On the topic of affairs we often go straight to blaming the husband. But what happens when the wife is the one who was unfaithful this time around? Alli Patterson shares her vulnerable story of why she did it, how it happened, and the consequences of her affair on her job, her family, and her marriage but also the beautiful way Jesus has encountered her through the process.
Ted Shimer has mentored men since 1991 with the collegiate ministry Student Mobilization. He received his MABS from Dallas Seminary and has been trained as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional-Supervisor. Ted has helped people overcome the bondage of pornography in the context of making disciples throughout his 30 plus year ministry. He is the Founder of The Freedom Fight, an online porn addiction recovery program. He is also the author of the book, The Freedom Fight, The New Drug and the Truths that Set Us Free. Ted and his wife Amber have four adult children and live in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
This month we have Debra Fileta here to bring a small teaser for you ladies (and any men listening in) to help normalize the conversation around what gets HER going and inspire you to not settle for less than God's best in whatever season of marriage you are in. Whether it's your mindsets, your moods, your body...there's so much more to talk about!
Christa Smith, author of "Singled Out in a Couple's World", was single for thirty-nine years before marrying her husband. On her 35th birthday, she felt the grace lift and the desire and desperation for marriage rise. In this episode she shares:
- Why she things there is a stigma about singleness in the church
- How to live content while still contending and not giving up hope
- Her encounter where God asked her, "If you never get married, am I enough?"
Let's talk about when porn enters into your relationship, maybe it's your boyfriend or girlfriend or maybe it's your husband or wife. Aaron & Jenna Zint join us as Aaron shares about his porn struggle inside of their marriage and Jenna shares her journey at the same time.
Everyone's heard that "opposites attract" but what happens after they attract, fall in love, get married and then... have to figure out how to live together? We've brought in our friends Aaron and Jenna Zint which greatly represent opposites who have learned to not just live with but enjoy and value each other...even when they're so different.
Show Notes: We believe God has given us the principles we need to live happy, healthy and holy lives. Our mission is to see these values taught, understood and embraced by every individual in the world. Therefore, we provide resources…
If simply "getting married was your main goal, then you would compromise your character, blow past red flags, and settle for less than God’s best just to achieve your goal. Our goal has to be something bigger, something greater. We need goals and a plan to get there. We're excited to give you a sneak peak of the Date Well Men's program. Check it out on all streaming platforms and join the date well community at datewellmen.com
This month Cole and Caitlin Zick speak with Joshua Broome about the mental and emotional effects of being in the porn industry. They talk about success, shame, and finding hope away from porn. How do we become free from shame and embrace the truth? How do we allow the messy parts of ourselves to be seen? This is a story of freedom you won’t want to miss!
Let's go there. Is masturbation okay? Is it actually helpful? What's the driving force for men behind it all? We've brought in three men to talk about this topic: one who's experienced masturbation with porn, one without porn, and one who has never experienced either.
Someone special has caught your eye and now...you freeze. How do you make your move, shoot your shot, take the next step, give it a chance? We're helping you out.
You want to listen in to this month's conversation all about healing your marriage when trust is broken. Whether you're single or married, this God story is a worthwhile listen to be reminded of God's redemption, the power of forgiveness and how to build back trust after betrayal. You can't help but be filled with hope after hearing about their healing journey.
