Faithful & True Podcast

We all know what it’s like to be captivated videogames, technology, and the online world? The question is, what makes them so attractive?  On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. David Delmonico and Dr. Greg Miller begin to pull back the curtain on what makes technology and the online world so captivating. Listen as they also unpack how you can make sure your life isn’t ruled by it...

Is it possible to be addicted to video games or are they just a fun distraction? The answer is more complicated than you might think. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by Dr. David Delmonico .  Listen as they discuss video games. Can they be addictive? And if so, how does it compare to other addictions to sex, drugs, or alcohol? They’ll also unpack how y...

Ever feel you’ve plateaued in your recovery and stopped growing the way you’d like?  Have you ever had the sense something you couldn't see or control was holding you back? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser (LMFT)  returns to discuss brain health. She'll answer questions like... What is brain health? Why is brain health important? Is my brain holding me ba...

Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, we continue our conversation with Faithful & True team members, Russ and Susie Smidt . They share their story of transformation from clients of F&T in recovery to full-time members of our team! Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience    - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop    - For...

Life is full of uncertainty. We may know where we want to go, but we’re not sure how to get there. We usually don’t get to see the whole picture. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, our very own, Susie Smidt (LMFT) joins the show to share about her journey of transitioning from stay-at-home mom in recovery to practicing therapist on our staff.  Listen as she shares how she was able...

Let's be honest. Are your Christmas traditions life-giving or do they actually drain the peace and joy out of the holiday season? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by Director of Faithful & True, Debbie Laaser . Listen as they unpack how you can have a truly life-giving Christmas. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    - https://bit.ly/Faithfuland...

Not only does infidelity shatter your trust in your spouse, it can also cause you to question yourself and maybe even God. Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, we share a Legacy Podcast featuring Dr. Mark and Debbie Laaser. Listen as Deb unpacks how a women can learn to trust herself and God in the aftermath of infidelity. Listen to part one as Mark Laaser shares 14 ways you can rebuild her t...

We all want healthy relationships, but how can we get there if we don't even know what they look like? Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Leslie Vernick returns to unpack the essence of emotionally healthy relationships, what they look like and how you can move towards them. - Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the t...

No relationship is perfect. But what happens when a relationship stops being just imperfect and becomes emotionally destructive? On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, experienced counselor and national bestseller, Leslie Vernick sheds light on emotionally destructive relationships. She shares how you can recognize an abusive situation, stop it in its tracks, and heal from its destruc...

I look at porn. Only sometimes though, so it's no big deal. I've been faithful to my wife since our wedding day. Well, except for that one time. Sometimes I flirt with women at work. I know I shouldn't, but it just kind of happens. Most of us (okay, all of us) are struggling or have struggled with our sexuality. We've done or said things we regret. We may find freedom for a tim...

We’ve been taught we should be independent and self-sufficient, but deep down we crave community.  So what’s the deal? Should we be independent, relying on ourselves or dependent on others?   The answer? Both.    Today on the The Faithful & True Podcast, Deb Laaser returns to continue our conversation about healthy relationship development. In this episode, listen as we introduce the concept o...

The Bible says when a man and woman get married they become “one flesh.” But what does that really mean? Does each spouse forfeit their individuality?  On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Deb Laaser joins Greg and Randy. Listen as they unpack how a healthy, Biblically-based perspective on one-flesh union can help you avoid the marriage mistake you can’t afford to make.   Learn more...

For over 30 years, Faithful & True has been dedicated to spreading the message of hope and healing from addiction. As the years have passed, our message has not changed and we’ve had the opportunity to take advantage of new technology to help accomplish our goal.  Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, our producer, Aaron Wellmann joins the program to talk about how we’re spreading the mess...

Talk therapy, sitting down one on one with a counselor, is perhaps the most common form of therapy. But it’s far from the only form . On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Kristine Jackson and Lizzy McGlothlin of Onsite Workshops return to the program. Listen as they unpack some of the lesser-known but equally effective forms of healing including experiential and group therapy. They&...

Have you ever thought since nothing "bad" has ever happened to you, you've never experienced any trauma. Well, think again. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Kristine Jackson and Lizzy McGlothlin of Onsite Workshops join the program. Listen as they uncover the truth about trauma . What it is, how it affects your daily life, and how you can begin to heal. Special Gu...

It's simple. Infidelity breaks trust. The question is, how can you rebuild it? Today on the Faithful & True Podcast we share a Legacy Podcast featuring Dr. Mark Laaser. Listen as he unpacks 14 practical ways a husband can rebuild the trust of his wife. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience    - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValor...

If your marriage has experienced the hurt of relational betrayal and infidelity, it may be difficult to see how you could ever reconcile. But there is always hope.   Drawing on their own personal experience, Dr. Greg Miller and Susie Smidt share how you can begin to move back towards your spouse after sex addiction. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Wor...

Have you ever thought about what motivates you in your recovery journey?  Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Susie Smidt joins Greg and Randy to discuss internal motivation; what it is and why it makes all the difference in recovery. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience    - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop    - For Wom...

We all have it. A vision in our minds of the life we’ve always wanted. The question is, how do you actually get there?   Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser returns to continue our conversation about truth-telling. On this episode, Debbie and Greg unpack how becoming a truth-teller could be the key to unlocking the life you’ve always wanted. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:  ...

What aspect of infidelity do you think hurts her the most? The physical acting out? Nope. The answer may surprise you. Debbie Laaser says what hurts women the most is the lying. Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser and Greg Miller begin a two-part series on lying. They unpack how we learn to lie, why we do it, and how you can begin to walk in freedom in your own life by becoming...

The journey of recovery is paved with hard work and sacrifice. Ever wonder if your investment is paying off? Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, Chris and Elizabeth Hardesty return to unpack what the journey of recovery looks like in the later years and how you can know if your recovery is working. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experi...

The early days of recovery are chaotic, confusing, and painful. But here's what's true: you don't have to walk your journey alone.   On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Chris and Elizabeth Hardesty return to the program to discuss how you can find hope through community in the early days of recovery. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTr...

To become the person God intends, we must be willing to move towards the pain we've been trying to avoid. God doesn't promise to rescue us from our pain, but He does promise to be with us in our pain. On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Jim Farm share how recovery is more than just stopping behavior, it's an invitation to reclaim the truth of who...

How do you give yourself permission to act out? Dr. Greg Miller and our clinical director, Jim Farm , discuss how entitlement and reward can be the driving force behind acting out. Listen as they unpack how you can... Identify entitlement and reward in your own life. Learn to stop them in their tracks before they become your permission to act out. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    - https://bit...

When he begins his journey of healing and recovery, it can be tempting act as a parent and make sure he stays on track. However well-intentioned this may be, this will often cause more harm than good. Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser returns to the program to continue our conversation about how a wife can help her husband in his healing journey. Subscribe to our channel:    ...