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So many women reach out to us asking the same question: “How do I know if he’s struggling with pornography?” Sometimes it’s not obvious. It’s not always something you catch—sometimes it’s something you feel. A shift. A distance. A tension you can’t quite explain.

In this episode, we talk about the signs we’ve seen—not just in our own story, but in the hundreds of couples we’ve walked with. This isn’t about creating fear or jumping to conclusions. It’s about helping you pay attention to patterns, trust what you’re sensing, and have the courage to step into the conversation.

We cover things like secrecy with phones, emotional disconnection, changes in intimacy, defensiveness, and even subtle ways pornography can distort how we see ourselves and our spouse.

We also talk about what to do if you do have that gut feeling—how to approach the conversation in a way that leads to truth, not more hiding.

There is hope. Healing is possible. And bringing things into the light is always the first step. If this is something you’re walking through, you don’t have to do it alone.
We’ve created tools and a full recovery pathway for couples inside Restored 2 More.

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For so many of us, especially those raised in the church, we’ve been taught to fight, minimize, or suppress our desires. But what if that’s preventing our healing?

In this conversation, we sit down with Jay Stringer to talk about something that impacts every one of us—our desires. In his new book Desire, Jay introduces a different path—one rooted in curiosity instead of shame or control.

We talk about why our struggles aren’t random, how our stories shape our desires, and what it looks like to understand what’s happening beneath the surface instead of just trying to manage behavior. This conversation goes deep into family of origin, core beliefs, trauma, and how even the things we’re most ashamed of can actually point us toward healing. Our hope is that this episode helps you slow down, get curious, and begin to see your story—and your desires—in a completely new way.

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What do you do when you’ve prayed, believed… and nothing changes? When the healing doesn’t come, and the pain doesn’t go away? When God feels silent in the place you need Him most.

In this conversation, we sit down with Brenna Blain, a contemporary theologian, best-selling author, and teacher, to talk about the kind of suffering that doesn’t make sense—and the kind of faith that has to be rebuilt in the middle of it. Brenna vulnerably shares her story of abuse, depression, same-sex attraction, and wrestling with a God who didn’t show up the way she thought He would.

We talk about the tension so many of us carry but don’t always say out loud: How do you trust God when He doesn’t fix it? What does it look like to follow Jesus when your reality doesn’t match what you’ve been taught in church? And is it possible that God’s presence in our pain matters more than the outcome we’re praying for?

This episode isn’t about easy answers. It’s about honest faith, wrestling with God, and learning how to invite Him into the places we’d rather hide.

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What do you do when you're finally ready to tell the people you love most about betrayal in your marriage? In this deeply personal episode, we invite Clinton’s parents, Greg and Cathy Muñoz, to recount the night they first learned about his sexual addiction and the devastating impact it had on our marriage.

From the shock of hearing their son confess infidelity, to the helplessness of watching their daughter-in-law sit in trauma and grief, Greg and Cathy share honestly about what that moment felt like—fear, confusion, shame, sadness, and the overwhelming question: How do we respond?

They also reflect on what helped them most: choosing silence over quick fixes, offering practical support like childcare, and educating themselves on betrayal trauma and sexual addiction recovery. For Greg, that night became a personal turning point—confronting his own hidden struggles and beginning his own journey of recovery.

This conversation isn’t just our family’s story—it’s a roadmap for parents and in-laws who feel lost in the wake of betrayal. If you’ve wondered how to support your children without causing more harm, how to walk with both the betrayed and the unfaithful spouse, or how to move from shock to compassion, this episode offers hope and tangible steps forward.

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In this episode, we share a big life update—our family just moved from Idaho back to California! From surfing with our kids to podcasting at our parent's dining room table, we're in a season of transition, and we're bringing you along for the ride!

But what we really dive into today is something we see every week in our recovery course and in our own lives: how identifying your feelings can change everything. We talk about how triggers aren't just annoying—they're clues to what’s happening inside us. We share stories of past tantrums (hello, crumpled water bottle), how we’re helping our kids name their emotions, and why saying “I’m fine” blocks the intimacy we were made for.

If you’ve ever struggled to know what you're feeling—or to communicate it in a way that creates connection—you’re not alone. And if you want our custom Feelings Words List, just shoot us a message and we’ll send it your way.

