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In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and colleague Dr. Stephen Cervantes—Doctor Marriage—to explore the vital roles of empathy, attunement, and responsiveness in relationships. We share personal stories and practical tips for husbands who want to connect more deeply with their wives.

Dr. Cervantes explains how empathy means “practicing sadness with someone,” and we discuss how attunement and responsiveness help build emotional closeness. Whether you’re new to these skills or looking to grow, this conversation offers encouragement and real-life tools for nurturing a more compassionate, Christ-centered marriage.

To get daily insights from Stephen, visit DoctorMarriage.org.

• Importance of empathy, attunement, and responsiveness in marriage counseling.
• Definition of empathy as "practicing sadness with someone" and its role in emotional connection.
• The significance of being present with a partner during their emotional struggles.
• Clarification of empathy in a Christian context, equating it with compassion.
• The necessity of having the right emotional tools for genuine connection in relationships.
• The concept of attunement as matching a partner's mood and emotional state.
• The role of nonverbal communication in attunement and emotional connection.
• The importance of responsiveness after attuning to a partner's emotional state.
• The impact of emotional presence on healing and deeper connection in relationships.
• The ongoing nature of learning and practicing these skills for emotional growth in marriage.

• Daily Thoughts from Doctor Marriage
• Building True Intimacy* by Drake and Raabsmith
• Help Her Heal* by Carol J. Sheets

• Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model
• Emotional Insights for Men
• The Three Phases of Couples Recovery

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In this episode, our guest is Amber Albee Swenson—mom, Bible teacher, and author—to talk about her book, The Key to Confidence. Amber shares her personal journey from shame and brokenness to finding true confidence in Christ.

We discuss the importance of understanding our identity as God’s children, the power of honest confession, and the vital role of prayer and community in healing. Amber’s transparency and wisdom offer hope for anyone struggling with feeling “not enough.” Join us for a raw, real, and uplifting conversation about grace, faith, and walking confidently in God’s love.

To learn more about Amber and her book, visit AmberAlbeeSwenson.org.

• Amber Albee Swenson's personal journey and struggles with shame and sexual brokenness.
• The role of faith and identity in overcoming feelings of inadequacy.
• The distinction between self-confidence and confidence in God.
• The importance of understanding one's identity as a child of God.
• The significance of prayer in building confidence and healing.
• The concept of confession and its role in breaking the power of shame.
• The idea that past mistakes do not define one's identity in Christ.
• The transformative power of communal prayer and support within the Christian community.
• The focus of Amber's book as a spiritual resource rather than a self-help guide.
• Encouragement to trust in God's faithfulness and power, regardless of personal limitations.

• The Key to Confidence* by Amber Albee Swenson
• Getting Past the Past* by Amber Albee Swenson
• The Bondage Breaker* by Neil T. Anderson

• PSR Podcast Bundle: Overcoming Shame
• Your True Identity: The Journey from Head Knowledge to Heart Belief in Christ
• How to Embrace Jesus-Centered Sexuality in a Broken World

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PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries.

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In this episode, I sit down with Sean Maney, director of First Light in St. Louis, to discuss sexual recovery ministry. Sean shares how First Light supports men and women struggling with compulsive sexual behavior through community, therapy, and discipleship.

We then explore the importance of holistic healing and transformation, the cultural normalization of pornography, and how the church’s response has changed over the years. Sean offers hope and encouragement for anyone feeling stuck or ashamed, reminding us that real transformation is possible through grace, community, and a multi-dimensional approach to recovery.

To learn more about Sean and his ministry, visit FirstLightStLouis.org.

• Overview of First Light, a sexual discipleship ministry in St. Louis.
• Comprehensive recovery programs for individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behavior.
• Importance of community support and accountability in recovery.
• Role of therapy and counseling in addressing deeper emotional wounds.
• Discussion on the normalization of pornography in society and its impact on individuals and the church.
• Cultural shifts in attitudes towards pornography over the past 15 years.
• The progression of sexual behaviors from pornography to more severe actions.
• The need for a multi-dimensional recovery approach combining groups, counseling, and intensive care.
• Challenges faced by the church in addressing sexual brokenness and providing adequate support.
• Encouragement for individuals struggling with sexual issues to seek help and embrace community.

• Help for Men
• Help for Wives
• Help for Church Leaders

• Can the Church Be a Safe Place for Healing and Transformation?
• Going Deeper: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction
• The Power of Vulnerability: How Group Support Transformed Mike's Recovery Journey

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