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One of Nick's guiding Bible verses - Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

Nick is devoted father, friend and recovery brother who loves Jesus! He works a tremendous recovery program and operates in with a honest, open and transparent heart. He is willing to walk through journey with any brother and is eager to be of service. God created a masterpiece in Nick and I am honored to call him friend.

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00:00 Introduction & Why Nick's Story Ends Abruptly

00:54 Meet Nick: Faith, Family, Music & Recovery

02:26 Looking Back: Recognizing God's Victories in Recovery

03:55 Childhood, Family & the Fear of Not Belonging

06:22 Feeling Different & the Impact of an ADD Diagnosis

09:39 Bullying, Feeling “Apart From” & Struggling to Fit In

14:25 Fear of Dad, Anger & Learning to Hide Emotions

18:10 Baseball, Fear & Learning to Protect Himself

20:32 The Good Memories: Penn State, Family & Dad

23:20 Mom, Siblings & Growing Up in the Family

28:51 Discovering Pornography as an Escape From Pain

31:59 Hiding Addiction & Learning to Live a Double Life

34:00 Music, His Dad & Learning to Become Teachable

39:57 Masculinity, Toughness & Learning Not to Show Emotion

44:15 Family Trauma That Changed Everything

47:36 Grief, Anger & Losing the Family He Knew

50:21 High School, Bullying & Finding Confidence Through Acting

56:14 Catholic Faith, Doubt & the Search for God

1:00:10 Walking Away From Church & Hiding His Addiction

1:03:50 Chasing the High: Porn, Relationships & Validation

1:07:00 High School Relationships, Resentment & Emotional Wounds

1:13:21 The Life-Changing Decision to Stay Home for College

1:15:26 Rome, Germany & Struggling With Honesty

1:23:27 College, Music & Meeting the Woman Who Became His Wife

1:29:20 Relationships, Temptation & Choosing Another Path

1:40:01 Marriage, Expectations & Hidden Struggles

1:49:37 Occult Practices, Faith & Spiritual Confusion

2:10:22 Divorce, Fatherhood & Entering Recovery

2:12:25 Working the Steps & Learning What Real Recovery Means

2:19:48 Relapse, Depression & Losing His Focus

2:40:05 Fighting for His Son & Finding Courage in Recovery

2:53:24 OCD, Certainty & Learning to Live With Uncertainty

2:56:15 Addiction Leads Him Back to God

2:59:34 Returning to Church & Rediscovering Faith

3:03:10 “I Still Have a Conscience”: Discovering Real Recovery

3:06:56 Recovery, Sponsorship & Learning From Others

3:14:26 One Day at a Time: Healthy Relationships & Lasting Freedom

3:17:21 The Three-Legged Stool of Recovery & Facing Temptation

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One of Brandon's guiding Bible verses - Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

The man Brandon is today is a testament to God's victory in our lives even through the most difficult of childhoods. Brandon delivers a heart wrenching life story the ultimately shines God's love, mercy and grace in his life. He is on the journey to connect with Jesus and grow in his relationship with his fiancee. I encourage you to connect with Brandon in the comments and send him words of encouragement in his faith journey.

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0:05 - Introduction and Welcome

1:48 - Early Childhood & South Central Pennsylvania

3:10 - Family Dynamics, Father's Abuse, & Parents' Divorce

7:37 - Early Trauma & Father's Underground Business

10:18 - Lack of Sex Education & Early Behavioral Patterns

17:07 - Father's Legal Troubles & Stint in Russia

22:58 - Shifting Custody Dynamics & Moving in with Dad

31:14 - Religion in Childhood & Mother's Strict Enforcement

37:33 - Introduction of Stepfather & Family Background

39:41 - Distancing from Family During Active Addiction

41:46 - Father's Manipulative Behavior & Complex Family Dynamics

46:10 - High School Experience & Escalation of Sexual Fixation

48:50 - First Official Relationship & Early Cheating

54:18 - Transition to College at Shippensburg

59:30 - On-and-Off Cycle with College Girlfriend & Final Breakup

1:02:05 - Escalation to Hiring Prostitutes

1:08:26 - High-Risk Encounters in Harrisburg & Near-Misses

1:10:58 - Personal Hobbies & Gaming

1:11:54 - Entering the Workforce & Meeting His Future Fiancee

1:13:28 - Premature Proposal & Continued Acting Out

1:17:11 - Hotel Sting Operation & Being Detained by Police

1:21:07 - Legal Help, Therapy, & Initial Steps to Recovery

1:23:24 - Finding Sex Addicts Anonymous (SA) & Getting a Sponsor

1:26:43 - Full Disclosure to Fiancee & Rebuilding Trust

1:32:51 - Moving In Together & Navigating Couples Therapy

1:36:36 - Adopting Abstinence, SA Guidelines, & Sponsor Dynamics

1:40:29 - Separate Bedrooms, Re-Engagement, & Boundaries

1:42:25 - Ongoing Partner Support & Engagement

1:43:32 - Upcoming Marriage Plans

1:44:41 - Faith Journey: Evolution of Personal Beliefs

1:47:23 - Step Work, Church Visits, & Searching for Community

1:50:52 - Processing Childhood Spiritual Trauma

1:53:47 - Reflections on Higher Power & Belief in a Creator

1:55:17 - Sponsor's Perspective on Faith Journeys

1:58:32 - Recognizing Protection, Victories, & Grace

2:00:14 - Final Thoughts on Hope, Gratitude, & Strength in Recovery

One of Jason's guiding Bible verses - 2 Timothy 1:7 NIV

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

Jason enjoys life to the full living in recovery. He always greats you with a smile and an awesome Hello! Jason has found healthy connection with his kids, in addition to the love of his life of 5 years. He continues to work a good program and stay connected with the fellowship.

