It’s safe to say that if someone in your church, your neighborhood, or your small group is reeling from porn addiction…it may be time to speak up and walk beside them. Telling your story tells them, “you’re not alone.” Bob and Dannah Gresh told their story for the first time at a True Woman conference. In this episode of Happily Even After, they’ll share that message and some encouragement for you as you consider when it might be the right time to share your story.

Buy the Happily Even After book by Dannah Gresh

LISTEN:

Need Help Lovin’ The Man from True Woman 2017 by Revive Our Hearts

RECOMMENDED INTENSIVES FOR COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS:

Crossroads Counseling of the Rockies (Colorado)

River Tree Center with Phil Herdnon (Tennessee) 

Faithful &True  (Minnesota)

Alongsides Care (Michigan)

People quit porn every day. Not that many actually enter into the hard work of recovery. But you can be among them. Today with the continued help of Layton and Chelsea Boeve of the Liberator podcast, Bob and Dannah will try to answer the question: how long does recovery take? And Bob’s counselor, Phil Herdnon, will help you make sense of the presence of depression in the recovery process.

Buy the Happily Even After book by Dannah Gresh

Use the coupon code “HEA” to get a free month of Covenant Eyes screen accountability.

LISTEN:

Liberator Episode 1 with Layton and Chelsea Boeve 

Get the Dog Out of the Bed, Happily Even After Episode #5

WATCH:

“Washington’s Dream” by Nate Bargatze on Saturday Night Live

RECOMMENDED INTENSIVES FOR COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS:

Crossroads Counseling of the Rockies (Colorado)

River Tree Center with Phil Herdnon (Tennessee) 

Faithful &True  (Minnesota)

Alongsides Care (Michigan)

Every time you confess sin is a victory! But when it comes to confessing a porn addiction or a relapse to your partner, it has to be done well. Otherwise, you’ll do extra damage. Today on the podcast, Bob and Dannah explore tips for making the confession experience as healthy as possible. Guests include Layton and Chelsea Boeve of the Liberator podcast, and Phil Herdnon, Bob’s licensed therapist.

Buy the Happily Even After book by Dannah Gresh

Use the coupon code “HEA” to get a free month of Covenant Eyes screen accountability.

LISTEN:

Liberator with Layton and Chelsea Boeve 

READ:

“Everytime I Confess Sin Is A Victory” from Covenant Eyes

“How to Confess Porn Addiction to Your Spouse” by Jen Ferguson from Covenant Eyes

“Confessing Lust to Your Wife: How Detailed Should You Be” by Luke Gilkerson from Covenant Eyes

RECOMMENDED INTENSIVES FOR COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS:

Crossroads Counseling of the Rockies (Colorado)

River Tree Center with Phil Herdnon (Tennessee) 

Faithful &True  (Minnesota)

Alongsides Care (Michigan)

You were created to experience connection with God and with others. But sin separates us. Dannah explores how the pathway back to being connected to God and community is radical vulnerability. Through an exploration of her life verse, Psalm 25:14, Dannah explains why honest confession matters so much…not just in our relationship with each other, but also with God. 

Buy the Happily Even After book by Dannah Gresh

Use the coupon code “HEA” to get a free month of Covenant Eyes screen accountability.

LISTEN:

Episode #2 “Glorious Unfolding” of Happily Even After 

GET TICKETS:

Attend Flourish for women with Dannah Gresh, Erin Davis, and Stephanie Martinez

RECOMMENDED INTENSIVES FOR COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS:

Crossroads Counseling of the Rockies with Pete Kuiper (Colorado)

River Tree Center (Tennessee) 

Faithful &True  (Minnesota)

Alongsides Care (Michigan)

If you’re having a party, Bob Gresh is the guy to invite. (Dannah might be studying, though.) Bob confesses how he compared himself to Dannah and felt “less than.” But he learned to stop wearing the label of “lazy” when he began to understand the power of believing what God the Father has said about him. You can stop comparing, competing, and campaigning. Replace the lies and labels in your life with God’s Truth. (And duct tape will be involved.)

Buy the Happily Even After book by Dannah Gresh

Use the coupon code “HEA” to get a free month of Covenant Eyes screen accountability.

LISTEN:

Episode #2 “Glorious Unfolding” of Happily Even After 

GET TICKETS:

Attend the Born to Be Brave tour for fathers and sons

RECOMMENDED INTENSIVES FOR COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS:

Crossroads Counseling of the Rockies with Pete Kuiper (Colorado)

River Tree Center (Tennessee) 

Faithful &True (Minnesota)

Alongsides Care (Michigan)

Today Bob and Dannah Gresh bring you more advice from their sex therapist, Joyce Penner. You’ll get practical encouragement for how to rebuild your intimacy along with a book recommendation that’ll help you feel like you’re not alone if you’re experiencing barriers in the bedroom.

