Podcast

Bree Solstad, former adult actress and producer, joins Jim on this week’s podcast. They discuss her journey from darkness to light and her conversion to the Catholic faith in this intriguing episode.

1. Both the performer and consumer are trapped by porn
2. Don’t make the only time you talk to God when you need something
3. Multiple experiences can make up your conversion journey

Jim is joined by speaker, author and founder of With All Your Heart Bob Kroll to discuss how our past wounds influences our lives, relationships and addictions particularly in the area of fatherhood.

1. Past wounds drive behaviors and impact relationships
2. There is no manual for fatherhood, but we need to stop perpetuating our past wounds with our kids
3. As men we need to share our struggles with trusted men

Jim is joined by Michael Ciaccio, LPC, SATP, the founder of centerforhealingkc.com. They discuss what can be done to kickstart or get unstuck in our recovery efforts.

1. Sometimes even in the middle of recovery, we need a kickstart again
2. The more vulnerable we are with our feelings, the stronger temptation becomes.
3. A kickstart workshop like the My House Retreat can help identify the deeper areas that need work

Utilizing exercise, stretching and prayer in your recovery journey is a valuable tool for success. In this episode, Jim talks with Karen Barbieri and Chris Mautino of Pietra Fitness to discuss why this program is a safe and effective alternative to yoga, which is recommended by so many clinicians today. For more info, visit www.pietrafitness.com

1. God created us body, mind and spirit and He desires all of these areas to be healthy
2. We are made as a “cathedral” for the Holy Spirit and need to build that foundation
3. Yoga practices are ultimately detrimental to the Christian life but Pietra Fitness offers a healthy and safe alternative

WARNING for little ears!  

Be ready for a tough conversation!

In this episode, Jim discusses the exponential increase in child-on-child sexual abuse and what we can do about it. There is hope and Jim outlines six easy tips for protection.

1.  1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys report having unwanted sexual experiences before the age of 18
2. Over 70% of these experiences are with another kid
3. Porn plays a huge role in a child sexually acting out

In this episode, Jim draws upon scripture to help us understand God’s desire for us to start anew and how we can utilize this incredible mercy and opportunity in our recovery journey.

1. we can all be “A Man” after God’s own heart just like David.
2. God wants to create in us a new heart.
3. We have all been prodigal children, let us embrace the Father and begin anew today.

WOW – We have just hit our 200th episode! Please join Jim, Fr. Hoffa and Dr. Kleponis as they discuss what we have learned together over the course of recording these 200 shows.

1. We can talk about it
2. It’s not about sex!
3. Research proves what the Church has been saying

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Fr. Hoffa interviews with KATH910 AM Guadalupe Radio-North Texas. They discuss how the importance of talking about this difficult topic can bring the truth to light and can be transformative individually, as a parish, and for our society. Brought to you by St. Patrick’s Catholic Community Dallas and Guadalupe Radio Network North Texas.

1. Every single person is affected either directly or indirectly
2. Porn is connected to so many facets of life
3. We need to be able to stand against the rising tide of hypersexualization

Devin Schadt, author and speaker, joins Jim to discuss his book and Lenten resource Jesus’ Way with four tips to make this your best Lent ever!

1. Know Jesus and become like Him
2. Embrace your purpose
3. When we aim at nothing, we hit nothing 100% of the time

Dr. Kleponis is joined by Cindy Dowling LMFT to discuss the wounds caused by betrayal trauma and their deep impacts on the relationship between spouses. The experts outline the how, the why and what we can do about it.

Betrayal Trauma can be:

1. Physical
2. Emotional
3. Financial