Integrity Restored Podcast

Tune in to Part 2 of the exciting conversation as it continues with Bas Rutten, UFC Hall of famer, world champion MMA fighter and Warrior for Christ as we discuss the similarities between fighting in the ring and fighting for the spiritual life ... and how we need to fight to get to heaven! Visit basrutten.com and check out his new Catholic posts on Instagram @sebastiaanharutten for daily spiritua...

The Warriors Journey with Bas Rutten - Part 1 of 2 In this the first of a 2-part series, Jim is joined by world champion mixed martial artist, UFC Hall of Famer and actor, Bas Rutten to discuss the lessons learned in combat and the spiritual life. "If you want to follow Christ you need to push and endure , same for recovery, same for goals!" Hear about Bas and his journey back to the faith here an...

In this exciting episode Jim is joined by award-winning author, Sam Black to discuss his new book The Healing Church . Pope Francis has said, "I see the church as a field hospital after battle." No doctor doing triage on a battlefield is going to be fussing about his patients' cholesterol or blood sugar levels. He is going to be treating major wounds and trying desperately to stop the bleeding. Th...

Jim is joined by relationship and break up expert, Emmi Fortin, to discuss how quitting porn can feel like breaking up with a long time partner. Understanding the biology Identify how you want to feel and make a plan to get there Remember that your feelings don't have to keep you stuck Download Emmi's "3 Things You Can Do Now to Get Over Your Breakup Mini-Guide" Order Emmi's "The Breakup & Divorce...

God's Children are NOT for Sale This week, Jim is joined by Alejandro Monteverde, the director of SOUND OF FREEDOM , an  edge-of-your-seat thriller based on the incredible true story of a former government agent turned freedom fighter who embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue dozens of children from human trafficking. This emotionally riveting narrative is a powerful story of heroism and stands...

Recovery from pornography is possible BUT there may be short-term side effects that you didn't realize. In this episode, Jim talks about some recent studies and the common withdrawal symptoms experienced in recovery. The scientific community is starting to recognize the realities of porn addiction Withdrawal symptoms are real and to be expected Patience and mercy are needed for those in recovery

Jim is joined by John Heinen, founder of the Catholic Gentleman , to discuss why it's so important for men to have plans and guides for dealing with the trials and ruptures we face. In this wide raging conversation, we learn about spiritual combat, self-mastery and right relationships with God and others. Learn more about the exciting new program Catholic Gentlemen + where you will find monthly vi...

Jim is joined by Fr. Allen Hoffa to discuss some practical tips for recovery from porn addiction. Hint you generally can't just pray it away. Listen as they discuss: There is no one silver bullet to healing You need practical changes in addition to spiritual support Make a daily examen part of your routine

With over 85 studies outlining the harmful mental effects of pornography, we should be far more hesitant to expose ourselves to it, yet the numbers are growing. In this episode Jim discusses the real world responses our brain has to habitual pornography usage. Listen in as Jim explains: There are physical, emotional and neurological effects of porn use Relationships and behavior can be negatively...

In this episode, Jim highlights some recent conversations with three doctors about the realities of porn addiction and what they have learned...   Even if you are not struggling, you know and love someone who is. Pornhub recorded over 42 billion visits last year - that should tell you the scope of pornography use The human brain has neuroplasticity and can heal from addiction

Jim is joined by Fr. Vincent Druding of the Archdiocese of New York on this week's podcast. Together they outline the realities of spiritual attacks, especially concerning pornography and why we should have great hope, because we know who wins. Father Druding has a specific call to help our Church in the area of purity. He is a trained exorcist and leads a deliverance and liberation ministry. Prac...

1In this episode, Jim talks about age verification legislation for adult content sites and how the explicit content producers are kicking and screaming. Utah, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Virginia have passed legislation - can your state be next to protect our children? Takeaways: Age verification is a well-utilized tool to protect minors from any manner of potential harm such as tobacco use, alcoh...

In this episode, Jim talks with Fr. Sean Byrnes about the draw of pornography even though we as Christians know it's objectively not good. They discuss the reasons, the triggers, and the desire for a " savior" in the tough moments of life. In a broad sense, most people understand that porn is a poor use of time  We look for deliverance from the difficult moments  There is NEVER a point where God d...

