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Failure is part of life. But how many people have a “Failure and Rejection Management Plan”? I would guess very few. In today’s episode, Stephen and I will help you examine failure from a new perspective and give you some practical principles for managing failure and rejection in hopeful ways. More Resources:First 7 Days programsBy Grace, Failure Turns to Opportunity (blog post)Sex & Anxiety online course Related Podcasts:Understanding Fear and SadnessRecovery Discover 28: Learning from FailureFailure Immunity ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Today’s guest is Sheila Harkins. Sheila was on the podcast a couple years ago, May 19, 2020, to talk about how to help teens talk about difficult topics. If you’d like to listen to that conversation, it is Episode 749. But on today’s episode Sheila is here to talk about her own healing from betrayal trauma and divorce. She shares about the long journey of trying to restore a broken marriage and then the aftermath of divorce – and how painting was instrumental in her healing process.  As healing slowly took root in Sheila’s life she was stirred to share her journey with other wives through her paintings. This resulted in the release of her book, Healing, One Brushstroke at a Time, which contains 42 of Sheila’s paintings along with short reflections to help women heal.  To learn more about Sheila and get a copy of her book, visit SheilaHarkins.com. More Resources:Bebroken.org/WivesOnline Wives Care GroupsPersonal Ministry Consultation Related Podcasts:Is There Hope After Divorce Due to Sexual Betrayal?Liminal Space: Helping Wives Transition from Betrayal to HopeEmbracing Your Worth After Sexual Betrayal ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

In today’s final episode in our 4-part series on Whole Man Recovery we will explore the Spiritual element. We will attempt to answer the following questions about this element:What is the element?What effect does it have: On addiction, On relationships, On identityHow does recovery address this element?What might health and wholeness look like for this element in one’s life? Matt Wenger is the clinical director of Boulder Recovery. To learn more about Matt and Boulder Recovery, visit BoulderRecovery.com. More Resources: Bebroken.org/Men40 Days of Purity Online CourseGrace-Based Recovery Related Podcasts:Breaking Free with Russell WillinghamGrowing in Christ10 Biblical Truths to Transform Your Emotional System ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

In today’s episode we will explore the Emotional element of Whole Man Recovery. We will attempt to answer the following questions about this element:What is the element?What effect does it have: On addiction, On relationships, On identityHow does recovery address this element?What might health and wholeness look like for this element in one’s life? Matt Wenger is the clinical director of Boulder Recovery. To learn more about Matt and Boulder Recovery, visit BoulderRecovery.com. More Resources: Bebroken.org/Men40 Days of Training for Your SoulFind a Counselor Related Podcasts:15 Rules of Emotionally Detached MenWhy Men Need to Practice SadnessEssential Truths to Heal and Mature Your Broken Emotional System ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

In today’s episode with Matt Wenger we will explore the Physical element of Whole Man Recovery. We will attempt to answer the following questions about this element:What is the element?What effect does it have: On addiction, On relationships, On identityHow does recovery address this element?What might health and wholeness look like for this element in one’s life? Matt Wenger is the clinical director of Boulder Recovery. To learn more about Matt and Boulder Recovery, visit BoulderRecovery.com. More Resources:Bebroken.org/MenNot All Stress is BadFind a Support Group Related Podcasts:How Do You Handle Pain?Recovery Discover 018: Your BrainHealing Your Brain ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Earlier this year I had today’s guest, Matt Wenger, Clinical Director of Boulder Recovery, on the program and we touched on the four elements of Whole Man Recovery: Intellectual, Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual. I thought it was so good that we should dedicate four separate podcasts to break down and dig deeper into these four elements. Today is Part 1 in the series and we will explore the Intellectual element of Whole Man Recovery. In each part of this series we will attempt to answer the following questions:What is the element?What effect does it have: On addiction, On relationships, On identityHow does recovery address this element?What might health and wholeness look like for this element in one’s life? To learn more about Matt and Boulder Recovery, visit BoulderRecovery.com. More Resources:Bebroken.org/MenGateway to Freedom 3-day workshopFalse Intimacy by Dr. Harry Schaumburg Related Podcasts:Addict ThinkingAddicted Thinking vs. Healthy ThinkingOne Man's Growing Up Story ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

