Addiction never creates restfulness. In fact, it does the exact opposite. So, how does an addicted person discover true rest for their mind and soul? In this episode, we suggest a counterintuitive way to discover the rest your heart longs for: by speaking out your deepest fear. Join us for a robust discussion on how to identify your restlessness and how to find it through courageous vulnerability.

How do you respond to difficult moments and seasons that you can't predict? Such as the COVID-19 pandemic? These are unusual and unique times for all of us worldwide. In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen share their personal thoughts on how they have been processing this difficult season, and invite you to consider how you are processing this moment in your own life.

To engage our online courses from anywhere in the world, visit PureLifeAcademy.org.

We have Brendan Botha from South Africa back with us again to talk more about the damaging effects of porn and how families can break free from its influence. This issue is global and ubiquitous. Listen in to gain hope for yourself and your family.

Learn more about Brendan and their ministry at Break-Free.co.za.

We have a special guest on the program today. Brendan Botha was raised in a broken home in South Africa, and was introduced to porn at an early age. In this episode, Brendan shares his story of brokenness, faith, recovery, and what it looks like to pursue authentic, biblical manhood. May you be encouraged by his story to pursue greater integrity in your own life.

Learn more about Brendan and his ministry at Break-Free.co.za.

Are you a single woman who desires to be married, or maybe are already in a dating relationship that has potential for marriage? Then this episode will help you to ask strategic questions of your boyfriend to understand him better and make an informed decision about whatever the next steps might be in the relationship. These questions were developed by men for the sake of helping women know a man much, much better.

The Questions:

• Ask him to make all the plans for one month.
• Does he do a lot of "lovey dovey" talk?
• Ask when and how he was introduced to porn.
• How does he manage sexual struggles?
• What is he doing to train himself to practice self-control?
• What are his boundaries for watching TV and movies?
• How does he handle stress?
• How dose he handle differences?
• Is he insightful about himself?
• Does he listen to know you or to "work" you?
• What are his values?

Our kids view over 14 billion porn videos every year. What can parents do to protect their children from being swept away by the online porn epidemic? In this episode, John Van Arnam, the founder of The Third Talk, shares his expertise and experience in helping parents and kids to address porn in ways that doesn't shame or blame.

To learn more about John and his resources, visit TheThirdTalk.com.

When do men go looking for porn or some other kind of sexual escape? And why do they seek it out? Finally, how does a man change this unhealthy pattern? In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen explore many various reasons for when and why men look for porn, and how to refocus on healthier ways to solve emotional and circumstantial difficulties.

Lucille Williams has ministered to couples and families for over 25 years. She has a strong desire to safeguard marriages, especially when it comes to what happens in the bedroom. In this episode, Lucille shares some of her story and gives lots of insights for couples who want to improve intimacy in their marriage.

To learn more about Lucille and her book, The Intimacy You Crave, visit LuSays.com.

Many women have faced the terrible trauma of sexual abuse and rape. How can a woman heal and recover from such deep pain? In this episode, Joy Skarka shares her personal story of sexual brokenness and how the grace of God intersected with her pain to bring lasting healing and freedom. Wherever you are in your journey, may Joy's story bring you hope and courage.

For helpful resources for women, visit AuthenticIntimacy.com or Women.Bebroken.com.

For wives facing the difficulty of sexual betrayal trauma the journey to wholeness travels along a continuum of healing, growing, and serving. And it is imperative that this journey take place in a safe environment. In this episode, we have a panel of women who serve as online care group leaders in our Wives Care ministry. They have traveled this road themselves and share their personal connection to this ministry along with encouraging words to any wives who want healing from sexual betrayal trauma.

Learn more about Online Care Groups for Wives at WivesCare.Bebroken.com.