Christian Counseling

When your relationship is in crisis, it seems logical to enter couple's counseling to try to mend the relationship.But what if there was a more helpful first step to take in your journey of healing and transformation?Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Debbie Laaser begin to unpack why sometimes the best way to work on your significant relationship is to first work on your own journey of transformation as an individual. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years o

Is it really possible to become a better version of you after trauma?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, we present Debbie's conversation with Tammy Gustafson from the Betrayal Healing Conference 2023.Listen as Debbie shares how you can experience transformation no matter what kind of trauma you have endured in your life. Learn more about Tammy's work:   - https://betrayalhealing.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction

We talk a lot about all of the amazing things recovery can give you.But is there anything recovery can't give you?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller, Randy Evert, and Aaron Wellmann begin a conversation about the potential limitations of what recovery can do for us in order to develop healthy expectations for the future. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples t

Want help for porn or sex addiction and don't know where to start?On this legacy edition of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser shares how you can find effective, comprehensive treatment for sex or porn addiction. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform li

Is sex addiction really an addiction?It depends who you ask.On this legacy edition of the Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Dr. Mark Laaser and Randy Evert answer some of the most frequently asked questions, including...Is sex addiction really an addiction?Is there a cure?Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Da

Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Dr. Josh Moon continue their conversation on vulnerability. Listen as they discuss why vulnerability is an essential ingredient of recovery. Listen to part one of this conversation:   - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1748308/episodes/13045608Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Fa

Vulnerability isn't optional.As human beings, we are created by God in a state of vulnerability.The question is, how will we respond to this truth?Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Dr. Greg Miller and Dr. Josh Moon discuss vulnerability as a foundational theological principle about who God has created us to be. They also unpack the implications this has on everyday life.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with

The idea of setting boundaries is great. But what does it actually look like?Beth Miller & Elizabeth Hardesty return to continue their conversation on boundaries. Listen as they share how you can begin to establish healthy boundaries in your life and what happens when we don't. Listen to part one of this conversation:   - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1748308/episodes/12959860Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of i

What are boundaries and why are they important?Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Greg Miller is joined by Elizabeth Hardesty & Beth Miller. Listen as they begin a conversation on the crucial role boundaries play in creating safety in your life. They also share how establishing healthy boundaries is one of the key ingredients of learning to thrive.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples t

The early days of recovery are chaotic and confusing.The good news is there is a tried and true path toward healing and recovery. On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Greg Miller is joined by Jim Farm, Josh Moon, and Russ Smidt from our team.Listen as they conclude a two-part series on what's helpful (and unhelpful) for men in the early days of recovery.They share wisdom from their own personal experiences in recovery as well as insight gained from walking with other men through their own healing.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together w

The early days of recovery are chaotic and confusing.The good news is there is a tried and true path toward healing and recovery.  On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Greg Miller is joined by Jim Farm, Josh Moon, and Russ Smidt from our team.Listen as they begin a new two-part series on what's helpful (and unhelpful) for men in the early days of recovery. They share wisdom from their own personal experiences in recovery as well as insight gained from walking with other men through their own healing. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, togeth

Are you ready to shed the shame associated with pornography and sex addiction? On this legacy edition of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser shares practical steps you can take to begin to shed the shame of addiction in your own life. He shares the...Four core beliefs of a sex addictEssential role of community in recovery & healingand much moreSubscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples

Some forms of pornography are obvious.Others…not so much. On this episode, Dr. Greg Miller and Elizabeth Griffin unpack some of the more covert forms of pornography that can be equally destructive (if not more so) than more obvious types of pornography. They also discuss how you can find freedom. Types of covert pornography covered on today's show include:AnimatedWritten BooksAuditorySubscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousan

On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, we introduce the newest member of the Faithful & True family, Rebecca Dekkers. Learn more about Rebecca and her role on the team.Other topics discussed on the podcast:Rebecca's passion for equine therapyNavigating the Difficulty of Relational BetrayalSubscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful &

"I just need to get married, then my (or my spouse's) addiction won't be an issue anymore."Sound familiar to you?Maybe you've never said it out loud, but part of you believes it's true. If so, you're not alone.On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Chris & Elizabeth Hardesty conclude their important conversation about addicted sex in marriage.Listen as they unpack why sex addiction doesn't end when marriage begins.They share what addicted sex in marriage looks like and how you can begin to move towards a more healthy, authentic sexual expression in your marriage.Listen to part one of this conversation:   - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1748308/episodes/12666356Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   

"I just need to get married, then my (or my spouse's) addiction won't be an issue anymore."Sound familiar to you? Maybe you've never said it out loud, but part of you believes it's true. If so, you're not alone.On this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Chris & Elizabeth Hardesty begin an important conversation about addicted sex in marriage.Listen as they unpack why sex addiction doesn't end when marriage begins.They share what addicted sex in marriage looks like and how you can begin to move towards a more healthy, authentic sexual expression in your marriage. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the

The thought of coming clean about pornography and sex addiction can be terrifying. On this legacy edition of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser shares how to break the silence and why it's the first and most crucial step in your journey of healing and recovery. Listen as Mark begins to answer important questions like...Who should I tell?How do I tell?Why is it hardest to tell those closest to me?Should I tell my kids? Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal exp

Have you ever wanted to make a change, but didn't know where to start?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser conclues his series on the Change Model. He shares how you can create meaningful, lasting change in your life.Listen as Mark integrates Virginia Satir's Change Model and the story of the Historical and Biblical people-group, the Israelites, to explain how change happens.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addi

Have you ever wanted to make a change, but didn't know where to start?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser shares how you can create meaningful, lasting change in your life. Listen as Mark integrates Virginia Satir's Change Model and the story of the Historical and Biblical people-group, the Israelites, to explain how change happens.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individual

What happens when the child of a sex-addicted parent grows up and becomes an adult? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Ken Adams returns to the program and talks with our Clinical Director, Jim Farm, about his new book A Light in the Dark: The Hidden Legacy of Adult Children of Sex Addicts. Listen as Ken offers the adult child of a sex addict a path to unburden their shameful legacy and embrace sexuality and intimacy without the intrusion or constraints from the past.Breaking Free From Family Enmeshment w/ Ken Adams:   - https://youtu.be/q8Qg8TjNytQLearn more about Ken:   - https://www.overcomingenmeshment.com/Ken's Book:   - https://www.overcomingenmeshment.com/books/a-light-in-the-dark/Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/