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It's the most triggering time of the year! Have yourself a healthy little Christmas with tips from Greg Oliver as shares the 4 challenges we all face at Christmastime, the CPR method for staying healthy, and how to redeem the hand you use to masturbate.Greg Oliver struggled for over 25 years with an addiction to sex & porn. Since 2009 he has been on a journey of healing and recovery. Greg is a certified Sexual Recovery Pastoral Counselor and the Director/Co-founder (with his wife Stacey) of Awaken, a ministry that helps individuals, couples, and ministry leaders find hope and resources for sexual brokenness. Some of the resources offered by Awaken include in-person & virtual recovery meetings, 1-on-1 and couples coaching, and recovery intensives & workshops. Learn more at awakenrecovery.comContact Greg by emailing greg@awakenrecovery.com.You can book a session with Greg at awakenrecovery.com/coaching.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

Shame sucks. In this episode, Stephen Thomas shares a childhood story of humiliation, his struggle with porn and same-sex attraction, and how he found lasting freedom through radical vulnerability. Stephen is a husband and father who has had sobriety from porn for over 12 years. He has led multiple Pure Desire groups and is now joining Husband Material as a private small group leader. Stephen is passionate about seeing men who feel hopelessly buried by addictions come alive and realize the strength God has placed in them. Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

How does the gospel speak into sexual brokenness? This episode is all about who Jesus is and who we are as sexual beings in Christ.Free resource: check out my list of Identity in Christ statements with Scripture references included at https://www.husbandmaterial.com/37Spoiler Alert: In the middle of this episode, there is a rap. Bet you didn't see that coming! In case you're wondering, the song is "The Cross (3 Hours)" by Shai Linne.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

What's the difference between lust and love? Hear from Josh Glaser as he shares his story of healing and we talk about what it means to not just avoid lust, but grow in Christ-like love.Josh Glaser is the Executive Director of Regeneration, a Christ-centered ministry that helps men, women, and families to learn and live God’s good, holy, and beautiful design for sexuality.Check out Josh's podcast at regenerationministries.org/podcastContact Josh to inquire about coaching at regenerationministries.org/coachingSupport the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

If lust is your lullaby, this episode is for you. Learn the unique reasons why porn serves as a sleep aid and how to find a better solution. Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

People say Matt and Laurie's marriage is impossible. Laurie's same-sex attraction and Matt's addiction to pornography almost led them to divorce. But this impossible marriage—and all marriages—are made possible by God. Laurie Krieg is a writer, speaker, and ministry leader whose mission is to teach the church how to approach sexuality with the gospel.Matt Krieg is a licensed professional counselor and director of counseling at Caring Well Counseling.Laurie and Matt are the authors of the new book, An Impossible Marriage: What Our Mixed-Orientation Marriage Has Taught Us About Love and the Gospel. Together, Laurie and Matt host the Hole in My Heart Podcast and live in beautiful West Michigan with their three young children.Buy their book here: https://www.amazon.com/Impossible-Marriage-Mixed-Orientation-Taught-Gospel/dp/0830847936/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=impossiblem02-20Listen to their podcast here: https://lauriekrieg.com/podcast/Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

Behind the scenes of sexual addiction, the inner child is running the show. Porn is his pacifier and lust is his lullaby. So who is this kid, and how can we help him heal? Join me and Eddie Capparucci as we discuss the 9 types of inner child...and why the road to recovery runs through your childhood. Dr. Eddie Capparucci is a Christian therapist who specializes in the treatment of sexual and pornography addiction. He's the creator of the Inner Child Recovery Process (ICRP) and the author of "Going Deeper: How The Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction."Eddie's book and other resources are all available at https://innerchild-sexaddiction.com/Eddie will be joining us this week for a Live Q&A about The Inner Child inside our private group for men at husbandmaterialmen.com. Hope to see you there!Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

What does it mean to "be a man"? What is true masculinity? Dr. Doug Carpenter cuts through the clutter and defines masculinity in a way that empowers men to be who we really are.Dr. Doug Carpenter is a clinical psychologist and the co-owner of Insight Counseling Services in Rochester, Michigan. He's the author of "Childhood Trauma and the Non-Alpha Male." Buy Doug's book here: Childhood Trauma and the Non-Alpha MaleDoug will be joining us for a Live Q&A Call inside the Husband Material Men Facebook Group this week. Bring all your questions about trauma, masculinity, and gender-role conflict!Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

Learn the G.R.O.W.T.H. model for helping men outgrow porn:G = Going FirstR = Repeating & RephrasingO = ObservingW = Weaving & WaitingT = Telling The TruthH = Having Fun!Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

How can we help the next generation develop healthy sexuality in a pornographic world? That's the question Rodney and Traci Wright answer on today's episode.Rodney & Traci are the authors of How to Talk With Your Kids About Sex. They're passionate about helping parents communicate healthy sexuality with our kids. In their work for Pure Desire Ministries, Rodney and Traci share their personal journey of recovery and hope based on 30+ years of experience as speakers, pastors, and counselors. They have raised three children and currently reside in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.BONUS EPISODE: Rodney and Traci will be joining us for a Live Q&A Session inside the Husband Material Private Facebook Group on Sunday night, October 18th. Join the group so you can attend the Q&A at husbandmaterialmen.comBuy How To Talk With Your Kids About Sex here: puredesire.org/how-to-talk-with-your-kids-about-sexEmail Rodney at rodney@puredesire.org or call him at 208-691-3872Email Traci at traciw@puredesire.orgSupport the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!