Jorge and Doug discuss some practical steps for starting the recovery and healing process, if you were “just found out”.  This is a common question of men looking for resources for someone recently discovered for their acting out.    This episode is designed to be a guide to start their process of finding help and provide […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 62: What do I do now? Beginning steps for sex addiction recovery. appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Bonus Episode 19 –Powerless Truly accepting my powerlessness began recovery for me. With that acceptance came my understanding that keeping my sins secret only kept me powerless. The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #19 Powerless appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Doug discusses how he defines “lust” and how that affects his outlook in recovery. He discusses how the devil works by taking our eyes off of the gifts God has given us. Doug seeks to help listeners see the importance of honoring God in our actions and with our focus…that lust dissipates as we act […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 61: Defining Lust – How to Find True Joy in Sex Addiction Recovery appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Owning your actions and the hurt that you caused others is a very difficult and necessary step in recovery from any addiction.  In sex addiction recovery, we have a lot of people, identities, companies, and institutions that we have directly and indirectly caused harm. Jorge and Doug discuss practical ways to set up Step 8 […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 60: Step 8 in Sex Addiction Recovery appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Doug interviews Caleb to hear about the redemption of his story and the clarity that came from recovery practices. They discuss the ups and downs of recovery and the process over perfection concept. Caleb’s testimony is a powerful message of the power of God in our lives. Listen to finds ways to utilize community to […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 59B: Caleb’s Testimony Continued appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Doug interviews Caleb to discuss his journey through addiction. He discusses his early family life as well as his introduction to pornography and acting out template. He discusses family patterns, low points, and the darkness of his addiction. Check out Part B for the rest of the story to hear how Caleb found recovery. Email […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 59A: Caleb’s Testimony appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Episode 58. Community Response, Motorcycles, and Poetry – Random Thoughts on Sex Addiction Recovery Doug talks about some different aspects of sex addiction recovery and trusting God in the process.  He has two recordings from a listener that shared his thoughts/responses to a recent episode as well. Doug talks about how to utilize your right […] The post Episode 58: Community Response, Motorcycles, and Poetry – Random Thoughts on Sex Addiction Recovery appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Bonus Episode 18 – This Counseling Stuff Works My recovery has many components. Meetings, accountability, working the steps, reaching out to others, and …counseling? The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #18 This Counseling Stuff Works? appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Doug discusses the elements of community as they relate to recovery. We are stronger together, and there are elements of recovery that can only happen when we walk through them together. Please visit castimonia.org/podcasts for more information or links to the books referenced. As always, email us at [email protected] with any questions and/or comments! Thanks for […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 57: I Get Drunk, We Stay Sober – Addiction Recovery in Community appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Emotional wounds affect all of us. The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #17 Wounds appeared first on CASTIMONIA.