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Doug discusses the importance of telling your story in addiction recovery. It is a powerful way to become more connected and develop a stronger community.  We learn to overcome our character defects, and we see how God can use our brokenness to benefit others.

Doug discusses the practical ways to begin the process as well as the overall importance in doing so.

Please email us at [email protected] to get help, gather information, or let us record your testimony! 

Remember that as you walk this road of recovery, you are not alone.

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Doug discusses his character defect of Abandonment and how it can feel all-consuming at times. He discusses illustrations that point out the negative aspects of abandonment that can creep in without being aware.

He also discusses practical ways to overcome fear and abandonment by being healthy emotionally and vulnerable in relationship.

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Jorge and Doug discuss the aspects of forgiveness in recovering from sexual addiction. They focus on the power of accepting the forgiveness of God through the power of Jesus on the cross. 

They focus on practical ways to separate forgiveness from forgetting, and how to use our memory of who we once were as a defense against temptation.

For more information about this podcast or sex addiction recovery, please visit castimonia.org or email us at

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Disclosure is the worst best day of my life. I know it is the worst day of my wife’s life. I can’t believe this is actually the right thing to do.

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Tony is the founder of the “Power of Purity” ministries, and he is a fellow podcaster in the fight for sexual purity. This conversation highlights his story and the work that God has done in his life, ministry, and marriage.

He talks about practical approaches to recovery and marriage. He gives a “real” and straight take on fighting for sexual purity and keeping the “holy vow” of marriages.

For more information on his podcast, conferences, books, and ministry, please visit the powerofpurity.org.

Please email us directly for more information at [email protected] for more information.  We would love to hear from you.  Remember that you are not walking this road of recovery alone!

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Jorge and Doug discuss how to work Step 5 in sex addiction recovery. They discuss the practical steps in confession to God, to yourself, and to another person.  There is freedom in admitted all of our brokenness and still finding acceptance.

They talk about resources at castimonia.org as well as other recovery tools.

After working on Step 4, we have a clear picture of our character defects and our need to change, so Step 5 allows us to “grow up” and start living in the light in an authentic way.

As always, email us at [email protected] for more information, and remember that you are not walking on the road of recovery alone!

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