What is the connection between theology and sexuality? And why does this matter? My guest today is Jonathan McLatchie. He is a biologist by training, but also a Christian apologist and founder of TalkAboutDoubts.com, a website that allows anyone to ask questions about the Christian faith and receive answers from Christian experts in various fields of study.  In our conversation, Jonathan defines theology and then helps us unpack the gospel metaphor that is portrayed in God’s design for sex. We also talk about how a biblical understanding of sex directly impacts our specific sexual sin struggles. To learn more about Jonathan and see his writings and debates, visit JonathanMcLatchie.com. To submit any question about Christian faith, visit TalkAboutDoubts.com. More Resources:Our Bodies Tell God's Story by Christopher WestRethinking Sexuality by Juli SlatteryBibleThinker.org with Mike Winger Related Podcasts:Thinking Biblically Youtube ChannelRecovery by the Power of God's WordWhat is Sexual Discipleship ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

When a wife discovers that her husband has been unfaithful, it is devastating and life-changing. No woman wants to experience betrayal trauma.  Today’s guest is Debra Wallace, author of In His Grace: Embracing Your Worth After Sexual Betrayal. She shares her personal story of healing from betrayal and how that led to her writing this book for other wives facing a similar path.  If you are a wife who needs hope in what feels like a hopeless situation, Debra has a powerful message for you.  To learn more about Debra and get her book, visit DebraWallace.org. More Resources:Bebroken.org/WivesWives Care Online GroupsFirst 7 Days for Wives Related Podcasts:The Journey of Healing from Betrayal TraumaIs there Hope After Divorce Due to Sexual Betrayal?Liminal Space: Helping Wives Transition from Betrayal to Hope ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Every day we are inviting men to embark on a journey of personal growth, especially in the area of emotional growth. This is an essential part of breaking free from unhealthy, unwanted sexual behaviors and pursuing a life of integrity and joy. On today’s program, Stephen brings lots of statements from men who are stunted on their journey of emotional growth, such as, “I have a good life and I’m stable. Just leave everything alone. Why do I have to keep growing?”  We then offer insights and practical ideas for getting “unstuck” and going deeper to grow in emotional maturity. For specific help on going deeper emotionally, we encourage you to download our free resource, 40 Days of Training for Your Soul, at Bebroken.org/store. More Resources:Untangling Emotions by Groves and SmithIntegrity Webinar for MenPersonal Ministry Consultation Related Podcasts:15 Rules of Emotionally Detached MenWhy Men Struggle to LoveEssential Truths to Heal and Mature Your Broken Emotional System ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Kids today of all ages are influenced by sexual messages coming in every direction from screens all around. The most impressionable ages are 7-11. Many parents feel ill-equipped for preparing their children to navigate these topics well.  My guest today is Kristen Jenson. She is the founder of Defend Young Minds and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of books. She is also the executive producer of the Brain Defense Digital Safety curriculum, which is what we discuss in this episode.  If you are a parent or grandparent who wants to learn how to arm your kids and grandkids with safe technology habits to protect their growing minds, this conversation will help. To learn more about Kristen and Defend Young Minds, visit DefendYoungMinds.com. To learn more about the Brain Defense online course, visit BrainDefense.org. More Resources:Bebroken.org/FamilyOnline Courses at Pure Life AcademyGood Pictures Bad Pictures Related Podcasts:Helping Parents Teach Healthy Tech to KidsKeeping Kids Safe in a Digital WorldA Family Game Plan for Responding to Porn ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Every day we are helping wives who are experiencing the devastating effects of sexual brokenness and sin. It is always a mess and it is always traumatic.  On today’s program, we have two guests who will help us understand these effects and how a wife can heal. They are Cat Etherington and Cindy Bajema from Naked Truth Recovery.  Key issues we cover in this episode are where to start the healing process, defining trauma, stages of healing, something called “the window of tolerance,” why addressing the whole person is crucial to healing, and what to do if the offending partner doesn’t seek help.  To learn more about Cat and Cindy, and their work and resources, visit NakedTruthRecovery.com. More Resources:Whole Hearted - support for partnersWhole Life Recovery ProgramWives Care by Be Broken Related Podcasts:Online Care Groups for WivesHope After BetrayalBetrayal Healing Phases ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Our guest today is Karin Barbito. She is the Special Projects Coordinator at Support After Abortion, an organization whose mission is to end the demand for abortion through healing people impacted by abortion. In this episode, Karin shares her own abortion healing story, the connections between sexual brokenness and abortion, the hope of healing after abortion, specific stages of healing, and also how abortion impacts men. To learn more about Karin and the resources provided by Support After Abortion, visit SupportAfterAbortion.com or call 844-289-4673. Helpful Resources:Keys to Hope and Healing bookletsVirtual Support Groups Related Podcasts:Support After Abortion PodcastFreedom and Healing from Shame, Addiction, and Abuse ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

