You're not alone in asking. For me (Clint), it was one of the hardest things I ever wrestled with. 

In this week's episode, we're joined by Dr. Jake Porter, founder of Daring Ventures and creator of Couple-Centered Recovery, for a much-needed conversation.

Inspired by his presentation, Neurotheology and the Believer's Struggle with Sin, we explore why so many Christians find themselves caught between their desire to honor God and the patterns they desperately want to change.

Whether you're navigating sexual addiction recovery, healing from betrayal, supporting a struggling spouse, or simply wondering why your faith hasn't made certain struggles disappear, this conversation offers a scriptural and therapeutically grounded perspective.

Resources from Dr. Jake Porter:

Daring Ventures

Resources from Restored 2 More:

The Bridge Back to Us

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From first opening up about pornography as a teenager, to the advice we received while dating, in premarital counseling, and eventually in the aftermath of betrayal, we kept reaching out for help. And much of the advice came from people we respected and trusted.

“Just stop.”
“Read your Bible more.”
“Pray harder.”
“Once you’re married, sex will take care of it.”
“Have more sex.”
“Maybe you’re not really saved.”

And when their advice didn't work, we didn't immediately question the advice—we questioned ourselves.

If bad advice has left you feeling ashamed, angry, confused, or even distant from God, we hope this conversation reminds you that you don't have to give up.

There is still hope. There are people who know how to help. And Jesus is willing to meet you in the places of pain.

Resources:

The Bridge Back to Us 

https://restored2more.com/contact/#1

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In this episode, we start with a really honest conversation about insecurity, belonging, and the fear of being fully known. Clint shares what’s coming up for him as he prepares for a men’s retreat—and what he’s realizing about his need to perform, prove himself, and feel accepted.

Then we get practical about something we’ve been asked numerous times: What do healthy boundaries with the opposite sex actually look like in marriage?

We share the boundaries we’ve created around texting, one-on-one conversations, emotional intimacy, physical touch, work relationships, and more—not out of fear or control, but because we want to intentionally protect what we’re building together.

Resources:

Ask Us Anything

https://restored2more.com/resources/

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We can't tell you how many times we've been asked this:

Is it cheating when we are choosing not to have sex? 

Isn't it better that I look at and use porn than cross boundaries with my girlfriend? 

Isn't it better that 'he' uses porn than cheats on me?

This question has a ton of subtleties to it, yet they're all asking the same thing... So today we answer it. 

Is it better to do this sin instead of doing that sin? Maybe we're asking the wrong question, and maybe the question reveals a deeper issue...

Resources:

Ask Us Anything

https://restored2more.com/resources/

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In this episode, we sit down with Shawn Bonneteau, founder of Secret Habit Coaching, to talk about what’s really happening beneath unwanted sexual behaviors. Shawn shares his own journey with pornography, the impact it had on his marriage, his encounter with Jesus, and how understanding his story helped him move beyond simply managing behavior toward experiencing real freedom. 

At the center of our conversation is the concept of the “hungry heart.” Instead of only asking, “How do I stop watching porn?” what if we started asking, “What is my heart actually hungry for?”

We talk about identifying the deeper needs beneath our behaviors, allowing Jesus into those places, and why recovery isn’t just about becoming a man who doesn’t watch porn—it’s about becoming a man who can lead his heart, love deeply, and walk confidently in freedom.

If you’ve been working hard at recovery but still feel stuck, this conversation will help you look beneath the struggle with curiosity, compassion, and hope.

Your heart is hungry for something. The question is: what are you feeding it?

https://secrethabit.ca/personalrecoveryplan/

https://secrethabit.ca/quiz/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-habit-porn-recovery-for-christian-men/id1606390061

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Ask Us Anything

https://restored2more.com/resources/

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On our 13th wedding anniversary, we did something we never imagined we would do: we went back together to some of the places Clint’s addiction had taken him. Places connected to secrecy, acting out, betrayal, and memories we both wished had never become part of our story. But this time, we weren’t there to relive the past. We went to pray, to reclaim ground, and to ask God to use the very places that once represented captivity for something redemptive. 

Clint describes his addiction like being a prisoner of war—trapped, starving for something real, and being taken farther than he ever thought he would go. But Jesus brought him out. And years later, standing in those same places with his wife beside him felt completely different. He wasn’t returning as a prisoner. He was returning free—and wanting to help someone else find the way out.

In this episode, we talk honestly about the grief that can still surface years into recovery, the difference between grief and condemnation, the false promises of fantasy, and what happened when old memories were replaced with new ones. We share what it was like to pray for the men walking into these establishments, the women working inside them, and the marriages and families represented by every car in those parking lots.

We also unpack something that became incredibly clear to us that day: if we want to fight pornography, exploitation, and sexual brokenness, we can’t only address the supply. We have to help heal the hearts creating the demand.

