Christian Counseling

Have you ever felt like you should reach out to a counselor or therapist, but didn't know where to begin? Maybe you weren't even sure you really needed the help of a trained professional.On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Aaron Wellmann discuss what therapists and counselors are and they begin to answer the question, do I really need a therapist to heal? 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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 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

Those struggling with addiction often believe that their desire is wrong or bad. As a result, we learn to stifle our desires and lock them in the basement of our hearts and minds. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Curt Thompson, MD continue their conversation unpacking Curt’s new book The Soul of Desire. Listen as they discuss how our addictions and coping strategies are often the keys to help us unlock a better understanding of what we really long for.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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 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 w

What do you want? No...what do you really want?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Curt Thompson, MD returns to the program to unpack his new book, The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community. Listen as Dr. Thompson invites us to look at the desire--the longing, the depth of eternity that God has placed in our hearts.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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 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 wit

What is an appropriate amount of time to spend investing in a hobby like videogames?How much is too much? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. David Delmonico and Dr. Steve Kuniak.Listen as they unpack how you can have a healthy relationship with hobbies to ensure they are actually life-giving and not life-draining for you and those closest to you.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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 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 r

We all know what it’s like to be captivated videogames, technology, and the online world? The question is, what makes them so attractive? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. David Delmonico and Dr. Greg Miller begin to pull back the curtain on what makes technology and the online world so captivating. Listen as they also unpack how you can make sure your life isn’t ruled by it.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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 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 sex

Is it possible to be addicted to video games or are they just a fun distraction? The answer is more complicated than you might think.On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by Dr. David Delmonico.  Listen as they discuss video games. Can they be addictive? And if so, how does it compare to other addictions to sex, drugs, or alcohol? They’ll also unpack how you can tell if you or someone you know is using video games to do more than just blow off some steam at the end of a long day.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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 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 Sep

Ever feel you’ve plateaued in your recovery and stopped growing the way you’d like? Have you ever had the sense something you couldn't see or control was holding you back?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser (LMFT)  returns to discuss brain health. She'll answer questions like...What is brain health?Why is brain health important?Is my brain holding me back in my recovery?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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 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 expe

Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, we continue our conversation with Faithful & True team members, Russ and Susie Smidt. They share their story of transformation from clients of F&T in recovery to full-time members of our team!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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 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 Intensi

Life is full of uncertainty. We may know where we want to go, but we’re not sure how to get there. We usually don’t get to see the whole picture.On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, our very own, Susie Smidt (LMFT) joins the show to share about her journey of transitioning from stay-at-home mom in recovery to practicing therapist on our staff. Listen as she shares how she was able to navigate the complexity and uncertainty of her journey by simply taking one step at a time.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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 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 wit

Let's be honest.Are your Christmas traditions life-giving or do they actually drain the peace and joy out of the holiday season?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by Director of Faithful & True, Debbie Laaser. Listen as they unpack how you can have a truly life-giving Christmas.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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 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

Not only does infidelity shatter your trust in your spouse, it can also cause you to question yourself and maybe even God. Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, we share a Legacy Podcast featuring Dr. Mark and Debbie Laaser. Listen as Deb unpacks how a women can learn to trust herself and God in the aftermath of infidelity.Listen to part one as Mark Laaser shares 14 ways you can rebuild her trust.   - https://youtu.be/q1grqZLHeWMSubscribe 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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 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 3

We all want healthy relationships, but how can we get there if we don't even know what they look like?Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Leslie Vernick returns to unpack the essence of emotionally healthy relationships, what they look like and how you can move towards them.- Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. -Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueWorkshops:   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880- Dr. 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

No relationship is perfect. But what happens when a relationship stops being just imperfect and becomes emotionally destructive? On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, experienced counselor and national bestseller, Leslie Vernick sheds light on emotionally destructive relationships. She shares how you can recognize an abusive situation, stop it in its tracks, and heal from its destructive effects. - Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. -Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueWorkshops:   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880- Dr. Mark Laaser, M

I look at porn. Only sometimes though, so it's no big deal.I've been faithful to my wife since our wedding day. Well, except for that one time. Sometimes I flirt with women at work. I know I shouldn't, but it just kind of happens.Most of us (okay, all of us) are struggling or have struggled with our sexuality. We've done or said things we regret. We may find freedom for a time, but always find ourselves slipping back into it...eventually. If this sounds like your story, you may be struggling with addiction. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Elizabeth Griffin returns to unpack how you can know if your sexual "struggles" are more than just struggles and how you can find healing.- Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. -Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/F

We’ve been taught we should be independent and self-sufficient, but deep down we crave community.  So what’s the deal? Should we be independent, relying on ourselves or dependent on others?  The answer? Both.   Today on the The Faithful & True Podcast, Deb Laaser returns to continue our conversation about healthy relationship development. In this episode, listen as we introduce the concept of interdependence. We’ll unpack what it is and how it’s the key to healthy relationship development.Learn more about Hula Hoop Health:    - https://faithfulandtrue.com/product/hula-hoop-health/- Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. -Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueWorkshops:   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples -

The Bible says when a man and woman get married they become “one flesh.” But what does that really mean? Does each spouse forfeit their individuality? On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Deb Laaser joins Greg and Randy. Listen as they unpack how a healthy, Biblically-based perspective on one-flesh union can help you avoid the marriage mistake you can’t afford to make. Learn more about Hula Hoop Health:    - https://faithfulandtrue.com/product/hula-hoop-health/ - Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. - Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueWorkshops:   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email -

For over 30 years, Faithful & True has been dedicated to spreading the message of hope and healing from addiction.As the years have passed, our message has not changed and we’ve had the opportunity to take advantage of new technology to help accomplish our goal. Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, our producer, Aaron Wellmann joins the program to talk about how we’re spreading the message of hope and healing from addiction through social media and our podcast.We’ll unpack the “why” behind what we do and what we have planned for the future of Faithful & True.- Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. - Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueWorkshops:   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.l

Talk therapy, sitting down one on one with a counselor, is perhaps the most common form of therapy. But it’s far from the only form.On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Kristine Jackson and Lizzy McGlothlin of Onsite Workshops return to the program. Listen as they unpack some of the lesser-known but equally effective forms of healing including experiential and group therapy. They'll share why you should incorporate these life-changing forms of therapy into your recovery program. - Faithful & True is a Christian counseling center located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal. - Subscribe to our channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueWorkshops:   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us!:   - Our Website - https://faithfula

Have you ever thought since nothing "bad" has ever happened to you, you've never experienced any trauma. Well, think again. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Kristine Jackson and Lizzy McGlothlin of Onsite Workshops join the program. Listen as they uncover the truth about trauma. What it is, how it affects your daily life, and how you can begin to heal. Special Guests Include:Lizzy McGlothlin | Director of Business Development | Onsite WorkshopsKristine Jackson - Associate Clinical Director | Onsite WorkshopsSubscribe 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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction

It's simple. Infidelity breaks trust. The question is, how can you rebuild it?Today on the Faithful & True Podcast we share a Legacy Podcast featuring Dr. Mark Laaser. Listen as he unpacks 14 practical ways a husband can rebuild the trust of his wife. 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:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 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 &