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We all want someone to feel our pain, see our pain, and sit with us in our pain. Stacey shares with us the validation process, why it's such a struggle to learn, and why it's so important to attain. Listen as she shares her step-by-step guide to gaining victory through validation! More Resources: https://staceysadler.com/ Stacey@staceysadler.com for questions Our Resources: https://resto...

We all have a hole in our heart. Laurie shares how she tried to fill the normal desires of being seen, heard, and loved in the wrong places and soon found herself as a Christian in a same-sex relationship putting her at a crossroads of coming out as a lesbian atheist or committing suicide. She describes her non-church acceptable idols and how she discovered God’s love and His power to transform he...

Adam and Karissa are passionately committed to helping couples connect, find adventure, and discover their purpose for marriage!  So many of us desire deeper intimacy with our spouse but aren’t sure how to develop it.  Today, we talk about how to healthily communicate expectations to help us avoid conflict and create a deeper connection. They also share how couples can use their God-given senses t...

We often hear that marriage is hard and takes tremendous amounts of work (which it does), but today we wanted to focus on and remind others about the blessing and beautiful benefits that come as a result of doing the work! We share how the blessings of creating a joy-filled, honest, trustworthy, and intimate relationship don't compare to the work it takes! What constantly amazes us is how man...

Drew shares how he went from suffering from pornography addiction to husband material by understanding how to embrace his sexuality instead of fighting against it. In this episode, we dive into the importance of changing the way we view our sexuality, instead of exhausting ourselves by trying to get rid of our unwanted behaviors. By learning from the behavior, we discover where we need true healin...

Wondering how to have a marriage full of intimacy, deep connection, and a thriving relationship? Matthew and Joanna walk us through the Intimacy Pyramid, a structure they created that walks couples through how to build a relationship from the ground up! The wisdom shared in this podcast equips couples with the knowledge of creating safety, serving in love, engaging in healthy ways, and creating a...

In this episode, we take time to answer questions from you! You asked us, "are you still afraid of a relapse happening?" "how do you handle unwanted sexual thoughts in the bedroom?" and "how do you handle triggers and being patient in the process?"Also, an inside look at what's next for R2M and how together we are changing the world one couple at a time! Resource...

Carl Thomas is the Founder of Live Free Ministries, Live Free Wives and is the new CEO of XXX Church.  Carl started these ministries to help people live their best life  without the pain that porn ensues. He talks today about the power of community how it is one of the biggest ways to achieve freedom. We also chat about how the church is way behind on having honest conversations about sex and how...

What does gospel-centered sexuality mean? What is God's view of sex, and why does it matter? In this episode, we ask Dr. Juli Slattery,  founder of Authentic Intimacy,  to shed light on the topic of healthy sexuality and how our understanding of God's view of sex drastically impacts our lives. Also, check out her newest book, "Re-Thinking Sexuality," it is a game-changer! More...

Bonny Burns shares an amazing well-rounded understanding of what God desires for marriage! She has been researching and writing about God’s design for healthy sexual intimacy since 2012 on the blog Oysterbed7.com and on the popular podcast, Sex Chat for Christian Wives. We discuss how she was able to build a friendship with her spouse during the 90-day abstinence plan and the recovery journey. Be...

In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with Mark Kastleman about healthy recovery while in a relationship. He elaborates on the purpose of daily check-ins and not letting our emotions get the best of us. One of our favorite moments was when he explains how to create a shame-free home and how to know what is appropriate when talking to kids about pornography and healthy sexuality...

How does porn affect the brain? Is it possible to have an addiction and a chemical dependency in the brain, making it near impossible to " just stop"?  In this episode, we ask how to change neuropathways and develop healthy ways to communicate and meet our needs compared to using coping mechanisms. We talk about why addiction can make us forget about life's most important things; ou...

