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In this episode, Jim takes you through 5 steps necessary to initiate a conversation with someone you care about regarding porn.

1. Knowledge is key
2. Vulnerability is your friend
3. This is never a one and done conversation

Ed Van Buskirk, founder of IfUloveme.org and Catholic speaker, joins Jim to discuss how the Ten Commandments are the roadmap to building successful relationships and healing.

1. The Ten Commandments are not a list of NO’s but a path of liberation.
2. Relevant to today’s society of confusion, these commandments help us live our intended purpose.
3. This is God’s recipe for a wonderful life

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From Episode 102 with Keith Nester

If you are married or in any kind of long term familial relationship, tough times are bound to happen. So often, those tough times or difficult moments can lead to us falling back into negative behaviors and habits. In this episode, Jim and Keith discuss some tips to protect yourself and your loved ones when these tough times happen.

Takaways:

1. Have a plan and be prepared

2. Don’t make decisions in desolation

3. Ask the other – ” what do you need from me today?”

Jim is joined by Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom-Coaching.net, to outline their Catholic approach to recovery coaching and how it works.

1. Learn to receive the Father’s Love
2. Get to the root and heal it
3. You can’t break free while in isolation

Sonja Corbitt author of Love Heals joins Jim to discuss how to stop suffering from feelings of fear and unworthiness, with God’s Word and principles. Learn more and buy the book here: sonjacorbitt.com

1. Break the identity lies  (Mark 12:30)
2. Experience forgiveness (Luke 5: 17-18)
3. Encounter Christ (John 4: 4-42)

Jim is joined by Theo McManigal to discuss the vast resources available from CovenantEyes.com to help in the recovery journey. Please use promo code INTEGRITY30 for a free 30 day trial.

1. We need to unveil the hidden reasons for porn use
2. Instant fixes are rare – God often asks us to participate in healing
3. Being a lone wolf in recovery is not sustainable, we need community

Fr. Sean Byrnes from the Diocese of Wagga Wagga in Australia joins Jim to explore the importance of having mercy on oneself in the midst of the struggle.

1. Self mercy is necessary to receive God’s mercy
2. St. Augustine said “a saint is a sinner striving for holiness”
3. Ask the Lord to convince you, that you are more than you think you are

In this two-part series, Jim is joined by Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning to discuss their book The Willpower Advantage. Learn how knowing our weaknesses can lead to growing in virtue. Part 2

1. Be kind to everyone because we are all fighting such a great battle
2. It’s not about ” white knuckling” or just saying “NO”
3. Know your temperament through a “spiritual audit”

In this two-part series, Jim is joined by Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning to discuss their book The Willpower Advantage. Learn how knowing our weaknesses can lead to growing in virtue. Part 1

1. Vices rob us of peace and steal our joy
2. We need to build new habits to gain lasting happiness
3. Create and execute a ” gameplan” to overcome struggles

Father Hoffa joins us to explain why it’s so important to Stay Awake, Stay Alert, and Stay Alive in our journey towards virtue.

1. Make a choice to be present every day
2. Be aware of the threats coming to you
3. It is not about the bad but about living the good