The Living Truth Podcast - Freedom From Unwanted Sexual Behavior, Hope & Healing For the Betrayed

Shawna knew there were missing pieces of the puzzle as she and her husband Kevin sought healing for their marriage after sexual betrayal. Humility and willingness through a long quest for understanding ultimately led them to receive Kevin's Autism diagnosis. Finally, Shawna saw the emotional deprivation she had experienced throughout their marriage through the more accurate lens of his neurodiverg...

Shawna knew there were missing pieces of the puzzle as she and her husband Kevin sought healing for their marriage after sexual betrayal. Humility and willingness through a long quest for understanding ultimately led them to receive Kevin's Autism diagnosis. Finally, Shawna saw the emotional deprivation she had experienced throughout their marriage through the more accurate lens of his neurodiverg...

When sexual secrets disrupt a marriage there is often a debate: To Tell or Not To Tell. How much does the betrayed spouse need to know in order to heal and rebuild the relationship? Kristin interviews CSATS and Partner Betrayal Specialists Dan Drake & Dr. Janice Caudill about the benefits & best practices of Full Disclosure in this episode! The Living Truth Podcast: conversations that shed...

Unwanted sexual behavior impacts the whole family. Even when kids don't know the nature of the problems their parents are wrestling with, they intuitively feel the impact in their bodies. The ripple effects of betrayal and infidelity on kids are deep and complex but there is hope for recovery for the entire family. In this 2 part series, Kristin interviews Melissa Macomer about her experience grow...

Unwanted sexual behavior impacts the whole family. Even when kids don't know the nature of the problems their parents are wrestling with, they intuitively feel the impact in their bodies. The ripple effects of betrayal and infidelity on kids are deep and complex but there is hope for recovery for the entire family. In this 2 part series, Kristin interviews Melissa Macomer about her experience grow...

The struggle with problematic sexual behavior is rooted in our young, emotionally undeveloped parts and their drive to run from discomfort. In order to heal and be set free, we must go deep with our inner child to address the hurts and perceptions we developed when we were young. Kristin interviews Eddie Capparucci, a licensed professional counselor specializing in problematic sexual behaviors. Th...

The struggle with problematic sexual behavior is rooted in our young, emotionally undeveloped parts and their drive to run from discomfort. In order to heal and be set free, we must go deep with our inner child to address the hurts and perceptions we developed when we were young. Kristin interviews Eddie Capparucci, a licensed professional counselor specializing in problematic sexual behaviors. Th...

Leaning into a recovery group like Men in the Battle unlocks the insight, support, and healing we need to establish freedom from unwanted sexual behavior.  True brotherhood, deep inner work, and shame reducing vulnerability are pillars of the Men in the Battle community. Desiring freedom from unwanted sexual behavior may be the starting point that gets men into recovery groups but the healing and...

God wired us for connection and belonging but who can you trust after the person you relied on the most has been deceiving and betraying you on the most intimate level? Who can understand your shattering pain and disorienting reality collapse? We can. Women in the Battle is more than just a betrayal trauma recovery community. We are women pursuing a Healing Path together.  Belonging, empowerment,...

How do you rebuild your marriage after sexual betrayal? The Intimacy Pyramid is a guide for couples to lay a new foundation and rebuild a relationship that thrives. The Raabsmiths have used the principles of the Intimacy Pyramid to build a strong, joy-filled marriage for themselves AND they share it with the couples they coach and counsel. You can learn more about Matthew & Joanna at www. Raab...

Morgan Snyder delivers life-changing truth about the power that God invites men to step into for His Kingdom. Listen as Michael and Morgan crack open some of the deep messages from Morgan's incredible book Becoming A King". Morgan also has some incredible additional resources you can find at BecomingAKing.com . If you are a man, a parent, or anyone who interacts with men and boys, you need to hear...

Morgan Snyder delivers life-changing truth about the power that God invites men to step into for His Kingdom. Listen as Michael and Morgan crack open some of the deep messages from Morgan's incredible book Becoming A King". Morgan also has some incredible additional resources you can find at BecomingAKing.com . If you are a man, a parent, or anyone who interacts with men and boys, you need to hear...

