Restored 2 More

In this episode, we sit down with Laurie Krieg to talk about one of the most important and often intimidating topics for Christian parents (and reference her newest book a lot), Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World. Laurie shares from her own story, her years of ministry experience, and her work with parents to help families move from fear-based parenting to gospel-centered discipleship. W...

Everyone says date nights are vital for a healthy marriage. But after betrayal, date night can feel anything but fun. It can feel awkward, scary, vulnerable, and even triggering. One wrong question, one hard moment, and suddenly the whole night feels ruined. If that’s where you are, we get it. Restoring date night was not easy for us. We had some funny fails, awkward silences, and plenty of trial...

Can travel feel safe again when trust is still healing? For many couples, work trips, weekends away, or time apart can bring up fear, anxiety, and painful memories. In this episode, we talk about how to create a travel safety plan that helps both spouses feel cared for before, during, and after a trip. We share practical ways to prepare instead of repair, build trust through proactive accountabili...

In this shocking and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Michael Leahy, founder and CEO of BraveHearts and author of Porn Nation , to talk about a danger most people are not prepared for: the way AI is reshaping pornography, addiction, intimacy, emotional attachment, and what it means to be human. Michael has spent decades helping men, women, and couples heal from sexual addiction and betrayal t...

In this episode, we sit down with Troy Snyder, MS, NCC, LPC, CCSAS, CPCS, a counselor who has been working in the sexual addiction field for over 25 years, to talk about what healing looks like beneath addiction. So often, the focus in recovery becomes, “How do I stop the behavior?” But Troy invites us to ask a deeper question: What is happening in the heart? What pain is being avoided? What core...

In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Valk, co-founder and co-executive director of Into the Light Ministries, for a powerful conversation about pornography, parenting, prevention, and God’s good design for sexuality. Jacob shares his own story of growing up with a mom who talked to him early and openly about pornography and created a home where the topic wasn’t hidden in shame. By the grace of...

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff and Jourdan for a vulnerable conversation about same-sex attraction, marriage, honesty, and what it looks like to keep choosing Jesus when the struggle doesn’t simply go away. Jeff and Jourdan are worship leaders, pastors, podcast hosts, and the founders of Open Spaces. With over 25 years of ministry experience, they have spent their lives creating spaces whe...

In this episode, we sit down with Scott McDowell, son of Sean McDowell and grandson of Josh McDowell, for a vulnerable and honest conversation about the hidden battle he and so many young men face with pornography. Even though Scott came from a legacy of well-known Christian leaders who educated him about the dangers of pornography, he found himself in the trenches with a secret that he believed w...

So many women reach out to us asking the same question: “How do I know if he’s struggling with pornography?” Sometimes it’s not obvious. It’s not always something you catch—sometimes it’s something you feel . A shift. A distance. A tension you can’t quite explain. In this episode, we talk about the signs we’ve seen—not just in our own story, but in the hundreds of couples we’ve walked with. This i...

For so many of us, especially those raised in the church, we’ve been taught to fight, minimize, or suppress our desires. But what if that’s preventing our healing? In this conversation, we sit down with Jay Stringer to talk about something that impacts every one of us—our desires. In his new book Desire , Jay introduces a different path—one rooted in curiosity instead of shame or control. We talk...

What do you do when you’ve prayed, believed… and nothing changes? When the healing doesn’t come, and the pain doesn’t go away? When God feels silent in the place you need Him most. In this conversation, we sit down with Brenna Blain, a contemporary theologian, best-selling author, and teacher, to talk about the kind of suffering that doesn’t make sense—and the kind of faith that has to be rebuilt...

What do you do when you're finally ready to tell the people you love most about betrayal in your marriage? In this deeply personal episode, we invite Clinton’s parents, Greg and Cathy Muñoz, to recount the night they first learned about his sexual addiction and the devastating impact it had on our marriage. From the shock of hearing their son confess infidelity, to the helplessness of watchin...

