In this episode, we have Andrew Arthur back with us to dive deep into the art of active listening. We chat about the common obstacles we face, like distractions and assumptions, that can disrupt our ability to truly hear others, especially in long-term relationships. Andrew shares a golden nugget for exceptional listening: asking "What do you need from me right now?" as a way to better support those in emotional need. We even touch on how this skill translates to our spiritual lives, suggesting we quiet our inner chatter to connect with God. Wrapping up, we leave you with some practical tips to enhance your listening skills.To learn more about Andrew and his mediation services, visit http://GenesisChristianMediation.com. Topics Covered in this Episode: - Importance of active listening - Roadblocks to effective communication - Removing oneself from the center stage - Asking "What do you need from me right now?" - Providing support and affirmation in times of crisis - Assumptions in long-term relationships - Barriers to good listening - Listening to God and spiritual connection - Practical advice for improving listening skills More Resources: - https://amzn.to/4aCx4WS* by Groves and Smith - https://www.bebroken.org/post/words-have-power - https://www.bebroken.org/product-page/40-days-to-oneness-1 by Stephen Cervantes Related Podcasts: - https://youtu.be/nnijfbckVTo - https://youtu.be/3qp8OI6J_Wg - https://youtu.be/15XWp9MOKcE *This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.----------Please rate and review our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-sex-radio/id174194853Subscribe to our http://youtube.puresexradio.com/ channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

On today’s episode, Brian Ellsworth shares his personal journey of trauma, addiction, and recovery. Brian is the new executive director of Living Without Lust, which is a fellowship of men desiring to live with sexual integrity.Brian discusses his challenging past, sobriety-seeking turning points, and healing through an intensive program. He shares how he went from a crippling addiction to now helping other men break free from unwanted sexual behaviors. The conversation stresses the significance of addressing underlying pain, seeking help, and the continuous process of recovery. To learn more about Brian and Living Without Lust, visit http://LivingWithoutLust.com. More Resources: - Contact Brian at 904-479-5629 - https://beginagaininstitute.com/programs/14-day-christian-intensive/ - https://www.bebroken.org/gateway-to-freedom Related Podcasts: - https://youtu.be/JJdbwmgAbkg - https://youtu.be/dK9p4ZTwfIA - https://youtu.be/WovOtI-PEzg ----------Please rate and review our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-sex-radio/id174194853Subscribe to our http://youtube.puresexradio.com/ channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

In this episode, we welcome back Ashley Jameson from Pure Desire Ministries. She helps us understand trauma, addiction, and women's struggles with sex and relationships, shining a light on the importance of transforming our worldly views on sexuality.Ashley candidly highlights the different ways women grapple with their sexuality. Ranging from matters of toxic relationships to fears of intimacy, her insights and personal journey resonate deeply.Ashley also explores the negative impact of violent sexual acts in fantasies and media content. She emphasizes the urgent need to redefine our perspective of sexuality as a beautiful and valuable gift from God.As a wrap-up, Ashley speaks on the far-reaching positive impacts of breaking free from sexual shame on all aspects of life, notably parenting and personal relationships. This powerful conversation will invite women dealing with love, sex, and relationship issues to boldly embark on their individual healing journeys.To learn more about Ashley and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit http://PureDesire.org. More Resources: - https://puredesire.org/shop/unraveled-kit/ - https://puredesire.org/counseling/ - https://puredesire.org/getting-started/ Related Podcasts: - https://youtu.be/4auMYXujDqE - https://youtu.be/8XWJzrZUlEk - https://youtu.be/fNATvntsfu8 ----------Please rate and review our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-sex-radio/id174194853Subscribe to our http://youtube.puresexradio.com/ channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