This episode isn’t about telling couples to physically revisit places connected to betrayal. That was a deeply personal decision we prayerfully made in our own story. It’s about something much bigger:

What if the places that once represented your greatest defeat could someday become evidence of how far God has brought you?

The past doesn’t disappear. But through Jesus, it doesn’t have to get the final word.

If you’ve ever wondered whether real freedom from pornography and sexual addiction is possible, whether shame can actually lose its grip, or whether God can redeem even the darkest parts of your story, we hope this conversation reminds you:

There is still freedom. There is still healing. And no part of your story is beyond redemption.

Resources:

Ask Us Anything

https://restored2more.com/resources/

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In this episode, we unpack a powerful scene from The Odyssey and the Sirens—a beautiful, irresistible song that promises to satisfy every longing, but ultimately leads to destruction. It sparked such a meaningful conversation for us about pornography, desire, belonging, and the false promises we can so easily believe about sex.

We also look back at the messages we both absorbed about sexuality from culture, our experiences, our parents, and the church—and how those narratives shaped us long before betrayal ever entered our marriage.

But healing has given us the opportunity to rewrite those narratives. And as God continues to heal our own hearts, we’re learning how to talk about sexuality with freedom instead of shame—and make sure culture isn’t the loudest voice shaping the next generation.

We hope this conversation encourages you to look beneath your own desires, recognize the narratives that have shaped you, and believe that God can redeem your story and give you something different to pass on.

Resources:

Ask Us Anything

https://restored2more.com/resources/

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Are the people around you helping you grow in hope, honesty, surrender, and restoration? Or have you stayed in a recovery environment that once served you well—but may no longer be helping you move forward?

In this episode, we talk about the power of community in healing and why the right relationships can completely change the trajectory of your recovery. Charity shares the moment she realized she had outgrown her betrayal recovery group—not because the women in it were bad or because her pain was no longer valid, but because she needed to be surrounded by people who were pursuing the same kind of healing and restoration she desired.

We also share a powerful parenting moment with our eight-year-old after he saw a frightening image he couldn’t get out of his mind. What began as a hard night became an opportunity to teach him how to bring fear into the light, reach for community, pray, speak truth, and actively engage his faith instead of trying to fight alone. That experience reminded us how similar these practices are to what we need as adults in recovery when an image, temptation, trigger, or thought gets stuck in our minds.

This conversation is ultimately about learning to ask better questions: Who is influencing me? Am I still growing? Am I surrounded by people who sharpen me? Have I become dependent on a recovery system instead of depending first on Jesus? And am I willing to make a change if the environment around me is no longer producing the fruit I want in my life and marriage?

We believe recovery was never meant to happen in isolation. God designed us for fellowship, confession, encouragement, and community. And when couples are surrounded by other couples who are also pursuing healing, reconciliation, and a restored marriage, something incredibly powerful can happen.

If you’ve been wondering whether you need a new community, deeper fellowship, couples recovery support, or simply a few people around you who will help point you toward hope, this episode is for you.

Because who you’re becoming in recovery is deeply connected to who you’re walking with.

Resources:

The Bridge Back to Us 

https://restored2more.com/contact/#1

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Why do certain fantasies feel so powerful?

And can you really reach a place where porn loses its pull?

In this episode, we sit down with Drew Boa, founder of Husband Material and author of Outgrow Porn, to talk about why lasting freedom requires more than simply fighting urges.

Drew describes porn as a pacifier—something many people discovered young and learned to use to soothe pain, loneliness, rejection, powerlessness, or unmet needs. We unpack how specific fantasies can reveal what we’re actually longing for, why understanding both pain triggers and pleasure triggers matters, and how going back into our childhood stories can help us understand where these patterns began.

Drew also shares his practical BOA method: Breathe, Observe, Attune—a simple tool for moving through an urge without fighting against it and learning to identify what you truly need in that moment.

This conversation unpacks how Drew has over ten years of freedom from internet pornography, and a key lies in the ability to “Heal the boy to free the man.”

Resources:

Outgrow Porn Book

Husband Material

R2M:

Restored 2 More

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In today’s conversation, we answer some of the most meaningful questions we’ve recently been asked about couples recovery, The Bridge Back to Us being revolutionary in the industry, and why sobriety and personal growth do not always restore a marriage. 

We hope that this conversation helps you understand what may be missing in your recovery journey and reminds you that, with humility, support, and Jesus at the center, it is possible to begin building a bridge back to one another.

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Learning to identify and communicate our needs has helped us stay healthier, more connected, and more grounded in who God created us to be—but this has not always come naturally to us.

In today’s conversation, we share some of our own struggles with running on empty, recognizing when we’re moving into the “yellow circle,” and discovering the deeper needs beneath irritability, numbing, unhealthy coping, increased temptation, scrolling, overeating, or disconnection. We’ve also learned that the things we expect to fill us up do not always meet the need beneath what we’re feeling.

Our hope is that, through our conversation, you learn how to become better teammates by communicating needs, choosing curiosity over criticism, extending grace while you figure out what truly restores you, and creating space for one another to rest, process, connect, and spend time with Jesus.

