“Daddy” Issues
This month we observe Father’s Day and to be honest I’m looking forward to it. Not because of the time I am…
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The Gap Between Getting It and Living It
Recovery involves a lot of head knowledge.
Books, courses, podcasts …
Recovery Takes Work
One of the most important things anyone needs to know as they start their…
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The Man in the Mirror
There’s a moment a lot of guys describe. Maybe you’ve been there? They’re standing in the bathroom…
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Before You Ever Found a Screen
Long before you found the thing you keep coming back to, you were already hungry. That’s not an insult…
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You Can’t Fix What You Don’t See
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of unwanted or maladaptive behaviors, you’ve probably asked yourself…
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3 Ways Support Groups Help Your Brain
Support groups such as the ones we offer at Small Groups Online have long been recognized…
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X3pure Rewired is Now Available
If you’ve spent any time trying to get free from compulsive sexual behavior, you already know…
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We Need to Shift Our Thinking
Listen, I was once where many of you find yourselves today. I asked all those questions I mentioned in my…
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What If You Aren’t the Problem?
Most men I’ve worked with have at some point decided what their struggle says about them. They’ve named it…
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The Comfort Behind the Compulsion
Most men I’ve worked with have at some point decided what their struggle says about them. They’ve named it…
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What Doesn’t Kill You… Can Still Hurt
You’ve probably heard it a thousand times… “What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.” And…
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When Nothing Else Makes Sense
If you’ve ever wrestled with any number of unwanted sexual behaviors, you’ve probably asked…
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Why Acting Out Feels Automatic
If you’re someone struggling with unwanted or compulsive sexual behaviors, you’ve probably…
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The Science of Support Groups
When talking about recovery, one subject that is critical to address is one’s process or means…
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Fighting vs. Flexibility: A Better Response
If you’ve struggled with unwanted sexual behavior, you’ve probably found yourself thinking in battle terms…
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Empowering Change Through Connection
Throughout our day, we often encounter situations that provoke intense emotional reactions…
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Do You Love Me, Really?
Valentine’s Day is coming, which means we’re all about to be bombarded with heart-shaped everything…
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4 Ways to Calm Your Anxious Brain
One common trigger for acting out sexually is anxiousness or situations that create anxiety and stress.
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What If You Aren’t the Problem?
We are now a few weeks into a brand new year. And for some, that is an exciting realization because…
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What Is Safety?
All this month in the Live Free Community, we’ve been talking about safety, one of the most essential needs…
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4 Shifts in Perspective for a New Year
For those struggling with unwanted and compulsive sexual behaviors, it is common to focus on external…
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Before the Story Fades
For many people, this season isn’t about gifts or traditions… It’s about survival. It’s about trying to believe…
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When the Rubber Meets the Road
This month we’ve told the stories. Now let’s fund the mission. Over the last few weeks, we’ve shared…
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When Safety is in Short Supply
Can you imagine struggling with some secret habit you’re deeply ashamed of? Only to have…
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Ruin and Recovery
I don’t know about you, but when I read stories of fallen mega-pastors or politicians, I always wonder…
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Grace Instead of Guilt
Grace, not guilt. Sounds like something you’d see on a bumper sticker, right? Short, cute…
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Healing from the Inside Out
When I was a kid, I had this one car that just would not stop breaking down. Every week…
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The One Thing Every Great Story Needs
Have you ever read a book where, upon reaching the end, you thought, “Gosh, that was…
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When Negativity Derails Recovery
Throughout our day, we often encounter situations that provoke intense emotional reactions…
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3 Questions to Ask When Feeling Triggered
Throughout our day, we often encounter situations that provoke intense emotional reactions…
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Moving Past Medication
One unfortunate reality of our modern, high-tech, high-pressure society is that many of us…
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Mental Health Is the Conversation
When most people think about changing unwanted or compulsive sexual behaviors, the first…
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5 Actions Steps Towards Freedom
When we talk about porn addiction or sexual compulsions, sometimes people mistakenly think…
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Choosing Honesty as the First Step
If there’s one thing we know about porn and sex addiction, it’s this: it grows best in the dark…
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5 Terrible Reasons to Avoid Counseling
The journey to mental, emotional, and sexual well-being is a deeply personal one. It’s a path marked…
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Motivation and Apathy
When it comes to change, whether breaking free from unwanted sexual behaviors, managing compulsive…
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3 Considerations for Confession
Over the past decade I can’t count how many emails I’ve received from individuals struggling…
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Cognitive Distortions and Recovery
If you’ve been part of the Live Free Community for a while, you know that each month we’ve been…
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Do I Need a Sex Addiction Counselor?
That is a question that comes up from time to time when working with men who come to us for help…
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Exploring Fight-Flight-Freeze
The human brain is a complex and fascinating creation, responsible for regulating our thoughts…
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3 Signs You Struggle with Emotions
Emotions are an integral part of being human, both positive and negative. Consequently, the…
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Psychology vs. Theology
Recovery is a journey that involves many twists, turns, ups, and downs. As such, there is hardly…
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Self-Control vs. Regulation
For anyone struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors like pornography use, the message…
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Coaching Vs. Counseling
As with many challenges in life, those seeking help for compulsive and unwanted sexual behaviors…
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Accountability Vs. Filtering
Two words that often come up right from the start when someone is contemplating the path…
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Sobriety Vs. Wellness
This month, as we in the United States celebrate and reflect upon our nation’s story of independence…
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Reparenting Yourself Towards Recovery
Recovery from pornography addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors often involves delving…
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Separating Bad Behavior from Character
If you’ve ever looked back at something you did in secret, whether it was watching porn…
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Presence Over Perfection
Father’s Day is often portrayed as a time for barbecues, funny cards, and expressions of gratitude…
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5 Tips for Dads
I have two kids (and more grey hair than I care to admit). My son is twelve and …
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The Importance of Recognizing Triggers
If you have ever read a book, done a course, or attended a support group focused on porn…
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The Neuroscience of Social Support
In today’s fast paced and often isolating world, there is growing recognition of the powerful…
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Support Groups Vs. Therapy
If you’re someone who struggles with unwanted sexual behavior, you may already know how overwhelming…
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Will Community Really Help Me Quit?
Let me ask you this. When you hear the word “community” what do you think? Do you envision…
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5 Ingredients for Healthy Community
A core belief we have as a ministry is the need for community in one’s life. In fact, I would …
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3 Ways to Rewrite Your Narrative
We all live according to a story, what you might call a personal narrative we’ve crafted over time…
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4 Brain Benefits of Support Groups
Sex and porn addiction is a complex and challenging struggle that many individuals face. And…
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3 Support Group Fallacies
If you follow us, read my book, or engage with any of the resources Live Free Ministries offers…
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3 Common Objections to Support Groups
If you’ve ever considered joining a support group, you’ve probably felt a mix of curiosity, hesitation…
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