Faithful & True Podcast

Are you searching for affirmation in all the wrong places?   In this legacy episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser and Randy Evert explore the God-given desire for affirmation, how unmet needs can lead to people-pleasing, codependency, and unhealthy relationships, and where true identity and lasting encouragement are found. Discover practical wisdom for healthier relationships...

Is resentment quietly affecting your relationships?  In this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Debbie Laaser explore the roots of resentment, how unmet needs and unrealistic expectations fuel it, and practical ways to move toward healing, healthier communication, and greater peace in your relationships. Send us Fan Mail

Could the sadness, fatigue, or apathy you're feeling be signs of depression rather than personal failure?  In this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert welcome Clinical Director Jim Farm for an honest conversation about depression, emotional healing, sex addiction recovery, and the power of community. Learn how family messages, shame, isolation, and unpr...

Have you ever felt like no matter how much you explain yourself, you still aren't truly understood? In this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser and Randy Evert explore the first of the Seven Desires of Every Heart: the desire to be heard and understood. Discover how unmet needs for understanding can impact relationships, fuel conflict, and shape recovery from sex addic...

Have you ever wondered if prayer is meant to be more than just talking to God? In this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser and Randy Evert explore the practice of praying with Scripture and the powerful role of listening in prayer. Discover how quiet reflection, meditative prayer, and Lectio Divina can help deepen your relationship with God and create space to hear His voic...

What if recovery from sex addiction and porn addiction isn’t just about stopping behavior—but reclaiming your voice, needs, and identity?  In this episode, Dr. Greg Miller and Jim Farm explore the Five Freedoms and how they help individuals and couples heal from betrayal trauma, rebuild trust, and move toward real marriage recovery and posttraumatic growth. Send us Fan Mail

What happens when sex addiction or porn addiction shatters a relationship—and how can healing begin? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Greg Miller, Debbie Laaser, and Tammy Gustafson explore the reality of betrayal trauma , the impact on partners, and the path toward marriage recovery . Drawing from her book Broken to Brave , Tammy shares her personal journey from devastation to healing, offering...

What makes a church truly safe for people struggling with sex addiction, porn addiction, betrayal trauma, and marriage recovery?  In this powerful Faithful & True Podcast episode, Dr. Mark Laaser and Randy Evert discuss the characteristics of a healthy church culture that promotes honesty, healing, accountability, and posttraumatic growth. Learn how churches can break the silence around sexual...

How do your earliest attachment patterns shape the way you experience trust, intimacy, and connection today? In this episode, Dr. Mark Laaser explores how attachment theory shapes the way we connect, trust, and relate—especially in the context of sex addiction, betrayal trauma, and marriage recovery. Learn how early attachment patterns influence emotional intimacy, relational pain, and the healing...

How do you measure your progress in recovery? In this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser and Randy Evert explore what real progress looks like in sex addiction recovery. Learn how fantasies, rituals, secrecy, and shame fuel the addiction cycle—and how truth-telling, accountability, and healthy daily rituals can interrupt it.  This powerful conversation offers practical ins...

Can separation actually help heal a marriage after sex addiction, porn addiction, or betrayal trauma? In this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller, Randy Evert, and Debbie Laaser explore the concept of redemptive separation—a powerful, intentional step that can create space for healing, restore emotional safety, and support true marriage recovery. If your relationship feels...

Do you know your ritual before acting out? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on powerlessness, Dr. Mark Laaser explores the role of rituals, fantasies, and unmet needs in the cycle of sex addiction and porn addiction. Learn how the space between temptation and action is shaped—and how identifying underlying emotional needs can lead to real healing. This episode offers practical insight for t...

What if your fantasies aren’t the problem—but a message pointing to deeper, unmet desires of the heart? In this week's podcast, listen to Dr. Mark Laaser as he discusses understanding your story, examining early experiences, and how engaging your thoughts with curiosity can lead to healing—not shame. This conversation offers hope for those navigating betrayal trauma, marriage recovery, and th...

How well do you know the sex addiction cycle?  In this powerful episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Mark Laaser unpacks the sex addiction cycle , revealing how shame, coping, and core beliefs drive patterns of sex addiction and porn addiction . Discover how preoccupation, ritual, and acting out behaviors are fueled by deeper wounds—and why breaking the cycle requires more than just stoppin...

What should couples do before a full disclosure in sex addiction recovery? In this episode, we explore why safety must come first —especially in the early days of discovery after sex addiction or porn addiction. When betrayal trauma is fresh, emotions are intense, conversations feel endless, and both partners can feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. While full disclosure is an important...

After the discovery of sex addiction or pornography addiction, couples often face difficult questions from friends, family, and their community. How much should you share? What boundaries are healthy? And how do you protect your relationship while you are still healing from betrayal trauma? In this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Greg Miller is joined by Clinical Director Jim and Rebec...

Why are we drawn toward behaviors we don’t truly want? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Greg Miller sits down with author and therapist Jay Stringer , known for his groundbreaking work on unwanted sexual behavior and sexual addiction . Together they explore one of the most important principles in recovery: curiosity . Rather than simply trying to stop behaviors like porn addiction, compulsive se...

Running to Recovery: What Training for a Marathon Teaches Us About Healing What does training for a marathon have to do with recovery? More than you might think. In this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Jim Farm explore the powerful parallels between long-distance running and the journey of recovery. From starting where you are, to building strength over time, to lea...

Did you know there are different levels of sexual addiction? On this week’s podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser discusses the multiple levels of sexual addiction, what they are, and how important it is to understand your own level of acting out.  Send us Fan Mail

What assumptions are running through your mind right now? Are they actually true — or are they simply stories you’ve been telling yourself? On this week’s podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by co-founder Debbie Laaser for an insightful conversation about how to stop assuming and storytelling — and start slowing down long enough to examine the narrative playing in your head and where it really come...

How do you guard your heart in recovery, a singleness season or while dating? In this week's podcast, listen to Faithful & True's Clinical Director Jim Farm and Dr. Greg Miller as they discuss what it looks like to being a good steward when it comes to your own heart.  Send us Fan Mail

What are the names you use when you talk to yourself—and how do they shape your recovery?   How can you tell the difference between shame, guilt, and conviction, and why does it matter? In this week’s Legacy Series podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser and Dr. Greg Miller explore how these three experiences show up in our lives—and how understanding the difference can support healing, growth, and lasting chang...

How do you view sexual identity?  How did your childhood impact your sexual health?  On this week’s podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser continues in the Healthy Sexuality Series with Personal Dimension Pt. 2. Send us Fan Mail

What is your talent, gift, purpose and calling?  On this week's Podcast, Dr Mark Laaser continues in the Healthy Sexuality Series where he discusses the personal dimension in the road to recovery. Send us Fan Mail

How do we learn to tell the truth after years of lying?   As an addict, learning to tell the truth is comparable to learning a new language, and it is crucial in recovery. In today’s podcast, listen to Dr. Greg Miller and David Delmonico as they discuss the importance of truth telling in recovery and how to successfully implement it.   Send us Fan Mail