Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Everyone has faced loneliness of some kind in their lives. But now we are experiencing loneliness at unprecedented levels in developed societies. What is causing this rise in loneliness and how can we combat it? Join us as we talk about the epidemic of loneliness and the practical hope found in community and service.

Let's state the obvious: parenting is scary! And when it comes to teaching our kids about sex, it can be very scary, especially in today's hyper-sexualized culture. But we don't have to be paralyzed by fear. In this episode, John Fort helps us unpack our fears as parents and gives practical help for facing fears with hope and confidence.

Learn more in John's book, Honest Talk, at HonestTalk.Bebroken.com.

Stephen recently traveled to Portugal and he has some insights from this trip that he wants to share with you and me. Learn some history about the Templar Knights, the sovereignty of God, and why this matters to your journey of faith and integrity.

When a wife has faced the painful trauma of sexual betrayal, what can her husband do to help her heal? In this episode, Barbara Steffens helps us navigate this delicate question. She has many years of experience in helping wives heal, and this experience offers lots of wisdom for husbands who want to change. May this program offer you hope and insight for taking positive next steps toward healing.

Learn more about Barbara and her resources at DrBarbaraSteffens.com. 

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Anger is a powerful emotion that reveals what we value, whether good or bad. And anger has the potential to fire off anger responses in others. How can we learn from our anger and respond in healthy ways? This episode unpacks these deeper questions about anger and the hope we have for managing anger well. 

Do Jesus and the 12-Steps belong in the same sentence? Some Christians may say no. But what if God is bigger than any singular recovery process, and the grace of Jesus is better than empty religious rituals? In this episode, Mark Denison shares insights from his new book entitled "Jesus and the 12 Steps." Learn with us about how God is still in the business of setting addicts free, and how He uses the 12-Steps in that journey.

For more info about Mark, and to order his book, visit http://TheresStillHope.org.

God invented sex. On purpose! But how can parents teach their kids about one of the most basic elements of life? This episode unpacks 5 keys teaching points to help parents communicate God's design to their kids. Gain confidence to have rich and meaningful conversations about sex with your kids.

For more help, get a copy of Honest Talk at Books.Bebroken.com. 

Many men think women are just too complicated to understand, especially when it comes to sex. But is this necessarily true? In this episode, Jennifer Degler joins us to explain some key basics about female sexuality that might "unlock" the mystery for men. Listen in to gain more understanding for discovering deeper intimacy in your marriage. 

To learn more about Jennifer and her resources for wives, visit JenniferDegler.com. 

Originally aired: June 11, 2019

Many men are living lust-FULL lives rather than lust-FREE lives. And so many struggle to fully enter "real recovery" and find the freedom their hearts long for. In this episode we are delighted to have Jay Haug with us to share his story and how his ministry helps men go "all in" with recovery. Learn 4 keys disciplines that can free you from the power of lust! 

Learn more about Jay and his ministry at http://LivingWithoutLust.com. 

Originally aired: April 23, 2019

What if we told you that it only took 6 hours a week to radically transform and improve your marriage? You might think we were snake oil salesmen, right? Well, solid research from John Gottman actually backs up this claim. This episode unpacks this research and the specific things to do in these magical six hours. 

For more info, get Gottman's book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, at https://tinyurl.com/y6fqnnos.