The world, especially in the West, is awash in all forms of sexual brokenness and confusion. And much of this brokenness and confusion is present in the Church. How can we help Christians understand God’s design for sex and live it out in our local churches and communities?Today we have Daniel Weiss back on the program with us to discuss these issues. Daniel is the president of Sexual Integrity Leaders, a ministry dedicated to equipping, supporting, and collaborating with Christian leaders to promote Gospel-centered sexuality in the Church.Much of our conversation revolves around the Identity Project, a platform containing many teaching videos from multiple leaders in various arenas of expertise regarding biblical sexuality. We talk about why these teachings are important for every Christian, especially topics like the “image of God,” singlehood and sexuality, and how our true identity is rooted in community.To learn more about Daniel and Sexual Integrity Leaders, visit http://SexualIntegrityLeaders.com. To learn more about the Identity Project, visit http://IdentityProject.tv. Use coupon code: IDPSEXUALINTEGRITY10More Resources: - https://amzn.to/3vrIkpX* by Dr. Juli Slattery - https://amzn.to/3VIXH7T* by Christopher West - https://www.purelifeacademy.org/pages/leaders Related Podcasts: - https://youtu.be/6Gum0hTd3jA - https://youtu.be/5xfoCwiWZGk - https://youtu.be/4afrCq88cCU *These are affiliate links. Be Broken may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.----------Please rate and review our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-sex-radio/id174194853Subscribe to our http://youtube.puresexradio.com/ channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Addiction recovery is hard work. It is the process of learning to live in a whole new way apart from old, harmful, compulsive patterns. Such transformation doesn’t happen quickly or without help. Our guest today is Mark Denison. He has been on the program several times before and is the co-founder, with his wife Beth, of There’s Still Hope. He joins us to talk about his newest book, https://amzn.to/3vvKiWf. Men often need pithy, wise tips to help them on the long road of recovery. In our conversation, we highlight several of the truisms, such as:  - If you are 90% in, you are 100% out. - Addiction isn’t a bad problem, it is a bad solution. - If you can stay sober for 20 minutes, you can stay sober. - Relapse is not an event, but a process. - Don’t commit to a lifetime; commit to a day. - Direction trumps destination. If you are looking for some super practical help for your recovery journey, this episode will be very impactful. To learn more about Mark and his ministry’s resources, visit http://TheresStillHope.org. More Resources: - https://amzn.to/3vvKiWf* - https://www.bebroken.org/gateway-to-freedom - https://www.bebroken.org/grace-based-recovery-groups Related Podcasts: - https://youtu.be/JJdbwmgAbkg - https://youtu.be/rNWsc58kGNk - https://youtu.be/e6cp-YfgHLM *This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.----------Please rate and review our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-sex-radio/id174194853Subscribe to our http://youtube.puresexradio.com/ channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Forgiveness is a topic that gets brought up over and over again in the space of healing from betrayal. But before you tune out let me encourage you to stick around for my super practical conversation with Karla Downing on this topic.Karla is the founder of Change My Relationship and has been on the podcast multiple times to help us think through important relational issues like boundaries and grief. Her many years of experience helping couples in very difficult situations comes out in this interview on forgiveness.In the episode, Karla gives a robust definition of forgiveness and then walks us through http://bebroken.org/forgiveness-process that are essential to the process of forgiveness.To learn more about Karla and her ministry, visit http://ChangeMyRelationship.com.More Resources: - http://bebroken.org/forgiveness-process (PDF) - http://bebroken.org/30daysblessing (PDF) - https://www.changemyrelationship.com/healing-the-wounds-of-your-past-zoom-class/ Related Podcasts: - https://youtu.be/8AAf_XKaGfo - https://youtu.be/olwCx-uhSB8 - https://youtu.be/WuUexC7Ucc8 ----------Please rate and review our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-sex-radio/id174194853Subscribe to our http://youtube.puresexradio.com/ channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Why is confidence important to recovery from addictive patterns? And how is confidence different from arrogance or pride? To help us address this topic, we have Dr. Eddie Capparucci back on the program with us. Eddie is certified as a licensed professional counselor and certified in treating sexual and pornography addiction. He has been on the program multiple times to share his expertise and wisdom in the field of addiction recovery. In our conversation, we discuss what confidence is, the causes and effects of a lack of confidence, what healthy confidence is rooted in, and how to grow in confidence. If you are a man who wants to grow and mature in your recovery, take notes and apply what Eddie shares in this episode. To learn more about Eddie and his resources, visit http://InnerChild-SexAddiction.com.More Resources: - https://www.bebroken.org/gateway-to-freedom - https://amzn.to/3PhFLNS* - https://www.bebroken.org/grace-based-recovery-groups Related Podcasts: - https://youtu.be/_VH5YtNrb7U - https://youtu.be/Vtut6GfpcFs - https://youtu.be/6FwoM8Lkpl8 *This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.----------Please rate and review our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-sex-radio/id174194853Subscribe to our http://youtube.puresexradio.com/ channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