Resources:

The Bridge Back to Us 

Couples Daily Journal ( each spouse should have one)

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What if we processed beauty differently? What if beauty helped reveal our deeper needs, emotions, and inner longings rather than leading us into lust?

 In today’s conversation with trauma therapist and author Sam Jolman, we unpack the difference between what happens in our physical bodies—arousal—and what happens in our hearts when we notice or feel attracted to another person.

We also discuss what we can do when we notice our spouse looking at someone attractive, how couples can respond without immediately moving into fear, shame, or accusation, and how we can steward our hearts in ways that honor God, ourselves, and our spouse.

This conversation touches on several topics that are crucial for us during our own healing journey. We hope you enjoy this convo as much as we did and be sure to check out Sam Jolman’s book below.

Resources: 

Sam's Book

Sam's Website

Restored 2 More Resources

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Brook shares vulnerably from his own story of family betrayal, hidden pain, forgiveness, marriage, fatherhood, and the relationships that have helped shape him into the man he is today. Together, we talk about why so many men struggle to name what is really happening inside them, why accountability alone is often not enough, and why genuine brotherhood can become a place of healing, strength, and freedom.

This episode is an invitation for men to reject isolation, stop pretending, and allow trusted brothers to help carry the weight of life. It is also an encouragement for wives who want to support their husbands without shaming, controlling, or forcing vulnerability.

The most masculine men are not the ones who hide their weakness. They are the ones brave enough to tell the truth, receive help, and become more like Jesus.

Brook's Resources:

Intentional

Sowing a Hidden Seed 31-Day Prayer Devotional

Restored 2 More:

Website

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Laurie shares from her own story, her years of ministry experience, and her work with parents to help families move from fear-based parenting to gospel-centered discipleship. We talk about why sheltering our kids from every hard conversation is not the same as preparing them, and how to talk about sexuality with both compassion and conviction.

This conversation is full of wisdom, honesty, and practical encouragement for parents who want to help their kids understand God's good design, recognize brokenness with compassion, and learn how to love others without compromising truth.

Resources:

https://lauriekrieg.com/

Her Newest Book

R2M Resources

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But after betrayal, date night can feel anything but fun. It can feel awkward, scary, vulnerable, and even triggering. One wrong question, one hard moment, and suddenly the whole night feels ruined.

If that’s where you are, we get it.

Restoring date night was not easy for us. We had some funny fails, awkward silences, and plenty of trial and error along the way. But over time, we learned how to make date night feel safe, lighthearted, and enjoyable again.

In this episode, we share the do’s and don’ts of date night in recovery, what helped us stop turning dates into recovery check-ins, and how couples can begin laughing, reconnecting, and creating new memories after betrayal.

Resources:

Date Night Cards

https://restored2more.com/resources/

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For many couples, work trips, weekends away, or time apart can bring up fear, anxiety, and painful memories. In this episode, we talk about how to create a travel safety plan that helps both spouses feel cared for before, during, and after a trip.

We share practical ways to prepare instead of repair, build trust through proactive accountability, identify triggers, and create boundaries that protect the relationship.

Travel does not have to be another place where fear takes over. With humility, preparation, and a clear plan, it can become an opportunity to rebuild safety and trust.

Resources:

Ask Us Anything

https://restored2more.com/resources/

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Michael has spent decades helping men, women, and couples heal from sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. But after watching the rapid rise of AI, he believes we are entering an entirely new frontier — one that may be even more dangerous than the early days of internet pornography.

This conversation goes beyond AI-generated pornography. We talk about AI companions, emotional dependency, betrayed spouses, parenting, recovery, and why real relationships, with real hurt and pain, need a real community and a real God.

This is a sobering and urgent conversation for every spouse, parent, pastor, counselor, and ministry leader who wants to understand what is coming — and how we can respond with wisdom, safety, and hope.

Resources:

Bravehearts 

The Bridge Back to Us 8-Week Course

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So often, the focus in recovery becomes, “How do I stop the behavior?” But Troy invites us to ask a deeper question: What is happening in the heart? What pain is being avoided? What core wounds are still tender? What emotions were never named, processed, or brought into healthy community? And what is pornography falsely promising to fix?

We also talk about the depth of betrayal trauma and why the betrayed spouse’s pain cannot be minimized, rushed, or placed on a timeline. Troy gives language for how the unfaithful spouse can stay humble, own the impact, and begin to understand the grief and devastation betrayal creates.

Resources:

C-SASI Page

Troy Snyder's Page

The Bridge Back to Us 8-Week Course

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Jacob shares his own story of growing up with a mom who talked to him early and openly about pornography and created a home where the topic wasn’t hidden in shame. By the grace of God, Jacob never became hooked on pornography, but he vulnerably shares how he struggled with masturbation, lust, and learning how to bring even the hidden parts of his sexuality into the light. 

