DOUBLE YOUR GIFT!Thanks to a generous donor, we can offer a $75,000 match for gifts given between May 1 through July 31. Every dollar you give, collectively up to $75,000, will be DOUBLED!Give Today and double your impact. Thank you for your support!----------In today’s episode, we have Vern Tompke back with us. Vern is our Canadian pastor and coach who helps other pastors and men break free from unwanted sexual behaviors. We talked about the three key stages of recovery, which are: 

1. Breaking the habit
2. Addressing the deep-seated issues of the heart and mind
3. Recalibrating sexuality to enjoy the abundant life Christ offers

Whether you are just starting your recovery journey or years into it, Vern’s wisdom is a beacon of hope. And we mention lots of really good resources that will help you along the way, which we will include in the show notes. To learn more about Vern and his resources, visit BandofBrothers.care.Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Three stages of recovery from porn addiction
• Breaking the habit
• Dealing with underlying issues
• Redeeming or recalibrating one's sexuality
• Importance of practical tools, boundaries, and grace-filled accountability
• Addressing underlying lies, pain, wounds, attachment issues, and unmet needs
• The ongoing nature of the recovery journey
• Emphasizing the need to move beyond objectification and consumption of beauty
• Encouraging men to engage in real relationships and build healthy social and coping skills
• Advocating for living in the light, engaging in community, and seeking a fuller understanding of recovery

More Resources:

• Willpower Doesn't Work* by Benjamin Hardy
• The Thing Beneath the Thing* by Steve Carter
• The Psychology of Porn* by Andrew Bauman

Related Podcasts:

• The Stopwatch Acting Out Cycle
• Understanding Freedom, Identity, and Creativity in Addiction Recovery
• A 3-Year Roadmap of Recovery and Emotional Growth

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