What happens when the child of a sex-addicted parent grows up and becomes an adult? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Ken Adams returns to the program and talks with our Clinical Director, Jim Farm, about his new book A Light in the Dark: The Hidden Legacy of Adult Children of Sex Addicts. Listen as Ken offers the adult child of a sex addict a path to unburden their shameful legacy and embrace sexuality and intimacy without the intrusion or constraints from the past. Breaki...
Mar 21, 2023•54 min
We have all heard of posttraumatic stress , but few of us think about the possibility of posttraumatic growth --the positive ways in which we can be transformed by our trauma. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Debbie Laaser shares what can happen when we... face our hurts struggle through the rubble of our broken relationships and unearth the ways God wants to use our trials to refine and mature us Learn more about Deb's new book! - https://store.faithfulandtrue.com/p...
Mar 14, 2023•46 min
Those who have embarked on a process of recovery and healing often refer to their journey as "my work." But what does that really mean? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Susie Smidt joins the program to explain what "my work" means to her and other women she's counseled. Listen as she unpacks how you can know if your recovery is working! Read Susie's full blog post: - https://www.faithfulandtrue.com/post/my-work-what-does-that-even-mean Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https...
Mar 07, 2023•34 min
Whenever there’s loss, there's also grief. The greater the loss, the greater the grief, even if we don’t acknowledge it. In order to grieve well, it’s important to understand the loss we’ve experienced . On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Greg & Beth Miller unpack 10 different types of loss. They also share how you can... Avoid being consumed by your grief Begin to grieve well Move forward in hope Beth's book, What Loss Can Teach Us. - https://bit.ly/BethsBook Subscribe to o...
Feb 28, 2023•42 min
What are you desperate to change? Whether it’s stopping a bad habit or cultivating a good one, there's something about your life you wish was different. The question is, how do you actually change? Today on the Faithful & True podcast, Mark Laaser and Randy Evert conclude our Legacy series on The Seven Principles of Accountability . Listen as they unpack the last five principles of accountability and how they can help you begin to experience lasting change in your life. Subscribe to our YouT...
Feb 21, 2023•41 min
What are you desperate to change? Whether it’s stopping a bad habit or cultivating a good one, there's something about your life you wish was different. The question is, how do you actually change? Today on the Faithful & True podcast, Mark Laaser and Randy Evert share part one of our Legacy series on The Seven Principles of Accountability . Listen as they unpack the first two principles of accountability and how they can help you begin to experience lasting change in your life. Subscribe to...
Feb 14, 2023•28 min
If you've recently discovered sexual betrayal in your relationship , you probably feel like your life has been turned upside down. The question is, what's next? On the previous episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Beth Miller & Elizabeth Hardesty talked about what's NOT helpful after discovery of sexual betrayal. On today's episode, listen as they share what they and other women have found to be helpful when navigating the troubling waters of discovery of sexual betrayal. Subscribe to...
Feb 07, 2023•29 min
If you've recently discovered sexual betrayal in your relationship , you probably feel like your life has been turned upside down. The question is, what's next? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Beth Miller & Elizabeth Hardesty return to the program for part one of a two part series. Listen as they share from their own stories and begin to unpack what they and other women found to be not helpful when dealing with the aftermath of discovery of sexual betrayal. Subscribe to o...
Jan 31, 2023•33 min
Birthdays and anniversaries can be some of the most exciting days of the year for a couple. After betrayal, these days that usually bring so much joy can transform into some of the most painful and difficult days of the year. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser and Dr. Greg Miller begin to unpack how you can learn to enjoy birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events after betrayal. Other podcasts mentioned in this episode: - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1748308...
Jan 24, 2023•30 min
How do you feel when you reflect on the past year of your life? Satisfied, disappointed, perhaps both? What do you feel when you think about the year to come? Excitement, dread, or discouragement? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Debbie Laaser kick off a fresh year of podcasts. Listen as they unpack the importance of remembering and releasing the year that was while engaging and anticipating the year to come. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit....
Jan 17, 2023•31 min
What's your attachment style? On this episode of The Faithful & true Podcast, listen as Mark Laaser and Jim Farm conclude this legacy series on attachment styles. Listen as they continue to unpack how you can identify which style(s) you gravitate towards and how you can move from unhealthy to healthy attachment. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourn...
Jan 03, 2023•25 min
What's your attachment style? On part 2 of this legacy series of The Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Dr. Mark Laaser and Jim Farm discuss the four different attachment styles. They continue to unpack how you can identify which style(s) you gravitate towards and how you can move from unhealthy to healthy attachment. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop - For Women - http://bit.ly/Women...
Dec 20, 2022•29 min
What's your attachment style? On this legacy edition of The Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Dr. Mark Laaser and Jim Farm discuss the four different attachment styles. They unpack how you can identify which style(s) you gravitate towards and how you can move from unhealthy to healthy attachment. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop - Fo...
Dec 06, 2022•21 min
Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, listen to part two of this Legacy series The Three Spiritual Questions with Dr. Mark Laaser. On this episode, Mark discusses question three, "What (or who) are you willing to die for?" Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshop Contact us: - https://fai...
