Restored 2 More
This podcast is dedicated to restoring marriages and relationships to wholeness in Christ after being affected by pornography and sexual brokenness. Every episode is filled with rawness and transparency as Clinton and Charity intertwine their story while interviewing professionals and others about what it takes to rebuild connection after betrayal takes place. They focus on restoring safety and trust, rebuilding connection and intimacy, and ultimately reflecting God's ability to heal and redeem.
Episodes
What Is Your Heart Hungry For? With Shawn Bonneteau
What if your struggle with pornography isn’t only about sexual desire? What if underneath the urge is a heart longing to feel safe, wanted, reassured, comforted, or loved?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
I Went Back to the Places My Addiction Took Me—With My Wife
What happens when you return to the places that once held some of your deepest shame? What if the parking lots, buildings, and memories connected to addiction didn’t have to own your story forever? And what could it look like to go back—not as the person you were then, but as someone who has found freedom?On our 13th wedding anniversary, we did something we never imagined we would do: we went back
What The Odyssey Gets Right About Pornography: The Siren Song of Desire
Have you ever watched a scene in a movie and thought, That captures my story of brokenness so perfectly?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
Who’s Influencing Your Recovery? The People Around You Matter
Who you surround yourself with in recovery matters more than you may realize.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 chang
Heal the Boy, Free the Man: Outgrowing Porn with Drew Boa
Are you using porn as a pacifier?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
Can Individual Healing Create an Unintentional Chasm?
Is an accidental chasm being created between spouses within the Christian recovery community? How do you know when you and your spouse are ready for couples work? And what do you do when one spouse is ready to heal together, but the other is not? 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 re
What Fills You Up? Identifying Your Needs and Staying in the Green
What fills you up when you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally drained? How do you know whether you need physical rest, relational connection, a mental break, or time with Jesus?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 conversati
Are You at War with Arousal? Lust vs. Embracing Beauty with Sam Jolman
What does it mean to be a biblically sexual man? Can masculine men also be deeply romantic? And how can we stop lusting and learn to embrace true beauty in other people?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 t
The Most Masculine Men Are the Most Honest with Brook Mosser
Today, with Brook Mosser, we challenge the idea that masculinity is defined by toughness, silence, performance, or stereotypically “manly” activities. Instead, biblical masculinity is marked by humility, confession, emotional honesty, meekness, and the courage to be fully known.Brook shares vulnerably from his own story of family betrayal, hidden pain, forgiveness, marriage, fatherhood, and the re
Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World with Laurie Krieg
In this episode, we sit down with Laurie Krieg to talk about one of the most important and often intimidating topics for Christian parents (and reference her newest book a lot), Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World.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
Restoring Date Night: Making It Fun, Not Triggering
Everyone says date nights are vital for a healthy marriage.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
The Travel Plan Every Couple Needs After Betrayal
Can travel feel safe again when trust is still healing?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
AI: The Greatest Threat to Sexual Health and Real Connection with Michael Leahy
In this shocking and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Michael Leahy, founder and CEO of BraveHearts and author of Porn Nation, to talk about a danger most people are not prepared for: the way AI is reshaping pornography, addiction, intimacy, emotional attachment, and what it means to be human.Michael has spent decades helping men, women, and couples heal from sexual addiction and betrayal tra
Healing the Heart Behind the Addiction with Troy Snyder
In this episode, we sit down with Troy Snyder, MS, NCC, LPC, CCSAS, CPCS, a counselor who has been working in the sexual addiction field for over 25 years, to talk about what healing looks like beneath addiction.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 w
Your Kid Is One Click Away from Porn. Are You Ready? with Jacob Valk
In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Valk, co-founder and co-executive director of Into the Light Ministries, for a powerful conversation about pornography, parenting, prevention, and God’s good design for sexuality.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 G
Can a Marriage Survive Same-Sex Attraction? With Jeff and Jourdan Johnson
In this episode, we sit down with Jeff and Jourdan for a vulnerable conversation about same-sex attraction, marriage, honesty, and what it looks like to keep choosing Jesus when the struggle doesn’t simply go away.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 wher
The Christian-College Porn Battle No One Is Talking About with Scott McDowell
In this episode, we sit down with Scott McDowell, son of Sean McDowell and grandson of Josh McDowell, for a vulnerable and honest conversation about the hidden battle he and so many young men face with pornography.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 wo
How Do I Know If He’s Struggling With Pornography?
So many women reach out to us asking the same question: “How do I know if he’s struggling with pornography?” Sometimes it’s not obvious. It’s not always something you catch—sometimes it’s something you feel. A shift. A distance. A tension you can’t quite explain.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
What If Suppressing Your Desires Is the Problem? With Jay Stringer
For so many of us, especially those raised in the church, we’ve been taught to fight, minimize, or suppress our desires. But what if that’s preventing our healing?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 abo
When You’ve Prayed, Believed, and Nothing Changed…With Brenna Blain
What do you do when you’ve prayed, believed… and nothing changes? When the healing doesn’t come, and the pain doesn’t go away? When God feels silent in the place you need Him most.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 i
From Shock to Support: Inviting Our Parents Into Our Recovery Story
What do you do when you're finally ready to tell the people you love most about betrayal in your marriage? In this deeply personal episode, we invite Clinton’s parents, Greg and Cathy Muñoz, to recount the night they first learned about his sexual addiction and the devastating impact it had on our marriage.From the shock of hearing their son confess infidelity, to the helplessness of watching
Why Is Naming My Feelings so Frickin' Hard?!
In this episode, we share a big life update—our family just moved from Idaho back to California! From surfing with our kids to podcasting at our parent's dining room table, we're in a season of transition, and we're bringing you along for the ride!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 feeli
Surrendered Sexuality, Postmodern Lies, and the Road Back to Trusting God with Dr. Juli Slattery
Why do our sexual struggles create more shame than other sins we struggle with? Why do so many of us feel lost and unfixable as we strive for freedom? And what if healing doesn't begin with fixing what's broken- but surrendering to the One who can?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery to talk about her latest book, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes Everything
"I Thought I Married the Good Guy" A Story of Betrayal & Hope with Michael and Hailey
In this episode, we are honored to interview Michael and Hailey, a couple we met at the Restored 2 More Restoration Celebration in Eagle, Idaho, and now have the privilege of walking alongside in Course 1. Michael and Hailey share their powerful story of betrayal, anger, addiction, and ultimately, the life-changing power of surrender.Michael opens up about his hidden battle with pornography, ident
"Where Were You Jesus?!" Processing Pain with God
In this episode, we get really honest about why we both stiff-armed Jesus in the early stages of recovery. We talk about the anger we felt, the deep disappointment, and the fear of what would happen if we brought our raw, messy emotions to God.We also unpack:The temptation to believe God is distant or cruel in our sufferingHow childhood wounds shaped our relationship with GodThe turning point that
Battling Temptations of Revenge and Leaving After Being Betrayed
In this episode, we're sharing some big life and ministry updates—and opening up a conversation we've never had publicly before: battling temptation in the middle of betrayal trauma.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
"Was Any of It Even Real?" The Power and Damage of Compartmentalization
Have you ever wondered how living a double life is even possible?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. F
Raising Littles While in Recovery: How Defiance Might Be A Cry for Safety
"Have you ever wondered how your healing journey might be affecting your kids?"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&
Am I a Sex Addict? Wrestling with Labels, Denial, and the Truth in Jesus
In this deeply personal episode, Clint and Charity open up about one of the most challenging questions in recovery: “Am I a sex addict?” Clint shares his powerful journey from denial and shame to surrender and freedom—unpacking how addiction isn’t just about behavior but identity, and how Jesus transforms both. Together, they explore the stigma around addiction, why labels can be helpful or harmfu
Part 2 Raising a Porn-Free Generation: What It Means to Be Parents Who Fight with Sarah Siegand
What do you say to your second grader when they ask for a phone? 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, s
Raising a Porn-Free Generation: What It Means to Be Parents Who Fight with Sarah Siegand
Is protecting our kids from online dangers actually possible—or are we already too late? What if the solution is simpler, and more powerful, than we think?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 dis
"The Sex Talk You Never Got - But Desperately Need" with Kristen Miele
In this episode, we’re talking with Kristen Miele, founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed and a passionate voice for healthy, faith-filled conversations around sexuality. Kristen shares her journey into sexual health education and why she believes parents are the best people to teach their kids about sex and relationships.We dive into the fears many of us face when it comes to these conversations, how to mov
Friendship or Fallout? The Risks of Radical Honesty While In Recovery
Have you struggled to find safe people to confide in? Has it been challenging to share your personal story of brokenness with friends and family? Have you lost a friendship due to your honesty and authenticity? 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 frien
Is this Husband-Bashing... or the First Step to Healing?