In today’s episode, we unpack a list of 15 rules that emotionally detached men tend to live by, and why it’s important to know this. Here is a sampling of just the first 8 rules: I don’t know me, so I can’t know you.I don’t go to deep places, so you shouldn’t go there either. Emotions scare me, so I won’t go there even if you ask. Fear hinders me; I don’t have a healthy outlet for expressing fear.I get defensive and detach in order to make you stop talking or pursuing me.The emotional chaos of a woman is overwhelming; I would get lost in there.My wife has needs I can’t me, so I won’t try.When I don’t know what to do, I’ll just try to fix something.  Dive in with us on this journey to grow and mature emotionally as men so that we can have deep, thriving relationships. More Resources: 40 Days of Training for Your SoulGrace-Based Recovery Online Study GroupFind a Support Group Related Podcasts:Why Men Struggle to LoveHow to Know Yourself to Grow and MatureAre You Open or Closed to Emotional Growth? ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Today’s guest is Ashley Jameson, the Associate Director of Women’s Groups at Pure Desire, and she has a powerful story and message related to racism and sexual brokenness.  How much is one’s identity shaped by racism and/or sexual brokenness? What kinds of wounds and trauma from racism exist that then effect sexual brokenness?  Ashley shares her story of how all these elements intersected in her life and how much more prevalent they are than we imagine. She also shares a message of hope and good news for those who want to heal – and anyone who wants to help break unhealthy generational patterns.  To learn more about Ashley and her work, visit PureDesire.org. More Resources: Be the Bridge by Latasha MorrisonUnwanted by Jay Stringer Related Podcasts:Sexual Abuse, Sexual Brokenness, and the GospelHow False Grace is Perpetuating Abuse in the ChurchResponding to #MeToo ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Our guest on today’s program is Kristin Cary, co-founder of Living Truth, a ministry dedicated to helping those struggling with sexual brokenness to experience healing and transformation.  In this episode, we focus on the Immanuel Approach and how it can be used to help individuals find deeper healing and a more intimate connection with Christ. This approach uses prayer to invite Jesus into our broken places to experience more joy and peace – and to “turn on” the relational circuits in the brain that have been shut down by trauma.  To learn more about Kristin and her ministry, visit Living-Truth.org. Bonus Resources from Living Truth: Top 10 Tips to Rebuild Your Marriage After betrayal AND The Path to Freedom (ebooks) More Resources:ImmanuelApproach.comSexual Behavior Self-AssessmentMen in the BattleWomen in the Battle Related Podcasts:Immanuel Approach with Dr. Karl Lehman (Part 1)Immanuel Approach with Dr. Karl Lehman (Part 2)Healing Your Brain ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations