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Dr. Milton Magness (A.K.A Roy Clinton) discuss his new writing endeavor which is a Western novel about sex addiction recovery. Dr. Magness highlights aspects of the book that are pulled from his extensive work with men and couples facing addiction. This includes the prevalence of multiple addictions, roadblocks in recovery, and tools of accountability. “Clint’s […] The post Casti...

tep seven – Jorge and Doug discuss how to best work Step 7. They discuss the importance of humility in the process of recovery and how difficult this step can be. Email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org for more information, and remember that you are not walking on this road of recovery alone. The post Episode 52: Step 7 in Sex Addiction Recovery appeared first on CASTIMONIA .

Episode 15 – Another Human Being Step five means admitting the exact nature of our wrongs to God, ourselves, and to another human being? Seriously? Another human being? You mean I have to do this again? The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #15 Another Human Being appeared first on CASTIMONIA .

Episode 51 – Seeing Clearing in Sex Addiction Recovery Doug discusses how riding a hoverboard can be the same way that we approach life. He also discusses the importance of utilizing tools in our recovery walks. He looks at practical tools that we can use to meditate and focus on what God really wants for […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 51: Seeing Clear in Sex Addiction Recove...

Episode 50 – I am right! Being confident as a way to hide sex addiction Doug discusses how “being right” was a mask to hide his weaknesses.  Being known by others wasn’t possible because appearing right was more important. Doug talks about ways to look introspectively to overcome addiction and character defects.  Learning to say […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episod...

Step Four means looking deep into me. Way deeper than I ever imagined. The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #14 Looking Deep appeared first on CASTIMONIA .

Jorge and Doug discuss the practical steps in working Step 6.  How do we take ownership in our recovery and still step aside for God to heal us?  What does that look like? This is a difficult step, and it marks a major shift in our recovery as we now are taking ownership and creating […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 50: Step 6 in Sex Addiction Recovery appeared first on CASTIMO...

Being known feels dangerous and risky. Being known is terrifying. And being known is how God wants to use my story. The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #13 Being Known appeared first on CASTIMONIA .

Doug discusses the awkwardness of relationship when someone is going through a difficult time, and he gives some tips on how to live in the awkward parts of people’s storms of life. Being aware of emotions and finding relationship and connection is vital in recovery, so we are looking for ways to break the cycle […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 49: Being Relational appear...

Enough with Intimacy Already! I am really getting weary of practicing intimacy. I suck at it. However, I keep getting more opportunities to practice.   The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #12 appeared first on CASTIMONIA .

This is a month of milestones. Milestones of recovery and milestones of guilt. How do I recognize them both? The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #11 appeared first on CASTIMONIA .

Dr. Katehakis weaves together her background as both a Sex Addiction Therapist and Sex Therapist to look for ways where those in recovery can find healthy sexuality again. She speaks on practical matters for couples in recovery as well as the importance of meditation and vulnerability. She is the Director of the Center for Healthy Sex which has a […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episod...

Turning my life over to God was something I thought I did a long time ago. It’s the combination of turning my life AND will over to God that I missed…and am struggling with now. The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #10 appeared first on CASTIMONIA .

Life in recovery is a Rollercoaster. The ups and downs are intense, terrifying, and rewarding. The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #09 appeared first on CASTIMONIA .

Doug discusses how the format and hosts of the podcast will be changing in the upcoming weeks and months due to personal challenges. He discusses how being sober will help deal with all aspects of life, including challenges. He gives motivation for how to face the world of problems and challenges by focusing on the […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 47 – Dealing With Challe...

Intimacy means more than I imagine. All of the definitions are difficult to achieve! The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #08 appeared first on CASTIMONIA .

Doug discusses the importance of telling your story in addiction recovery. It is a powerful way to become more connected and develop a stronger community.  We learn to overcome our character defects, and we see how God can use our brokenness to benefit others. Doug discusses the practical ways to begin the process as well […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 46: The Importance of T...

Doug discusses his character defect of Abandonment and how it can feel all-consuming at times. He discusses illustrations that point out the negative aspects of abandonment that can creep in without being aware. He also discusses practical ways to overcome fear and abandonment by being healthy emotionally and vulnerable in relationship. Please email us with […] The post Castimonia Purity Pod...

Jorge and Doug discuss the aspects of forgiveness in recovering from sexual addiction. They focus on the power of accepting the forgiveness of God through the power of Jesus on the cross.  They focus on practical ways to separate forgiveness from forgetting, and how to use our memory of who we once were as a […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 44: Learning To Forgive Yourself &#82...

Disclosure is the worst best day of my life. I know it is the worst day of my wife’s life. I can’t believe this is actually the right thing to do. The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #07 appeared first on CASTIMONIA .

Tony is the founder of the “Power of Purity” ministries, and he is a fellow podcaster in the fight for sexual purity. This conversation highlights his story and the work that God has done in his life, ministry, and marriage. He talks about practical approaches to recovery and marriage. He gives a “real” and straight […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 43: I...

Jorge and Doug discuss how to work Step 5 in sex addiction recovery. They discuss the practical steps in confession to God, to yourself, and to another person.  There is freedom in admitted all of our brokenness and still finding acceptance. They talk about resources at castimonia.org as well as other recovery tools. After working […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 42: Step 5 &#8...

Marsha Means and Dr. Magness are co-authoring a new book that is designed to be a resource for therapist, addicts, spouses and family. Their new book “Real Hope/True Freedom: Understanding and Coping with Sex Addiction” is designed in a “FAQ” format to be a resource. In this podcast they discuss the book as well as […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 41: In...

Preparing for Disclosure is terrifying. I can’t believe I am going to do this. I don’t know that I believe it will work or is worthwhile. Do I really need to do this? Am I not just hurting her more? The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #06 appeared first on CASTIMONIA .

Marsha Means and Dr. Magness are co-authoring a new book that is designed to be a resource for therapist, addicts, spouses and family. Their new book “Real Hope/True Freedom: Understanding and Coping with Sex Addiction” is designed in a “FAQ” format to be a resource. In this podcast they discuss the book as well as […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 40: In...