The Living Truth Podcast - Freedom From Unwanted Sexual Behavior, Hope & Healing For the Betrayed

Michael, Kristin and Brian (Living Truth Staff) share stories of HOPE from men and women whose lives have been devastated by sexual addiction or sexual  betrayal. Your recovery path may be long and require hard work and surrender but it does NOT need to be isolated and filled with shame.  Listen in to learn more about how the right guidance and support can completely change  the trajectory of your...

Sexual Betrayal can be excruciating. There is hope, however, for the couples who find that pathway to become committed to growth and recovery. There is a way to navigate early Recovery that works. Michael interviews Carol Sheets, aka Carol the Coach, about navigating Couples Early Recovery and her groundbreaking process she calls "ERCEM." You can get more information on Carol and her content at ht...

God created us for community and to be fully known. When it comes to unwanted sexual behavior, the healing journey always involves community. For men who struggle, Men in the Battle® fills that void. What is it like walking into a MIB group for the first time? What are the benefits of coming to a MIB Group? How valuable can it be? Why should I attend? Find the answers to these questions as Michael...

Years after coming home from the gym and finding his wife lying on the floor having suffered three gunshot wounds, Davey Blackburn answers questions like “where is God in the midst of tragedy?” and “how would I ever have the strength to work through trauma like this?” Davey shares about his ministry “Nothing is Wasted”, and the resources they offer. As a pastor and ministry leader, Davey also take...

Bob & Connie fervently sought help for the crisis in their marriage brought on by his sexual addiction. The misguided advice they received actually enabled Bob's addiction & Connie's betrayal trauma to grow and fester. Their marriage suffered tremendous damage. But over time, with the right help, they've experienced a healing and restoration they longed for and now their life's work is helping men...

Kathy had done everything she could to salvage her marriage to Conrad but it collapsed, along with her faith. Several years later, through a delicate balance of hard work in recovery AND surrender to God, both Kathy and Conrad became ready for a new relationship built on truth and safety. Their story is filled with HOPE that God is still with us and at work, even in the mess. You'll gain practical...

In early recovery triggers can seem endless & extremely overwhelming. But this is not a hopeless, unending inevitability! Kristin interviews Clinton & Charity Muñoz about how they navigate triggers to build connection and intimacy in their marriage! Clinton & Charity are the founders of Restored 2 More. They help couple rebuild connection and reflect God’s design for marriage after the impact of p...

How do you rebuild your marriage after sexual betrayal? The Intimacy Pyramid is a guide for couples to lay a new foundation and rebuild a relationship that thrives. The Raabsmiths have used the principles of the Intimacy Pyramid to build a strong, joy-filled marriage for themselves AND they share it with the couples they coach and counsel. You can learn more about Matthew & Joanna at www. Raabsmit...

Sexual secrets & problematic sexual behavior are pervasive even among Christians. Pastor and sexual addiction recovery expert Darrell Brazell and Kristin offer insight into how churches and Christian counselors can point people with sexual secrets and their spouses toward a path of true freedom and real healing. You can reach Darrell at www.newhope4si.com and www.protectingeve.com. The Living Trut...

“The Secret Sexual Basement” is a metaphor developed by Dr. Omar Minwalla that reveals = the concept of a deceptive, compartmentalized, sexual-relational reality (DCSR) that is common among sexual addicts and causes tremendous damage to the spouse and family. Kristin interviews pastor and recovery expert, Darrell Brazell who brings tremendous compassion, insight, and decades of experience serving...

What needs to happen in order to rebuild sexual integrity in a marriage which was broken by sexual betrayal? How can someone earn back the trust of their spouse after hurting them in this way? Listen in as. Michael interviews Jason Martinkus on his incredible book, Worthy of Her Trust. You can access the resources mentioned in this podcast at https://WorthyofHerTrust.com  and   https://redemptivel...

Digging into the archives, we'd like to replay this incredible episode where Michael interviews author and ministry leader Nate Larkin about his book Samson and the Pirate Monks, his ministry with Samson Society, and his personal story. Listen as they unpack so many fundamental truths about human sexuality and sexual addiction as well as the truth about what it really takes to become free. You can...

