PSR Podcast

Exploring the Heart of Sexuality with Dr. Carol Tanksley

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Carol Tanksley, a ministry friend and author of the book Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories A...

Discover the Power of "Co" in Relationships and Recovery

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My apologies for the poor audio quality of this episode. I hope it won’t distract too much from the content. In this episode, Stephen and I talk ab...

The Need for Safety in Betrayal Trauma Healing

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Stacey Fitzgerald, who shares her profound journey through betrayal trauma and her path to healing. Stacey opens up a...

How Sharing Our Stories Can Lead to Healing Betrayal Trauma

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this heartfelt episode, I chat with Kate and Will Conwell about their journey through betrayal trauma and healing in their marriage. Kate shares he...

Unlocking Greatness: Why Emotional Connections Matter More than Success

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Cervantes and I dive into the theme of emotional growth and the importance of relationships among men. We start by sharin...

Forgiveness and Grief in Betrayal Trauma Healing

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I welcome back Cat Etherington, the director of recovery at the Naked Truth Project. We explore the profound impact of betrayal traum...

Navigating Identity & Sexuality: A Compassionate Approach for Parents

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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SHE Virtual Summit: Where Women Find Support, Resources, and Hope

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Men's Emotional Self-Awareness Test

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Navigating Grief, Fear, and Transformation

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stephen and I dive into the journey of emotional maturity and self-awareness. We explore how childhood experiences shape adult behavi...

How Can Therapeutic Disclosure Help Heal Marriages Affected by Sexual Betrayal?

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I welcome back Dan Drake and introduce Janice Caudill, both experts in therapeutic disclosure for marriages affected by sexual betray...

How Can Recovery Lead to a New Growth Mission?

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Navigating the 3 Stages of Recovery from Porn Addiction

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Is Selfishness Addiction Holding You Back from True Freedom and Joy?

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Selfishness Addiction – Yes, you read that right. We're diving deep into how an addiction to selfishness can shape our behaviors and strain ...

Neurodiversity Challenges in Marriage Restoration

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shawna Meek, founder of Living Stones Coaching, joins us to share her incredible journey through marriage, divorce, and unexpected reconciliation. Sha...

Helping Women Embrace their Bodies and Sexuality

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm thrilled to have the amazing Danisa Suarez back on the program. Today, we're tackling a subject that's really important to a lot of pe...

Why Do We Fall? And How Do We Get Back Up?

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we fall? This is a deep question and we can’t ever fully answer the “why” questions. But it’s worth the conversation.In this episode, S...

Understanding God's Design for Sex in Today's Confused Culture

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're hanging out with the dynamic duo, Linda Stewart and Linda Noble, who share their journey and collaborative work in the worl...

Masturbation, Emotional Health, and Abundant Living

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s podcast covers a LOT of territory, including the complexities of masturbation, its connection to our emotional health, and the differences b...

Breaking Down Barriers: The Art of Active Listening

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have Andrew Arthur back with us to dive deep into the art of active listening. We chat about the common obstacles we face, like di...

Hope and Healing: Brian Ellsworth's Testimony

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Brian Ellsworth shares his personal journey of trauma, addiction, and recovery. Brian is the new executive director of Living Wi...

Understanding Female Sexuality and Struggles

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we welcome back Ashley Jameson from Pure Desire Ministries. She helps us understand trauma, addiction, and women's struggles with...

Identity and the Goodness of Sexuality

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world, especially in the West, is awash in all forms of sexual brokenness and confusion. And much of this brokenness and confusion is present in t...

100 Recovery Rules (with Mark Denison)

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Addiction recovery is hard work. It is the process of learning to live in a whole new way apart from old, harmful, compulsive patterns. Such transform...

8 Practical Steps of Forgiveness

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Forgiveness is a topic that gets brought up over and over again in the space of healing from betrayal. But before you tune out let me encourage you to...

Why Building Confidence is Important to Recovery

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is confidence important to recovery from addictive patterns? And how is confidence different from arrogance or pride? To help us address this top...

"Am I Gay?" (with Garry Ingraham)

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are many men and women in the Church who struggle with all forms of sexual brokenness, including same-sex sexual desires. How can Christians lov...

Living Undefiled (with Nick Stumbo)

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is pornography such a big deal? This is a common question in the culture, but not necessarily one of alarm, but rather questioning why ministries ...

How Can I Lead Others When I Can't Lead Myself?

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Register for Xposed Conference!When: THIS Saturday, February 24th (join in person or online)Xposed is an annual event to help pastors, ministry leader...

Wisdom from a Sage in Recovery Ministry

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we don’t have a “topic” for the podcast, but instead simply have a conversation with someone with loads of experience and wisdom in se...

Living More Than a Love Story

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How important is trust to emotional health and building strong, mature relationships? It is vital! Yet, many men we have served in our ministry strugg...