Nov 23, 2022•25 min
On this legacy edition of the Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Dr. Mark Laaser unpacks three spiritual questions to consider no matter where you are in your recovery journey. Send us a text
Nov 08, 2022•35 min
What does it look like to cultivate healthy communication in your relationship? At Faithful & True, we would refer to this as communicating from your "hoop" or "wise chair." On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Deb Laaser joins Dr. Greg Miller to discuss how you can begin to learn to cultivate healthy communication in your relationship. Topics discussed: Hula Hoop Health Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men -...
Oct 25, 2022•44 min
How do you cope with trauma? On this legacy edition of the Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Dr. Mark Laaser and Randy Evert unpack the eight ways we cope with trauma, identified by Dr. Patrick Carnes' in his book, The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships. Listen as Mark also shares a path toward healing and resolution of trauma. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop ...
Oct 18, 2022•25 min
The early days of recovery are filled with the chaos and uncertainty. Much time and energy is spent managing the fall out of betrayal. As a couple progresses in their recovery journey, they eventually reach a turning point in their recovery where they spend less time managing the chaos of betrayal and more time actively seeking to grow closer in their relationship. - What does that transition look like? - When does it typically happen? - How do we know if we're ready for it? Deb Laaser and Greg ...
Oct 11, 2022•28 min
What does it mean to be a good steward of the trauma we’ve experienced in our lives? Is that even possible? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser joins Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert to discuss her new book, From Trauma to Transformation: A Path to Healing and Growth. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop - For Cou...
Oct 04, 2022•29 min
Anyone who has struggled with sex addiction knows there are certain things they are drawn to and others they aren't. It’s easy to believe you’re drawn to what you are by chance. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Clinical Director, Jim Farm and Director of Men’s Workshops, Dr. Greg Miller begin to answer the question, “Why Am I Drawn To What I’m Drawn To?" Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend ...
Sep 27, 2022•29 min
What shapes your view of sex? Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, we share another Legacy edition of the podcast. Listen as Mark Laaser and Randy Evert continue to unpack some of the lies we believe about sex and the importance truth that contradicts the lies. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesInt...
Sep 20, 2022•20 min
What shapes your view of sex? Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, we share another Legacy edition of the podcast. Listen as Mark Laaser and Randy Evert unpack some of the lies we believe about sex and the important truth that contradicts the lies. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorksho...
Sep 15, 2022•25 min
It's easy for the addict to be the focus of recovery. After all, he's the one who needs help, right? While it's important for the addict to pursue healing and growth, it's imperative his wife or partner also receive the support she needs to heal. On this Legacy edition of The Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Mark & Debbie Laaser share 10 things she needs in recovery , especially in the early days. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Expe...
Sep 06, 2022•34 min
The goal of recovery is not simply to stop a behavior but to be transformed. The question is, how do I know if I'm being transformed? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Licensed Counselors Chris and Elizabeth Hardesty unpack what real transformation looks like & how you can experience it in your own life! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop - For Women - http://bit.ly/W...
Aug 30, 2022•30 min
If you could choose one word to describe your recovery journey, what would it be? Determination, hope, resiliency? What about curiosity? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Licensed Counselor, Elizabeth Hardesty returns to unpack the important role curiosity plays in successful recovery. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop - ...
Aug 23, 2022•28 min
Have you ever wondered what it takes to experience a successful recovery journey? Maybe you're just starting out, or you've been at it for a while and now feel like you've plateaued. Either way, you may be wondering if your effort is really paying off. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, listen as licensed counselor, Chris Hardesty shares practical steps you can take to experience a successful recovery. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a W...
Aug 17, 2022•30 min
If you've recently discovered someone close to you is struggling with porn or sex addiction, your head is probably spinning with questions like... "How did this happen?" "What did I do wrong?" "Am I not enough?" If so, you're not alone. On this Legacy edition of The Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Dr. Mark Laaser begins to answer one of the most frequently asked questions about sex addiction, "Why?" Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Exper...
Aug 11, 2022•25 min
Whether you're a husband or wife, triggers are an inevitable part of life in recovery. It's not a matter of if they happen but when . The question is, what do you do when you encounter them? Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by life coach, Russ Smidt and therapist, Susie Smidt as they continue their conversation about how to handle triggers together as a couple. On this episode, Russ and Susie unpack how couples can work to reclaim places or activities that were...
Aug 04, 2022•27 min
Whether you're a husband or wife, triggers are an inevitable part of life in recovery. It's not a matter of if they happen but when . The question is, what do you do when you encounter them? Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by life coach, Russ Smidt and therapist, Susie Smidt begin to answer that very question. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop - For Women...
Jul 28, 2022•26 min
There's already enough shame wrapped up in sex addiction. Add in fetish behavior on top of that...? and the shame is magnified. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert are joined by Clinical Consultant, Elizabeth Griffin. Listen as they discuss fetish behaviors. What they are, how they develop, and how you can find freedom. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrue Attend a Workshop Experience - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofVal...
Jul 20, 2022•29 min
