Integrity Restored Podcast

Jim is joined by Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom-Coaching.net , to outline their Catholic approach to recovery coaching and how it works. Learn to receive the Father's Love  Get to the root and heal it  You can't break free while in isolation

Sonja Corbitt author of Love Heals joins Jim to discuss how to stop suffering from feelings of fear and unworthiness, with God's Word and principles. Learn more and buy the book here: sonjacorbitt.com Break the identity lies  (Mark 12:30) Experience forgiveness (Luke 5: 17-18)  Encounter Christ (John 4: 4-42)

Jim is joined by Theo McManigal to discuss the vast resources available from CovenantEyes.com to help in the recovery journey. Please use promo code INTEGRITY30 for a free 30 day trial. We need to unveil the hidden reasons for porn use  Instant fixes are rare - God often asks us to participate in healing  Being a lone wolf in recovery is not sustainable, we need community

Fr. Sean Byrnes from the Diocese of Wagga Wagga in Australia joins Jim to explore the importance of having mercy on oneself in the midst of the struggle. Self mercy is necessary to receive God's mercy  St. Augustine said "a saint is a sinner striving for holiness"  Ask the Lord to convince you, that you are  more than you think you are

In this two-part series, Jim is joined by Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning to discuss their book The Willpower Advantage . Learn how knowing our weaknesses can lead to growing in virtue. Part 2 Be  kind to everyone because we are all fighting such a great battle It's not about " white knuckling" or just saying "NO"  Know your temperament through a "spiritual audit"

In this two-part series, Jim is joined by Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning to discuss their book The Willpower Advantage . Learn how knowing our weaknesses can lead to growing in virtue. Part 1 Vices rob us of peace and steal our joy  We need to build new habits to gain lasting happiness  Create and execute a " gameplan" to overcome struggles

Father Hoffa joins us to explain why it's so important to Stay Awake , Stay Alert , and Stay Alive in our journey towards virtue. Make a choice to be present every day  Be aware of the threats coming to you  It is not about the bad but about living the good

Jim is joined by Dr. Josh Kalman, PSYD,PSYPACT to delve into the very dangerous slope of increasing deepfakes and AI-generated adult content and what we can do about it. For more info about Dr. Josh, please visit saintjosephpsych.com More and more people will struggle with differentiating between AI and reality  We cannot trust the AI providers to install necessary guardrails  Artificial Intellige...

Deacon John joins Jim to discuss how we, as parents and grandparents, need to recognize the immediate risks to our children on internet-enabled devices. Fifty-four percent of kids under the age of 13 are exposed to porn on a device or game system from their parents Parents need to be actively engaged in their kids' online gaming habits Make it a habit to establish and communicate online boundaries...

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three part series to discuss what that can look like and the practical reasons its important. Part 3 of 3 Don't ask God to take it away. Invite Him into the recovery Restoration is getting back to the relationship we need with God and others  How is God speaking to you...?

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three-part series to discuss what this can look like and offer some practical reasons why this is important. Part 2 of 3 Take an honest inventory of relationships  Restoration leads to flourishing  Restoration leads to self-understanding and wisdom

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three-part series to discuss what this can look like and offer some practical reasons why this is important. Part 1 of 3 Immediate change and quick-fixes rarely work  Restoration is a consistent process  We need to learn to be about "the good"

Nick Clune of Craftedformore.com joins Jim to break down the need for mentorship in your life to become the man God wants you to be. Learn to embrace silence  Don't get trapped in past shame  Realize that porn is usually a symptom of something deeper

Jim is joined by Theo McManigal of Covenant Eyes to discuss how restoring relationships is an integral part of the recovery process. Visit covenanteyes.com for free resources and use promo code INTEGRITY30 for a free 30-day trial. Accountability is necessary to break-free Shame leads to isolation - we  need connection Relationships drive recovery!

In this episode, Jim discusses what our kids are facing today and how we can help them by using the P.U.R.E. method -- Protected, Understood, Respected, and Educated. 99% of 12-15 year olds spend over 20 hours per week online  Girls, ages 12 to 18, receive an average of 11 requests for nude photos EVERY NIGHT  Teach your kids to ask themselves  WWGT -- What Would Grandma Think?

Deacon John O'Maley joins Jim to discuss his new organization Parents Protecting Children . Listen as they discuss the vital role parents have today in protecting kids from online dangers.   1. Any device at any age actually puts kids at risk! 2. There are approximately 20,000 Deacons in the US who can be mobilized to help educate parents 3. You can work with your priest or deacon to launch this 1...

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Jim to discuss how relationships and spirituality are concretely linked according to God's design Relationships teach us how to love God and others Porn warps relationships, fosters lies about ourselves, and drives isolation The opposite of is addiction is connection

Jim is joined by Fr. Hoffa to explore how science and spirituality are intimately connected. In this episode, we discover how science and spirituality mutually support recovery and faith journeys. The answers we seek are often found in the intersection of science and faith  2.    We need to bring back the value of sacrifice 3.    You can't just pray away the struggle, we need the science also

Jim is joined once again by Karen and Chris from Pietra Fitness to discuss how working on the mind, the body and the spirit is crucial in recovery. Check out pietrafitness.com for more information.   Addiction, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and more can all benefit from exercise and Catholic meditation  It doesn't matter where you are physically, we all have to start somewhere  Everyone benef...

Bree Solstad, former adult actress and producer, joins Jim on this week's podcast. They discuss her journey from darkness to light and her conversion to the Catholic faith in this intriguing episode. Both the performer and consumer are trapped by porn Don't make the only time you talk to God when you need something Multiple experiences can make up your conversion journey

Jim is joined by speaker, author and founder of With All Your Heart   Bob Kroll to discuss how our past wounds influences our lives, relationships and addictions particularly in the area of fatherhood. Past wounds drive behaviors and impact relationships  There is no manual for fatherhood, but we need to stop perpetuating our past wounds with our kids  As men we need to share our struggles with tr...

Jim is joined by Michael Ciaccio, LPC, SATP, the founder of centerforhealingkc.org . They discuss what can be done to kickstart or get unstuck in our recovery efforts. Sometimes even in the middle of recovery, we need a kickstart again The more vulnerable we are with our feelings, the stronger temptation becomes.  A kickstart workshop like the  My House Retreat can help identify the deeper areas t...

Utilizing exercise, stretching and prayer in your recovery journey is a valuable tool for success. In this episode, Jim talks with Karen Barbieri and Chris Mautino of Pietra Fitness to discuss why this program is a safe and effective alternative to yoga, which is recommended by so many clinicians today. For more info, visit www.pietrafitness.com God created us body, mind and spirit and He desires...

WARNING for little ears!   Be ready for a tough conversation!   In this episode, Jim discusses the exponential increase in child-on-child sexual abuse and what we can do about it. There is hope and Jim outlines six easy tips for protection.   1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys report having unwanted sexual experiences before the age of 18 Over 70% of these experiences are with another kid  Porn plays a...

In this episode, Jim draws upon scripture to help us understand God's desire for us to start anew and how we can utilize this incredible mercy and opportunity in our recovery journey. we can all be "A Man" after God's own heart just like David. God wants to create in us a new heart. We have all been prodigal children, let us embrace the Father and begin anew today.