Understanding Human Agency

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Albert Bandura was a psychologist who is credited with developing the term “human agency,” which refers to how you act, think, and interact with l...

Forgiving Forward (with Bruce and Toni Hebel)

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every Christian knows that forgiveness is central to salvation and restoration to God. But what does forgiveness look like between us and those who ha...

New Research on Why Women View Porn

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 58% of women who struggle with porn were exposed to porn before age 12? Or that 93% of women who struggle with porn never attend a s...

4 Thoughts that Make Our Own Minds Feel Unsafe

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of men over the years have shared the sentiment of the following statement: “I’m good as long as I can stay out of my own head.” As we have...

Best of 2023: Back to the Basics of Sexual Integrity

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired on March 7, 2023View this episode on Youtube----------Today’s episode is getting back to the basics of living a life of sexual inte...

Best of 2023: Helping Couples Walk the Path of Restoration After Sexual Betrayal

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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A 3-Year Roadmap of Recovery and Emotional Growth

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Understanding Freedom, Identity, and Creativity in Addiction Recovery

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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A Youth Pastor's Conversation on Identity

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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The Journey to Stay (with Steve & Lisa Goldberg)

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Going Deeper for Women: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Love and Sex Addiction

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Better Screen Time for You and Your Family

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Screens are everywhere and, while they are not bad or wrong as a tool, the way we engage them and what we allow on them can be negative. So, how can w...

Helping Men Navigate Between Logic and Emotion

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Men, I’m really excited to bring you today’s program because Stephen and I are going to provide you with some VERY practical help for understandin...

Self-Care and Rest for Wives Healing from Betrayal Trauma

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For over 10 years we have helped wives heal from sexual betrayal trauma. One aspect of this healing process that simply should not be overlooked is th...

Brothers Helping Brothers to Finish Well

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Proverbs 27:17 says “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” This idea of helping each other get sharper is so common in our work wit...

How to Be at Peace in Aloneness

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the difference between alone and lonely? Is there a healthy aspect to being alone and understanding who you are by yourself?In today’s episo...

Addressing Childhood Trauma in Men

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Childhood sexual abuse is not something that only happens to girls. Boys are victims, too. Most of these boys grow up to be men who find it terribly d...

Church Ambassador Network (with Daniel Degner)

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode may be the most unique program we’ve ever done on our podcast. We are diving into the space of politics and government, and how Ch...

Helping the Next Generation Navigate Healthy Relationships

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When many parents look across the cultural landscape they can become fearful, especially seeing the trajectory of sexual brokenness and confusion. But...

The Gentle Path Project (with Austin Couture)

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of our core values in ministry is story. It is often the primary bridge that connects people adrift in brokenness and addiction to the community o...

Emotional Safety in Marriage

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When a husband betrays his wife’s trust through sexual acting out, this can cause feelings of deep insecurity to arise in a wife – even to the poi...

Grace-Based Transformation (Book Review)

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so excited about today’s program. I have written a new book that was released this month. It is entitled Grace-Based Transformation: The 3-Sta...

Emotional Transformation Therapy for Betrayed Wives

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Betrayal in marriage is a trauma. Many wives have struggled to find healing because the help they have received simply didn’t address the trauma.Tod...

Making Sense of the Sexual Revolution

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How did we get to where we are today when it comes to sexual brokenness, confusion, and outright rebellion against God’s design for sex?In this epis...

Helping Pastors Recover from Sexual Brokenness

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pastors are regular men in a position of great responsibility. They are not immune to sexual temptations. How can the church help pastors recover from...

Life Lessons from an Older Man

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Our Born Identity (with Randy & Cynthia Lail)

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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God's Design for Emotional Growth & Sexuality

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Men Helping Men Grow and Mature

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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How to Live Deliberately

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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God's Grace for Women Struggling with Porn and Sexual Shame

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Exposing the Gender Lie (with Brandon Showalter)

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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What to Do When Your Child "Comes Out"

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Helping Men Understand a Woman's Grief Process

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can a man who has sexually betrayed his partner understand her grief process and why is this important for the potential restoration of the relati...

Becoming a Healing Church

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Why Must I Learn Me?

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Conflict Management in Marriages Healing from Betrayal

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conflict is inevitable in marriage. But often couples assume that all conflict is bad or wrong and believe the goal is to eliminate it altogether. But...

Protecting Your Child from Predators

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s subject matter is something we rarely like to talk about but is extremely necessary for parents considering the sexualized culture we live i...

Why Don't I Connect Better?

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A life of peace and joy and hope is intimately tied to one’s ability to connect well in relationships. And when you have experienced trauma or addic...

The Need for Boundaries After Betrayal

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boundaries are essential after betrayal, but few have any experience of knowing what boundaries to set and how to set them.In this episode, Tammy Gust...