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Why do our sexual struggles create more shame than other sins we struggle with? Why do so many of us feel lost and unfixable as we strive for freedom? And what if healing doesn't begin with fixing what's broken- but surrendering to the One who can?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery to talk about her latest book, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes Everything. In this conversation, we discuss how more rules or pressure flat out don't work and will never create the transformation we truly desire. Juli breaks down the mindset shift between purity and integrity, why sexual sin feels heavier than other sins, and how postmodern culture has deeply shaped the way we think about sex, marriage, and identity—even in the church.

We also dig into the root of why so many of us resist God and how it prevents us from healing. Juli shares how knowing Jesus personally—not just theologically—becomes the turning point for so many who feel stuck, disillusioned, or ashamed.

If you've ever wondered where God was in your pain… if you've tried to "do better" but keep falling back… if you want real intimacy with God but feel a gap—you’re not alone. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of hope. We pray it invites you to stop managing your pain and start surrendering it—to the only One who can truly heal it.

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In this episode, we are honored to interview Michael and Hailey, a couple we met at the Restored 2 More Restoration Celebration in Eagle, Idaho, and now have the privilege of walking alongside in Course 1. Michael and Hailey share their powerful story of betrayal, anger, addiction, and ultimately, the life-changing power of surrender.

Michael opens up about his hidden battle with pornography, identity struggles rooted in performance, and the turning point when secrecy gave way to honesty. Hailey vulnerably shares what it felt like to live in confusion, shame, and deep bitterness—not just toward Michael, but even toward God.

This episode is a powerful testimony of what happens when both partners reach the end of themselves and allow Jesus to do what only He can do. We talk about emotional intimacy, the danger of compartmentalization, learning how to feel again, and how anger—when processed with God—can become a gateway to healing.

Stories like this remind us that hope is real and restoration is possible. We pray this episode encourages you and inspires you to keep pressing into Jesus as He leads you through your own healing journey.

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In this episode, we get really honest about why we both stiff-armed Jesus in the early stages of recovery. We talk about the anger we felt, the deep disappointment, and the fear of what would happen if we brought our raw, messy emotions to God.

We also unpack:

• The temptation to believe God is distant or cruel in our suffering
• How childhood wounds shaped our relationship with God
• The turning point that came through spiritual honesty, not pretending
• And what happened when we finally let Jesus into the pain instead of pushing Him away

This conversation is real and raw. But it’s also filled with the hope and peace we found when we stopped running and let Jesus into the darkest places of our hearts. If you're wrestling with disappointment, doubt, or anger toward God, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we're sharing some big life and ministry updates—and opening up a conversation we've never had publicly before: battling temptation in the middle of betrayal trauma.

Charity vulnerably shares the raw and often unspoken temptations she faced—from thoughts of leaving to revenge fantasies—and how the enemy whispered lies that felt hard not to believe. But as she pressed into healing and drew closer to Jesus, those lies began to lose their grip.

We talk about the power of surrender, the weight of pride, and how "finishing the fantasy" can reveal the destruction that sin promises but never delivers. Many wives don't realize how normal it is to face intense spiritual battles during the healing and transformation process.

Our hope is that this episode reminds you that you're not alone in your pain, your thoughts, or the process. Jesus sees it all, and He's not intimidated by your struggle—He's with you in it. 

We also share a few exciting ministry updates:

• A major breakthrough in workbook publishing that could bring Course 1 to couples by this fall
• A brand new 6-week personalized couples coaching opportunity
• A chance to partner with us and help fund the final phase of this course launch

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Have you ever wondered how living a double life is even possible?

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that comes up all the time in our coaching, course sessions, and personal conversations—compartmentalization. This concept, when misunderstood, creates so much confusion and disconnection in relationships. For many betrayed spouses, understanding it begins to bring clarity to the chaos. For many husbands, it’s a lightbulb moment—finally seeing how addiction was hidden, justified, and separated from the rest of life.

We unpack what compartmentalization looked like in our own story—how I (Clint) could act out and still try to show up as a “present” spouse, while Charity was left wondering, “Was any of our past connection even real?” We also share the metaphor that helped us finally make sense of it all—why it was so damaging, and how true healing began when I stopped living in separate “drawers” and started integrating every part of my life under God’s design for authenticity and intimacy.

If you’ve ever felt confused, disconnected, or wondered how someone could live a double life, we pray this conversation brings clarity and encouragement. There’s hope on the other side of compartmentalization—and freedom in being fully known and fully loved. 

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