Episode 71: Spiritual Bondage with Fr. Allen Hoffa
Fr. Hoffa and Jim break open the spiritual effects of pornography usage and more importantly what we can do about. Healing from pornography is going to be a journey of the whole person…mind, body and soul and in this episode Jim and Father provide some tools to heal spiritually. Takeaways: 1. We need to make […]
Episode 70: Not Just for Men with Samantha Kelly
In this episode, Jim is joined by Samantha Kelley, the founder and president of FIERCE Athlete, to discuss the growing trend of pornography usage among women and what we can do about it. Takeaways: 1. Up to 1/3rd of all daily searches on pornographic websites are by women 2. The self soothing they seek is […]
Episode 69: Freedom, Hope for Healing
This Independence Day week where we celebrate our national freedom, let’s discuss what is necessary to find FREEDOM from pornography in our lives and the lives of those we love. Takeaways: True healing is possible but it doesn’t involve ” white knuckle” recovery You are not the only one affected by your struggle, what does […]
Episode 68: UNICEF, Does Porn Harm Kids with Haley McNamara
In this episode, Jim is joined by Haley McNamara, the Director of the International Center on Sexual Exploitation to discuss the recent paper published by UNICEF that among other things, posited that porn isn’t really harmful to kids…ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Nothing could be further from the truth! This is a must-listen episode. Takeaways: A […]
Episode 67: 5 Steps For Healing Today
Whether we are struggling or it is someone we love, it’s important that we can identify and execute necessary steps on our healing journey. In this episode, Jim highlights 5 steps we can start today to begin our recovery. Takeaways: 1. Identifying and naming the problem can be scary but is a necessary first step […]
Episode 66: Fatherhood in Brokeness with Y.G. Nyghtstorm
Every parent, especially fathers, needs to work through their own brokenness in parenting their kids. With the onslaught of pornography and sexting, we need to step up our game to protect our kids even through our own wounds. In this episode, Jim and YG break down the issues and the things we can concretely do […]
Episode 65: Sexting : Yes, your kid with Timmerie Geagea
The numbers don’t lie and there is a high likelihood your child has or will be exposed to sexting as a participant or recipient. In this episode, Timmerie and Jim break open the realities faced by parents and kids alike and offer some insights into what we as parents can do. Takeaways: 1. Nearly 40% […]
Episode 64: Restoring Relationships Part 3 with Dr. Peter Kleponis
In this episode, the final of a series, Jim and Dr. K talk about the broader relationships impacted by our addiction or betrayal trauma, and it’s much wider and more impactful than you think… Takeaways: 1. Shame and guilt create a wall of loneliness and isolation affecting all your relationships. 2. Finding a trusted friend […]
Episode 63: Restoring Relationships Part 2 with Dr. Peter Kleponis
Deep wounds happen in relationships with your spouse as a result of pornography addiction, but healing is possible! In this Part 2 of a 3 part series, Jim and Dr. Kleponis dive into what is possible and what is necessary on this important healing journey with your spouse. Takeaways: 1. Truth and honesty, even though […]
Episode 62: Restoring Relationships Part 1 with Dr. Peter Kleponis
In this first episode of a 3 part series, Jim and Dr. Kleponis break open the process of rebuilding relationships affected by pornography addiction. The restoring necessary for your relationship with God, with yourself, your spouse, your family, and your community. Takeaways: 1. Relationships are fractured by pornography addiction, but they can be restored 2. […]
Fr. Hoffa and Jim break open the spiritual effects of pornography usage and more importantly what we can do about. Healing from pornography is going to be a journey of the whole person…mind, body and soul and in this episode Jim and Father provide some tools to heal spiritually.
Takeaways:
1. We need to make sure we keep space open for the Holy Spirit
2. We need to move from going through the motions to a relationship
3. Three tips are consistency, relational prayer and daily Examen
In this episode, Jim is joined by Samantha Kelley, the founder and president of FIERCE Athlete, to discuss the growing trend of pornography usage among women and what we can do about it.