"I thought I was protecting you by staying silent. In reality, I was protecting your sin and preventing myself from healing."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 m
Healing Together: Chelsea and Layton's Story from Liberator Podcast
In this inspiring episode, we interview Layton and Chelsea, the visionary couple behind The Liberator Podcast. They share their transformative journey of overcoming pornography and betrayal, illustrating how their healing has deepened and strengthened their relationships and faith.They share how their story of brokenness has transformed into a mission of hope for others facing this struggle. With
Digital Dangers: The Hidden Threats in Kids' Apps and Games with Titania Jordan from Bark
-Do we, as parents, know about the potential dangers of apps like Roblox, Minecraft, Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram? -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 epis
Masturbation, Art Vs Porn and Objectification with Greta Eskridge
How does masturbation distort God’s design for intimacy? How can we inspire our kids to avoid objectifying people and recognize it in television, advertisements, movies, and songs? How can we differentiate between art that depicts nudity and pornography?Many couples, like us, who have faced the pain of betrayal due to sexual brokenness, are driven to safeguard their children from experiencing the
Is Sex a Need? How a Sexual Fast Can Transform Your Relationship
Ever wondered what a sexual fast is? How do you successfully do one, and why would anyone willingly embark on this journey? 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 d
Protect Young Eyes: Stewarding Tech Well with Chris McKenna
Have you been at a loss to find the best way to make your home tech-safe? Has creating healthy tech boundaries with your kids or spouse been a battle? Have you struggled to understand healthy tech practices, much less model them for your family? We most certainly have. Today's guest, Chris Mckenna, has fought long and hard to become a respected voice on digital safety. He is the executive dir
The Power of Proactive Accountability
Why do most accountability circles seem ineffective? How is it that Clint had accountability partners since high school but still struggled with his addiction?In this episode, Charity interviews Clint about his understanding and experience with accountability and why it fell short. Is the purpose of accountability merely to publicly confess and hope to do better the following week?Clint shares tha
The Art of Embracing Anger and Processing it in Healthy Ways with Erin Stretar CSAT, CPTT
In this episode, hosts Clint and Charity engage in an insightful conversation with Erin Stretar, a skilled therapist from Ohio who holds both CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) and CPTT (Certified Partner Trauma Therapist) credentials. This discussion dives deep into the often-ignored feelings of anger that betrayed spouses experience during their recovery journeys.Erin paints a vivid pictur
Why is Church So Difficult in Recovery?
Do you find it challenging to find joy in church on Sunday mornings while in the midst of your recovery journey? Clint and Charity often do. In this episode, they share their heartfelt struggles with serving, enjoying, and experiencing church life, even after visiting many congregations, serving in a few, and being on staff full-time.It's vital to recognize that you're not alone in this
Why Your Spouse Needs a New You
The heart of the issue is the issue of the heart. Removing harmful behaviors may be the starting point, but heart change is when Charity started to have true hope that restoration is possible. Sobriety can’t be the ultimate focus. It’s about what we get free from AND what we get free to. Listen now to hear Charity share how Clint changed and why the changes were key to becoming Restored 2 More.Res
From Good to Great & 100 BY 100, Who's With Us?!!
Sometimes, God has to hit the pause button on a ministry to transform it from merely good to truly great! Clint and Charity are ready to share the incredible journey behind the scenes as they unveil the reasons the podcast took a break, the social media platform quieted, and why course #2 never reached completion. But even more thrilling is how this pause ignited a blazing new fire of enthusiasm a
We're Back!! And With a Story of Hope w/ Cody and Michelle Larson
In this episode, Cody and Michelle share their devastating story of betrayal due to sexual addiction and affairs in the workplace. His actions completely blindsided Michelle while Cody lied and hid in self-protection mode, unable to face the reality of where his addiction had taken him. Their story begins, like most, before they were ever together but chose to seek individual and couple's wor
...Where Did Clinton and Charity Go??
