In this deeply vulnerable episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, Eric sits down with Ben and Heather Rose, pastors from Oregon whose story of hidden addiction, confession, and redemption reveals the power of truth and grace.

Ben opens up about his decades-long battle with pornography, rooted in early childhood exposure and shame that followed him into adulthood and ministry. What started as curiosity became a silent prison that nearly destroyed his marriage, faith, and calling. Heather shares what it was like to live unknowingly inside that deception—grieving, questioning, yet ultimately choosing forgiveness and healing when everything came into the light.

Together, the Roses walk through how confession, counseling, and God’s grace not only restored their marriage but birthed a new ministry dedicated to helping others find freedom from sexual brokenness.

This episode is a raw, redemptive reminder that nothing hidden stays healed—and that restoration is always possible when truth enters the room.

On This Episode:

The roots of sexual addiction and early exposure

How secrecy and shame destroy intimacy in marriage

The moment of full confession that changed everything

Heather’s process of forgiveness and healing

How faith and counseling rebuilt their relationship

Why true recovery requires light, honesty, and grace

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Instagram: @cross_the_island

Website: crosstheisland.org

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