We talk about why pornography is so destructive, why masturbation is often misunderstood or minimized, and how a deeper theology of God’s design for sex gives us more than just rules.

Jacob also shares the heart behind Into the Light Ministries and the free resources they’ve created for individuals, parents, churches, and families. From their documentary on pornography to their parenting masterclass and tech series, their mission is to equip the Church to face pornography with truth, clarity, courage, and hope.

Resources:

Into The Light

Tech Safe Series

Parenting and Pornography Series

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Restored 2 More 8-Week Course

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Jeff and Jourdan are worship leaders, pastors, podcast hosts, and the founders of Open Spaces. With over 25 years of ministry experience, they have spent their lives creating spaces where people can encounter God in honest and transformative ways. But behind the scenes, their own story was being shaped by deep pain, confusion, utter dependence on God, and tremendous courage.

Jeff shares about his lifelong experience with same-sex attraction, the secrecy he carried for years, and the moment he finally told Jourdan the truth. He admits that for a long time, he didn’t even think marriage was possible. Jourdan shares what it was like to hear his story, how Jesus guided her to stay, and how the Holy Spirit met her with the strength, clarity, and grace in the middle of so many unknowns.

This conversation is not a simple story with easy answers. It is a story about choosing Jesus in the middle of unanswered prayers, unwanted desires, shame, temptation, and confusion. 

Jeff and Jourdan's Resources: 

Website

Open Spaces Podcast

Open Spaces Instagram

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Restored 2 More 8-Week Course

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Even though Scott came from a legacy of well-known Christian leaders who educated him about the dangers of pornography, he found himself in the trenches with a secret that he believed would bring shame on the family name if anyone found out. From the outside, he looked like the “good Christian guy.” But behind the scenes, he was believing the lies that so many people fall prey to: “I can quit whenever I want,” “It’s not really affecting me,” and “If it is damaging, it’s only hurting me.”

Eventually, God began to show him that pornography was doing more damage than he realized and was affecting his relationship with God, his confidence, his dating relationship, and so much more. We also talk about how the types of pornography are changing within a younger generation and what it actually looks like to walk in purity as a young man on a college campus.

Again, we’re reminded that the struggle with pornography thrives in secrecy, but healing begins when we bring it into the light.

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Biola Mens Group on IG

Scott's IG

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In this episode, we talk about the signs we’ve seen—not just in our own story, but in the hundreds of couples we’ve walked with. This isn’t about creating fear or jumping to conclusions. It’s about helping you pay attention to patterns, trust what you’re sensing, and have the courage to step into the conversation.

We cover things like secrecy with phones, emotional disconnection, changes in intimacy, defensiveness, and even subtle ways pornography can distort how we see ourselves and our spouse.

We also talk about what to do if you do have that gut feeling—how to approach the conversation in a way that leads to truth, not more hiding.

There is hope. Healing is possible. And bringing things into the light is always the first step. If this is something you’re walking through, you don’t have to do it alone.
We’ve created tools and a full recovery pathway for couples inside Restored 2 More.

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Restored 2 More 8-Week Course

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In this conversation, we sit down with Jay Stringer to talk about something that impacts every one of us—our desires. In his new book Desire, Jay introduces a different path—one rooted in curiosity instead of shame or control.

We talk about why our struggles aren’t random, how our stories shape our desires, and what it looks like to understand what’s happening beneath the surface instead of just trying to manage behavior. This conversation goes deep into family of origin, core beliefs, trauma, and how even the things we’re most ashamed of can actually point us toward healing. Our hope is that this episode helps you slow down, get curious, and begin to see your story—and your desires—in a completely new way.

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In this conversation, we sit down with Brenna Blain, a contemporary theologian, best-selling author, and teacher, to talk about the kind of suffering that doesn’t make sense—and the kind of faith that has to be rebuilt in the middle of it. Brenna vulnerably shares her story of abuse, depression, same-sex attraction, and wrestling with a God who didn’t show up the way she thought He would.

We talk about the tension so many of us carry but don’t always say out loud: How do you trust God when He doesn’t fix it? What does it look like to follow Jesus when your reality doesn’t match what you’ve been taught in church? And is it possible that God’s presence in our pain matters more than the outcome we’re praying for?

This episode isn’t about easy answers. It’s about honest faith, wrestling with God, and learning how to invite Him into the places we’d rather hide.

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https://brenna-blain.vercel.app/

https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/can-i-say-that/

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From the shock of hearing their son confess infidelity, to the helplessness of watching their daughter-in-law sit in trauma and grief, Greg and Cathy share honestly about what that moment felt like—fear, confusion, shame, sadness, and the overwhelming question: How do we respond?

They also reflect on what helped them most: choosing silence over quick fixes, offering practical support like childcare, and educating themselves on betrayal trauma and sexual addiction recovery. For Greg, that night became a personal turning point—confronting his own hidden struggles and beginning his own journey of recovery.

