22 APR 2024 · This last Sunday Vern spoke at church regarding the spiritual step of self examiniation and confession.  As pastors struggling with our sexual brokenness - it provides a crucial "powerpoint" that is available to us as we see to walk toward a life of healing and wholeness. If you as a pastor are looking for a safe place to turn to to talk about your sexual struggles - you can get ahold of Vern at bandofbrothers.care@gmail.com If you are looking for more free  resources you can also check out the website bandofbrothers.care

8 APR 2024 · Most of us seek to deny, hide, run from or rail agains the sin which dogs our steps.  In this episode Vern proposes a counter intuitive approach that he believes will actually result in better results - sitting in our sin! If you as a pastor are looking for a safe place to turn to to talk about your sexual struggles - you can get ahold of Vern at bandofbrothers.care@gmail.com If you are looking for more resources you can also check out the website bandofbrothers.care

27 MAR 2024 · The theme of wide open spaces is one that Scriptural writers come back to over and over again.  In this episode Vern puts on his bible teaching hat and relates to how this concept relates to our desire to walk away from porn and experience the best life that God has for us. If you as a pastor are looking for a safe place to turn to to talk about your sexual struggles - you can get ahold of Vern at bandofbrothers.care@gmail.com If you are looking for more free  resources you can also check out the website bandofbrothers.care

26 FEB 2024 · It has become quite common for churches to dip their toes into the stream of recovery groups.  In this episode Vern explores the difference between a church offering recovery programs and a church actually becoming a recovery church where people can acknowledge and grow out of their brokenness. If you as a pastor are looking for a safe place to turn to to talk about your sexual struggles - you can get ahold of Vern at bandofbrothers.care@gmail.com If you are looking for more resources you can also check out the website bandofbrothers.care

19 JAN 2024 · Are Pastors Special when it comes to porn? Are there unique reasons why pastors are drawn to porn and are there unique reasons they stay there? In this episode Vern explores that question. If you as a pastor are looking for a safe place to turn to to talk about your sexual struggles - you can get ahold of Vern at bandofbrothers.care@gmail.com If you are looking for more resources you can also check out the website bandofbrothers.care

4 DEC 2023 · Looking back over 30 years of being a Pastor - from being an associate, to church planting and being a lead pastor, I have come up with a few overall lessons that I have learned. I think some of these lessons may stand you in good stead as you live in the crucible of ministry I love to talk to Pastors - especially those who are looking to deal with their unmanageable sexual behaviors. If you need a safe place to talk - you can reach out to me at bandofbrothers.care@gmail.com You can also see some more resources on my website https://bandofbrothers.care

19 NOV 2023 · Have you ever been given simplistic spiritual advice that has proven to be ineffectual in your struggle with porn. Perhaps you have given simplistic advice. In this episode Vern talks about the proper way to approach (and give advice) about how to find a life of freedom from Porn. I love to talk to Pastors - especially those who are looking to deal with their unmanageable sexual behaviors. If you need a safe place to talk - you can reach out to me at bandofbrothers.care@gmail.com You can also see some more resources on my website https://bandofbrothers.care

19 OCT 2023 · One of the biggest challenges in working in the church is that there seems to be such a hesitation to talk about sexuality. In the absense of talk about healthy sexuality it seems that we are left with the idea that sexuality is somehow dirty or the "forbidden fruit". In this episode I interview Kyle. He is one of a trio of Christian podcast hosts and ministry leaders from KingdomSexualityministry.comwho are seeking to bring talk of healthy sexuality into the open. To connect with the ministry Kingdom Sexuality you can check them out on their website https://www.kingdomsexualityministry.com I love to talk to Pastors - especially those who are looking to deal with their unmanageable sexual behaviors. If you need a safe place to talk - you can reach out to me at bandofbrothers.care@gmail.com You can also see some more resources on my website https://bandofbrothers.care

4 SEP 2023 · Mitch Harrison is a seasoned pastor and leader who has a great gift in helping tired pastors find a new rhythm for their life. This podcast is all about helping you create a new way of living that will help find a pattern of healthy self care for your life. If you follow some of the suggestions in this podcast it will greatly increase the odds of thriving - not just surviving in ministry. I love to talk to Pastors - especially those who are looking to deal with their unmanageable sexual behaviors. If you need a safe place to talk - you can reach out to me at bandofbrothers.care@gmail.com You can also see some more resources on my website https://bandofbrothers.care

29 AUG 2023 · Gratitude is a huge tool in my recovery. In this episode I share some of the things that I regularly remind myself of - things that my recovery has brought into my life! I love to talk to Pastors - especially those who are looking to deal with their unmanageable sexual behaviors. If you need a safe place to talk - you can reach out to me at bandofbrothers.care@gmail.com You can also see some more resources on my website https://bandofbrothers.care