PSR Podcast

PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. Partner with us through giving at BeBroken.org/donate. Thank you for your support!

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matt Burton to explore intimacy avoidance (IA) in men and its impact on relationships. Dr. Burton breaks down what IA really means — a subconscious self-protective pattern creating emotional distance — and shares key behaviors like lack of empathy, stonewalling, and blame-shifting. 

We discuss root causes, including childhood trauma and attachment issues, and Dr. Burton outlines a holistic path to healing. He also shares hope for men feeling overwhelmed, emphasizing that real change is possible. 

To learn more about Matt and Laura and their resources for men, wives, and couples, visit BecomingWellInstitute.com.

• Definition and explanation of intimacy avoidance (IA) in men.
• Common patterns and behaviors associated with intimacy avoidant men.
• The impact of lack of empathy on relationships.
• Differences between sympathy and empathy.
• Underlying causes of intimacy avoidance, including family trauma and attachment issues.
• The emotional experience of intimacy avoidant men and their capacity for love.
• The role of maladaptive coping strategies in intimacy avoidance.
• Strategies for partners of intimacy avoidant men to maintain emotional health.
• The process of treatment and recovery for intimacy avoidance.
• Importance of relational recovery and the involvement of partners in the healing process.

• Men's Intimacy Avoidance Recovery
• Gateway to Freedom 3-Day Intensive
• The 12 Steps to Becoming Well from Intimacy Avoidance for Christians*

• 4 Skills to Transform Your Marriage
• About Your Emotional Connecting Skills
• Keys to Emotional Intimacy

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In this episode, I sit down with Brad and Heidi Mitchell, a couple with an incredible story of restoration after 43 years of marriage. They openly share how they overcame Brad's adultery and rebuilt their relationship through faith and prayer. 

We dive deep into why so few couples — even Christians — pray together regularly, exploring the fears and barriers that hold them back. Brad and Heidi also walk us through their book, Build Your Marriage With Prayer, a powerful 40-day journey designed to help couples develop a meaningful, lasting prayer life together. 

No matter the state of your marriage, this conversation can help you catch a vision for a pathway to a deeper, richer connection with your spouse. 

To learn more about Brad and Heidi and their resources, visit BuildYourMarriage.org.

• Importance of prayer in marriage, particularly praying together as a couple.
• Personal journey of the speakers, including challenges faced in their 43-year marriage.
• Impact of past adultery on their marriage and family.
• Role of faith and prayer in restoring their marriage.
• Common barriers and fears couples face when trying to pray together.
• Statistics on the correlation between couples who pray together and lower divorce rates.
• Development of a meaningful prayer life as a couple after experiencing a crisis.
• Insights from their book "Build Your Marriage With Prayer" and its 40-day journey.
• Transformation stories of other couples through prayer.
• Encouragement for couples to start praying together, including practical tips.

• Build Your Marriage with Prayer*
• Ruined to Recovery: Help When the Affair is Discovered*
• 40 Days to Oneness

• Let's Pray
• Lord Be Near: Finding Hope in Suffering Through Prayer
• The Immanuel Approach in Recovery

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In this episode of Family Time*, I sit down with Norma Q-Brown, our Family Care Director, in the first of a 3-part series to explore how parents can RESPOND thoughtfully rather than react impulsively to their children. Norma shares practical tools like pausing, naming emotions, and shifting to shame-free language. 

We also dig into the difference between engaging and evading difficult conversations, reminding parents that connection always comes before correction. Whether you're navigating spilled juice or tough questions about sexuality, this episode offers real, grace-filled guidance to help you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your kids.

*Family Time episodes are short, practical conversations to help parents feel more confident and competent in raising kids according to God’s design, even in a sex-saturated culture.

• Importance of thoughtful responses to children's questions and behaviors
• Distinction between reacting impulsively and responding thoughtfully
• Building strong parent-child bonds through connection before correction
• Practical tools for parents: pausing, counting, and naming feelings
• The impact of language on children's emotional responses
• Engaging in difficult conversations rather than evading them
• The significance of showing interest in children's lives and activities
• Strategies for effective engagement and communication with children
• The role of humility in repairing relationships with children
• Encouragement for parents to view challenging moments as growth opportunities

• God's Design Curriculum
• Critical Conversations Online Course
• Just Between Us Parent-Child Journal*

R - Respond over React

E - Engage over Evade

S - Sincerity over Silence

P - Patience over Punitive

O - Opportunity over Obstacle

N - Nearness over Neglect

D - Divine Perspective over Diluting Truth

This episode (Part 1) covers R-E, Part 2 covers S-P-O, and Part 3 covers N-D

Download a FREE 1-page PDF with the RESPOND infographic

For more parenting podcasts, go to Bebroken.org/tp-pods and scroll to Family Bundles.

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In this episode, I sit down with Linda Stewart and Linda Noble, affectionately known as "the Lindas," who share their passion for helping parents navigate conversations about sexuality through the theology of the body. We explore how parental shame can block open dialogue with children and why humility and curiosity are essential tools for healing. 