This conversation isn’t just our family’s story—it’s a roadmap for parents and in-laws who feel lost in the wake of betrayal. If you’ve wondered how to support your children without causing more harm, how to walk with both the betrayed and the unfaithful spouse, or how to move from shock to compassion, this episode offers hope and tangible steps forward.

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But what we really dive into today is something we see every week in our recovery course and in our own lives: how identifying your feelings can change everything. We talk about how triggers aren't just annoying—they're clues to what’s happening inside us. We share stories of past tantrums (hello, crumpled water bottle), how we’re helping our kids name their emotions, and why saying “I’m fine” blocks the intimacy we were made for.

If you’ve ever struggled to know what you're feeling—or to communicate it in a way that creates connection—you’re not alone. And if you want our custom Feelings Words List, just shoot us a message and we’ll send it your way.

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery to talk about her latest book, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes Everything. In this conversation, we discuss how more rules or pressure flat out don't work and will never create the transformation we truly desire. Juli breaks down the mindset shift between purity and integrity, why sexual sin feels heavier than other sins, and how postmodern culture has deeply shaped the way we think about sex, marriage, and identity—even in the church.

We also dig into the root of why so many of us resist God and how it prevents us from healing. Juli shares how knowing Jesus personally—not just theologically—becomes the turning point for so many who feel stuck, disillusioned, or ashamed.

If you've ever wondered where God was in your pain… if you've tried to "do better" but keep falling back… if you want real intimacy with God but feel a gap—you’re not alone. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of hope. We pray it invites you to stop managing your pain and start surrendering it—to the only One who can truly heal it.

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Michael opens up about his hidden battle with pornography, identity struggles rooted in performance, and the turning point when secrecy gave way to honesty. Hailey vulnerably shares what it felt like to live in confusion, shame, and deep bitterness—not just toward Michael, but even toward God.

This episode is a powerful testimony of what happens when both partners reach the end of themselves and allow Jesus to do what only He can do. We talk about emotional intimacy, the danger of compartmentalization, learning how to feel again, and how anger—when processed with God—can become a gateway to healing.

Stories like this remind us that hope is real and restoration is possible. We pray this episode encourages you and inspires you to keep pressing into Jesus as He leads you through your own healing journey.

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We also unpack:

• The temptation to believe God is distant or cruel in our suffering
• How childhood wounds shaped our relationship with God
• The turning point that came through spiritual honesty, not pretending
• And what happened when we finally let Jesus into the pain instead of pushing Him away

This conversation is real and raw. But it’s also filled with the hope and peace we found when we stopped running and let Jesus into the darkest places of our hearts. If you're wrestling with disappointment, doubt, or anger toward God, this episode is for you.

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Charity vulnerably shares the raw and often unspoken temptations she faced—from thoughts of leaving to revenge fantasies—and how the enemy whispered lies that felt hard not to believe. But as she pressed into healing and drew closer to Jesus, those lies began to lose their grip.

We talk about the power of surrender, the weight of pride, and how "finishing the fantasy" can reveal the destruction that sin promises but never delivers. Many wives don't realize how normal it is to face intense spiritual battles during the healing and transformation process.

Our hope is that this episode reminds you that you're not alone in your pain, your thoughts, or the process. Jesus sees it all, and He's not intimidated by your struggle—He's with you in it. 

We also share a few exciting ministry updates:

• A major breakthrough in workbook publishing that could bring Course 1 to couples by this fall
• A brand new 6-week personalized couples coaching opportunity
• A chance to partner with us and help fund the final phase of this course launch

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that comes up all the time in our coaching, course sessions, and personal conversations—compartmentalization. This concept, when misunderstood, creates so much confusion and disconnection in relationships. For many betrayed spouses, understanding it begins to bring clarity to the chaos. For many husbands, it’s a lightbulb moment—finally seeing how addiction was hidden, justified, and separated from the rest of life.

We unpack what compartmentalization looked like in our own story—how I (Clint) could act out and still try to show up as a “present” spouse, while Charity was left wondering, “Was any of our past connection even real?” We also share the metaphor that helped us finally make sense of it all—why it was so damaging, and how true healing began when I stopped living in separate “drawers” and started integrating every part of my life under God’s design for authenticity and intimacy.

If you’ve ever felt confused, disconnected, or wondered how someone could live a double life, we pray this conversation brings clarity and encouragement. There’s hope on the other side of compartmentalization—and freedom in being fully known and fully loved. 

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In this raw and hope-filled episode, we open up about something deeply personal: how our past addiction and betrayal affected our son in ways we didn’t fully understand until years later. From missed bonding moments to outbursts, shutdowns, and total dysregulation—what we thought were just "strong-willed" behaviors were actually cries for safety. But here’s the good news: Jesus is in the business of redemption. And the healing we've experienced has radically changed the way we parent and connect with our kids. We pray this story brings you hope and helps you make sense of your own journey.