Hey, y'all! Wow, it has been a hot minute since we have been able to record!Today we share what's happened and why we haven't recorded a podcast in four months. We update you on what we learned through losing our home and how God has used it for good in our lives. Next Tuesday, we launch course 1 for a new self-led 8-week session with a pivot that makes it more affordable, accessib
Mama Bear's Apologetics Guide to Sexuality with Hillary Morgan Ferrer
Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics. She is the chief author and editor of the bestselling Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies and Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design. Hillary has her master's degree in biology from Clemson University and
Join the Restoration Movement with Clinton and Charity Muñoz
How many of us are affected by a story of sexual brokenness?How many of us feel lost and isolated in our shame?How many of us feel disconnected from community and are tempted to feel hopeless? In this podcast, we share the stats of sexual brokenness and the mission God has called us to. We invite YOU to be a part of the movement and ask if you would pray about partnering with us to reclaim enemy
Why Parents Don’t Talk to Their Kids About Sex with John Fort
Why do parents avoid talking to their kids about sex? John Fort says it comes down to four primary reasons:It will strain my relationship with my kid.I might ruin my child’s innocence.My kid will find out about my past.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 c
"God, Why Aren't You Taking This Away?" with Josh Glaser
Today's podcast is with Josh Glaser, Executive Director of Regeneration Ministries. Josh loved God and hated pornography from a young age but couldn't understand how God could let him struggle with his addiction. He shares how he shakes his fist at God one night in college and asks Him, "Why aren't you taking this away?!" Josh then shares a powerful story and brings to lif
Does My Body Tell A Story? w/ Linda Noble and Linda Stewart
While at a conference in St. Louis, I got the privilege to interview Linda Noble and Linda Stewart from The Conversation Workshop. In this episode, they share how understanding the meaning behind God's design of our body can bring us closer to Jesus and reveal a new perspective on our biology. In a season of distress and depression, Linda Noble shares how God flipped the script and led her
Why is He Relapsing After We Have Sex?! w/ Clinton and Charity Muñoz
Unfortunately, we were taught, “if you just have consistent sex, he won’t desire or use pornography.” But if that were the case, we wouldn’t be here today leading Restored 2 More Inc. We know first-hand how painful it is to act on a perspective that isn’t rooted in truth or that comes from a loving but uneducated person. In this episode, Clinton gets super raw and real about how he struggled aft
Sex, God & The Chaos of Betrayal Walkthrough with Roane and Eva Hunter
Roane and Eva Hunter are sexual wholeness missionaries. Yes, they are board-certified licensed professional counselors and certified sex addiction therapists, authors, speakers, and teachers, but their heart for Jesus has inspired it all. After reading their newest book, Sex, God, and the Chaos of Betrayal, Charity and I were excited to have them be on the podcast to discuss the book further. To
Why Does He Miss Pornography?! with Clinton and Charity Muñoz
One day Clinton looked depressed after his therapy appointment. He was sad and had a distant look in his eyes. I asked him what was wrong, and his response made me feel confused, disturbed, and disgusted. His answer created a pit in my stomach, but something inside told me to ask questions and be curious instead of condemning and criticizing him. “I miss pornography,” he said. “I’m grieving the r
How the Grieving Process Builds Connection with Travis and Adelle Graham
After years of pain, trauma, manipulation, and addiction, Adelle lost hope. Just at their breaking point, Travis went on a men's retreat and had a mountain-top experience with Jesus enabling him to confront his fears and take steps towards honesty and healing. Unfortunately, Travis was advised to blanket the details of his infidelity and left out major factors that later came to the light an
How Betrayed Spouses Compartmentalize the Pain with Carrie Holladay
Today we hear from Carrie Holladay as she shares her story of betrayal and how she discovered that her trauma could be used to give others hope. She is a coach, a powerful voice on Instagram and in the LDS community, and an advocate for women's health and healing.She shares with us how devastated she was by her husband's sexual betrayal, and how it intensified her already present batt
An Episode Hijacked by The Holy Spirit with Clint and Charity Munoz
If you're like Charity, perhaps you've been angry that you now need to omit secular tv shows and movies that have content that could trigger your spouses. For a time, she asked, "why do we have to suffer and miss out on the fun of the latest TV binge-worthy series?" Today we talk about what we choose to watch and why and the difference between everything being lawful but not
