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 sit down with Sam Black to explore the fascinating and deeply personal topic of generational trauma and its connection to addiction recovery in men. Sam shares his own journey with pornography addiction and how it led him to investigate patterns passed down through families. 

We dive into compelling scientific research — including studies on worms and mice — that mirrors what Scripture has long taught about inherited brokenness. We also discuss practical tools like self-awareness, emotional regulation, and empathetic parenting to help break these cycles and create lasting healing for future generations. 

To learn about some of the recovery resources provided by CovenantEyes, visit CovenantEyes.com. (And if you’d like to try out CovenantEyes free for 30 days, use promo code bebroken when you subscribe.)

Topics Covered in this Episode:
Generational impact and trauma
Recovery from addiction, specifically pornography addiction
Transmission of trauma and behaviors across generations
Environmental and relational factors in trauma inheritance
Scientific research on trauma and learned behaviors in animals
Importance of addressing trauma at emotional and subconscious levels
Self-awareness, emotional regulation, and attunement as recovery tools
Barriers men face in engaging with deeper recovery processes
The role of parenting styles in passing down trauma
Encouragement for seeking healing and support in recovery journeys

More Resources:
Victory App by CovenantEyes
Gateway to Freedom 3-Day Intensive for Men
Find a Group
Related Podcasts:
Why We Stay Stuck and How to Move Forward
How Early Developmental Trauma Shapes Addiction & Relationships
God's Design for Emotional Growth and Sexuality

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephen Cervantes to explore emotional and relational growth in marriage. Stephen shares three powerful principles for husbands: 

Giving wives space to express emotions without jumping to solutions, 
Being a calm and reassuring presence to help regulate emotions, and 
Leading with humility to repair relationship ruptures. 

Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, we unpack practical ways husbands can show up better for their wives. It's an honest, encouraging conversation that reminds us that strong marriages are built through patience, sacrifice, and Christlike love.

For daily insights from Stephen, visit DoctorMarriage.org.

Topics Covered in this Episode:
Emotional and relational growth in marriage from a Christian perspective.
Importance of allowing spouses to express emotions without interruption.
Techniques for husbands to actively listen and engage during emotional conversations.
The role of a husband as a calming presence to help regulate a wife's emotions.
Strategies for creating a safe space for emotional processing in relationships.
The significance of repairing relationship ruptures and managing conflict.
The necessity of humility and ownership in resolving marital disagreements.
The impact of forgiveness and reconciliation on marital intimacy.
Encouragement to practice patience, humility, and sacrifice in marriage.
The importance of continuous learning and growth in relationships.

More Resources:
How to Listen to Your Wife
40 Days to Oneness by Stephen Cervantes
Relationship Talking vs. Business Talking
Related Podcasts:
Keys to Emotional Intimacy: Empathy, Attunement, and Responsiveness
Men's Emotional Self-Awareness Test
4 Skills to Transform Your Marriage

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In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Cervantes to explore the deepest desires of the human heart — to be fully known, loved, forgiven, enjoyed, and celebrated. We discuss how these beautiful, God-given desires can become problematic when we turn them into demands on other people. 

While humans can love and forgive abundantly, only God can do so fully. We also reflect on how concepts like the Five Love Languages can unintentionally create unrealistic expectations in relationships. Ultimately, we're reminded that true fulfillment comes from delighting in God, who meets our heart's desires perfectly.
For daily insights from Stephen, visit DoctorMarriage.org.

Topics Covered in this Episode:
Exploration of deep human desires: being fully known, loved, forgiven, enjoyed, and celebrated.
Distinction between desires and needs, emphasizing the potential for disappointment when desires are treated as needs.
Discussion on the limitations of human relationships in fulfilling these deep desires.
The spiritual versus earthly realms and how they relate to human experiences of love and forgiveness.
Consequences of placing unrealistic expectations on others based on concepts like the Five Love Languages.
The idea that only God can fully meet these desires, while humans can only offer love and forgiveness abundantly.
The importance of accepting human limitations in relationships to avoid disappointment and anger.
Encouragement to seek fulfillment of desires through God rather than through others.
Recognition of the growth potential in human relationships as individuals learn to love more abundantly.
The role of earthly relationships in reflecting God's love and grace, while acknowledging their inherent limitations.

More Resources:
Resources for Men
Resources for Wives
Resources for Family
Related Podcasts:
Why Jesus?
I Want to Be Known
Knowing Your True Identity Beyond Sexual Brokenness

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In this episode of Family Time, I sit down with Norma Q-Brown, our Family Care Director, to discuss the fourth of our six “Critical Conversations” for parents: Dealing with Temptation. We explore how to help kids recognize and respond to temptation without shame, emphasizing grace, honesty, and open communication. 
Norma shares practical tips for building trust, normalizing temptation as a human experience, and equipping children with lifelong skills for integrity. We also talk about common barriers parents face and offer resources to support families on this journey. It’s all about progress, not perfection!
For all of our Family resources, including our free Critical Conversations online course, visit Bebroken.org/family.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Importance of discussing sex and sexuality with children in a sexualized culture.
Overview of the "Critical Conversations" series for parents.
Focus on "Dealing with Temptation" as a key conversation topic.
Understanding temptation as a universal human experience.
Strategies for parents to help children recognize and resist temptation.
The significance of approaching conversations with grace rather than shame.
Common barriers parents face in discussing temptation with their children.
The role of parental honesty and sharing personal experiences in building trust.
Practical exercises for parents to engage children in conversations about temptation.
Resources available for parents to further support these discussions.

Resources for Next Steps:
Critical Conversation Online Course (free)
Father-Son Accountability* by John Fort
Girl Talk by Ashley Jameson

For more parenting podcasts, go to Bebroken.org/tp-pods and scroll to Family Bundles.
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In this episode, I sit down with Linda McDonald, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to discuss her personal journey through betrayal, divorce, and healing on her own after her husband’s affair. Linda shares how her experience inspired her new book, “Redeeming the Post-Affair Divorce,” and introduces the term “betrandoned” to describe the unique, compounded grief of betrayal and abandonment. 
We explore the stigma, shame, and lack of closure in post-affair divorce, and Linda offers honest, faith-filled advice for finding hope, support, and true forgiveness after deep relational trauma.
To learn more about Linda and get her book, visit LindaJMacDonald.com.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Personal experiences of betrayal and divorce
The concept of "betrandoned" (betrayal + abandon) and its implications
Compounded grief associated with infidelity and divorce
Differences in societal perceptions of widows versus divorcees
The stigma and shame surrounding divorce due to infidelity
The lack of rituals and support for those experiencing divorce from infidelity
The process of recovery and the importance of brutal honesty
The role of forgiveness in healing from betrayal
The significance of finding supportive communities and resources
The potential for redemption and hope after trauma and loss

More Resources:
Redeeming the Post-Affair Divorce* by Linda MacDonald
Redeeming the Post-Affair Divorce Workbook*
"Betrandoned" YouTube Playlist
Related Podcasts:
Betrayed and Abandoned on Affair Healing Podcast
Dealing with Divorce, Betrayal Trauma, and Hope
Is There Hope After Divorce Due to Sexual Betrayal?

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