When is the line crossed between art and pornography? In this episode, Jim is joined by Fr. Mark Haydu, LC, former International Director of the Patrons of the Arts for the Vatican Museums. They will discuss how we can differentiate the two and then teach our kids how to recognize the imposters. The intent of the art is a critical question We need to teach our kids to go from "the surface" to "the...

Jim is joined once again by Dr. Allen Hunt, # 1 best selling author, to discuss what he has learned about porn, crisis and marital relationships in research for his books:   No Regrets , 21 Undeniable Secrets of Marriage and Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody . Learn more at fourthquarterguy.com Tune in and listen to Jim and Dr. Hunt discuss the following: Everybody needs to forgive somebody but...

This week on the podcast, Jim is joined by Dr. Allan Hunt, #1 best-selling author and creator of the 4th Quarter Guy program. Allan and Jim discuss what Dr. Hunt has learned over 40 years in ministry, regarding porn and sexual addiction for individuals. Learn more about these resources at fourthquarterguy.com/   1. Porn is a lie...it gets you all revved up with nowhere to go 2. When you lose "cont...

Jim is joined on this week's podcast by Jeremy Rohr, founder of FreedomToLove.org . They discuss how fathers can help their sons journey through this highly pornified world, using Catholic tradition and a true understanding of what God intended for our sexuality. The FREEDOM TO LOVE Fathers and Mentors Course provides a framework to help our sons, as well as the young men we mentor, grow in freedo...

Jim is joined once again by Eddie Trask to finish the conversation about his book ConfessionAll and his journey back to the Catholic Church as part of his recovery. He shares the light after the darkness and says " while it was the most painful thing, if we had to do it all over again, we would". Please visit EddieTrask.com for books and information and please subscribe to www.youtube.com/@Catholi...

Jim is joined by author, Eddie Trask, to discuss his book Confession ALL . Next to the incredibly difficult journey from darkness to light, writing the book and sharing the story was the most difficult project Eddie has ever undertaken. His story is familiar and so much can be learned as we journey together... Visit for his site for more info. Listen to this week's podcast as they discuss: There i...

A recent CDC study and a slew of other studies show a correlation between porn use and sexual abuse among adolescents in our country. Why? In this episode, Jim discusses the stats, facts and what we can do: 1 in 5 girls reported sexual assault in the last year 70% of sexual assault victims under 18 reported that they were assaulted by a peer Stranger Danger is not the biggest threat to our kids wh...

The path to pornography addiction and desolation is not an overnight occurrence and sometimes we can't even feel the slippery slope we're traveling on. In this episode, Jim uses Slow Fade by Casting Crowns as a great summary of what is happening in our lives as we continue to feed the temptation of porn use. Listen as Jim discusses these points: No one wakes up one day and decides that today I wil...

Jim is joined once again by Allan Teixeira, founder of Buyer Rehabilitation Project , to discuss how we can heal and help others recover from porn and purchasing sex in practical and effective ways. To support their efforts, you can visit their website and register for the Freedom Walk as a walker, set up a team, seek a sponsorship and make a donation. This organization takes a unique approach to...

Jim is joined by author of Jesus' Way , Devin Schadt, to discuss how this inspirational resource can be a wonderful tool in recovery and spiritual growth this Lenten season. Let's make this Lent different together! BUY JESUS' WAY NOW We will discuss: Why are we supposed to be like Jesus God loves us in every space and place even in our brokenness We can combat chaos and disorder with spiritual ord...

11Jim is joined by Allan Teixeira, founder of the not for profit Buyer Rehabilitation Project, www.buyerrehabilitaionproject.org to discuss his journey from the darkness of pornography and sex addiction to the joy of recovery and helping other men break free.   Tune in as we discuss: a fish doesn't know he is wet and an addict doesn't know how far down he'll really go this addiction leads to ZERO...

In this 150 th episode with Father Allen Hoffa, he and Jim will reflect on what we've learned together.   This week we will discuss: 1. We need everyone's help in engagement in this battle 2. We need to stop viewing this as a moral failing and start addressing this as a true addiction 3. We need to remind ourselves that it is the responsibility of a Christian to help those around us with their tri...