PSR Podcast

PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. Partner with us through giving at BeBroken.org/donate. Thank you for your support!
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In this episode, I have back on the program Melissa Macomber to explore the often-overlooked impact of parental infidelity on adult children. Melissa shares her personal journey of discovering her parents' affair as a teenager and how it shaped her into adulthood. 
Together, we discuss how secrecy, family roles, and betrayal affect trust, relationships, and self-expression later in life. Melissa also introduces her online program, Authenticity After Family Betrayal, offering hope and community to adult children still carrying this hidden pain. Her message is clear: healing is possible, and you are not alone.
To learn more about Melissa and her online program, visit MelissaMacomber.com.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
The impact of parental infidelity on adult children.
Personal experiences of discovering parental infidelity and its long-term effects.
The reasons parents may choose to withhold information about infidelity from their children.
Emotional and relational challenges faced by adult children of parents who have cheated.
The role of secrecy and denial in family dynamics and its effects on trust.
Common coping mechanisms and family roles adopted by children in response to infidelity.
Differences in sibling reactions to parental infidelity and its impact on their relationships.
The connection between childhood experiences of infidelity and adult relationship patterns.
Strategies for adult children to establish healthy boundaries with their parents.
Support programs and resources available for adult children dealing with the aftermath of parental betrayal.

More Resources:
Authenticity After Family Betrayal (online group starting September 8, 2026)
How Keeping Secrets About Your Parent's Infidelity Stresses Your Brain
Melissa's Research on Parent Infidelity and Its Effect on Adult Children
Related Podcasts:
Understanding the Impact of Parent's Infidelity on Adult Children
Why Do We Cheat?

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matt Burton to explore intimacy avoidance (IA) in men and its impact on relationships. Dr. Burton breaks down what IA really means — a subconscious self-protective pattern creating emotional distance — and shares key behaviors like lack of empathy, stonewalling, and blame-shifting. 
We discuss root causes, including childhood trauma and attachment issues, and Dr. Burton outlines a holistic path to healing. He also shares hope for men feeling overwhelmed, emphasizing that real change is possible. 
To learn more about Matt and Laura and their resources for men, wives, and couples, visit BecomingWellInstitute.com.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Definition and explanation of intimacy avoidance (IA) in men.
Common patterns and behaviors associated with intimacy avoidant men.
The impact of lack of empathy on relationships.
Differences between sympathy and empathy.
Underlying causes of intimacy avoidance, including family trauma and attachment issues.
The emotional experience of intimacy avoidant men and their capacity for love.
The role of maladaptive coping strategies in intimacy avoidance.
Strategies for partners of intimacy avoidant men to maintain emotional health.
The process of treatment and recovery for intimacy avoidance.
Importance of relational recovery and the involvement of partners in the healing process.

More Resources:
Men's Intimacy Avoidance Recovery
Gateway to Freedom 3-Day Intensive
The 12 Steps to Becoming Well from Intimacy Avoidance for Christians*
Related Podcasts:
4 Skills to Transform Your Marriage
About Your Emotional Connecting Skills
Keys to Emotional Intimacy

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In this episode, I sit down with Brad and Heidi Mitchell, a couple with an incredible story of restoration after 43 years of marriage. They openly share how they overcame Brad's adultery and rebuilt their relationship through faith and prayer. 
We dive deep into why so few couples — even Christians — pray together regularly, exploring the fears and barriers that hold them back. Brad and Heidi also walk us through their book, Build Your Marriage With Prayer, a powerful 40-day journey designed to help couples develop a meaningful, lasting prayer life together. 
No matter the state of your marriage, this conversation can help you catch a vision for a pathway to a deeper, richer connection with your spouse. 
To learn more about Brad and Heidi and their resources, visit BuildYourMarriage.org.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Importance of prayer in marriage, particularly praying together as a couple.
Personal journey of the speakers, including challenges faced in their 43-year marriage.
Impact of past adultery on their marriage and family.
Role of faith and prayer in restoring their marriage.
Common barriers and fears couples face when trying to pray together.
Statistics on the correlation between couples who pray together and lower divorce rates.
Development of a meaningful prayer life as a couple after experiencing a crisis.
Insights from their book "Build Your Marriage With Prayer" and its 40-day journey.
Transformation stories of other couples through prayer.
Encouragement for couples to start praying together, including practical tips.

More Resources:
Build Your Marriage with Prayer*
Ruined to Recovery: Help When the Affair is Discovered*
40 Days to Oneness
Related Podcasts:
Let's Pray
Lord Be Near: Finding Hope in Suffering Through Prayer
The Immanuel Approach in Recovery

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In this episode of Family Time*, I sit down with Norma Q-Brown, our Family Care Director, in the first of a 3-part series to explore how parents can RESPOND thoughtfully rather than react impulsively to their children. Norma shares practical tools like pausing, naming emotions, and shifting to shame-free language. 
We also dig into the difference between engaging and evading difficult conversations, reminding parents that connection always comes before correction. Whether you're navigating spilled juice or tough questions about sexuality, this episode offers real, grace-filled guidance to help you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your kids.
*Family Time episodes are short, practical conversations to help parents feel more confident and competent in raising kids according to God’s design, even in a sex-saturated culture.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Importance of thoughtful responses to children's questions and behaviors
Distinction between reacting impulsively and responding thoughtfully
Building strong parent-child bonds through connection before correction
Practical tools for parents: pausing, counting, and naming feelings
The impact of language on children's emotional responses
Engaging in difficult conversations rather than evading them
The significance of showing interest in children's lives and activities
Strategies for effective engagement and communication with children
The role of humility in repairing relationships with children
Encouragement for parents to view challenging moments as growth opportunities

Resources for Next Steps:
God's Design Curriculum
Critical Conversations Online Course
Just Between Us Parent-Child Journal*

RESPOND VS. REACT REMINDERS
R - Respond over React
E - Engage over Evade
S - Sincerity over Silence
P - Patience over Punitive
O - Opportunity over Obstacle
N - Nearness over Neglect
D - Divine Perspective over Diluting Truth
This episode (Part 1) covers R-E, Part 2 covers S-P-O, and Part 3 covers N-D
Download a FREE 1-page PDF with the RESPOND infographic

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In this episode, I sit down with Linda Stewart and Linda Noble, affectionately known as "the Lindas," who share their passion for helping parents navigate conversations about sexuality through the theology of the body. We explore how parental shame can block open dialogue with children and why humility and curiosity are essential tools for healing. 
The Lindas remind us it's never too late to start these conversations and share practical resources, including their book Before the Sex Talk, to help families build a foundation rooted in God's beautiful design.
To learn more about The Lindas and their resources for parents, visit TheConversationWorkshop.com.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Understanding God's design for sexuality and the human body.
The impact of parental shame on discussions about sex with children.
Encouraging open and healthy conversations between parents and children.
The importance of humility in parenting and discussing sensitive topics.
The role of curiosity in overcoming shame and fostering dialogue.
The significance of parents sharing their own stories appropriately.
Practical steps for parents to start conversations about sexuality.
The value of building a foundation of trust and openness in family relationships.
Resources available for parents to guide discussions on sexuality.
The idea that it's never too late to engage in conversations about sexuality with older children.

More Resources:
Before the Sex Talk: A Theology of the Body Approach for Parents and Mentors*
Critical Conversations (FREE Online Course)
7 Tips to Help You Address Sexual Issues with Your Kids
Related Podcasts:
Understanding God's Design for Sex in Today's Confused World
Helping Your Kids Apply the Gospel to Sex and Sexuality
How Parents Can Leverage Their Story of Brokenness to Help Their Kids Pursue Integrity

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