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• 00:00 — Introduction: Jason’s story and recovery
• 00:52 — Growing up in Hartford and life as a pastor’s kid
• 04:06 — Family values and his father’s influence
• 08:15 — Early struggles with lust and pornography
• 12:32 — Siblings and childhood family life
• 20:10 — Art, hobbies, sports, and creativity
• 28:46 — School years and academic challenges
• 36:57 — Seminary struggles and spiritual growth
• 42:57 — Meeting his first wife and starting a family
• 50:34 — Marriage, secrecy, and addiction
• 57:45 — Raising children while hiding his addiction
• 01:01:31 — Emotional affair and marriage breakdown
• 01:10:01 — Confession, separation, and divorce
• 01:16:32 — CPS involvement and losing access to his children
• 01:26:10 — Rebuilding his life and entering recovery
• 01:33:29 — God’s provision through the church and community
• 01:37:34 — Restored visitation and reconnecting with his children
• 01:59:55 — Recovery, emotional growth, and learning to love
• 02:17:26 — Meeting his current wife and building a new family
• 02:37:41 — Final testimony: surrender, freedom, and God’s faithfulness

Thank you for all the support. I'm excited about the future of this podcast and ultimately how God is glorified. Looking forward to seeing y'all in the comments!

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One of Chris' guiding Bible verses - John 10:10 NIV

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." - Jesus

Chris is a life coach, mentor, sponsor, husband, father and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ! He and his bride have served the recovery community for the past 16 years, giving of their time, talents and treasures. Walking the journey of recovery with others to realize the power of the Holy Spirit. Together they lead a Life Recovery group at their church and serve the greater community through other 12 step meetings.

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00:00 Introduction & Welcome

00:26 Opening Prayer

01:50 Childhood & Growing Up in an Ethnic Family

05:24 Speech Challenges & Finding His Voice

08:25 Recovery & Learning to Listen

11:14 The "Good Guy" Mentality

14:17 Living with a Mother's Panic Disorder

19:20 Family Roles & the Lost Child

27:28 Lessons from His Father

30:24 Resentment, Healing & Forgiveness

34:10 Childhood Memories & Grandparents

42:04 The Power of Being Heard

47:10 Faith, Church & Performance-Based Christianity

52:33 Walking Away from Faith

54:43 The Beginning of Pornography Addiction

57:20 Dating, Loneliness & Early Adulthood

1:00:00 Career, Independence & Addiction

1:05:12 Meeting His Future Wife

1:11:45 Marriage & Living a Double Life

1:25:10 Fatherhood & Addiction's Impact on Family

1:38:20 Hitting Rock Bottom

1:45:05 Asking for Help

1:51:48 Beginning the Recovery Journey

1:58:37 Radical Honesty & Accountability

2:07:18 Rebuilding Trust & Restoring Relationships

2:21:02 Freedom Through Recovery

2:36:15 Parenting, Grace & Family Healing

2:50:41 Letting Go of Shame & Finding Purpose

3:05:24 Using His Story to Help Others

3:11:18 Daily Recovery & Practical Advice

3:24:31 Hope for Spouses & Families

3:30:42 Finding True Freedom

3:36:58 God's Faithfulness

3:42:10 Lessons Learned

3:47:21 Encouragement for Those Still Struggling

3:51:35 Final Thoughts & Closing Prayer

3:53:xx Outro

One of Ben's guiding Bible verses - Psalm 27:13-14 NIV

"I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."

Ben is a man of God devoted to serving, leading, and teaching those seeking God. He is a faithful husband and father raising a family with his wife. He continues to celebrate victory over a battle with porn addiction and an unhealthy relationship with food. His work with a sponsor in the Christian 12 steps has yielded continuous dividends in his family, ministry and identity in Christ.

Celebrate with us the victory God provides Ben everyday. May he continue to thrive!

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00:00 Introduction

00:21 Growing Up in a Christian Home

03:08 Childhood, Family & Identity

07:05 Learning Masculinity & Living a Double Life

11:55 Hollywood, Pornography & Early Influences

17:40 Faith, College & Spiritual Growth

25:33 God Is Pursuing Us

29:25 The 12-Step Recovery Journey

35:30 Discovering the Root of Addiction

40:15 Marriage, Vulnerability & Shame

45:10 Bringing Pornography into Marriage

50:10 Confession & the Turning Point

54:20 Anger, Lust & Emotional Healing

59:50 Parenting with Grace Instead of Anger

1:03:30 What Real Recovery Looks Like

1:08:45 Renewing the Mind & Walking in Freedom

1:14:55 Sharing His Testimony

1:19:00 Ministry, Leadership & Hidden Struggles

1:26:00 Inner Healing & Encountering God

1:31:40 Final Thoughts & Lasting Freedom

In this episode of Stacking Victories, Ben L., pastor, husband and father will discuss his road to recovery and redemption from a porn addiction and food focused behavior. Ben discusses fatherhood, connection with Jesus and the foundation of his beautiful marriage to his bride.

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