The Power of Confession from The Victory Collective
In this episode, we interview Amanda and Katie, the founders of The Victory Collective. Together they have started a platform to share their story and normalize the struggle of pornography among girls and women. They are powerfully reaching a younger generation by giving them a voice and platform where they can be seen and loved amid a struggle that binds so many girls in isolation, guilt, and sha
Married Sex with Debra Fileta
Our favorite one-liners:“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
Im Triggered, He’s Triggered, Help!! with Clinton and Charity Muñoz
What is a trigger? What can I do when I am triggered? How can I support my spouse when they are triggered?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 the
How to Protect Our Kids from Porn with Kristen Jenson
How can we proactively prepare our kids for an over-sexualized culture? How can we protect them from the damaging effects of pornography? What should we do if we discover our child is watching pornography? How early should we talk about sex, and how do we bring up the topic of pornography with our kids?Today we have the privilege to share our interview with Kristen Jenson, who answers these questi
The Transforming Power of Grace with Ed Khouri
If fear is not displaced by grace, it will ultimately ruin our lives. Before anything else, grace is relational, meaning we have to experience grace to understand it. 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 h
How to Talk About Your Feelings Without Fighting with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill
Today we interview Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill, the Founders of Connection Codes. Glenn is a clinical sexologist and family therapist, and both Glenn and Phyllis are connection code coaches who help couples, families, individuals, churches, and businesses build deeper connections. Today we discuss how to live authentic lives and communicate our emotions in a way that creates a connection with tho
Downfall, Divorce, and Miraculous Remarriage Out of The Dust’s Story with Chris and Steph Teague
Out of the Dust is the name of this incredible married duo, as well as the headline of their story. Today Chris and Steph Teague share their story of downfall, divorce, and miraculous remarriage. After two years of having a Christian, ministry-filled marriage, Chris told Steph that he didn’t believe in God and didn’t want to be married. After getting divorced and not talking for eight months, God
Crisis to Connection with Geoff Steurer
As an LMFT, Geoff specializes in helping couples heal and rebuild trust from the impact of betrayal, including addiction, abuse, affairs, and abandonment. He shares stories of hope, demonstrating how couples can connect and thrive after healing from the pain and how to find each other again after recovery. We also discuss the process of rebuilding trust and safety and having proper expectations fo
3 Anonymous Couple's Reviews of The R2M Courses
"Are the courses you offer going to help my marriage?"" What are we going to learn?""With it being on Zoom, how can we build community?"Before any of us sign up for an 8-week course, there are questions we want answers to. Instead of hearing from us, we interviewed three couples who have gone through the course and are willing to answer these questions and more. These
Charity Gets Personal About Our Sex Life with Dr. Jennifer Degler
It all started with Dr.Jennifer Degler having questions about her own sexual experience. She wanted answers to questions like, “what happened to my libido after getting married?” and “how can I have a sexually gratifying and exciting marriage?” Today we learn that when a wife chooses to understand her body, she can cultivate sexual desire and create a newfound excitement about sex. For us, we get
Prepare vs. Repair for the Holidays
How do we celebrate the holidays when we are broken-hearted? What can we do to prepare for times with family that might be triggering? We share our thoughts in a short episode and give an update that we will be taking December off to rest with family and focus our work on the curriculums being launched next year!Our Resources:https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/https://restored2more.com/https:
A Restoration Story After Emotional Affairs and Same Sex Attraction with Joshua and Jaelyn Harrel
Our favorite quotes from this episode:”Restoration can’t grow in the soil of deception.”“I needed a safe place in the church to talk about my sexuality.”“You can’t get right with each other until you both get right with God.”Today Josh and Jaelyn share their incredible story of restoration. Josh describes what it was like to struggle with his sexuality at a young age while having know where safe t
Rebuilding Connection Before Connecting Sexually with Jorge and Danisa Suarez
