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Episodes
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 51: Seeing Clear in Sex Addiction Recovery
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 51 – Seeing Clearing in Sex Addiction Recovery Doug discusses how riding a hoverboard can be the same way that we approach life. He also dis...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 50 (4Real!): I Am Right!
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 50 – I am right! Being confident as a way to hide sex addiction Doug discusses how “being right” was a mask to hide his weakness...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #14 Looking Deep
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Step Four means looking deep into me. Way deeper than I ever imagined. The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #14 Looking Deep appear...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 50: Step 6 in Sex Addiction Recovery
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jorge and Doug discuss the practical steps in working Step 6. How do we take ownership in our recovery and still step aside for God to heal us? Wh...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #13 Being Known
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Being known feels dangerous and risky. Being known is terrifying. And being known is how God wants to use my story. The post Journal Through Recovery ...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 49: Being Relational
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Doug discusses the awkwardness of relationship when someone is going through a difficult time, and he gives some tips on how to live in the awkward pa...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #12
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Enough with Intimacy Already! I am really getting weary of practicing intimacy. I suck at it. However, I keep getting more opportunities to practice. ...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #11
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is a month of milestones. Milestones of recovery and milestones of guilt. How do I recognize them both? The post Journal Through Recovery –...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 47: Interview with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis – Certified Sex Addiction Therapist on Sexuality in Recovery
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Katehakis weaves together her background as both a Sex Addiction Therapist and Sex Therapist to look for ways where those in recovery can find h...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #10
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Turning my life over to God was something I thought I did a long time ago. It’s the combination of turning my life AND will over to God that I misse...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #09
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Life in recovery is a Rollercoaster. The ups and downs are intense, terrifying, and rewarding. The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 47 – Dealing With Challenges Sober – Sex Addiction Recovery
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Doug discusses how the format and hosts of the podcast will be changing in the upcoming weeks and months due to personal challenges. He discusses how ...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #08
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Intimacy means more than I imagine. All of the definitions are difficult to achieve! The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #08 a...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 46: The Importance of Telling Your Story in Sex Addiction Recovery
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Doug discusses the importance of telling your story in addiction recovery. It is a powerful way to become more connected and develop a stronger commun...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 45: Overcoming Abandonment in Recovery
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Doug discusses his character defect of Abandonment and how it can feel all-consuming at times. He discusses illustrations that point out the negative ...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 44: Learning To Forgive Yourself – Sex Addiction Recovery
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jorge and Doug discuss the aspects of forgiveness in recovering from sexual addiction. They focus on the power of accepting the forgiveness of God thr...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #07
10 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Disclosure is the worst best day of my life. I know it is the worst day of my wife’s life. I can’t believe this is actually the right thing to do....
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 43: Interview With Tony Ingrassia – Power of Purity
07 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tony is the founder of the “Power of Purity” ministries, and he is a fellow podcaster in the fight for sexual purity. This conversation hi...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 42: Step 5 – Sex Addiction Recovery – Confession
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jorge and Doug discuss how to work Step 5 in sex addiction recovery. They discuss the practical steps in confession to God, to yourself, and to anothe...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 41: Interview with Dr. Milton Magness and Marsha Means Part 2
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Marsha Means and Dr. Magness are co-authoring a new book that is designed to be a resource for therapist, addicts, spouses and family. Their new book ...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #06
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Preparing for Disclosure is terrifying. I can’t believe I am going to do this. I don’t know that I believe it will work or is worthwhile. Do I rea...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 40: Interview with Dr. Milton Magness and Marsha Means Part 1
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Marsha Means and Dr. Magness are co-authoring a new book that is designed to be a resource for therapist, addicts, spouses and family. Their new book ...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 39B: Chris’ Testimony – Pornography Addiction
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part B – Chris walks through the second part of his testimony. We get to see what recovery tools became crucial to his healing. We appreciate his ho...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 39A: Chris’ Testimony – Pornography Addiction
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part A — Chris walks us through his life and his growing addiction to pornography. He is rigorously honest about the struggles in his life and t...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #05
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Accountability means something different than I thought! My counselor made sure my accountability partners know how to hold me accountable. What does ...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 38: Living in the Present by Seeing the Future – Sex Addiction Recovery
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Doug talks about the contrast of the “morning after” when in addiction vs in recovery. Learning to see the consequences of a choice when f...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #04
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Joint counseling scared me. I had disclosed to my counselor but not my wife. I was afraid of how this would work. Would this be beneficial? Would my w...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 37: The Importance of Rest – Addiction Recovery talk with Nick Fouts of Cedar Rock Ministries
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Fouts is the co-founder of Cedar Rock Ministries that strives to teach people about how to incorporate rest into their lives. He has experience a...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 36: Working Step 4 – Sexual Conduct & Deep, Dark Secrets
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part D – Jorge and Doug discuss the next aspect of working Step 4 in sex addiction recovery. If you haven’t listened to steps 1-3, it may...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 36C: Working Step 4 – Fears
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part C – Jorge and Doug discuss the next aspect of working Step 4 in sex addiction recovery. If you haven’t listened to steps 1-3, it may...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #03
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Isolating for me is easy. Changing that behavior is hard. Walk with me as I respond to challenges from my counselor to reach out to other men. I am tr...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 36B: Working Step 4 – Resentments
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part B – Jorge and Doug discuss the next aspect of working Step 4 in sex addiction recovery. If you haven’t listened to steps 1-3, it may ...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 36A: Working Step 4 – Introduction and Character Defects & Assets
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part A – Jorge and Doug discuss the overview of working Step 4 in sex addiction recovery. If you haven’t listened to steps 1-3, it may be a ...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 35: Mark Laaser – A Whole New You
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Laaser of Faithful and True Ministries shares his story as the first podcast of 2017. He also shares practical advice from his practice about...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 34: Happy New Year – Finding the “New You” Out of Sex Addiction
27 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Doug discusses some topics for focusing on the new year. How to walk in the freedom of God’s grace and your own recovery. We pray for blessing...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 33: Merry Christmas from Castimonia – Addiction Tools for the Holidays
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jorge and Doug talk about the upcoming holidays as well as two tools that are helpful in recovery. They discuss the importance of the season as well a...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #02
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings are an important part of entering into recovery. Beginning to integrate into a 12 step program is daunting. My experience was intimidating bu...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 32: God Can Get Your Attention
13 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Doug gives an example of a story he heard during his recovery that helped him realize that God is willing to go to any length to get our attention and...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 31: Working Step 3
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills over to the care of God, as we understood God. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s might...
Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #01
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Of all the content we have posted on Castimonia.org, these read journal entries are some of the most powerful. Please take a few minutes to listen t...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 30: Recovery Clichés
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery is known for having a whole host of clichés that are passed around. Many are deep nuggets of wisdom buried inside an easy to remember saying...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 29: Giving Thanks for Addiction???
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
  Jorge and Doug discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in terms of recovery. Family and friends are not always easy to be around, but especia...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 28b: Mike and Sex Addiction – Testimony and Interview (Part B)
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
God wasn’t through with Mike in the midst of his addiction. He didn’t abandon Mike during his discovery. God walked with him and carried...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 28a: Mike and Sex Addiction – Testimony and Interview (Part A)
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike takes us through his life’s story that walks us through his addiction story. His honest approach to the dark days in his past show the powe...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 27: Frank Honess Interview – Sex and Pornography Addiction Podcaster
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Frank has over 150+ podcasts recorded that are designed to help addicts and men find hope and freedom from the chains of sexual sin. He has a story th...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 26b: Jorge’s Testimony Followup
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jorge takes us through the second part of his story. He guides us through the steps he needed to find healing as well as long-lasting sobriety. It i...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 26a: John’s Follow-up to Episode 14
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
John takes us through the hope portion of his recovery…how did his recovery start and what resources worked for him to find healing. Our new for...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 25: How Does God Talk To Us Today?
25 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sex Addiction can be a dark place. Pornography and lust can trap us in a dark pit. Hearing God or our Hgher Power can be difficult, but there are st...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 24: Carol the Coach, Sex Addiction Expert, Psychotherapist, & CSAT
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Carol the Coach is a sex addiction expert, psychotherapist, CSAT, and blog talk radio host. She is a life coach, and she has two podcast/blog talk rad...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 23: The Three Circles of Sex Addicts Anonymous
13 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sex Addiction recovery relies on several tools that addicts can learn from. One of those is the intentional decision to look at all behaviors and cate...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 22: Jorge’s Testimony
11 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jorge walks through his story of early exposure to pornography and sexual abuse. He talks about the tie-ins to his addiction in adulthood, and his out...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 21: Doug’s Sex Addiction Testimony – Celebrating Recovery
04 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Doug utilizes his Celebrate Recovery testimony to share his struggle with pornography, lust, and sex addiction. He shares the history and foundation o...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 20: Step Two
27 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. That is a powerful step in recovery after realizing how broken, pow...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 19: Nate Larkin, Founder of Samson Society
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nate Larkin is the founder of the “Samson Society” and the author of “Samson and the Pirate Monks” (www.natelarkin.com and www...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 18: Grace for the Addict
15 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ronnie Norman is the Senior Minister for the First Colony Church of Christ in Sugarland, Texas. He discusses his views of God’s amazing grace fo...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 17: Andy’s Testimony – A Spiritual Awakening for Pornography Addicts
13 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Andy discusses the power of God in his life in finding healing from addiction to pornography. He discusses his childhood and life-long struggle with p...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 16: Dr. Milton Magness – Stop Sex Addiction
06 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Milton Magness is a leader in the fight against sex addiction, and he has developed a proven system for couples to find healing. He is the author ...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 15: Michael John Cusick – Sex Addiction Recovery Interview
30 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Michael John Cusick is the author of “Surfing for God” which details his story and struggle with pornography and sexual addiction. He high...
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 14: John’s Testimony – Overcoming Sex Addiction
23 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
John shares his life’s story in an honest and open way to help us see patterns in his life that we might identify with. He discusses his early e...