Takeaways:
1. Up to 1/3rd of all daily searches on pornographic websites are by women
2. The self soothing they seek is a LIE leading to depression and increased isolation
3. All relationships, not just sexual ones, are impacted by porn consumption
This Independence Day week where we celebrate our national freedom, let’s discuss what is necessary to find FREEDOM from pornography in our lives and the lives of those we love.
Takeaways:
- True healing is possible but it doesn’t involve ” white knuckle” recovery
- You are not the only one affected by your struggle, what does your spouse need?
- Have hope, accept God’s mercy, heal your wounds and be the man or woman God created you to be
In this episode, Jim is joined by Haley McNamara, the Director of the International Center on Sexual Exploitation to discuss the recent paper published by UNICEF that among other things, posited that porn isn’t really harmful to kids…ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Nothing could be further from the truth! This is a must-listen episode.
Takeaways:
- A child’s digital rights to privacy are a parents responsibility and should never include porn
- Pornography is absolutely and unequivocally tied to sex trafficking
- Tragically, porn has damaged many kids today and led to a spike in child abuse
Whether we are struggling or it is someone we love, it’s important that we can identify and execute necessary steps on our healing journey. In this episode, Jim highlights 5 steps we can start today to begin our recovery.
Takeaways:
1. Identifying and naming the problem can be scary but is a necessary first step
2. You can’t do this alone, either as the addict or those affected by it
3. The brain needs to Reboot and Rewire to heal
Every parent, especially fathers, needs to work through their own brokenness in parenting their kids. With the onslaught of pornography and sexting, we need to step up our game to protect our kids even through our own wounds. In this episode, Jim and YG break down the issues and the things we can concretely do in a lively discussion.
Takeaways:
1. Our own brokenness can impact our helping our kids navigate this hypersexualized world so we need to get healed to help them
2. Our wounds from pornography do not have to be passed on to our children
3. Dads need to step up and be the image and teacher in explaining God’s plan for human sexuality
The numbers don’t lie and there is a high likelihood your child has or will be exposed to sexting as a participant or recipient. In this episode, Timmerie and Jim break open the realities faced by parents and kids alike and offer some insights into what we as parents can do.
Takeaways:
1. Nearly 40% of all teenagers have posted or sent a sexually explicit text
2. We are creating at least in the ” eyes of the law” a generation of child porn producers
3. Sexting can lead to other unwanted sexual behaviors, parents need to be constantly aware and communicating with their youth
In this episode, the final of a series, Jim and Dr. K talk about the broader relationships impacted by our addiction or betrayal trauma, and it’s much wider and more impactful than you think…
Takeaways:
1. Shame and guilt create a wall of loneliness and isolation affecting all your relationships.
2. Finding a trusted friend as a confidant is an important component of the healing journey.
3. Whether you are recovering from porn addiction or recovering from betrayal trauma as the affected spouse, realize you can’t do this alone!
Deep wounds happen in relationships with your spouse as a result of pornography addiction, but healing is possible! In this Part 2 of a 3 part series, Jim and Dr. Kleponis dive into what is possible and what is necessary on this important healing journey with your spouse.
Takeaways:
1. Truth and honesty, even though maybe painful, are crucial to develop deep intimacy in the recovery of the relationship.
2. Intimacy is not the physical act but really a deep emotional connection between two people.
3. Creating “healthy boundaries” is essential on the recovery journey.
In this first episode of a 3 part series, Jim and Dr. Kleponis break open the process of rebuilding relationships affected by pornography addiction. The restoring necessary for your relationship with God, with yourself, your spouse, your family, and your community.
Takeaways:
1. Relationships are fractured by pornography addiction, but they can be restored
2. Aside from your own healing, we need to rebuild our relationship with God if we are to restore relationships with those we love
3. Mercy and forgiveness are critical elements of relationship recovery