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  • When the Holidays Hurt (Part 2): Grief and Disorientation After Betrayal

    When the Holidays Hurt (Part 2): Grief and Disorientation After Betrayal
    2025/11/17
    The holidays can stir up overwhelming waves of grief and confusion. The music, the smells, the traditions — they bring back joyful memories and painful reminders of betrayal, leaving many women asking: “What was ever real?”

    Learn how to recognize the power and purpose of your anger, the “bargaining” stage of grief, and create safe space to process painful memories. Know that your grief isn’t a setback — it’s a sign of deeper healing.

    Grief Questions Kristin mentions in this episode: Set a reasonable goal to regularly process your grief (for example, 10 minutes a day, 5 days a week). Journal out your responses to one question each day, Close your grief processing time with a gratitude list. Pay attention to ways that you see and experience gifts and beauty and enjoy them for a moment. What do I miss? What am I angry about? What am I learning? What do I need now?

    📖 Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org

    The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal. #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #BetrayalRecovery #HolidaysHurt
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    29 分
  • When the Holidays Hurt (Part 1): First Steps Toward Healing After Betrayal

    When the Holidays Hurt (Part 1): First Steps Toward Healing After Betrayal
    2025/11/03
    The holidays are supposed to be filled with joy and celebration — but after sexual betrayal, they can feel unbearable. In Part 1 of this special series, Michael interviews Kristin about her raw story of her first holiday season after discovery and the first steps betrayed partners need to survive: prioritizing safety, stabilization, boundaries, and connection. If you’re in the early days of betrayal trauma, this episode will remind you that survival is enough — and that you are not alone. Need more support and hope? JOIN Kristin for her free 5 day experience: Holiday Survival Strategies from November 17-21: https://living-truth.kit.com/holiday-survival-strategies

    Kristin's Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/970477406321487

    📖 Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org

    The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal. #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #BetrayalRecovery #HolidaysHurt
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    32 分
  • The Battle Plan with Michael Cary

    The Battle Plan with Michael Cary
    2025/10/20
    In this episode of the Living Truth Podcast, Kristin sits down with Michael to unpack the Men in the Battle (MIB) Battle Plan — a practical framework for men pursuing lasting freedom from unwanted sexual behavior. They explore why relationships are the backbone of recovery, how marriage and spiritual connection anchor lasting change, and the role of education, journaling, and mentoring in shaping a man’s heart. Michael also shares why self-care isn’t optional and how simple daily practices can make the difference between relapse and resilience. Whether you’re on your own recovery journey, walking with someone who is, or simply want to understand how men can experience real transformation, this conversation will give you hope, direction, and practical steps to begin your own Battle Plan. Get your PDF copy of the MIB Battle Plan here: https://living-truth.kit.com/battleplan

    📖 Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org

    The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal. #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #BattlePlan
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    37 分
  • You're Crazy if You Don’t Talk to Yourself (with Steve Backlund)

    You're Crazy if You Don’t Talk to Yourself (with Steve Backlund)
    2025/10/06

    Your words shape your world. In this episode, Steve Backlund unpacks why renewing your mind and speaking truth over yourself is the key to breaking cycles of defeat. We talk about choosing joy in tough seasons, pushing past the awkwardness of declarations, and replacing lies with God’s truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck or hopeless, this conversation will help you move forward with faith, joy, and fresh hope.

    You can find Steve's resources at: https://www.ignitinghope.com/ https://www.ignitinghopeacademy.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@IgnitingHopeMinistries

    📖 Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org

    The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.

    #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #TalkToYourself
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    40 分
  • Healthy Sinners (with Leslie Vernick)

    Healthy Sinners (with Leslie Vernick)
    2025/09/22

    What does it really mean to be a “healthy sinner?” In this eye-opening interview, counselor and author Leslie Vernick helps us unpack the difference between normal struggles and destructive patterns of abuse. Through powerful stories—including a surprising moment in a dressing room and her unforgettable “termites in the basement” analogy—Leslie gives us a fresh perspective on what health and unhealth look like in relationships.

    We explore how to recognize abuse, when it’s time to seek help or get out, and what it looks like to pursue emotional, spiritual, and relational wholeness as a follower of Christ. This episode is a lifeline for anyone who feels stuck in an unhealthy relationship and wants clarity, courage, and hope.

    You can find more of Leslie's resources at https://leslievernick.com.

    📖 Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org

    The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.

    #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #MenInTheBattle #WomenInTheBattle #LivingTruth #HealthySinners
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    37 分
  • Navigating Divorce with Strength & Strategy with Kim Hansen Petroni

    Navigating Divorce with Strength & Strategy with Kim Hansen Petroni
    2025/09/08
    If you’re facing divorce after betrayal—especially from a partner who refuses to change—this conversation is for you.

    In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Kim Hansen Petroni, an APSATS coach who specializes in high-conflict divorce. Kim brings not only professional expertise but also lived experience to this tender and complex topic. As the founder of Not a Casserole Widow®, she equips women to move forward with confidence, clarity, and grace. Kim shares essential steps to prepare yourself for a safe and empowered exit—legally, financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether you're in the early stages of divorce or actively navigating this path, you'll find practical tools and soul-deep encouragement to help you make wise, well-supported decisions, assured that God is with you through it all.

    📥 Free Resources from Kim: – A downloadable PDF with must-ask questions for your attorney: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1czoDTdTgCjsAxV_SK__7-TPmkhChX4o4/view?usp=sharing 🔗 Learn more about Kim’s work: www.notacasserolewidow.com Mediation Seminar: https://coachinghope4u.as.me/schedule/e0039b4a/appointment/82730551/calendar/6383562 📘 Order her book: Not a Casserole Widow®: Navigating Betrayal Trauma and Divorce with Strength & Strategy (Amazon link: https://a.co/d/f6JDK1g) 📖 Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org

    The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal. #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #NavigatingDivorce
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    33 分
  • The Sex Talk You Never Got: Reclaiming the Heart of Masculine Sexuality with Sam Jolman

    The Sex Talk You Never Got: Reclaiming the Heart of Masculine Sexuality with Sam Jolman
    2025/08/25
    Most men never received a healthy, honest conversation about sexuality. Instead, we were handed silence, shame, or surface-level advice. In this powerful conversation, therapist and author Sam Jolman unpacks the deeper story behind male sexuality—and why reclaiming it requires more than just behavior management.

    Whether you're walking through recovery, mentoring other men, or asking hard questions about your identity and healing, this episode will meet you where you are and call you deeper.

    We discuss:
    • Why white-knuckling your way through recovery doesn't work
    • How father wounds and emotional neglect shape sexual behavior
    • What it means to reclaim the heart of your God-given masculinity
    • The vital role of sexual blessing, initiation, and community
    • This is the sex talk you never got—but it’s the one you need.
    👉 Resources + Links: Sam's website: SamJolman.com Connect with our ministry: Living-Truth.org The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal. #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #MenInTheBattle #WomenInTheBattle #LivingTruth #SexTalk
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    48 分
  • The 5 Keys to Freedom - Popular Episode Re-Release!

    The 5 Keys to Freedom - Popular Episode Re-Release!
    2025/08/11

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly be free from problematic sexual behavior? Have you been trying to stop for years, only to go back to it again and again, feeling more shame and discouragement and wondering why you can’t stop? In this podcast, Michael shares the “5 Keys to Freedom” answering these questions and providing you with a proven method to achieve lasting freedom.

    Info mentioned in this podcast:

    Click here to register for MIB.

    For coach recommendations for men who struggle, email Support+MIB@Living-Truth.org.

    The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.

    #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #MenInTheBattle #LivingTruth
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    22 分