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On this legacy edition of the Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Dr. Mark Laaser unpacks three spiritual questions to consider no matter where you are in your recovery journey. 

What does it look like to cultivate healthy communication in your relationship? At Faithful & True, we would refer to this as communicating from your "hoop" or "wise chair."On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Deb Laaser joins Dr. Greg Miller to discuss how you can begin to learn to cultivate healthy communication in your relationship. Topics discussed: Hula Hoop HealthSubscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction re

How do you cope with trauma?On this legacy edition of the Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Dr. Mark Laaser and Randy Evert unpack the eight ways we cope with trauma, identified by Dr. Patrick Carnes' in his book, The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships.Listen as Mark also shares a path toward healing and resolution of trauma.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples thr

The early days of recovery are filled with the chaos and uncertainty. Much time and energy is spent managing the fall out of betrayal.As a couple progresses in their recovery journey, they eventually reach a turning point in their recovery where they  spend less time managing the chaos of betrayal and more time actively seeking to grow closer in their relationship.     - What does that transition look like?    - When does it typically happen?   - How do we know if we're ready for it? Deb Laaser and Greg Miller begin to answer those questions and more on this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christi

What does it mean to be a good steward of the trauma we’ve experienced in our lives?Is that even possible?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser joins Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert to discuss her new book, From Trauma to Transformation: A Path to Healing and Growth. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithf

Anyone who has struggled with sex addiction knows there are certain things they are drawn to and others they aren't. It’s easy to believe you’re drawn to what you are by chance. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Clinical Director, Jim Farm and Director of Men’s Workshops, Dr. Greg Miller begin to answer the question, “Why Am I Drawn To What I’m Drawn To?" Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experien

What shapes your view of sex?Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, we share another Legacy edition of the podcast. Listen as Mark Laaser and Randy Evert continue to unpack some of the lies we believe about sex and the importance truth that contradicts the lies.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive W

What shapes your view of sex?Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, we share another Legacy edition of the podcast. Listen as Mark Laaser and Randy Evert unpack some of the lies we believe about sex and the important truth that contradicts the lies.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops cont

It's easy for the addict to be the focus of recovery.  After all, he's the one who needs help, right?While it's important for the addict to pursue healing and growth, it's imperative his wife or partner also receive the support she needs to heal. On this Legacy edition of The Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Mark & Debbie Laaser share 10 things she needs in recovery, especially in the early days. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in

The goal of recovery is not simply to stop a behavior but to be transformed.The question is, how do I know if I'm being transformed?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Licensed Counselors Chris and Elizabeth Hardesty unpack what real transformation looks like & how you can experience it in your own life!Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources

If you could choose one word to describe your recovery journey, what would it be? Determination, hope, resiliency? What about curiosity? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Licensed Counselor, Elizabeth Hardesty returns to unpack the important role curiosity plays in successful recovery. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.T

Have you ever wondered what it takes to experience a successful recovery journey?Maybe you're just starting out, or you've been at it for a while and now feel like you've plateaued. Either way, you may be wondering if your effort is really paying off. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, listen as licensed counselor, Chris Hardesty shares practical steps you can take to experience a successful recovery.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experi

If you've recently discovered someone close to you is struggling with porn or sex addiction, your head is probably spinning with questions like..."How did this happen?""What did I do wrong?""Am I not enough?"If so, you're not alone.On this Legacy edition of The Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Dr. Mark Laaser begins to answer one of the most frequently asked questions about sex addiction, "Why?"Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of

Whether you're a husband or wife, triggers are an inevitable part of life in recovery. It's not a matter of if they happen but when.The question is, what do you do when you encounter them?Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by life coach, Russ Smidt and therapist, Susie Smidt as they continue their conversation about how to handle triggers together as a couple.On this episode, Russ and Susie unpack how couples can work to reclaim places or activities that were "tainted" by acting out behavior.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in Septem

Whether you're a husband or wife, triggers are an inevitable part of life in recovery. It's not a matter of if they happen but when.The question is, what do you do when you encounter them? Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by life coach, Russ Smidt and therapist, Susie Smidt begin to answer that very question.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through t

There's already enough shame wrapped up in sex addiction. Add in fetish behavior on top of that...? and the shame is magnified. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert are joined by Clinical Consultant, Elizabeth Griffin.Listen as they discuss fetish behaviors. What they are, how they develop, and how you can find freedom.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and

It's one thing to have vision for your life as an individual. And if you're in a relationship it's important to have vision for your coupleship as well.On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser returns to continue our conversation about vision.Listen as Greg, Debbie, and Randy talk about practical steps you can take to cultivate vision and passion in your relationship today! Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addictio

When was the last time you took a break and evaluated your life as it stands today? Did you like what you found?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser joins Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert to discuss the importance of having vision for your life.Listen as they unpack what it looks like and how you can start developing vision today!Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples thro

What’s your relationship status with food? Good, bad, or is it complicated? On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Clinical Director, Jim Farm returns to the program. Listen a Jim and Greg to talk about food addiction and how it relates to sex addiction. They’ll also unpack what it looks like to have a healthy relationship with food and sex and how you can take steps to get there today.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with

Have you been on your journey of healing for a while and now feel like you've plateaued? Perhaps the initial growth and excitement you felt in the beginning has waned or completely evaporated.If that's the case, how do you move forward? On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Clinical Director, Jim Farm joins Greg and Randy to discuss what to do if you feel like your recovery has stalled.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction re