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The Living Truth Podcast explores the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & the devastating impact of sexual betrayal. Find freedom & healing beyond what you think is even possible. New episodes release every 2 weeks! Find additional resources at Living-truth.org.
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7 days ago
7 days ago
What would you do if a relapse happened? For many partners walking through betrayal, that question feels overwhelming—or even terrifying. But avoiding it doesn’t create safety. Preparation does.
In this episode of The Living Truth Podcast, Kristin sits down with betrayal trauma coach Lachelle Burkett to talk about how creating a relapse safety plan can move you from panic to clarity—so you’re not left scrambling in the moment.
You’ll learn:
- Why a relapse safety plan actually reduces anxiety (instead of increasing it)
- The difference between a “slip” and a “relapse”—and why it matters
- How to make decisions ahead of time so you can trust yourself in crisis
- The 6 key areas every plan should include (emotional, physical, financial, relational, spiritual, and more)
- How this process restores your God-given agency, wisdom, and stability
This conversation is not about expecting the worst, it’s about equipping you with calm, grounded clarity if the unexpected happens.
Because even in the midst of betrayal…you still have choices. You still have a voice. And you are not without support. If you’ve ever felt afraid of “what if,” this episode will help you take a steady, empowered step forward.
Click Here for a free PDF of Lyschel's Relapse Safety Plan
Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org
The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.
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Monday May 04, 2026
Monday May 04, 2026
If the behavior has stopped… why does the relationship still feel disconnected, fragile, or stuck? In this episode of The Living Truth Podcast, Kristin Cary and Michael Cary explore the often-overlooked gap between sexual sobriety and emotional maturity—and why stopping the behavior is not the same as rebuilding trust, safety, and connection.
You’ll gain clarity on:
- Why sobriety alone doesn’t restore trust or relational safety
- What emotional immaturity can look like in everyday interactions
- How unresolved wounds and “younger parts” continue to shape adult patterns
- The difference between defensiveness, shutdown, and true emotional growth
- Why betrayed partners need safety and stabilization first—not pressure to “move on” or “work on themselves”
- How couples can begin moving toward genuine intimacy, not just coexistence
This conversation is especially relevant for:
- Women who feel confused or discouraged that things still don’t feel “better” after sobriety
- Men who have stopped unwanted behaviors but sense there is still more growth needed
- Couples who long for deeper connection but find themselves repeating the same patterns
Sobriety may remove destructive behaviors—
but emotional maturity is what allows a relationship to be rebuilt.
Growth in this area takes time, humility, and a willingness to stay present in the process.
There is no shame in feeling stuck.
There is an invitation into something deeper.
The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.
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Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
What happens when blind, unquestioning obedience is expected — and silence is spiritualized? How does a lack of healthy developmental autonomy impact marriages, families, churches, and women navigating betrayal?
Drawing from developmental psychology and research on spiritual trauma, Kristin and licensed counselor AC Seiple unpack:
- How shame forms when autonomy is not nurtured in childhood
- How spiritual systems can unintentionally cause harm when power is misused
- Sexual autonomy inside marriage after betrayal
- The cost of fearing relational rupture when we use our voice in marriage, ministry, and faith communities
- How humility and healing can restore autonomy in Christ
This conversation is especially meaningful for women navigating betrayal trauma, pastor’s wives, and anyone wrestling with how to exercise their God-given voice without labeling themselves as "rebellious."
Autonomy is not the enemy of faith.
What if it is actually one of the ways we love God — and others — most fully?
This episode explores autonomy, shame, spiritual trauma, and sexual betrayal recovery through a trauma-informed Christian lens.
🔗 Connect with Anna Christine Seiple: https://www.acseiple.com/
📖 Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org
The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.
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Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
What if desire isn’t something to manage, suppress, or fix—but something that reveals who you truly are?
In this episode of The Living Truth Podcast, Michael Cary sits down with Jay Stringer, therapist, speaker, and author of Unwanted and the brand-new release Desire, to explore the deeper architecture of desire—far beyond sex, behavior, or performance.
We talk about the provisional self—the version of us we learned to become in order to survive—and how many people unknowingly build their lives, relationships, and even their faith around it. Jay explains how desire exposes the gaps between who we are and who we were never allowed to be, and why unresolved childhood adaptations often propel people into crisis later in life.
Together, we explore:
- Why true intimacy requires differentiation, not fusion or performance
- What actually drives people into midlife, relational, or sexual crises
- How mapping your childhood helps you recover your true self
- Why desire is holistic—shaping identity, intimacy, meaning, and growth
- What real intimacy looks like beyond chemistry, compliance, or intensity
For anyone navigating recovery, relational healing, or spiritual formation, this conversation reframes desire as an invitation—not a threat. An invitation to wholeness, honesty, and a life that no longer requires you to disappear to belong.
📖 Learn more about Jay Stringer and his new book Desire at jay-stringer.com
Website: jay-stringer.com - Instagram: @jay_stringer_
📖 Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org
The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.
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Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Sexuality is one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — parts of our humanity.
In this deeply honest conversation with Julie Slattery, clinical psychologist, author of Surrendered Sexuality, and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy we explore:
• The cultural lies shaping how we think about sex
• Why covenant — not consumption — is at the heart of God’s design for sex.
• The devastation of betrayal and what it reveals about God’s own covenant love
• Four identity traps that keep us stuck in shame, performance, and confusion
• Why “just stop” is not a sufficient response to sexual struggles
• How trauma, brain science, and community are essential to healing
If you’ve experienced sexual betrayal…
If you’re carrying shame for sexual brokenness…
If you feel confused about how your faith intersects with your sexuality…
This conversation will remind you that surrender is not about perfection — it’s about bringing your whole, broken self into the light of God’s love.
✨ Learn more about Dr. Slattery’s work and resources at the links below:
IG: @authenticintimacy
Java with Juli Podcast: https://www.authenticintimacy.com/podcast/
Surrendered Sexuality Book: https://a.co/d/08dxVRpJ
🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: https://LivingTruth61.podbean.com/e/surrendered-sexuality-how-knowing-jesus-changes-everything-with-dr-juli-slattery/?token=468fb7f62ca108c62d9669b8ccbcdc37
📖 Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org
The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.
#LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #MenInTheBattle #WomenInTheBattle #LivingTruth #SurrenderedSexuality #JulieSlattery #AuthenticIntimacy #ChristianHealing #BetrayalTrauma #SexualIntegrity #CovenantLove #FaithAndSexuality #TraumaInformedFaith #IdentityInChrist #ChristianWomen #MenInRecovery