We have to learn vulnerability and connect emotionally, spiritually, and physically to experience true intimacy with our spouse. Today, Jorge and Danisa Suarez, sex therapists, marriage counselors, TV and radio hosts, authors, and speakers join us to talk about creating a thriving, flourishing marriage. We ask about practical ways to begin the journey towards emotional and sexual connection, how t
Did I Marry The Wrong Person? with Dr. Cory Allan
Today Cory from Sexy Marriage Radio shares how God cares more about character development and maturity than our happiness. He elaborates on how great marriages are built when the good times stop rolling and the euphoria wears off. We asked about how to build sexual intimacy when the conversation is so uncomfortable? Cory responds by sharing how it's less about trying to fix a situation or tr
Reframing the “Purity” Narrative with Lori Kuykendall
The "purity" narrative, also called the traditional church narrative, gave a very limited view of sexuality. Many were impacted negatively as they grew into adulthood and entered marriage, bringing guilt over past decisions, shame from past abuse, or fear of enjoying the gift of intimacy in its intended context. Today, we talk with Lori about reframing the Purity narrative and understand
Same Sex Attraction, The Church, And How We Can Do Better with Zach Verrett and Kate Terry
Is there a safe place in the church to be confused about our sexuality? If we admit to a struggle with same-sex attraction, how will our fellow Christians view us? These are the questions Zach and Kate had while growing up in the church. In this episode, Zach and Kate share how we, the body of Christ, can learn to come alongside our brothers and sisters instead of making them feel shunned and unwe
Losing the Next Gen for Christ Because of Sexuality with Louis Phillips
Louis leads conversations with young adults on contentious issues of sexuality with the goal of presenting the gospel. He has found that the biggest roadblock keeping young people from seeing Jesus and being open to the gospel is the understanding of sexuality. Unfortunately, many find the Bible and Christianity rigid, judgmental, and unloving towards others with a different sexual orientation. L
Get Rid of the One Time “Sex Talk!” with Cole and Caitlin Zick
We need to eliminate this idea of “the sex talk” and instead normalize healthy sexual conversation in our family to raise our kids with a Biblical understanding of sexuality. Today Cole and Caitlin Zick, directors of Moral Revolution, share how we can change the atmosphere, renew our thinking and restore what God intends sexuality to be. We talk about practical ways parents can start becoming educ
Trusting God in Painful Circumstances with Caleb & Stefanie Rouse
All of us face different kinds of crises. In this episode, Caleb and Stefanie Rouse share that it can be tough to trust God during painful circumstances and remind us that it is always worth it. They share how the Bible came alive for them as their relationship with Jesus deepened and how they built spiritual intimacy into their relationship for it to thrive! More Resources:https://www.stefanierou
How the Purity Narrative Set Me Up For Failure with Noah Filipiak
Unfortunately, many of us are set up to fail regarding sex in marriage. Noah shares how the purity culture led him to believe that if he saved himself sexually, sex in marriage would be utterly satisfying, effortlessly enjoyable, and fulfilling. When it wasn’t, he turned to God in frustration and begged to be given what he thought he deserved. Noah shares how his relationship with God transformed
Become the Sexiest Couple You Know! with Dan Purcell
What does it take to become a sexy couple?! Unfortunately, so many of us have a neutral or negative perspective when it comes to sex. We can quickly settle for mediocre sexual intimacy and never learn how to enjoy God’s gift fully. In this episode, Dan Purcell shares how we can start the conversation with our spouse about what they enjoy, appreciate and desire, and past hurt or brokenness. More R
Restoration After Running Away with John & Karen Rellos
John and Karen share a vulnerable, heart-wrenching story of betrayal from pornography, affairs, and escapism. Their transparency allows us to enter into their pain and brokenness as they re-live the sorrow and confusion they faced in their most challenging season. Yet through it all, God was faithful. This story of redemption is another example of God's ability to revive and reconcile two peo
Keeping the Connection Strong After "I Do" with Trey and Lea Morgan
How can we build a deeper friendship with our spouse? Trey and Lea share how people don’t fall out of love; they fall out of friendship. They explain how a couple can build spiritual intimacy and connection to continue being soulmates, not roommates. We also learn how to keep the flirting alive and keep the connection strong long after saying, “I do.“More Resources:https://strongermarriageworkshop
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