Liberator

We are joined today by our dear friend, Dave. Dave's work on the missions field takes place in sensitive and dangerous circumstances, so his full name is being withheld to protect his family and ministry partners. In this episode we will discuss the spread and impact of pornography throughout the developing world, as well as the enduring power of dying to ourselves.

It's time for our Season 3 Q&A! Please join us as we open up the inbox and answer listener's questions from Instagram and Liberator.com. Thank you for another fantastic season and entrusting us with your time and attention. We look forward to connecting with you soon. Be well and God Bless!

Resources Layton & Chelsea mentioned:

Defend Young Minds, Birds & Bees Instagram Page, Screen Sanity, and Dr. Meg Meeker Website.

This week we are joined by Kristen A. Jenson. She is the founder of Defend Young Minds® and the #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures read-aloud books. Her books have translations in over a dozen languages and are now augmented by a Guidebook for Counseling Kids supporting child therapists and educators. She is also the executive producer of the Brain Defense: Digital Safety® curriculum—a powerful and engaging video-based course for families and educators. Kristen is a positive voice for raising empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids who know how and why to reject pornography.

Website/Books: www.DefendYoungMinds.com

Facebook:Defend YM

Instagram: @defendyoungminds

Twitter: @defendYM

Bryan and Bonnie Pue are the founders and leaders of The Union Movement. As a young man, Bryan was into the party scene - depressed, angry and addicted to porn. Meanwhile, Bonnie was the homeschooled Christian teen whose naivety was shattered by the sexual sin of a church leader. Though their backgrounds were vastly different, they were both deeply impacted by sexual brokenness.

As they found restoration and freedom, their passion grew to help others find wholeness and to strengthen churches and ministries who desire to do the same. They created The Union Movement for this purpose.

Union Movement Website: UnionMovement.com

Crystal Renaud Day is a pastoral counselor, certified coach, podcast host, author, and speaker with over 15 years of experience working with women facing pornography and other unwanted sexual behavior. Crystal owns and operates Living on Purpose Coaching & Pastoral Counseling and is the founding director of SheRecovery, an online ministry helping women overcome porn and sexual addiction. She has authored several books including 90 Days to Wholeness and Dating Done Right. Crystal resides in the Kansas City area with her husband Tim.

Crystal's Website: SheRecovery.com

Crystal's Books: 90 Days to Wholeness:: A Porn Addiction Recovery Devotional and Coloring Journal for Women and Dating Done Right: Pursuing Relationships on Purpose

Matt Krieg, MA, LPC is a licensed therapist in the state of Michigan, connecting with many individuals and couples to develop more compassion and curiosity toward themselves and others, specifically around the topics of sexuality and marriage. Along with his wife, Laurie, Matt co-hosts the Hole in my Heart Podcast, and also co-authored the book, An Impossible Marriage.

Matt & Laurie's Podcast: Hole In My Heart Podcast

Books Matt recommended: Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing by Jay Stringer and The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves by Curt Thompson.

We are delighted to host Dr. Juli Slattery this week on Liberator.

Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy.

From 2008-2012, Dr. Slattery served at Focus on the Family writing, teaching, and co-hosting the Focus on the Family Broadcast. In 2012, she left Focus on the Family to start Authentic Intimacy, a ministry devoted to reclaiming God's design for sexuality. In 2020, Juli launched SexualDiscipleship.com, a platform designed to help Christian leaders navigate sexual issues and questions with gospel-centered truth. Juli is the author of twelve books and host of the weekly podcast "Java with Juli."

Authentic Intimacy Website: authenticintimacy.com

Juli's Podcast: Java with Juli

This week we are happy to welcome Jacob Valk and John-Michael Bout, filmmakers of the documentary, Into The Light. Into The Light is a Teaching Documentary on freedom from pornography that walks through the fundamentals of change from bondage in sin to freedom in Christ. This documentary is a hope-filled, Gospel-centered resource for individuals and churches.

Our conversation will explore the motivations behind the creation of the documentary, as well as the power of self-reflection in breaking free from addiction.

Into The Light website: intothelightdocumentary.com

To kick-off Season 3 we have our friend and licensed therapist, Jason VanRuler on the show. Jason began his career in 2011 and has worked with many populations over the years, ranging from persons who are incarcerated to top CEOs, performers and artists, and just about everyone in between. Jason has extensive experience as a clinician, coach, and speaker and operates a multistate private practice. He has an engaged and rapidly growing online audience for his insightful, short videos sharing practical tips for psychological care, self-help, and healthy relationships. Jason joins us to share his thoughts on intimacy, trust, and cultivating connection in our relationships.

Jason's Website: jasonvr.com

Jason's Book: Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection

Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatrician who is widely recognized as one of the country's leading authorities on parenting, teens and children's health. With appearances on numerous nationally syndicated radio and TV programs, her popularity as an expert on key issues confronting families has created a strong following across America. Her work with countless families over the years served as the inspiration behind her best-selling books which include Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, Strong Mothers, Strong Sons and The Ten Habits of Happy Mothers. She resides in northern Michigan where she shares a medical practice with her husband, Walter. They have four grown children and four grandchildren.

Dr. Meeker's Website: Meekerparenting.com

Resources Dr. Meeker mentioned:

Gabb Phone, Gizmo Watch, Steve Arterburn: New Life Ministries, American Girl Books, Focus on The Family: Parenting, and Medical Institute for Sexual Health.