When Jesus stepped to the front of the crowd and announced His ministry, one of the things He said He wanted to do is to bring Healing to the brokenhearted. How do you know you have a heart that is in need of healing? How can you go about receiving the healing Jesus mentioned in the Scriptures? Listen in as Michael interviews Dr Mark Virkler on these life giving topics from his incredible book Pra...

Do you know God as "Wonderful Counselor"? Have you ever went directly to God for counseling? Listen in as Michael interviews Dr Mark Virkler on these life giving topics from his incredible book Counseled by God. Here are the websites referenced during the podcast; CWGMinistries.org, CLUSchooloftheSpirit.com, CLUonline.com. The Living Truth Podcast sheds light on the deeper issues beneath porn addi...

Dr Mark Virkler has taught millions across the globe on how to clearly hear the voice of God on a daily basis. Listen in as Michael interviews Dr Virkler on this incredible life giving podcast episode! Here are the websites referenced during the podcast; CWGMinistries.org, CLUSchooloftheSpirit.com, CLUonline.com. The Living Truth Podcast sheds light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex...

Kristin continues the discussion about Divorce with Dignity with Gaelyn Rae Emerson.  When we first get married, nobody imagines that the loss and pain of divorce will become their reality. But when a marriage dies there can still be a redemptive ending for the individual who chooses to fight for their own healing.  Gaelyn shares practical ideas for how to process and leverage the grief to emerge...

Kristin discusses Divorce with Dignity with Gaelyn Rae Emerson.  When we first get married, nobody imagines that the loss and pain of divorce will become their reality. But when a marriage dies there can still be a redemptive ending for the individual who chooses to fight for their own healing.  Gaelyn shares practical ideas for how to process and leverage the grief to emerge into a new dream for...

What are the characteristics of an emotionally destructive marriage? How can pastors, counselors, ministry leaders and even friends support a woman in an emotionally destructive relationship?  Why do people helpers who come alongside couples in emotionally destructive relationships often recommend a course of action that actually enables the destructive spouse and makes the victim seem like the cr...

Is it possible to move from being same sex attracted to not being attracted to the same sex any longer and have a healthy heterosexual marriage? What are the root causes of unwanted sexual behavior? Tune in as Michael interviews Brad Grammer, the author of the book "Examining the Impact of Trauma". You can grab a copy of Brad's incredible book at Amazon or anywhere you purchase books. The Living T...

Is it possible to move from being same sex attracted to not being attracted to the same sex any longer and have a healthy heterosexual marriage? What are the root causes of unwanted sexual behavior? Tune in as Michael interviews Brad Grammer, the author of the book "Examining the Impact of Trauma". You can grab a copy of Brad's incredible book at Amazon or anywhere you purchase books. The Living T...

93% of pastors agree that pornography is a problem in their church and yet only 7% of churches have programming in place to address it. Kristin interviews Catherine Etherington, Director of Recovery at the Naked Truth Project ( https://thenakedtruthproject.com/ ) whose mission is to Open Eyes & Free Lives. Kristin will be one of many speakers at their upcoming online conference designed to equip t...

Sexual betrayal is traumatic, causing chronic stress which can alter our brain functions. Dr. Sheri Keffer shares her simple and easy to understand explanation of what is happening in our brains and how we can manage triggers to move from hopelessness into empowerment. Dr. Sheri sheds compassionate light on how both the partner and the addict can manage the chronic stress of unwanted sexual behavi...

Hey friends! For this episode, we decided to dig into the archives and post our most downloaded podcast ever!! It is estimated that 1 in 4 Christian women are in an emotionally destructive marriage. Listen as Leslie equips us to break unhealthy patterns so that we can thrive & live the life God intended for us. Learn more about Leslie at https://leslievernick.com/. The Living Truth Podcast sheds l...

When sexual secrets disrupt a marriage there is often a debate: To Tell or Not To Tell. How much does the betrayed spouse need to know in order to heal and rebuild the relationship? Kristin interviews CSATS and Partner Betrayal Specialists Dan Drake & Dr. Janice Caudill about the benefits & best practices of Full Disclosure in this episode!

Intimacy Anorexia (IA) is the deliberate withholding of emotional, sexual, and/or spiritual intimacy from one’s partner. This deeply painful condition within a marriage is not uncommon but rarely correctly diagnosed as IA is a newly recognized condition that many people helpers don’t yet recognize.. Join Kristin as she interviews Dr. Janice Caudill whose expertise is in working with sexual addicti...