In this episode, we share a big life update—our family just moved from Idaho back to California! From surfing with our kids to podcasting at our parent's dining room table, we're in a season of transition, and we're bringing you along for the ride! But what we really dive into today is something we see every week in our recovery course and in our own lives: how identifying your feel...

Why do our sexual struggles create more shame than other sins we struggle with? Why do so many of us feel lost and unfixable as we strive for freedom? And what if healing doesn't begin with fixing what's broken- but surrendering to the One who can? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery to talk about her latest book, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes Everythin...

In this episode, we are honored to interview Michael and Hailey, a couple we met at the Restored 2 More Restoration Celebration in Eagle, Idaho, and now have the privilege of walking alongside in Course 1. Michael and Hailey share their powerful story of betrayal, anger, addiction, and ultimately, the life-changing power of surrender. Michael opens up about his hidden battle with pornography, iden...

In this episode, we get really honest about why we both stiff-armed Jesus in the early stages of recovery. We talk about the anger we felt, the deep disappointment, and the fear of what would happen if we brought our raw, messy emotions to God. We also unpack: The temptation to believe God is distant or cruel in our suffering How childhood wounds shaped our relationship with God The turning point...

In this episode, we're sharing some big life and ministry updates—and opening up a conversation we've never had publicly before: battling temptation in the middle of betrayal trauma. Charity vulnerably shares the raw and often unspoken temptations she faced—from thoughts of leaving to revenge fantasies—and how the enemy whispered lies that felt hard not to believe. But as she pressed int...

Have you ever wondered how living a double life is even possible? In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that comes up all the time in our coaching, course sessions, and personal conversations— compartmentalization . This concept, when misunderstood, creates so much confusion and disconnection in relationships. For many betrayed spouses, understanding it begins to bring clarity to the chaos...

"Have you ever wondered how your healing journey might be affecting your kids?" In this raw and hope-filled episode, we open up about something deeply personal: how our past addiction and betrayal affected our son in ways we didn’t fully understand until years later. From missed bonding moments to outbursts, shutdowns, and total dysregulation—what we thought were just "strong-willed...

In this deeply personal episode, Clint and Charity open up about one of the most challenging questions in recovery: “Am I a sex addict?” Clint shares his powerful journey from denial and shame to surrender and freedom—unpacking how addiction isn’t just about behavior but identity, and how Jesus transforms both. Together, they explore the stigma around addiction, why labels can be helpful or harmfu...

What do you say to your second grader when they ask for a phone?  How do you set boundaries without shaming other families—or losing connection with your own?  And if you’ve already said “yes” to tech decisions you now regret, is it too late to turn back? In Part 2 of our conversation with Sarah Siegand, co-founder of Parents Who Fight , we pick up where we left off—diving deeper into the practica...

Is protecting our kids from online dangers actually possible—or are we already too late? What if the solution is simpler, and more powerful, than we think? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Sarah Siegand, co-founder of Parents Who Fight , to talk about the urgent need for families and churches to fight to protect our kids in a hyper-digital world. Sarah shares her personal journey of d...

In this episode, we’re talking with Kristen Miele, founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed and a passionate voice for healthy, faith-filled conversations around sexuality. Kristen shares her journey into sexual health education and why she believes parents are the best people to teach their kids about sex and relationships. We dive into the fears many of us face when it comes to these conversations, how to mo...

Have you struggled to find safe people to confide in? Has it been challenging to share your personal story of brokenness with friends and family? Have you lost a friendship due to your honesty and authenticity?  If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, Charity and Clint invite you into their journey of recovery, sharing how they navigated (poorly at times) their relationships with family and frie...

"I thought I was protecting you by staying silent. In reality, I was protecting your sin and preventing myself from healing." In this powerful and personal episode, Clint and Charity open up about the hidden pain that secrecy created early in their marriage, and the life-changing difference a safe community made in their recovery journey. They tackle the tough question: "Is sharing...