Sex Addiction Recovery Podcast

Sex Addiction can be a dark place. Pornography and lust can trap us in a dark pit.  Hearing God or our Hgher Power can be difficult, but there are still ways. Andy and Doug discuss ways that God speaks to us today as well as practices to hear His voice more clearly. The sheep will […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 25: How Does God Talk To Us Today? appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Carol the Coach is a sex addiction expert, psychotherapist, CSAT, and blog talk radio host. She is a life coach, and she has two podcast/blog talk radio programs.  She was trained directly by Carnes, and she has a host of resources on her websites. She discusses the impact of addiction on spouses, the effect of […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 24: Carol the Coach, Sex Addiction Exper...

Sex Addiction recovery relies on several tools that addicts can learn from. One of those is the intentional decision to look at all behaviors and categorize them.  Certain behaviors are healthy, others are obviously sinful or dangerous, and other behaviors might not be “bad” but don’t lead us in a positive direction. Jorge and Doug […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 23: The Three Circl...

Jorge walks through his story of early exposure to pornography and sexual abuse. He talks about the tie-ins to his addiction in adulthood, and his out of control lifestyle. He discusses his journey through a world of sex, power, and ego. He discusses finding true love and finding his hope in Christ who was waiting […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 22: Jorge’s Testimony appeared first...

Doug utilizes his Celebrate Recovery testimony to share his struggle with pornography, lust, and sex addiction. He shares the history and foundation of his life that built pathways that developed into addiction. He highlights the negative choices that he made as well as the chaos of living in addiction. He shows the grace that others […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 21: Doug’s Sex Ad...

We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. That is a powerful step in recovery after realizing how broken, powerless, and insane our behaviors were previously. Jorge and Doug discuss how to “work” the step and have it “work you.” They discuss what “Higher Powers” could mean, and […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 20: Step Two appeared first on CA...

Nate Larkin is the founder of the “Samson Society” and the author of “Samson and the Pirate Monks” ( www.natelarkin.com and www.samsonsociety.com ) He shares his powerful story as well as his involvement with the “I am Second” movement. His video testimony has taken his story to countless men that struggle in similar ways.  He is dedicated […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 19: Nate La...

Ronnie Norman is the Senior Minister for the First Colony Church of Christ in Sugarland, Texas. He discusses his views of God’s amazing grace for all of us. He talks specifically of addiction and how grace is our undeserved gift from God, and how it is free, but not cheap. He shares his wisdom on […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 18: Grace for the Addict appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Andy discusses the power of God in his life in finding healing from addiction to pornography. He discusses his childhood and life-long struggle with pornography and lust. He highlights the dangers that pornography brought to his life as well as the efforts used to try to stop over and over. He found healing and true […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 17: Andy’s Testimony – A Spiritual...

Dr. Milton Magness is a leader in the fight against sex addiction, and he has developed a proven system for couples to find healing. He is the author of “Stop Sex Addiction,” and he is a known world-wide as a champion for the recovery process. In this podcast, he discusses his approach as well as […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 16: Dr. Milton Magness – Stop Sex Addiction appeared fi...

Michael John Cusick is the author of “Surfing for God” which details his story and struggle with pornography and sexual addiction. He highlights the power of addiction within the chemicals of the brain based upon years of conditioning. His book highlights ways to breaks those patterns of behaviors to live a light fully in the […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 15: Michael John Cusick –...

John shares his life’s story in an honest and open way to help us see patterns in his life that we might identify with. He discusses his early exposure to life situations that were too mature for him and how that confuses his view of “reality.” We see the use of secondary addictions creep in […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 14: John’s Testimony – Overcoming Sex Addiction appeared fir...

Stephen Cabler is a nationally recognized polygrapher and a leader in the use of polygraphs with sex addicts. He has worked with literally 1000’s of men and women struggling with sexual purity as a means to help them find solid ground on which to stand with their spouses, family, friends, and themselves. He has training […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 13: Sex Addiction and Polygraph...

How do you know when an addict is lying? …. When his lips are moving! See why there is no addiction without lying, and how there is no recovery with truth. Jorge and Doug highlight the reasons that addicts use lies and how they originate in us as children. Once we are aware of this issue, we […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 12: The Power of Lies – Learning to Tell the Truth and Nothi...

Pornknow.org is a group based in the Houston area that seeks to open up the barriers that prevent parents from engaging with their kids in conversations about porn. This podcast is an interview with the founder, Beau that captures his heart for the mission to get the message to all those who are suffering as […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 11: Pornography Addiction Help – www.pornkn...

Step one takes a lot of work to look deeply into beginning change. We need to first see the true cost of our insane behavior, so we can begin to build a life free from sexual impurity. Learn how to find the true cost of our behaviors as well as what is meant by a […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 10: Step One Continued appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Step one is the beginning of the journey of the 12-steps. Learn what it takes to break free of the denial and recognize our own insane behaviors. This is a 2-part series that is designed to help us see how we were powerless to change without help from our Higher Power. In this casual conversation, […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 9: Step One – Explanation, Examples, and How to Work t...

Episode 8. In this mini-podcast episode, Tim Mavergeorge and Doug discuss some great recovery books as resources for those seeking help and healing. Our spiritual path needs guidance from those that have gone before us, so they share a few resources that can be beneficial to those looking for something better. This list isn’t designed […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 8: Recovery Reso...

Episode 7. Tim Mavergeorge is a Christian counselor that manages the branches of the Houston Center for Christian Counseling, and he has extensive experience dealing with addictions and sexual compulsive behaviors. He is personal in his approach with each client, and he looks to find the root cause that is driving the medication. In this […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 7: The Addict...

Episode 6. Sean walks us through his early years, addiction, progression, discovery, and recovery. It is a powerful story of the search for significance that can drive us all in the wrong direction. His honesty is inspiring, and it is evident that his openness and venerability are clearly helping him remain healthy and sexually sober. […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 6: Sean’s Testim...

Podcast 5 Learning acceptance is a key to a healthy recovery as well as having healthy relationships. We can’t control others, and we must learn to accept ourselves for our faults and circumstances.   Don’t let the Devil win by telling you that you are too far gone or that it is someone else’s fault! Join […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 5: Learning Acceptance appeared first on CASTI...

Episode 4: What is sexual purity? Seems like an easy answer, but looking at how it takes a daily commitment makes it a much more challenging concept. But don’t lose hope!  Purity is attainable, and it is worth the time and effort! The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 4: What is Sexual Purity? appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Episode 3. Intimacy…Is that even possible with your clothes on? Men have a hard time being intimate because we have to be willing to recognize and share our emotions. Learn some practical strategies for becoming a person that doesn’t strive for sex as your greatest need!   The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 3: Intimacy…Is that even possible with your clothes on? appeared first on CASTIMONI...

Episode 2. This mini podcast is designed as a simple resource of the 12 steps and their Biblical origins.  Here a brief history of the background of the 12 steps as well as have them read for you.  Use this podcast often as a refresher for how to journey to sanctification. The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 2: Biblical Origins of the 12 Steps appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Episode 1. You are not alone. Sexual purity is a tough assignment for a Christian male in today’s society. But just because you struggle or have fallen to sexual sin does not mean you can’t find hope and freedom in recovery. Listen to some others that are walking the road of recovery one step at […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 1: You Are Not Alone appeared first on CASTIMONIA.