There are many men and women in the Church who struggle with all forms of sexual brokenness, including same-sex sexual desires. How can Christians love and care for those who want freedom from such besetting sins?In today’s episode, our guest is Garry Ingraham. Garry is the co-founder of Love and Truth Network, a ministry that equips church leaders in restoring biblical sexuality, community, and identity through personalized leadership training, teaching resources, and experiential growth opportunities for personal transformation and supporting others. Garry shares his own story of same-sex brokenness and how God drew him out of the dark and into the light. He also shares how God called him into ministry, especially to pastors and helping them with their personal sexual struggles and how to address sexual sin and hope in the local church. Finally, Garry has a new book entitled Am I Gay which highlights his story and how to navigate sexual confusion with the truth of Christ and the community of fellow Christians. To learn more about Garry, his ministry, and the book, visit http://LoveandTruthNetwork.com. More Resources: - https://amzn.to/3Il4jlf* - https://loveandtruthnetwork.com/podcast - https://loveandtruthnetwork.com/free-coaching Related Podcasts: - https://youtu.be/Yr_drMgyEmI - https://youtu.be/sEwQnDoIbWI - https://youtu.be/J37RveUCk3A *This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.----------Please rate and review our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-sex-radio/id174194853Subscribe to our http://youtube.puresexradio.com/ channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Why is pornography such a big deal? This is a common question in the culture, but not necessarily one of alarm, but rather questioning why ministries like ours and many others even exist. Is there any real harm to pornography?To help us answer these questions we have Nick Stumbo back on the program. Nick is the Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries and an author and speaker on sexual issues from a Christian worldview. In our conversation, Nick shares many of the negative effects of porn: biological, mental, emotional, and relational. We look at the many unhealthy patterns porn promotes, the natural trajectory of tolerance (both individually and culturally), the linkage between human trafficking and porn, and then how to live free from the negative effects of porn. Finally, Nick shares a new video series resource called Living Undefiled that takes an in-depth look at the topics surrounding pornography and human trafficking. To learn more about Nick and Pure Desire, visit http://PureDesire.org. To get access to the Living Undefiled course, visit http://LivingUndefiled.com. More Resources: - https://www.bebroken.org/men - http://sherecovery.com/?via=bebroken* - https://endsexualexploitation.org/ Related Podcasts: - https://youtu.be/4ER9EOCXg0g - https://youtu.be/ImR690G5jMU - https://youtu.be/-EWAjFEHeRY *This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.----------Please rate and review our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-sex-radio/id174194853Subscribe to our http://youtube.puresexradio.com/ channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Register for Xposed Conference!When: THIS Saturday, February 24th (join in person or online)Xposed is an annual event to help pastors, ministry leaders, counselors, and individuals navigate sensitive sexual issues and equip them to care for their communities regarding God’s design for sex.https://www.xposedevent.com/ (use coupon code XP24-BBM for discount)-----------Many men struggle deeply with their godly responsibilities of leadership, especially in the home, because they aren’t even managing themselves very well. In this episode, Stephen brings a letter from a leader that is meant to be representative of most men who struggle with this internal conflict of leadership calling and poor self-management. This letter addresses issues like:  - Dividedness and hypocrisy - Wearing masks to cover fear and shame - Poor or non-existent emotional skills - Weariness and hopelessness For any man who can relate to what is shared in this letter, there is hope for transformation. You can become the man and leader God designed you to be. For helpful resources to enhance your godly manhood and marriage skills, visit http://DoctorMarriage.org.More Resources: - https://www.bebroken.org/gateway-to-freedom - https://amzn.to/3T41lYf by Stephen Cervantes* - https://doctormarriage.org/thoughts/ Related Podcasts: - https://youtu.be/_VH5YtNrb7U - https://youtu.be/2RPElIWslm0 - https://youtu.be/p0IamwQOGVk *This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.----------Please rate and review our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-sex-radio/id174194853Subscribe to our http://youtube.puresexradio.com/ channel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations