It's one thing to have vision for your life as an individual. And if you're in a relationship it's important to have vision for your coupleship as well. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser returns to continue our conversation about vision. Listen as Greg, Debbie, and Randy talk about practical steps you can take to cultivate vision and passion in your relationship today! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience ...
Jul 13, 2022•28 min
When was the last time you took a break and evaluated your life as it stands today? Did you like what you found? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser joins Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert to discuss the importance of having vision for your life. Listen as they unpack what it looks like and how you can start developing vision today! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorks...
Jul 05, 2022•26 min
What’s your relationship status with food? Good, bad, or is it complicated? On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Clinical Director, Jim Farm returns to the program. Listen a Jim and Greg to talk about food addiction and how it relates to sex addiction. They’ll also unpack what it looks like to have a healthy relationship with food and sex and how you can take steps to get there today. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience -...
Jun 28, 2022•28 min
Have you been on your journey of healing for a while and now feel like you've plateaued? Perhaps the initial growth and excitement you felt in the beginning has waned or completely evaporated. If that's the case, how do you move forward? On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Clinical Director, Jim Farm joins Greg and Randy to discuss what to do if you feel like your recovery has stalled. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience...
Jun 22, 2022•29 min
We’ve all been victimized. It’s not a matter of if but to what extent. The question is, how can we rise above what's been done and not allow it to define us? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Elizabeth Hardesty returns! Listen as Dr. Greg Miller and Elizabeth how you can acknowledge how you’ve been victimized while not remaining a victim. They’ll also share why this is such a crucial component of any recovery and healing program. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit....
Jun 15, 2022•27 min
Sometimes life can be painful, especially if you’re dealing with the fall out of relational betrayal. But what if you could steward your pain in such a way that it actually benefited you in the long run? Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert are joined by Elizabeth Hardesty , counselor at Faithful & True. Listen as they discuss how you can learn to steward your pain so that you can learn to thrive, not just survive. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - http...
Jun 07, 2022•27 min
Families are meant to be a tight-knit, nurturing environment for children to grow and develop. But is it possible for a family to be too close? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, clinical psychologist Dr. Ken Adams joins the program to shed light on family enmeshment . Listen as he begins to answer important questions like… What is enmeshment? How can I tell if my family is enmeshed? What can I do to break free? Learn more about Ken at https://www.overcomingenmeshment.com/ Subsc...
Jun 03, 2022•53 min
Abuse is an important topic in today’s world. Whether it’s verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual, all abuse should be taken seriously. Perhaps one of the least talked about forms of abuse, spiritual abuse , is what we’re addressing today on the Faithful & True Podcast. Listen as Dr. Greg Miller is joined by our Clinical Director, Jim Farm. Today, they unpack what spiritual abuse is, how you can identify it, and how you can find healing. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/Fai...
May 23, 2022•30 min
We know God promises to be with us no matter what we’re going through. And yet, have you ever felt like that wasn’t enough, like you wanted more from God ? If so, you’re not alone. Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Bill and Laurie Lokey return. This time, listen as they share about the hope they have in Jesus Christ in the midst of Bill’s terminal cancer diagnosis. Learn more about Bill and Laurie! - https://billandlaurielokey.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/Faith...
May 19, 2022•30 min
Have you ever wondered if you've ever experienced trauma? It's easy to dismiss the difficult parts of your past and say, "well, it wasn't that bad." However, not all trauma is a result of a catastrophic event. It can also result from much more subtle circumstances with equally destructive consequences. Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert are joined by trauma experts, Bill and Laurie Lokey. Listen as they begin to answer questions like... What is trauma? How ...
May 12, 2022•31 min
We all want to heal from past wounds and trauma, but how does that actually happen? One of the ways healing happens is through redemptive experiences. Chances are you've had these experiences even if you didn't realize it. Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Aaron Wellmann joins Randy Evert and Dr. Greg Miller to unpack redemptive experiences. Listen as they discuss what redemptive experiences are and why you need them on your healing journey! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bi...
May 04, 2022•28 min
The beginning of the recovery journey is filled with questions. One of those burning questions is often, "are we ever going to get through this?" Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Deb Laaser joins Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert to answer this important question. Listen as they shed light on the way forward in the midst of even the deepest darkness. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop...
Apr 26, 2022•26 min
For a man recovering from sex addiction, it's important to establish boundaries in recovery. What to watch, what not to watch? Where to go, where to not go? All of these questions are important for him to answer. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert are joined by Deb Laaser. Listen as they unpack why it's important for a man to establish his own boundaries in recovery instead of his wife doing it for him. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://...
Apr 21, 2022•27 min
Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, our administrator, Sheri Trautmann makes her debut on the program! Listen as she joins Randy and Greg to unpack more frequently asked questions that new clients of Faithful & True have when starting their journey of healing! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesI...
Apr 14, 2022•29 min
Have you considered attending one of our Men's Journey Workshops but you weren't sure if it was right for you? If so, you're not alone. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Chris Hardesty joins Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Faithful & True's Men's Journey Workshop! Listen as they unpack questions like... How do I know if it's right for me? Does the workshop include one-on-one counseling? What about confidentiality? ...