Morgan Snyder delivers life-changing truth about the power that God invites men to step into for His Kingdom. Listen as Michael and Morgan crack open some of the deep messages from Morgan's incredible book Becoming A King". Morgan also has some incredible additional resources you can find at BecomingAKing.com . If you are a man, a parent, or anyone who interacts with men and boys, you need to hear...

If we are willing, we can continue to develop more maturity, peace, intimacy with God, and the integration of our truest selves for the rest of our lives. Healing is not a one time event, but rather an ongoing process like peeling layers of an onion. Michael and Kristin open up a glimpse of what healing has looked like for each of us as individuals. Doing the hard work AND surrender of recovery ha...

If we are willing, we can continue to develop more maturity, peace, intimacy with God, and the integration of our truest selves for the rest of our lives. Healing is not a one time event, but rather an ongoing process like peeling layers of an onion. Michael and Kristin open up a glimpse of what healing has looked like for each of us as individuals. Doing the hard work AND surrender of recovery ha...

Kristin interviews Michelle Mays, a CSAT and betrayal trauma specialist whose attachment based approach to healing sheds light on the devastating and disorienting impact of sexual betrayal.  In this 2 part episode, Michelle unpacks principles from new book The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Has Hurt You the Worst. She reveals the depth of the devastating dilemma that...

Kristin interviews Michelle Mays, a CSAT and betrayal trauma specialist whose attachment based approach to healing sheds light on the devastating and disorienting impact of sexual betrayal. In this 2 part episode, Michelle unpacks principles from her new book The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Has Hurt You the Worst. She reveals the depth of the dilemma that betrayed...

Sexual addiction and sexual betrayal trauma are both multidimensional and complex.  As Christians, it can feel safer to blame the enemy for our experiences that are actually rooted in many other aspects of how God made us. True and lasting healing are available but we must implement recovery practices to heal the interconnected depths of our body, soul, spirit, heart, mind and will. The Living Tru...

Jen & Brenda are both beautiful, smart, successful professionals whose worlds turned upside down when they discovered sexual betrayal in their marriages. Not one area of their lives was untouched by this crisis.  They both helped Kristin start Women in the Battle in 2016 and recorded this episode in the Fall of 2020. Brenda and Jen kept serving betrayed women as peer facilitators because of ho...

God created us for community and to be fully known. When it comes to unwanted sexual behavior, the healing journey always involves community. For men who struggle, Men in the Battle® fills that void. What is it like walking into a MIB group for the first time? What are the benefits of coming to a MIB Group? How valuable can it be? Why should I attend? Find the answers to these questions as Michael...

In this episode Kristin interviews Allan Katz & Michele Saffier, Certified Sex Addiction Therapists with a combined 35 years of experience. In order to experience lasting change and healing, sexual addicts must address their complex trauma; one of several root issues that drive their compulsive behaviors. Learn what is needed to heal from complex trauma. Understand the deeper meaning behind th...

What needs to happen in order to rebuild sexual integrity in a marriage which was broken by sexual betrayal? How can someone earn back the trust of their spouse after hurting them in this way? Listen in as. Michael interviews Jason Martinkus on his incredible book, Worthy of Her Trust. You can access the resources mentioned in this podcast at https://WorthyofHerTrust.com  and   https://redemptivel...

Dr Lehman begins with a deeply moving story of one man with a sexual addiction who did NOT want Jesus to be with him as he entered a strip Club. Jesus’ response is just stunning.  Learn more about Dr. Lehman’s pain processing pathway including why trauma isn’t just rooted in false beliefs about what has happened to us, but our feelings of isolation and inadequacy to process what has occurred. Visi...

Christmas reminds us that JESUS came for us. He is Immanuel, God With Us!  To celebrate his coming we're sharing the re-release of this episode from our archives. The Immanuel approach is a lifestyle of interactive connection with Jesus developed by board certified Psychiatrist, Dr. Karl Lehman. This can be used as a safe and effective inner healing prayer experience. The practice of Jesus’ presen...

After sexual secrets are exposed in a family, the “most wonderful time of the year” can feel like a nightmare.  But there is hope. In this episode, Kristin interviews Coach Andrea Rogers who shares from her early betrayal trauma and holiday experiences. Hearing how Andrea honored her limits and advocated for herself and her kids through the crisis in her family will inspire you.  Through financial...