We’re also giving a little peek behind the scenes—sharing about our family’s move back to California and some exciting ministry updates! Our couples course is being professionally filmed, our new his-and-her workbooks are on the way, and we’re launching a leadership network that could reach couples across the globe. Through it all, we’re reminded that when we create safety in our homes, we reflect the heart of the Father—a God who never gives up on us. “There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1). Not for you. Not for your kids. Not for your story.

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They also give exciting ministry updates on their upcoming video course, a recent partnership with a church, and how you can be part of spreading healing to couples across the world.

Whether you’re walking your own recovery journey or walking with someone who is, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone—and you are not your struggle.

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How do you set boundaries without shaming other families—or losing connection with your own? 

And if you’ve already said “yes” to tech decisions you now regret, is it too late to turn back?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Sarah Siegand, co-founder of Parents Who Fight, we pick up where we left off—diving deeper into the practical, spiritual, and relational challenges of raising kids in a hyper-digital world.

Sarah brings wisdom, grace, and real-life tools for navigating these questions with clarity and courage. From detoxing as parents ourselves, to getting friends and grandparents on the same page, this episode is full of hopeful, honest insight for families who want to lead well—and churches ready to be part of the solution.

If you’ve ever felt alone, overwhelmed, or behind in the battle for your child’s heart and mind, this episode is your reminder: you’re not too late, and you’re not alone.

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In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Sarah Siegand, co-founder of Parents Who Fight, to talk about the urgent need for families and churches to fight to protect our kids in a hyper-digital world. Sarah shares her personal journey of discovering how early and easily children are exposed to pornography and how that launched a mission to help parents build safe, spiritually grounded homes.

With over a decade of experience, Sarah unpacks the spiritual and neurological consequences of unchecked screen time, video games, and smart devices—and what that means for the next generation of Jesus followers. We dive deep into practical ways parents can set boundaries, partner with churches, and find like-minded families to stand in the gap together. Plus, she challenges church leaders to step into their God-given authority and take a bold stand in raising spiritual champions.

This is a must-listen for parents, pastors, and anyone passionate about protecting the hearts and minds of the next generation.

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We dive into the fears many of us face when it comes to these conversations, how to move past the awkwardness, and why it’s never just about one big talk. Kristen breaks down practical ways to create a safe space for our kids to ask questions and discover God’s design for beauty, identity, and connection. If you’ve ever wondered how to start or keep these conversations going at home, this episode is for you.

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If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, Charity and Clint invite you into their journey of recovery, sharing how they navigated (poorly at times) their relationships with family and friends along the way. 

As they recount their own experiences, Charity and Clint explore the challenges of maintaining authentic connections amidst feelings of isolation and loneliness. What makes a friendship feel safe and supportive? How do we communicate our expectations to those we care about? 

Amid their heartfelt discussion, they also lighten the mood with stories about the chaos that comes from juggling their family's sports schedules. Join them for this insightful conversation that offers hope, encouragement, and a few laughs as they reflect on the importance of community during recovery. Discover how, by sharing both the struggles and victories, we can slowly rebuild the meaningful connections that enrich our lives.

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In this powerful and personal episode, Clint and Charity open up about the hidden pain that secrecy created early in their marriage, and the life-changing difference a safe community made in their recovery journey. They tackle the tough question: "Is sharing my husband's struggle with others husband-bashing?" and reveal the vital role of healthy support, vulnerability, and stewardship in the healing process.

Whether you're carrying silent pain or wondering how to wisely seek help, this conversation offers hope, practical wisdom, and a reminder that healing happens in community.

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-Is it true that platforms like Roblox are enabling sexual predators to target children as young as five years old? 

-How can these tech giants disregard the importance of parental controls and safety features despite the thousands of horrific stories that have emerged?!

In this episode, we interview Titania Jordan, Bark Technologies' Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Parent Officer. She is an author and thought leader on digital parenting and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the Huffington Post, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, and many others.

Titania discusses the dangers associated with apps like Snapchat, Instagram, Roblox, and Minecraft and offers guidance on how parents can stay vigilant and protect their children. It is no longer a question of IF our kids will encounter sexually explicit content but WHEN. And when that moment comes, will they be prepared?

We also talk about how tech companies are focusing on trivial issues while delaying necessary actions to implement safety protocols, leaving young users vulnerable and unprotected. Charity raises concerns about the shocking statistics: 63% of tweens and 77% of teens have encountered content with nudity. 

Fortunately, Titania provides practical tools and insights that can help us become educated and engaged parents, allowing us to navigate this tech-saturated environment while keeping our kids safe. 

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Welcome to the Restored 2 More podcast, where today, we dive into our transformative journey of sexual fasting and the benefits of following God's design for sex!Join us as we tackle burning questions like: Can you go 30 days without climaxing? Is it okay to masturbate during a fast? And, our personal favorite, is sex a need?

Spoiler alert: A sexual fast isn't just an intriguing concept—it's a biblical practice that could breathe new life into your marriage in ways you've never imagined! In this week's episode, we delve deep into the often-overlooked topic of sexual fasting, sharing our personal stories, candid discussions, and insightful scripture that hopefully will inspire you to try it. Trust us; you'll be glad you did!