The Lindas remind us it's never too late to start these conversations and share practical resources, including their book Before the Sex Talk, to help families build a foundation rooted in God's beautiful design.

To learn more about The Lindas and their resources for parents, visit TheConversationWorkshop.com.

• Understanding God's design for sexuality and the human body.
• The impact of parental shame on discussions about sex with children.
• Encouraging open and healthy conversations between parents and children.
• The importance of humility in parenting and discussing sensitive topics.
• The role of curiosity in overcoming shame and fostering dialogue.
• The significance of parents sharing their own stories appropriately.
• Practical steps for parents to start conversations about sexuality.
• The value of building a foundation of trust and openness in family relationships.
• Resources available for parents to guide discussions on sexuality.
• The idea that it's never too late to engage in conversations about sexuality with older children.

• Before the Sex Talk: A Theology of the Body Approach for Parents and Mentors*
• Critical Conversations (FREE Online Course)
• 7 Tips to Help You Address Sexual Issues with Your Kids

• Understanding God's Design for Sex in Today's Confused World
• Helping Your Kids Apply the Gospel to Sex and Sexuality
• How Parents Can Leverage Their Story of Brokenness to Help Their Kids Pursue Integrity

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In this episode, I sit down with Troy Snyder, a colleague and counseling expert from Restoration Counseling of Atlanta, to explore early couple recovery after sexual betrayal. Troy breaks down what those first six months after discovery really look like, emphasizing stability and safety over quick fixes. 

We dig into the concept of "reality abuse," the critical role of humility for the betraying spouse, and why individual healing must work in harmony with relational work. Troy also shares practical boundary-setting strategies and reminds couples that restoration is possible — it's simply a long, faithful journey worth taking.

To learn more about Troy and his resources, visit RestorationCounselingATL.com and RedeemingLife.net.

• Early couple recovery following sexual betrayal in marriage.
• The concept of "reality abuse" and its impact on shared reality.
• The necessity of individual work for both partners in the recovery process.
• The importance of humility, patience, and long-term commitment from the betraying partner.
• Establishing and respecting healthy boundaries to ensure safety for the betrayed spouse.
• The significance of creating stability and safety in the early recovery phase.
• The role of professional support and community in the recovery journey.
• The process of honesty and full disclosure as foundational for rebuilding trust.
• The need for couples to avoid rushing into relational work before individual healing.
• The long-term vision for recovery and the importance of perseverance and hope.

• Restoration Counseling of Atlanta
• Gateway to Freedom 3-Day Intensive for Men
• Online Care Groups for Wives (betrayal trauma healing)

• Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model
• The Three Phases of Couples Recovery
• Helping Couples Walk the Path of Restoration After Sexual Betrayal

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In this episode, I welcome back Andrea Rogers, a Board Certified Life Coach specializing in intimate partner betrayal trauma. Andrea shares her powerful personal story of discovering her husband's double life after 14 years of marriage, which eventually led her into coaching work. 

We explore what intimate partner betrayal truly means, its devastating emotional and physical impacts—including PTSD-like symptoms—and why it's so isolating. Andrea also shares about the Intimate Partner Betrayal Awareness Day, observed annually on August 4th. This is a growing movement to bring visibility and community to those affected. 

To learn more about Andrea and her resources, visit FullyAliveCoachingLLC.com and IPBAwareness.org.

• Personal experience with intimate partner betrayal and its impact on relationships.
• Definition and understanding of intimate partner betrayal and betrayal trauma.
• Emotional and psychological effects of betrayal trauma, including symptoms similar to PTSD.
• The isolating nature of betrayal and societal misconceptions surrounding it.
• The establishment and significance of Intimate Partner Betrayal Awareness Day.
• Misconceptions about preventing betrayal and the need for specialized support.
• The importance of community and support systems for healing from betrayal trauma.
• Distinction between betrayal trauma and other forms of relational conflict.
• Strategies for healing and first steps for those experiencing betrayal.
• The role of friends and family in supporting individuals dealing with betrayal trauma.

• An Ember of Light by Andrea Aminah
• Wives Care Groups (Online)
• 40 Days of Healing for Wives (online course)

• Is There Hope After Divorce Due to Sexual Betrayal?
• Online Care Groups for Wives Facing Betrayal Trauma
• Healing from Sexual Trauma and Coercive Control in Relationships

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In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Dr. Stephen Cervantes to explore a powerful communication tool for couples. Inspired by psychologist Aimee Moran's work with children, Stephen shares nine meaningful questions designed to spark deeper conversations beyond the typical "How was your day?" "Fine." exchange. From reflecting on daily blessings to spotting God at work, these questions build curiosity, emotional connection, and intimacy. 

We also discuss how especially in marriages healing from betrayal, meaningful dialogue is a true sign of heart-level growth. These simple questions can genuinely transform how couples connect every day!

For daily insights from Stephen, visit DoctorMarriage.org.

