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 of the Family Time segment*, I sit down with our Family Care Director, Norma Q-Brown, to explore the fifth of six critical conversations parents should have with their kids about sexuality. After recapping the first four conversations, we dive into what to do when your child is exposed to sexual content. 
Norma shares practical tools like code words, open-ended questions, and age-appropriate communication to help parents respond calmly rather than react. She also highlights valuable resources, including courses we provide on Pure Life Academy and recommended books, to help parents confidently guide their children through these inevitable challenges.
To enroll in our free Critical Conversations online course, visit PureLifeAcademy.org.
For all of our Family resources, including our free Critical Conversations online course, visit Bebroken.org/family.
*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 equipping children to navigate a sexualized culture from birth to 18 years old.
Overview of the first four critical conversations parents should have with their children regarding sexuality.
Discussion on the significance of conversation five: addressing exposure to sexual content or situations.
Strategies for parents to create a safe environment for discussing sexual content.
The necessity of maintaining a calm and non-reactive demeanor during conversations about exposure.
Age-appropriate communication techniques for discussing sexual topics with children of different ages.
Emphasis on modeling self-control and vulnerability as a parent during discussions.
Practical tools and strategies for facilitating ongoing conversations about sexuality and exposure.
Resources available for parents to deepen their understanding and approach to these conversations.
Encouragement for parents to engage in difficult conversations despite feelings of anxiety or overwhelm.

Resources for Next Steps:
Critical Conversation Online Course (free)
Processing Exposure: Ages 8-12
Processing Exposure with Teens

For more parenting podcasts, go to Bebroken.org/tp-pods and scroll to Family Bundles.
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In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Eddie Capparucci to explore emotional regulation as the cornerstone of addiction recovery. Dr. Eddie explains the "window of tolerance," how unresolved childhood trauma drives addictive behaviors, and why true recovery goes beyond just stopping harmful actions. 
We discuss how emotional dysregulation connects to relapse, how people of faith can embrace their emotions in healthy ways, and how deeper emotional work transforms relationships, intimacy, and character. Dr. Eddie also shares practical techniques to help listeners begin their emotional healing journey today. 
To learn more about Dr. Eddie and his inner child recovery model, visit AbundantLifeCounselingGA.com or email [email protected].

Topics Covered in this Episode:
Importance of emotional regulation in addiction recovery
Definition and explanation of the "window of tolerance"
Connection between emotional dysregulation and addictive behaviors
Role of unresolved childhood trauma in emotional dysregulation
Misconceptions about emotions, particularly among people of faith
Practical strategies for emotional regulation in real-time situations
Impact of emotional regulation on intimacy and empathy in relationships
Transformation of character through deeper emotional work in recovery
Differences between behavior change and emotional work in recovery outcomes
Techniques and resources for practicing emotional regulation skills

More Resources:
Going Deeper* by Eddie Capparucci
Going Deeper for Women* by Eddie Capparucci
Other books* by Dr. Eddie Capparucci
Related Podcasts:
Going Deeper: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Sex Addiction
Going Deeper for Women: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Love and Sex Addiction
Why Building Confidence is Important to Recovery

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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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