by trade but has written a book entitled Live Deliberately. In our conversation, we unpack some insights from the book that will help you address wounds and brokenness from your past and live the full, abundant life Jesus offers.  To learn more about Michael and get a copy of his book, visit MWarrenAuthor.com.More Resources:Going Deeper by Eddie CapparucciGrace-Based RecoveryFind a CounselorFind a GroupRelated Podcasts:Connecting Theology to SexualityHow Does Faith Fit into Recovery?How Do You Know if You are Chang

$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership OpportunityWhen you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership!----------------------------Women struggle with porn, too. This is not just a man’s problem. We have known this for quite a while but there are still far fewer resources and environments for women to get help than there are for men.This is why I’m so glad to have Jessica Harris back on the program today. She has been a pioneer for women seeking safe places and help for breaking free from the stronghold of porn and lust. In our conversation, she shares a bit of her own story, where a woman must start their journey toward wholeness, and practical insights for discovering true fulfillment and freedom in the abundant grace of God.For more information about Jessica and her resources, visit BeggarsDaughter.com. More Resources:Quenched by Jessica HarrisResources for Women Who Struggle wi

$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership OpportunityWhen you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership!----------------------------My guest today is Brandon Showalter. He is a journalist and podcaster with the Christian Post and has co-authored the excellent ebook, Exposing The Gender Lie, with Dr. Jeff Myers. In his role at the Christian Post, he has written extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church, including developments of the “gender identity” movement and transgender ideology.  In our conversation, we discuss how Brandon got into writing on this topic, some of the history and roots of the current transgender movement, the truth about real gender confusion, the war over language, and how Christians can respond to those struggling with the cultural narrative as well as true gender confusion.  To learn more about Brandon and to get a copy of his book, visit Chr

$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership OpportunityWhen you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership!----------------------------What do you do when your child says they are gay or is exploring a gay identity? How can you respond with grace and truth?In this episode, we have Danisa Suarez back with us. She is a licensed counselor and sex therapist who has a passion for teaching and coaching others on God’s good design for sex. This includes helping parents navigate the difficulty of a child pursuing a gay identity.If you, or a parent you know, is facing such a challenge, this episode will give you hope and practical ideas. To learn more about Danisa and her counseling services, visit CCICounseling.com.More Resources:What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?Embracing the JourneyThe Center for Faith, Sexuality, and GenderRelated Podcasts:God Made Boys and GirlsExplainin

How can a man who has sexually betrayed his partner understand her grief process and why is this important for the potential restoration of the relationship?Today’s guest is Karla Downing. Karla has been on the podcast multiple times and provides a wealth of wisdom and practical advice for couples navigating difficult challenges in their relationship. In this episode, she helps men understand the grief process of a woman healing from betrayal trauma by highlighting each stage: DenialAngerBargainingDepressionAcceptanceHOPEMen, if you want to better love and serve your wife in her healing journey, this podcast will give you practical insights. To learn more about Karla and her resources for couples, visit ChangeMyRelationship.com.More Resources:Bebroken.org/menBebroken.org/wivesUntangling Emotions by Grove and SmithRelated Podcasts:The Recovery Process for Couples4 Skills to Transform Your MarriageRebuilding a Healthy Marriage After Betrayal----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe t

$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership OpportunityWhen you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership!----------------------------Our guest today is Sam Black. Sam is the director of recovery education at CovenantEyes and the author of the new book, The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and How to Fix It.In our conversation, Sam shares who he wrote this book for (pastors and ministry leaders) and why he wrote it (to help them better understand why people get stuck, why they often stay stuck, and how the church holds the answers for freedom, not just for individuals but for families and leaders, too).To learn more about Sam and get a copy of the book, visit TheHealingChurch.com. For a FREE copy of the book, go to https://www.signupanywhere.com/signup/hrmupv0t (available to the first 50 people; US addresses only). More Resources:The Victory AppSafe by Nick St

$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership OpportunityWhen you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership!----------------------------“A life unexamined is only half-lived.” -paraphrase of SocratesWe talk all the time in our ministry and on this podcast about men needing to get on a growth mission, especially as it pertains to emotional growth. In today’s episode, Stephen and I get passionate about helping men grasp why it is important to understand yourself and how to learn yourself in a way that leads to greater peace, joy, and love. If you feel stuck or confused about how you fit into God’s great design and plan, you will be encouraged by this episode. You are greatly loved and have a great purpose.More Resources:Growth Map by Stephen CervantesGateway to Freedom 3-day workshopUntangling Emotions by Groves and SmithRelated Podcasts:15 Rules of Emotionally Detached MenWhy Men Struggl

Conflict is inevitable in marriage. But often couples assume that all conflict is bad or wrong and believe the goal is to eliminate it altogether. But my guest today has a different approach when it comes to conflict in marriage. His name is Andrew Arthur and he is a mediation specialist with both personal experience and professional expertise in addressing conflict in marriage. In this episode, Andrew helps us to normalize the reality of conflict, gives a simple definition of conflict, how to navigate the needs and interests of both parties in the conflict, and unpacks the 5 specific “conflict styles” and how they intersect in marriage. If your marriage is struggling with conflict and how to resolve it in constructive ways, this conversation with Andrew will help. To learn more about Andrew and the mediation services he offers, visit GenesisChristianMediation.com.More Resources:Find a CounselorPrepare-Enrich40 Days of OnenessRelated Podcasts:I'd Rather We Fight than NotHelping Couples Walk the Path of Re

Today’s subject matter is something we rarely like to talk about but is extremely necessary for parents considering the sexualized culture we live in. Our topic is protecting your child from predators. Our guest is Dr. Beth Robinson, a licensed professional counselor, professor, and certified school counselor with over 25 years of experience in caring for traumatized children and educating parents on how to better protect their children from danger. In our discussion, Dr. Beth helps parents deal with their fears around this topic, when and how to talk to their kids about sex and safety, how to choose a babysitter, what to do if parents think their child is a victim of sexual abuse, addressing technology, and more. To learn more about Beth and the resources available to parents who want to better protect their kids, visit KidsCallMeDoc.com. More Resources:Protecting Your Child from Predators by Dr. Beth RobinsonThe Safe Touch Coloring BookCritical Conversations Webinar for ParentsRelated Podcasts: Keeping Kids