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We are delighted to host Dr. Juli Slattery this week on Liberator. Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy. From 2008-2012, Dr. Slattery served at Focus on the Family writing, teaching, and co-hosting the Focus on the Family Broadcast. In 2012, she left Focus on the Family to start Authentic Intimacy, a ministry devoted to re...

This week we are happy to welcome Jacob Valk and John-Michael Bout, filmmakers of the documentary, Into The Light. Into The Light is a Teaching Documentary on freedom from pornography that walks through the fundamentals of change from bondage in sin to freedom in Christ. This documentary is a hope-filled, Gospel-centered resource for individuals and churches. Our conversation will explore the moti...

To kick-off Season 3 we have our friend and licensed therapist, Jason VanRuler on the show. Jason began his career in 2011 and has worked with many populations over the years, ranging from persons who are incarcerated to top CEOs, performers and artists, and just about everyone in between. Jason has extensive experience as a clinician, coach, and speaker and operates a multistate private practice....

Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatrician who is widely recognized as one of the country's leading authorities on parenting, teens and children's health. With appearances on numerous nationally syndicated radio and TV programs, her popularity as an expert on key issues confronting families has created a strong following across America. Her work with countless families over the years served as the inspirati...

Sathiya Sam is an author, coach, and speaker that helps men live with confidence and integrity. A recovered addict himself, Sathiya is the creator of DeepClean – a research-based and Bible-backed system for overcoming porn addiction. This work has helped everyone from college students to medical doctors regain control of their lives and walk in greater levels of freedom. Based out of Toronto, Cana...

Mo (Isom) Aiken is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker and blogger. Not only an accomplished writer, Mo was an All-American goalkeeper for the Louisiana State University soccer team, as well as the first female to train with and tryout for an SEC men's football team. Mo speaks nationally and internationally on a variety of faith-based topics and facilitates a faith-centered blog that has...

Steve Etner is a national men's speaker, author of five books, and a Purity Coach. His conferences, seminars and retreats focus on what God has to say about the way we think and the impact it has on our behavior. Teaching men how to live in moral purity by equipping them with Biblical answers, Steve's goal is for men to have a re-ignited passion for Jesus and learn how to prepare their minds to su...

Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson have been married for 26 years and are devoted to doing whatever it takes for their marriage. Danny is one of the world's premier illusionists and has amazed thousands of audiences worldwide. Yet, he is far more than entertainment — Danny and his team bring the powerful and transforming message of the Gospel to every show he performs. Kimberly has worked behind the...

Sam Black is a former journalist and current Director of Recovery Education for Covenant Eyes ; he understands the stronghold pornography can have on an individual's life. His new book The Healing Church actively addresses these issues and provides clear guidance for ministry leaders as they support those who seek to live in freedom. Sam joins us to discuss his motivations for writing the book, as...

Jessica Harris is the founder of the Beggars Daughter ministry and author of the books Beggars daughter, and Quenched: Quenched: Discovering God's Abundant Grace for Women Struggling with Pornography and Sexual Shame released in 2023. Sharing her story has grown to encompass much more than just one woman's struggle with pornography. She writes and speaks about pornography, online safety, and how t...

Bob and Dannah Gresh are bestselling authors and leaders of the Pure Freedom, True Girl, and Born to Be Brave ministries. They join us to talk about Dannah's newest book, Happily Even After , and the incredible redemption story of their marriage.  Resources Dannah mentioned: Healing Your Marriage When Trust Is Broken, by Cindy Beall Dannah's website: Dannah Gresh, Pure Freedom Ministries

Richie Henson has over a decade of experience working in youth ministry and currently serves as the Senior High Pastor at New Hope Community Church. Today he joins us to field questions about pornography submitted by students aged from Junior High to College.  Questions Covered in This Episode:  What constitutes porn and is there porn that is ok? Does the Bible have anything to say about porn othe...

Join us as we unpack more of our journey and detail some of the initial steps we took towards healing. Your story might not look exactly like ours, but it can be redeemed like ours has. 

Phylicia Masonheimer is a bestselling author, Bible teacher, and host of the Verity podcast. Her blog and shop, Every Woman a Theologian , exists to teach Christians how to know what they believe and live that out boldly. Phylicia walks us through her story of being introduced to erotica at a young age and the importance of finding her true identity in Christ. We also discuss the advantages of acc...

Jeff Carter, PT, MBA, is the Owner of Apogee Therapy Center (atcforme.com) , a Functional Medicine and Integrative Health Therapy Center. Jeff will draw on his years of experience and passion for research to unpack how pornography creates addiction in the brain, as well as steps we can take to break free. Resources Jeff Referenced: The Hacking of the American Mind:The Science Behind the Corporate...

Jeremy Bilderback MA, LLPC is a close friend and mentor. He has earned his Masters in Counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. Jeremy will be talking with us about how pornography acts as a damaging imitation of real relational connection.  Books Jeremy referenced: Sex and the Supremacy of Christ by John Piper & Justin Taylor, and Every Young Man's Battle: Strategies for Victory in the R...

Kimi Moody is a student at Anderson University and has served as a camp counselor and youth leader for over four years in northern Michigan. She is giving voice to the importance of building trust with kids and students. Books Kimi referenced: Live Original by Sadie Robinson and Beth Clark, and Not Yet Married by Marshall Segal. Bible study plan Chelsea referenced: Finding Freedom Workshop with Al...

Tim Manzer is the Care Pastor at New Hope Community Church in Northern Michigan. Tim has decades of experience in counseling and mentorship. Books Tim referenced: Winning The Battle Within , Pure Desires , *Note: The Betrayed Heart book that Tim mentions is out of print.

We're so happy you're here! Please join us as we share our goals for this series and discuss why we wanted to start the conversation about the effects of pornography. We're here for you. Podcast reference: Walking Lessons for Christians Who Sometimes Fall Down, By Nate Larkin

Join Chelsea and Layton as they discuss pornography's hard truths through the lens of stories, science, and Scripture. Liberator Podcast was created to remove the barriers of shame and embarrassment that stifle conversations and community around the effects of pornography. We look forward to earning your trust.