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

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...

What is the biggest thing that helped in the journey to recovering sexual purity, and what were some of the challenges along the way? What's the best way for a pastor to handle a staff member confessing unwanted sexual behavior? Hear the answers to these questions and many more where Michael interviews Living Truth staff member Brian Mulder. Brian was a worship pastor who struggled with unwanted s...

What is the biggest thing that helped in the journey to recovering sexual purity, and what were some of the challenges along the way? What's the best way for a pastor to handle a staff member confessing unwanted sexual behavior? Hear the answers to these questions and many more where Michael interviews Living Truth staff member Brian Mulder. Brian was a worship pastor who struggled with unwanted s...

Kirsten was super close to her dad growing up. When she was in college his sex addiction was exposed and her whole world blew up. Kirsten got the help she needed after the trauma of her dad’s betrayal had a head on collision with the stress and pain of years of over-functioning and neglecting her true needs. Often in addictive family systems there are children who take on parental and adult roles...

Kirsten was super close to her dad growing up. When she was in college his sex addiction was exposed and her whole world blew up. Kirsten got the help she needed after the trauma of her dad’s betrayal had a head on collision with the stress and pain of years of over-functioning and neglecting her true needs. Often in addictive family systems there are children who take on parental and adult roles...

It all started with a dimestore romance novel given to her at the tender age of 13. Intrigued and curious, yet filled with shame at her desire to read more “Anna” unpacks her struggle with erotica (porn in written form). When her youth group’s sex talk for the girls portrayed sexual struggle as just a guys’ issues Anna’s belief that she was dirty, shameful, and better keep her mouth shut about thi...

Michael interviews New York Times best-selling author, John Eldredge, in this "1 year anniversary" podcast episode! John shares vital information on why this is such a brutal time to be a human being, as well as life giving tools on how to maintain mental health and connect with God in this technology crazed culture we live in. We thought it so pertinent to share this episode with you again, remix...

How does a parent’s unwanted sexual behavior impact their kids? Often the traumatic impact of betrayal on the kids is underrated and very few resources exist to support them. Taylor was only 16 when she first discovered her dad’s use of online dating sites. It horrified her and she began acting out sexually. Nearly 10 years later she was thrust into a major crisis due to dad’s acting out and mom’s...

How does a parent’s unwanted sexual behavior impact their kids? Often the traumatic impact of betrayal on the kids is underrated and very few resources exist to support them. Taylor was only 16 when she first discovered her dad’s use of online dating sites. It horrified her and she began acting out sexually. Nearly 10 years later she was thrust into a major crisis due to dad’s acting out and mom’s...

Dr Lehman begins with a deeply moving story of one man with a sexual addiction who did NOT want Jesus to be with him as he entered a strip Club. Jesus’ response is just stunning.  Learn more about Dr. Lehman’s pain processing pathway including why trauma isn’t just rooted in false beliefs about what has happened to us, but our feelings of isolation and inadequacy to process what has occurred. Visi...

The Immanuel approach is a lifestyle of interactive connection with Jesus developed by board certified Psychiatrist, Dr. Karl Lehman. This can be used as a safe and effective inner healing prayer experience facilitated by any lay person with training in basic Immanuel Approach principles. The practice of Jesus’ presence through the Immanuel Approach can help us self regulate when we’re upset and t...

Has anyone ever said to you, "You should be ashamed of yourself!"  If so, did it help you identify and change an unwanted behavior?  Or did it just make you feel guilty and defeated?  Jay Stringer, author of the incredible book, Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing, shares with us a new approach to the conversation around sexual brokenness.  Traditionally most approaches to u...

Exciting upgrades to our recovery programs for men and women are upon us!  Listen in as Michael & Kristin unveil how their years of experience in the trenches has led to the development of The Living Truth Together Community!  Men in the Battle® & Women in the Battle® are expanding in depth and impact with our creation of 6 months of custom curriculum, more options for recovery small groups, and m...

Jen & Brenda are both beautiful, smart, successful professionals whose worlds turned upside down when they discovered sexual betrayal in their marriages. Not one area of their lives was untouched by this crisis.  They both helped Kristin start Women in the Battle in 2016 and continue serving because of how strongly they believe in The Power of the Group to transform women’s lives after sexual betr...

Sexual betrayal causes ongoing complex trauma. How can we effectively walk alongside betrayed partners? Donna Dixon has developed trauma informed training and certification for peer led partner betrayal groups (she trains all of our Women in the Battle leaders!) In this episode, Donna and Kristin reflect on the incredible healing power of simply bearing witness to another’s pain... to just be with...

What is the best way to rebuild trust after sexual betrayal? What does it mean to make amends? What advice would you give a single person struggling with unwanted sexual behavior? Find the answers to these questions and many more as Michael interviews his wife and 2 other women - all three of these professionals work full time helping women who have experienced sexual betrayal. We believe all of o...

What is the best way to rebuild trust after sexual betrayal? What does it mean to make amends? What advice would you give a single person struggling with unwanted sexual behavior? Find the answers to these questions and many more as Michael interviews his wife and 2 other women - all three of these professionals work full time helping women who have experienced sexual betrayal. We believe all of o...

What is the best way to rebuild trust after sexual betrayal? What does it mean to make amends? What advice would you give a single person struggling with unwanted sexual behavior? Find the answers to these questions and many more as Michael interviews his wife and 2 other women - all three of these professionals work full time helping women who have experienced sexual betrayal. We believe all of o...

Kristin interviews counselor, coach, & author Leslie Vernick. In this episode Leslie unpacks the difference between a disappointing marriage, a difficult marriage & a destructive marriage. She explains why Christian women tend to be more vulnerable to emotionally destructive relationships and what they can do to overcome these unhealthy patterns. With biblical truth & grace, Leslie offers insight...

Sexuality is woven into the fabric of our humanity and one of the enemy’s prime targets.    How do we overcome our past sexual trauma?  Learn incredible truths about sexual fantasies and listen to practical tips on developing healthy sexuality too!  In this episode, Kristin discusses these topics and more with Shannon Ethridge, an award-winning author of 22 books including the best-selling Every W...