We'll guide you through essential questions: How long should your fast be? What can you do while fasting? And how do you foster intimacy when sex is off the table? Whether you're seeking guidance on restoring sexual intimacy, looking for resources to help you on your restoration journey, or simply curious about our experiences, we're glad you're listening! Together, we'll explore the complexities of relationships, celebrate growth, and embrace the grace found in faith-filled love.

Have burning questions of your own? Swing by our website and jump into our "Ask Us Anything" segment—your topic might just spark our next episode! Tune in and get ready for a conversation that could change everything!

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Get ready, because Restored 2 More is about to embark on an exhilarating shift that includes YOU like never before! This is a God-sized dream, and it requires a passionate God-sized team. The only question that remains is—are you ready to be part of this amazing adventure?

Once you've listened, and if your heart is stirred, we invite you to reach out and book a personal Zoom meeting with us at cmunoz@restored2more.com. 

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She explains that if the physical points us to the spiritual, then gender and marriage have new meanings and purposes. She teaches that our bodies are the language of God's mystery, a roadmap guiding us into deeper intimacy with the Divine. 

One of our favorite moments in this recording was understanding how sex has been so perverted in our culture, distorting our view and understanding of God.  

One of the amazing questions Charity asked is, "What does it look like for us to celebrate our kid's sexuality, guide them in what is appropriate but avoid shaming them for things that they have done wrong?" Hillary takes the question and adds a new perspective on how gratitude and humility play a huge part in leading our kids in their sexuality. We too often avoid choosing gratitude and showing mercy because of our own brokenness and pride. If we can teach our kids to be self-aware through our own example of awareness, our children can choose Christ instead of merely abstaining from sin out of unhealthy motives. 

The challenge is: "Are we being then Deputy Holy Spirit to our kids and leading with shame? Or are we leading with an example of humility and gratitude?"

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1. It will strain my relationship with my kid.
2. I might ruin my child’s innocence.
3. My kid will find out about my past.
4. It will be too much work.

John shares resources and insights to help us navigate these fears and use our mistakes and sexual brokenness to build a bridge with our children. What we can view as a barrier is actually the glue that creates safety and connection while talking with our kids about sex. John repeatedly refers to a quote he often uses while teaching seminars and writing books, “Your failures are what qualify you to talk to your kids about sex.”

In the past two decades, parents have spent four times more time with their kids, setting the stage for these conversations. We, as parents, can need a little bit of guidance and handholding on how to start these conversations. Today John shares resources and practical tools to help us talk to kids who range in their ages from toddlers to adult children.  

Join us for a powerful message and teaching on how we as parents can talk about sex with our children. 

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In this episode, Josh shares his heart for people to experience freedom and how sexuality and spirituality were never meant to be in opposition. Josh shares how his behavior demonstrated that he was reaching for something and only knew how to find comfort in misusing his sexuality. He elaborates on how his early childhood played a massive role in his dependence on pornography and how it offered him community, importance, comfort, and a way to feel loved and accepted. The way out for Josh was learning how to seek Jesus instead of seeking unwanted sexual behavior and understanding what he was truly seeking. Instead of God removing our unwanted sexual behavior, he can re-direct our focus and desire, allowing us to experience Jesus on a new level, changing our behavior and actions to reach for and experience Him.

This episode has many magic, intimate and inspirational moments. A big thanks to Josh for his powerful testimony and teaching,  transparency, revelation, and understanding.

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In a season of distress and depression, Linda Noble shares how God flipped the script and led her to experience Himself in a way she never had before. She states, "I had never understood that His love and was full of pursuit and that his utmost desire was for me to know him, flourish and thrive."  

How do we experience the love of Jesus? What does it mean to be a human person, and what is the meaning behind sex, singleness, marriage, and our body? What if understanding these topics could point us closer to Jesus and expand our understanding of His will for our lives?  

Linda Noble explains how the design of the human body reveals God's invitation for love and communion with Himself. And why the "rules, the dos and do nots" fall short because they lack the meaning behind God's message.

This podcast is pivotal not only for ourselves but also for us parents raising kids in a time where our body is being attacked by culture. As parents, we need to know the why behind our kids' questions and the meaning behind God's teachings. 

Join me today for a great conversation with the Lindas from The Conversation Workshop.

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We hope you realize that you are not alone and that help exists.  Today, alongside our course #1, we get to promote the fantastic work of Juli Slattery and her team at Authentic Intimacy. Check out the resources below.

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Check out their material below and get their newest book on Amazon or their website.

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“I miss pornography,” he said.  “I’m grieving the relationship I’ve had with porn and masturbation, and today I am really feeling the weight of it being gone.”

“What?!” I thought, “how is this even possible that you could miss something so painful, damaging, and grotesque?!”

