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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 really need to do this? Am I not just hurting her more? The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #06 appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 “Real Hope/True Freedom: Understanding and Coping with Sex Addiction” is designed in a “FAQ” format to be a resource. In this podcast they discuss the book as well as […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 40: Interview with Dr. Milton Magness and Marsha Means Part 1 appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 honesty and openess, and our hope is that we can all identify with areas of his story in a way that leads us to a better self. For […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 39B: Chris’ Testimony – Pornography Addiction appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 the character defects that magnified those. He shares candidly patterns in his life that lead to broken thinking and false beliefs. We thank him for his story of how […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 39A: Chris’ Testimony – Pornography Addiction appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Accountability means something different than I thought! My counselor made sure my accountability partners know how to hold me accountable. What does that look like for me? The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #05 appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Doug talks about the contrast of the “morning after” when in addiction vs in recovery. Learning to see the consequences of a choice when facing temptation is an important step in recovery. Learn some practical ways to enjoy the moment and sustain a better recovery by being intentional and real. If you need more information, […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 38: Living in the Present by Seeing the Future – Sex Addiction Recovery appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 wife walk out? How would my counselor recommend we move forward? Join me as I enter this session and come out with a more clear direction of […] The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #04 appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 as a presenter, counselor, and he has served on the mission field in Africa. Nick and Doug discuss the importance of learning the discipline of rest. They discuss the dangers […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 37: The Importance of Rest – Addiction Recovery talk with Nick Fouts of Cedar Rock Ministries appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 be a good idea to listen to episode 31 (Step 3), episode 20 (step 2), and episodes 9/10 (step one).  Also parts A, B, and C of step four were released […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 36: Working Step 4 – Sexual Conduct & Deep, Dark Secrets appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 be a good idea to listen to episode 31 (Step 3), episode 20 (step 2), and episodes 9/10 (step one).  Also parts A and B of step four were released […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 36C: Working Step 4 – Fears appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 trying to break out of isolation and move into building intimacy with other men and modeling that for a future relationship with my wife.   The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #03 appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 be a good idea to listen to episode 31 (Step 3), episode 20 (step 2), and episodes 9/10 (step one).  Also part A of step four was released […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 36B: Working Step 4 – Resentments appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 good idea to listen to episode 31 (Step 3), episode 20 (step 2), and episodes 9/10 (step one).  In this podcast, they discuss how to not be […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 36A: Working Step 4 – Introduction and Character Defects & Assets appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 recovery practices.  He emphasizes that men recover best in community and dealing appropriately with shame. Check out his resources as faithfulandtrue.com to see how to get his books and […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 35: Mark Laaser – A Whole New You appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 upon you and your family in 2017, and we look forward to an exciting year of guests, topics, and testimonies. Please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org for more information. The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 34: Happy New Year – Finding the “New You” Out of Sex Addiction appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 as difficulties for addicts during the holidays. They discuss the FANOS “check in” tool from Mark Laaser and the Smart Recovery ABC tool. For more information, please email […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 33: Merry Christmas from Castimonia – Addiction Tools for the Holidays appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Meetings are an important part of entering into recovery. Beginning to integrate into a 12 step program is daunting. My experience was intimidating but rewarding. I didn’t know what to expect. Hopefully I can give you an overview of how it works and how to be open to building relationships. I am learning how to […] The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #02 appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 purify us. Those methods might seem harsh at the on set, but they are ultimately an act of love. If you need information, or you […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 32: God Can Get Your Attention appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7) Step 1 we talked […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 31: Working Step 3 appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 to these. I am a Christian and a sex addict. This is my Journal through Recovery as it happens. I will expand on my written journals and provide a […] The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #01 appeared first on CASTIMONIA.