The Stopwatch Acting Out Cycle

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Addiction can be simply defined as a repeated cycle of unhealthy or harmful behaviors that gets worse over time. In order to break free from addiction...

How Do You Know if You are Changing?

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is an old saying used in Alcoholics Anonymous, “If nothing changes, nothing changes.” Also, you may have heard of a simple statement to desc...

An Interview with Dr. Marriage

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For 20 years our ministry has been helping men break free from unwanted sexual behaviors and pursue a life of integrity and purpose. And most of these...

Health and Integrity in Leadership

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many Christian leaders struggle silently with various sexual temptations and sin. And too many never get the help they need to heal and grow in their ...

The Noble Marriage with Travis and Adelle

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the best of circumstances, marriage is hard work. But when a couple has histories of brokenness and unresolved pain, it’s even more challenging. ...

From Jew to Atheist to Sex Addict to Freedom in Christ

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a story. And stories are one of the things we value greatly in our ministry. Why? Because it is through our stories that we connect and di...

The Recovery Process for Couples

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For couples who want to pursue reconciliation and restoration after sexual betrayal, what does the process of recovery look like?Today’s guest is Ca...

For Men Who Want to Finish Strong!

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A man recently shared, “I don’t want to live the next 20 years of my life the way I have lived the past 20 years.” This is a man who wants to ge...

Back to the Basics of Sexual Integrity

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is our 900th episode! And it’s such a delight to release this milestone episode on my birthday. I hope it blesses you as much to listen as it d...

Helping Couples Walk the Path of Restoration After Sexual Betrayal

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sexual betrayal in marriage is more common than most of us would like to admit. But this terrible fracture is not incurable for couples who choose to ...

Sex Ed Reclaimed with Kristen Miele

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sex education isn’t what it used to be. But the need for good, godly sex education is at an all-time high. Our guest on today’s program is Kriste...

Men and Mental Health (since Covid)

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has experienced various emotional and mental challenges over the last three years since the Covid-19 pandemic swept the globe. Many men have ...

Moving from Being Fear-Driven to Love-Driven

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has a core fear that gets woven into their soul from childhood. It tends to drive everything, from thoughts to behaviors. But God created us...

Getting Back to Childhood Innocence

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does our sexual sin cost us? Do we take time to evaluate the losses and how they are affecting our lives today?In this episode, we share a story ...

The Why & How of Boundaries in a Recovering Marriage

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are boundaries necessary for marriage restoration after sexual betrayal? And how does a couple navigate establishing and enforcing such boundaries...

The Powerful Effects of Shame-Free Accountability

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why does most “accountability” not work in recovery from unwanted behaviors? Is there a better way to engage others in recovery that does work?My ...

God, Sex, and Your Marriage

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Most married Christians cannot answer the question, ‘What does God say a good sex life is supposed to look like?’”This statement is made by o...

"I'd Rather We Fight than Not"

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is all fighting in marriage bad? Don’t most of us hate conflict and try to avoid it at all costs? What if, however, there is good to be found in con...

Best of 2022: 3 Levels of Sobriety

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired on February 22, 2022View this episode on YoutubeIn this episode, Stephen and I unpack what we are calling the 3 Levels of Sobriety, e...

Best of 2022: Overcoming Shame and Embracing Your True Identity

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Originally Aired on March 8, 2022View episode on YoutubeLAST WEEK to make your generous year-end donation at Bebroken.org/give. Thank you for your par...

How Brokenness Fits with Wholeness in Christ

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Make your generous year-end donation today at Bebroken.org/give!How does brokenness fit with wholeness in Christ? Are these contradictory or might the...

Restoring Broken Pastors for Kingdom Use

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pastors are not immune to sexual temptations and sexual strongholds. But many pastors feel isolated and “trapped” from reaching out for help with ...

Rebuilding a Healthy Marriage After Betrayal

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guests are Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith. They are the directors of The Raabsmith Team, coaches and therapists that love to help individuals,...

What Can Stunt Your Emotional Growth Mission?

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For nearly two decades we have been inviting men to embark on an emotional growth mission, not merely a sexual purity mission (as good as that is). Bu...

Exposing the True Impact of Porn

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Porn is not victimless. In other words, porn use has consequences that negatively impact the viewer. This may seem obvious, especially to those who h...

Keys to Long-Term Freedom from Unwanted Behaviors

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of men over the past 20 years have reached out to our ministry to get help in overcoming unwanted sexual behaviors. Our desire is to help th...

Father-Son Accountability 2.0

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The father-son relationship is vital to boys learning how to grow up into manhood. And part of maturing into manhood is understanding sex and sexualit...

What Do You Say to Someone Who is Struggling?

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone in life has struggled with something. Struggle is part of being human. Here we see it in all forms of sexual brokenness. We have staff and mi...