In this episode, we uncover what it looked like to grieve the loss of pornography and then adventure and discover a life free from the toxic relationship. We hope that in this episode, we can relate, educate and encourage you to continue your journey of becoming Restored 2 More!

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In this episode, Adelle describes how Travis's ability to enter into her pain through the grieving period demonstrated that he had experienced significant heart change. Instead of grief further dividing them and leading Travis into shame and destructive behaviors, it built connection, empathy, and trust. Travis shares his steps to healing and being emotionally available, while Adelle shares with us her pain and the stages of grief she experienced, and which ones she got stuck in. 

Their journey of restoration is full of God's provision and further led them to create a remarkable ministry called The Noble Marriage. 

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She shares with us how devastated she was by her husband's sexual betrayal, and how it intensified  her already present battles with eating disorders, depression, and body dysphoria. While discovering his actions, she shares how being in pregnant mode and having four kids under five years put her in a state of compartmentalization.  Unfortunatley, while she suppressed her pain, the internal side effects only got worse. Carries' heartbreaking story takes a turn and now allows her to use her story to now help women overcome and heal. Listen today for a story filled with validation, empathy and hope.

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We got a chance to dive into their stories of struggle, confusion, shame, and victory. Today through The Victory Collective, their goal is to be a voice to the voiceless and remove the shame that so many have from struggling with pornography, masturbation, and sexual brokenness. They share what it was like to struggle with porn while at Christian schools, how it affected their relationships, and how confessing to someone safe changed their perspective of the fight. 

Listen now to their powerful testimony and then support them in their brave endeavors as they point others to hope and restoration.

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“Trust is not a gift to be given, but  is a responsibility to be earned.”
“Healthy people make healthy relationships.”
“What’s happening in the present is normally rooted in the past.”
“Admitting our brokenness to our spouse is the first step in moving towards intimacy.”

Today we had the incredible opportunity to interview Debra Fileta, a licensed professional counselor, author, relational expert, and national speaker. She is the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage, Love in Every Season, Are You Really Ok? and Married Sex.

In this episode, Debra shares with us how her passion for couples came out of her brokenness and how God has used her story to lead couples to discover true and lasting intimacy.

She explains that our sexual brokenness is commonly rooted in our past, and instead of putting on a bandaid or increasing our frequency of sex, we need to heal the root issues. If we can learn to be a healthy spouse, we can begin to experience healthy, life-giving sexual intimacy. She explains how sex is so much more than a physical connection but that it is physiological, emotional, spiritual, and recreational. 

She asks a simple yet profound question,” what is your sexual template?” We all have one, and it defines how we view sex, but most of us have never examined if it is grounded in truth or lies. We must learn how to see through the fallacies of sex that culture has created and understand the beautiful experience that God made sex to be. She shares a powerful message and explains how we can begin to experience the incredible gift of Married Sex.

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Today we discuss triggers and how healthily handling them can lead to restoration. At the beginning of our healing process, triggers overwhelmed us and sent us spiraling and fighting, leaving us confused and disconnected. We found that we can react four different ways to triggers: suppress them, medicate them, unhealthily let them lead us or healthily process them in a way that leads to growth. 

In this episode, we get raw and real again as we share stories and personal examples of how we miserably failed at times and eventually how we learned to support one another through being triggered. We hope that as you listen, you identify what you can do to healthily process a trigger and help your spouse as they go through triggers as well.

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Today we have the privilege to share our interview with Kristen Jenson, who answers these questions and shares her wisdom on these topics! Kristen is the founder of Defend Young Minds and the #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series. She is empowering resilient, screen-smart kids who know how to reject pornography through her many endeavors.

This episode discusses practical tools for preparing our children for what they will face in today’s culture and how to respond if they have already been exposed to pornography.  

Listen now and click the links below to get all the tools that Defend Young Minds have created!

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Today we get an in-depth look at the meaning and power of grace. What does it mean, and how have misguided teachings distorted and diluted its message? Ed Khouri has been in the field of addiction and recovery for over 40 years. He has authored numerous books and today equips leaders on these topics in over 90 nations. In 2015 he felt God nudging him to understand grace on a deeper level, and today he shares with us his life-changing discoveries. Grace changes everything. It determines if we live in fear and make choices that hurt us and others or live relationally healthy lives with God, our spouse, and others. Once we can understand and, more importantly, experience grace, it allows us to become a face of grace. Learn more by listening now and then, purchasing his newest book, Becoming a Face of Grace.

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Glenn and Phyllis also share some incredible tools, including a core emotion wheel, a free webinar, and an online e-course through Connection Codes that have helped thousands of people build deeper connections.

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Using music as their platform, they continue to tour and take steps of faith, creating life-changing music spreading the message of hope to a world desperately in need.


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Mark shares with us how porn destroys men's masculinity and is used as the solution to their problem, but more often than not, it is not the problem itself. Mark believes the answer to true freedom is living in the light. 

Together, they share how they chose to become allies instead of adversaries to fight for their love.

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