Kevin was a listener of the podcast, and he felt he wanted to share his story with other listeners.  After nearly of month of sobriety, he wants his story to help other connect in order to find healing.  His story walks through his life, addiction, and the pitfalls that life brought him.  There are many elements of his story that may help others feel that are not alone in their struggles and that healing is in fact possible. 

He shares his family of origin story, and begins to share how his addiction framed his thinking and actions for many years. 

Join us for Part B of his story to hear the hope and healing that is possible in recovery.  Thank you, Kevin for your vulnerability in sharing your story.   

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Ben and Doug discuss the power of the progression in working Steps

They also discuss the patterns of thinking that can continually damage

Thank you for listening…Please email us with any thoughts or questions

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Bonus Episode #21 :

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Dr. Milton Magness – How can a moral person fall into addiction?

One of the common questions in recovery is “how did I get here?” Often it is the opposite place of our values and our character.  Addicts can be figures in high standing in churches, communities, and other areas all while struggling with their secret.

Dr. Magness discusses why this occurs and how it can be a. “good thing” in recovery to found out you are sex addict.

Doug and Milton discuss practical ways to find healing, and Dr. Magness shares 4 common misconceptions held by addicts that can be overcome in recovery!

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The Bow Tie Guy and the Biker Chick interview Doug on their podcast called “MessItUp” which is great recovery resource as men and women seek healing from all types of addictions and other habits and hang ups.

They discuss sex addiction recovery, Doug’s journey, and Doug’s favorite recovery artist.  It is a great rebroadcast of their podcast, so enjoy!

Please email us at [email protected] for more information!

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Jorge and Doug discuss the practical aspects of working such a big

For more information about resources or tools, please email us at [email protected]. 

Remember that you are not walking on this road of recovery alone.

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Paul and Christina host a podcast where the premise is turning your “mess into a message.”  The Missitup podcast can be found on your favorite player, or you can visit their website at messituppodcast.com. 

Paul and Doug discuss the elements of community on healing and the power of moving out of the darkness.  Paul shares his backstory which includes time served behind bars.  This is a great perspective of the healing and redemption that is truly possible through recovery. 

For more information, please email us at [email protected]. 

Remember that you are not walking on this road of recovery alone.  

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Keith and Doug discuss the importance of being proactive in recovery, especially when travel is required for work. Sobriety can still be achieved and maintained when traveling. it is often an area that needs lots of focus and attention as this could be a traditional area where acting out occurred.
Listen in for some practical tips on how to build a travel plan and why having one is important in the first place.
We are here for you. Please let us know issues or topics that you want us to find experts in. We appreciate you listening. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Remember that you are not walking on this road of recovery alone.

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 67: Jason Martinkus – Worthy of Her Trust

Jason is a well-known author of “Worthy of Her Trust”. Doug and Jason discuss his book as well as the difficulty and benefits of choosing recovery. Healing is possible for individuals and marriages, and they discuss some of the mindset shifts that occur in the process. “Worthy of her trust” is a great book for debunking myths that we hold about recovery and addiction.
For more information, please visit our website at castimonia.org/podcasts or email us at
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Remember you are not walking on this road of recovery alone.

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Pure Desire Ministries is a ministry designed at helping Christians find help for pornography and sex addiction.  Nick is a well-known voice for healing in recovery through his work and his own podcasts.

Nick and Doug discuss how the Church can stand up to this epidemic, and how there are practical ways to join in the fight against pornography and sexualized culture. 

For more information about our ministry, please email us at [email protected], and remember that you are not walking on the road alone. 

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