Summary: Addiction can be simply defined as a repeated cycle of unhealthy or harmful behaviors that gets worse over time. In order to break free from addiction, recovery must include understanding this cycle and how to respond differently to its triggers. Today’s guest is Vern Tompke, a 30-year pastor, podcaster, and founder of Band of Brothers, a community of men helping men find freedom from unwanted sexual behaviors. Vern has developed what he calls the Stopwatch Acting Out Cycle as a tool for helping men understand their addictive cycle and how to respond more quickly when tempted to go down old paths of self-destructive behaviors. To learn more about Vern and his resources, visit BandofBrothers.care or Vern's Podcasts. Download the Stopwatch Acting Out Cycle Diagram More Resources: Finding Traction CourseGateway to Freedom Workshop for MenFind a Counselor Related Podcasts:Beating Porn Through All Ages and Stages of LifeExposing the True Impact of PornBreaking Free with Russell Willingham ---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple Podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations
