Podcast

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three-part series to discuss what this can look like and offer some practical reasons why this is important. Part 1 of 3

1. Immediate change and quick-fixes rarely work
2. Restoration is a consistent process
3. We need to learn to be about “the good”

Nick Clune of Craftedformore.com joins Jim to break down the need for mentorship in your life to become the man God wants you to be.

1. Learn to embrace silence
2. Don’t get trapped in past shame
3. Realize that porn is usually a symptom of something deeper

Jim is joined by Theo McManigal of Covenant Eyes to discuss how restoring relationships is an integral part of the recovery process.

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1. Accountability is necessary to break-free
2. Shame leads to isolation – we need connection
3. Relationships drive recovery!

In this episode, Jim discusses what our kids are facing today and how we can help them by using the P.U.R.E. method — Protected, Understood, Respected, and Educated.

1. 99% of 12-15 year olds spend over 20 hours per week online
2. Girls, ages 12 to 18, receive an average of 11 requests for nude photos EVERY NIGHT
3. Teach your kids to ask themselves WWGT — What Would Grandma Think?

Deacon John O’Maley joins Jim to discuss his new organization Parents Protecting Children. Listen as they discuss the vital role parents have today in protecting kids from online dangers.

1. Any device at any age actually puts kids at risk!
2. There are approximately 20,000 Deacons in the US who can be mobilized to help educate parents
3. You can work with your priest or deacon to launch this 10-step training in your parish today

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Jim to discuss how relationships and spirituality are concretely linked according to God’s design

1. Relationships teach us how to love God and others
2. Porn warps relationships, fosters lies about ourselves, and drives isolation
3. The opposite of is addiction is connection

Jim is joined by Fr. Hoffa to explore how science and spirituality are intimately connected. In this episode, we discover how science and spirituality mutually support recovery and faith journeys.

1. The answers we seek are often found in the intersection of science and faith
2. We need to bring back the value of sacrifice
3. You can’t just pray away the struggle, we need the science also

Jim is joined once again by Karen and Chris from Pietra Fitness to discuss how working on the mind, the body and the spirit is crucial in recovery. Check out pietrafitness.com for more information.

1. Addiction, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and more can all benefit from exercise and Catholic meditation
2. It doesn’t matter where you are physically, we all have to start somewhere
3. Everyone benefits from working on themselves mind, body, and spirit – there are even more benefits if it is simultaneously!

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