Doug discusses some topics for focusing on the new year.  How to walk in the freedom of God’s grace and your own recovery. We pray for blessing upon you and your family in 2017, and we look forward to an exciting year of guests, topics, and testimonies. Please email us at [email protected] for more information. The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 34: Happy New Year – Finding the “New You” Out of Sex Addiction appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Jorge and Doug talk about the upcoming holidays as well as two tools that are helpful in recovery. They discuss the importance of the season as well as difficulties for addicts during the holidays. They discuss the FANOS “check in” tool from Mark Laaser and the Smart Recovery ABC tool. For more information, please email […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 33: Merry Christmas from Castimonia – Addiction Tools for the Holidays appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Meetings are an important part of entering into recovery. Beginning to integrate into a 12 step program is daunting. My experience was intimidating but rewarding. I didn’t know what to expect. Hopefully I can give you an overview of how it works and how to be open to building relationships. I am learning how to […] The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #02 appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Doug gives an example of a story he heard during his recovery that helped him realize that God is willing to go to any length to get our attention and purify us. Those methods might seem harsh at the on set, but they are ultimately an act of love. If you need information, or you […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 32: God Can Get Your Attention appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills over to the care of God, as we understood God. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7) Step 1 we talked […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 31: Working Step 3 appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Of all the content we have posted on Castimonia.org, these read journal entries are some of the most powerful.  Please take a few minutes to listen to these. I am a Christian and a sex addict. This is my Journal through Recovery as it happens. I will expand on my written journals and provide a […] The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #01 appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Recovery is known for having a whole host of clichés that are passed around. Many are deep nuggets of wisdom buried inside an easy to remember saying. While some may seem trivial, they often have a deep truth to be explored. Jorge and Doug discuss many of the clichés found in recovery. Most have roots […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 30: Recovery Clichés appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Jorge and Doug discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in terms of recovery. Family and friends are not always easy to be around, but especially when dealing with recovery issues. They discuss travel plans as well as ways to handle in-laws. They also discuss the dangers of being alone, and they talk about some strategies […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 29: Giving Thanks for Addiction??? appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

God wasn’t through with Mike in the midst of his addiction. He didn’t abandon Mike during his discovery.  God walked with him and carried him through the pain to reach better days on the other side. Listen as Mike discusses the practical and supernatural ways that he found hope and freedom. Mike discusses the power […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 28b: Mike and Sex Addiction – Testimony and Interview (Part B) appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Mike takes us through his life’s story that walks us through his addiction story. His honest approach to the dark days in his past show the power that Satan can have over us.  He talks about his youth as well as the slippery slope of his addiction. His progression into bondage of sexual sin is […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 28a: Mike and Sex Addiction – Testimony and Interview (Part A) appeared first on CASTIMONIA.