Buy the Happily Even After book by Dannah Gresh

Use the coupon code “HEA” to get a free month of Covenant Eyes screen accountability.

LISTEN:

Shaunti Feldhahn talks with Erin Davis about “Why we still need sexual integrity” on Grounded 

Chelsea and Layton Boeve on the Liberator podcast

CONTACT:

Joyce Penner at Passionate Commitment for sex therapy

Find a Christian sex therapist near you at Dr. Michael Sytsma’s Sexual Wholeness, Inc.

READ:

Secrets of Sex and Marriage: 8 Surprises that Make All the Difference by Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma

Enjoy: The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women by Clifford and Joyce Penner

The Married Guys Guide to Great Sex by Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner

Do you ever wonder if what’s happening in your marriage might classify as abuse? Sometimes a husband is guilty. Sometimes a wife is. Why do you need to know? So you can get the right kind of help. Learn five red flags that are tell-tale signs of abuse. And meet two experts who can guide your learning curve. 

Buy the Happily Even After book by Dannah Gresh

CALL SOMEONE:

If you feel you need help navigating abuse, call someone.

ATTEND:

Join us for a marriage weekend in the Dominican Republic with Pete Kuiper

LISTEN:

Bob and Dannah talk with Charlynn Steinkamp on Fight for Your Marriage

WATCH:

Lysa Terkuerst & Leslie Vernick discuss “difficult & destructive marriages on Therapy & Theology

Dannah talks with Diane Langberg on Revive Our Hearts’ Grounded

RECOMMENDED INTENSIVES FOR COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS:

River Tree Center with Phil Herdnon (Tennessee) 

CrossRoads Counseling of the Rockies (Colorado)

Faithful&True  (Minnesota)

Alongsides Care (Michigan)

Be Free (Various Locations)

It’s one of the most common questions couples ask: “should we tell the kids?”  Opinions vary. Bob and Dannah tell you where they landed and how a conversation with Bob’s current therapist, Phil Herdnon gave them confidence that it was the right one for them.

Buy the Happily Even After book by Dannah Gresh

ATTEND:

Join us for a marriage weekend in the Dominican Republic with Pete Kuiper

READ

Covenant Eyes provides  “10 Shocking Stats About Teens and Pornography” 

WATCH:

Chris McKenna on a True Girl workshop titled “How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography”

RECOMMENDED INTENSIVES FOR COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS:

River Tree Center with Phil Herdnon (Tennessee) 

CrossRoads Counseling of the Rockies (Colorado)

Faithful&True  (Minnesota)

Alongsides Care (Michigan)

Be Free with Jonathan Daughtery (Various Locations)

You are not alone. Our entire culture is experiencing great unhappiness due to the sexual revolution. With the help of John Mark Comer, we’ll grapple with the lies our culture tells us about sex. Dr. Juli Slattery will explain why Jesus is the only hope for overcoming them. And we’re gonna tell you the truth about why some men hate church. We’re exploring Truth #7: the Truth will set you free. It’s one of seven beliefs every marriage needs to experience God’s redemption. 

Buy the Happily Even After book by Dannah Gresh

ATTEND:

Join us for a marriage weekend in the Dominican Republic with Pete Kuiper

LISTEN:

David Murrow talks about “Why Men Leave the Church” on Dr James Dobson’s Family Talk

WATCH:

Bob Gresh tells students at Cedarville University “You are not alone”

Dr. Judith Reisman & Jeremy Wiles on Alfred Kinsey by KingdomWorks Studio 

 The Conquer Series

Juli Slattery on sexual discipleship Revive Our Hearts’ Grounded

John Mark Comer talks with Carey Nieuwhof about sex lies

Josh McDowell talks to Pure Desire about the effects of pornography.

RECOMMENDED INTENSIVES FOR COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS:

River Tree Center with Phil Herdnon (Tennessee) 

CrossRoads Counseling of the Rockies (Colorado)

Faithful&True (Minnesota)

Alongsides Care (Michigan)

Be Free with Jonathan Daughtery (Various Locations)

How do you rebuild your sex life after trust is broken? We called a Christian sex therapist to get some gritty and practical advice for episode #6 of the Happily Even After podcast with Bob and Dannah Gresh. We’ll talk about everything from female orgasm to pelvic floor therapy to the tender topic of abuse. We’re exploring Truth #6: intimacy is about giving your whole self to your spouse. It’s one of seven beliefs every marriage needs to experience God’s redemption. 

Buy the Happily Even After book by Dannah Gresh

LISTEN:

Jonathan Daughtery talks about “Lust Land” on Java with Juli 

Love & Lust sermon by Pastor Tim Keller

WATCH:

Dr. Juli Slattery talks about sex on Revive Our Hearts’ Grounded

Leslie Vernick talks about “destructive relationships” with Lysa Terkeurst on Therapy & Theology

CONTACT:

Joyce Penner at Passionate Commitment for sex therapy