PSR Podcast

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

When people enter into recovery from addictive patterns the soon discover they have a long history of an "inner critic" who has been speaking lies to them. How is the person in recovery to respond to this voice and live instead from a place of truth and grace? This episode explores this inner critic and how you can silence the shame and live free and confident in your true identity in Christ.

This was our #3 Top Downloaded Podcast of 2017. Originally aired February 18, 2017. 

We spend a lot of time in our lives being alone. But do we understand aloneness very well? What can we learn through aloneness? How can we better manage aloneness, especially considering that we are made by God for relationship? Listen to this podcast if you want to learn more about aloneness and how to live well with yourself through every season of life.

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

It is always easier to criticize than to bless. But a marriage doesn't thrive and flourish by tearing each other down. This episode is a challenge to men to bless their wives. In it we offer practical insights for a husband to bless his wife.

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Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

This was our #4 Top Downloaded Podcast for 2017. Originally aired October 21, 2017. 

What is trauma and how does it affect emotional and spiritual growth? This episode unpacks this complex issue of trauma and helps you understand what it is and how to respond to it. For even more on this topic, get the book Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You by Wilder and Friesen

Special Guests: Gigi Hopkins and Ronnie West

When a wife has experienced the deep pain of betrayal by her husband it is challenging to gain stability for healing and recovery. Understanding what boundaries are and how to apply them are critical for her healing process. This episode we invite Gigi Hopkins and Ronnie West to share their experience and insight on helping wives establish healthy boundaries.

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This was our #5 Top Downloaded Podcast for 2017. Originally aired June 24, 2017. 

What do Christian Apologetics and sexuality have in common? More than you might imagine! This episode shares a segment of a webinar Jonathan gave for the Apologetics Academy on God's design and purpose for sexuality. 

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Understanding sexuality as a teenage boy is challenging. Life is changing fast during those years and temptations are swirling everywhere. How can a young man learn to mature into adulthood with integrity and confidence? In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen share insights to help parents help their sons.

It's natural to parent defensively when it comes to issues of porn and sexual brokenness. And it's good to establish healthy boundaries and warn our children of the dangers of porn. But it's even better to go on the offensive to develop the key characteristics of a life of integrity and purpose. Our friend Dina Alexander shares her insights and the tools available for proactive parenting for sexual integrity. 

Visit EducateEmpowerKids.org for more resources.

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

The New Year brings opportunity for learning new skills. This episode will teach you 3 emotional and spiritual skills that will transform your daily life and help you resist temptation to a much greater degree. Listen in to be inspired and equipped. 

We have Jerry Sinclair back with us for this episode. Jerry has nearly 24 years of personal experience in recovery from sexual addiction. He also has many years of experience in full-time ministry to sexually addicted men and their wives. This episode unpacks numerous keys to successful recovery and growth; confession, trust, forgiveness, dealing with temptation, support groups, and more!