Michael and Kristin get it. By God's grace, Kristin was able to heal and meet Michael and have a thriving relationship after her first marriage was a casualty to sexual addiction. Today they help men, women, and couples discover freedom through various tools and a tremendous amount of wisdom. Listen now to hear how they answer tough questions about safety, boundaries and how we find the resto...

We talk with Cat Etherington about her role at Naked Truth Project and how she created both the WholeHearted Partner Program and the Whole Life Recovery Program. Her experience from her own recovery enables her to empathize with the addict's story and come alongside those facing betrayal.  More Resources: https://www.nakedtruthrecovery.com/ Our Resources: https://restored2more.com/ https://ww...

Jay Stringer gives insight on the primary drivers for unwanted sexual behavior and how studying our sexual brokenness can provide us with a roadmap to healing. He further explains how most of our unwanted sexual behaviors are rooted in past experiences, and as we peel back those layers, we can understand what needs were unmet and what pains have been neglected or medicated. More Resources: https:/...

We talk with Dr. Morgan Cutlip about the 7 different affairs, healthy boundaries after infidelity, and the process of forgiveness. She talks about how there is an opportunity after recovery to build resilience in your marriage that many couples don't get to experience. More Resources: http://www.lovethinks.com/ Our Resources: https://restored2more.com/ https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/...

What does healthy sex look like? How do we cultivate a healthy desire for sex and experience sex the way God intended us to? How does sexual betrayal affect our sex life with our spouses, and how do we heal? As we discuss these topics with Dr. Clifford & Joyce Penner, their insight and wisdom help us realize how we can move forward, rebuild trust, and have a thriving marriage and sex life. Mor...

Mark & Beth share their intimate story of betrayal while being in pastoral ministry. They explain how the church often misses the opportunity to come alongside leaders and how Mark lost his job, relocated with his family, and was dismissed from the church after finding out about his struggle. Yet through it all, God showed them how to let their problem be a platform to lead others to hope and...

Evelyn describes how devastated she was when she discovered her husband's pornography addiction during their honeymoon by finding images on his computer.  For the first time ever she shares with us their story, she opens up about their restoration journey and how they were able to build safety and trust back into their relationship. Today, she passionately teaches women how to discover a newf...

Linda has been an LMFT helping couples reconcile their marriages whenever possible for over 33 years.  She is an author, speaker, and counselor who shares a passion for helping the broken discover healing. Listen to her wisdom and experience of what works vs. what doesn't when repairing a relationship post-affair. More Resources: https://www.lindajmacdonald.com/ Our Resources: https://restore...

Crystal shares the added shame she felt from the church being a girl addicted to pornography. But when another woman opened up about her addiction, Crystal was finally able to admit her own struggle and sought help.  Today she owns and runs SheRecovery helping thousands of women by relating to their struggle and empowering them with what they need to know to walk in freedom.  More Resources: https...

Lyschel Burket shares a powerful testimony of God's redemptive power as she describes her healing journey from betrayal trauma and what it took for her to experience reconciliation in her marriage. She explains how God's promises were crucial to her healing and how her family of origin greatly impacted her recovery journey.  Today she leads a non-profit called Hope Redefined, giving wome...

Liz shares the exact moment that she was ready to walk out on her marriage. The military was already hard enough, now adding a loss of her marriage from betrayal. She takes us through her journey of healing and how they both had to grieve their old marriage. She shares with us how infidelity opened up doors in their relationship that needed to be addressed to move forward together. More Resources:...

This time it was the wife who betrayed her husband. Tiffany, a senior pastor's wife, and worship leader, shares alongside her husband Rick how a 3-year affair caused their relationship and family to nearly implode. Listen to how God helped mend their relationship with each other and their four kids, all of whom were old enough to understand the betrayal. More Resources: https://www.mended-min...

Ben shares how today's youth need us to normalize the struggle of mental health issues and be willing to admit our own issues with pornography. When someone shares their shortcomings, we need to commend them for their transparency, not condemn them for their behaviors. Listen now to hear about what Ben and Resolution Movement are doing to help individuals find hope, community, and healing. Mo...