Apr 07, 2022•36 min
How do you welcome a sex offender back into community, whether it be a family or a church community? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Elizabeth Griffin returns to the program. Listen as she and Dr. Greg Miller begin the complex and necessary conversation about how to welcome sex offenders back into community with compassion and wisdom. (Part 5 of 5 in our series on safety) Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men...
Mar 28, 2022•29 min
Protecting your kids from harmful online content is great, but what happens when they still find it anyway? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Elizabeth Griffin shares practical steps you can take to keep your kids safe online . Listen as she unpacks why cultivating online safety is about more than just prevention. It's about deciding ahead of time how you will respond (and not respond) when your child does find inappropriate content. (Part 4 of 5 in our series on safety) Subscr...
Mar 23, 2022•31 min
It's easy to believe that our sense of safety is based on our circumstances and how other people treat us. But, what if that wasn't true? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert are joined by Life Coach, Russ Smidt. Listen as they unpack how you can have true safety that does come and go depending on what is going on around you! (Part 3 of 5 in our series on safety) Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Ex...
Mar 16, 2022•32 min
What's disturbing your peace? And what can you do about it to create more safety in your life? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Deb Laaser and Beth Miller return to the program to continue our discussion on safety. They unpack how you can understand what's disturbing your peace and provide practical steps you can take to create safety and peace in your life no matter what is going on around you! (Part 2 of 5 in our series on safety) Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://...
Mar 08, 2022•29 min
One of the most important needs we have as human beings is the need to be safe . With anxiety in our culture at an all time high, it's worth asking yourself, "do I feel safe?" On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by Beth Miller and Deb Laaser. Listen as they unpack questions like... What does it mean to create safety in my life? What does it not mean? Why is it so important for my recovery and healing? (Part 1 of 5 in our series on safety) Subscribe to ou...
Mar 02, 2022•30 min
As Christians, we know we are new creations in Christ Jesus. If that's true, why is it so important to look at our past in order to find healing? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Aaron Wellmann discuss why you need to become an "archeologist" of your past and how you can investigate it in a way that doesn't keep you stuck but propels you forward. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - http...
Feb 23, 2022•26 min
Have you ever felt like you should reach out to a counselor or therapist, but didn't know where to begin? Maybe you weren't even sure you really needed the help of a trained professional. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Aaron Wellmann discuss what therapists and counselors are and they begin to answer the question, do I really need a therapist to heal? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men...
Feb 17, 2022•29 min
Those struggling with addiction often believe that their desire is wrong or bad. As a result, we learn to stifle our desires and lock them in the basement of our hearts and minds. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Curt Thompson, MD continue their conversation unpacking Curt’s new book The Soul of Desire . Listen as they discuss how our addictions and coping strategies are often the keys to help us unlock a better understanding of what we really long for. Sub...
Feb 10, 2022•26 min
What do you want? No...what do you really want? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Curt Thompson, MD returns to the program to unpack his new book, The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community. Listen as Dr. Thompson invites us to look at the desire--the longing, the depth of eternity that God has placed in our hearts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - http://bit.ly/Me...
Feb 04, 2022•36 min
What is an appropriate amount of time to spend investing in a hobby like videogames? How much is too much? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. David Delmonico and Dr. Steve Kuniak. Listen as they unpack how you can have a healthy relationship with hobbies to ensure they are actually life-giving and not life-draining for you and those closest to you. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - http...
Jan 26, 2022•30 min
We all know what it’s like to be captivated videogames, technology, and the online world? The question is, what makes them so attractive? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. David Delmonico and Dr. Greg Miller begin to pull back the curtain on what makes technology and the online world so captivating. Listen as they also unpack how you can make sure your life isn’t ruled by it. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - F...
Jan 20, 2022•30 min
Is it possible to be addicted to video games or are they just a fun distraction? The answer is more complicated than you might think. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by Dr. David Delmonico . Listen as they discuss video games. Can they be addictive? And if so, how does it compare to other addictions to sex, drugs, or alcohol? They’ll also unpack how you can tell if you or someone you know is using video games to do more than just blow off some steam ...
Jan 11, 2022•28 min
Ever feel you’ve plateaued in your recovery and stopped growing the way you’d like? Have you ever had the sense something you couldn't see or control was holding you back? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser (LMFT) returns to discuss brain health. She'll answer questions like... What is brain health? Why is brain health important? Is my brain holding me back in my recovery? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experien...
Jan 06, 2022•25 min
Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, we continue our conversation with Faithful & True team members, Russ and Susie Smidt . They share their story of transformation from clients of F&T in recovery to full-time members of our team! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshop Contact us...
Dec 29, 2021•28 min
Life is full of uncertainty. We may know where we want to go, but we’re not sure how to get there. We usually don’t get to see the whole picture. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, our very own, Susie Smidt (LMFT) joins the show to share about her journey of transitioning from stay-at-home mom in recovery to practicing therapist on our staff. Listen as she shares how she was able to navigate the complexity and uncertainty of her journey by simply taking one step at a time. Subsc...
Dec 21, 2021•29 min