Patterns of Power with Craig Perra (habits, mindfulness, high-performance, self-leadership)

The Christian Case for IFS: Healing Porn, Compulsivity & Betrayal Trauma with Compassion


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Most men are taught to hate the part of them that struggles.
What if that part isn’t your enemy at all… but your protector?

Buy The Book Altogether You: https://amzn.to/4rvtnex

In this groundbreaking conversation, Coach Craig sits down with trauma therapist and bestselling author Jenna Riemersma, whose book Altogether You bridges Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Christian faith in a way that is nothing short of revolutionary.

Together, they expose why the traditional addiction model keeps men trapped in shame and powerlessness—and how IFS offers a radically different path to healing, integrity, and self-leadership.

You’ll hear:

    •    Why identifying as an “addict” feels empowering at first—but eventually becomes a cage.
    •    Why the part of you that acts out isn’t sinful, broken, or demonic… it’s protective.
    •    How Christian theology and modern psychology actually reinforce each other when it comes to understanding your parts.
    •    Why partners get stuck in reactive boundary cycles—and how to break them.
    •    Why relationship, compassion, and self-leadership heal what shame and control never will.

Craig and Jenna unpack the Core Self from two directions—psychology and Christianity—and reveal a way of operationalizing faith that most churches completely miss.

If you or your spouse is struggling with pornography, unwanted sexual behavior, or betrayal trauma, this episode will fundamentally shift how you see the struggle, yourself, and each other.

This is the conversation every Christian man—and every church—needs to hear.

Resources and Links Mentioned

Buy The Book Altogether You: https://amzn.to/4rvtnex

Jenna’s website https://movetoward.com

Altogether You On Demand Workshop https://movetoward.com
Use code AY15 for 15% off

Free IFS guided meditations and resources Available at https://movetoward.com

Book referenced in the episode Altogether You by Jenna Riemersma
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