• Improving communication in marriages, particularly after sexual betrayal.
• Adapting questions originally designed for children to facilitate deeper conversations between couples.
• Encouraging emotional expression and moving beyond superficial responses.
• Discussing daily experiences, challenges, and personal growth within the context of marriage.
• The importance of creating a safe space for sensitive discussions, especially regarding mistakes and challenges.
• Fostering curiosity, care, and intimacy through meaningful dialogue.
• Recognizing and addressing emotional needs in relationships.
• The role of prayer and spiritual awareness in strengthening marital bonds.
• Highlighting the significance of noticing and appreciating daily moments and connections.
• Encouraging ongoing personal and relational growth through intentional questioning and dialogue.

• 40 Days of Oneness* by Stephen Cervantes
• 131 Creative Conversations for Couples* by Jed Jurchenko
• Love Talk* by Les and Leslie Parrott

• The Goal is Connecting
• Working Through Emotional Disconnection in Marriage
• Assumptions vs. Communication: The Battle for Relational Harmony

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In this special edition of Family Time* (which we recorded right before Mother's Day), I sit down with Norma Q-Brown, our Family Care Director, and two incredible moms, Sonia and Carol, to talk about having critical conversations with kids around emotions and sexuality. They share their personal experiences using our ministry resources, including the Honest Talk game and Honest Talk book. 

Together, we explore how building emotional awareness creates the trust needed for kids to open up about harder topics, and why grace, humility, and ongoing dialogue matter more than having all the answers.

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I think you will too. It is honest, yet hope-filled. If you are a parent in today’s world, you don’t have to be scared.

*Family Time episodes are short, practical conversations to help parents feel more confident and competent in raising kids according to God’s design, even in a sex-saturated culture.

• Importance of emotional awareness in parenting.
• Tools and resources for facilitating difficult conversations with children.
• Experiences of mothers in using parenting resources effectively.
• The foundational role of emotions in discussing topics like sexuality.
• Building trust and open communication between parents and children.
• Normalizing ongoing conversations about sexuality rather than a single "talk."
• The impact of parental reactions on children's emotional development.
• Encouragement for parents to engage with their children's questions and concerns.
• The significance of using proper anatomical terms and age-appropriate discussions.
• The role of grace and community support in parenting challenges.

• Critical Conversation Online Course (free)
• Honest Talk* by John Fort
• Honest Talk: The Game

For more parenting podcasts, go to Bebroken.org/tp-pods and scroll to Family Bundles.

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In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Jameson from Pure Desire to explore how wives can navigate healing after sexual betrayal, particularly when dealing with emotional triggers. Ashley shares vulnerably from her own recovery journey, explaining what triggers are, how they affect our nervous system, and why "befriending" them is more powerful than suppressing them. 

We discuss rebuilding intuition after gaslighting, setting healthy boundaries, and practical grounding tools. Ashley reminds us that healing is possible and that connecting with a supportive community is absolutely essential for the journey forward.

To learn more about Ashley, visit PureDesire.org.

• Healing journey for wives experiencing sexual betrayal
• Understanding and managing emotional triggers
• The concept of "befriending your triggers"
• The impact of betrayal on intuition and gut feelings
• Importance of validating feelings and investigating triggers
• Setting boundaries for personal safety and well-being
• Common triggers that heighten anxiety in betrayed wives
• Practical tools for grounding and emotional regulation
• The role of community and support in the healing process
• Empowerment through understanding triggers and making informed decisions

• Online Wives Care Groups
• Unfiltered Podcast with Ashley and Heather
• Free Wives Care Webinar

• Forgiveness and Grief in Betrayal Trauma Healing
• Relapse Safety Plan for Wives Healing from Betrayal Trauma
• Online Care Groups for Wives Facing Betrayal Trauma

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In this episode of Pure Sex Radio, I sit down with Jim Burns, founder of HomeWord and author of A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity. Jim shares why open, ongoing conversations with our kids about sexuality are far more effective than one big "talk." 

We explore how parents can present sexuality as God's good design, set healthy boundaries, and address tough topics like pornography, gender identity, and shame — all without being preachy. Jim also emphasizes the power of authenticity, encouraging parents to be real with their kids to build trust and keep the dialogue going.

To learn more about Jim and get this latest book, visit HomeWord.com.

• Importance of discussing sexuality with children and teenagers
• Challenges of addressing sexuality in contemporary culture
• The shift from a single "talk" to ongoing conversations about sexuality
• Role of parents in providing a positive narrative about sexuality
• Addressing boundaries, pornography, and gender identity in discussions
• The impact of social media on youth sexuality and education
• Strategies for discussing healthy sexuality and pornography with kids
• The significance of authenticity and sharing personal experiences
• Understanding and addressing shame in conversations about sexuality
• Encouraging a foundation of sexual integrity based on biblical principles

• A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity* by Jim Burns
• DIGITAL COURSE: A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity
• FREE Online Course: Critical Conversations

• Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design
• Critical Conversations Podcast Bundle (6 episodes)
• Fighting Fears of Talking to Your Kids About Sex

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