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, Stephen Cervantes and I dig into why we react so quickly with anger during conflict. We explore how fear often hides beneath our anger — fear of being seen as weak, invisible, or unworthy. Stephen shares practical tools for building self-awareness, like pausing to ask yourself, "What am I really afraid of?" or explore the reasons that certain emotions arise when particular triggers are present.
We also talk about finding peace in God's unconditional love, so we don't need others' approval to feel worthy. This is a truly eye-opening conversation about emotional growth and healthier relationships! 
To get more thoughts and insights from Stephen, visit DoctorMarriage.org.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Emotional growth in relationships
Handling conflict and anger
The role of fear in emotional responses
Self-awareness and its importance in managing emotions
Understanding personal triggers and emotional patterns
The impact of past experiences on current reactions
The significance of patience and dialogue in emotional transformation
The relationship between anger and care for others
The value of seeking support from counselors or spiritual guides
Encouragement to explore feelings and foster curiosity about emotional responses

More Resources:
Do You Fight (And Argue)? (blog post from DoctorMarriage.org)
Untangling Emotions* by Groves and Smith
Dealing with Conflict Podcast Bundle
Related Podcasts:
How to Turn Emotional Triggers Into Opportunities for Growth
The Harms of Negative Talking
Assumptions vs. Communication: The Battle for Relational Harmony

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In this episode, I continue our three-part series "A Parent's Response Matters" with Family Care Director Norma, exploring three powerful letters from the RESPOND acronym. 
We dive into Sincerity over Silence, encouraging parents to stay honest and engaged even without all the answers. Then we explore Patience over Punitive, reminding us that calm correction builds stronger connections. Finally, Opportunity over Obstacle challenges parents to reframe difficult moments as God-given chances to teach and grow. 
Norma's practical wisdom makes these principles feel totally achievable, and her challenge to try just one shift this week is something every parent can do!
*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:
Navigating the sexualized culture from a Christian perspective
The acronym RESPOND as a framework for parental engagement
Sincerity over Silence in communication with children
The importance of being honest and open about not having all the answers
Patience over Punitive responses when addressing children's mistakes
The role of calmness and empathy in correction
Opportunity over Obstacle for teaching and relationship-building
The significance of reframing interruptions as moments for growth
Practical tools for parents to engage sincerely and patiently
The broader application of these principles in all relationships, not just parenting

Resources for Next Steps:
Critical Conversations Online Course
Processing Exposure with Teens 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

For more parenting podcasts, go to Bebroken.org/tp-pods and scroll to Family Bundles.
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In this episode, Dr. Stephen Cervantes and I sit down to have an honest conversation about something we all face: temptation. We tackle the myth that some people are beyond it and share practical, emotional, and spiritual tools to help resist it. From asking sobering reality-check questions to speaking powerful affirmations out loud, we explore how small daily choices shape our lives. 
We also dive into integrity, discipline, grace, and the pursuit of genuine peace over secret shame — walking alongside our listeners on this ongoing journey toward freedom and wholeness in Christ.
To get more daily insights from Stephen Cervantes, visit DoctorMarriage.org.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Universal experience of temptation and its impact on individuals.
Strategies for resisting temptation, including practical, emotional, and spiritual approaches.
Importance of integrity and making choices aligned with personal values and faith.
Reflective questions to consider during moments of temptation.
Consequences of secret sins on relationships and personal integrity.
The fleeting nature of pleasure from temptation versus long-term pain.
The role of discipline in achieving freedom and a fulfilling life.
The significance of envisioning future impacts of present choices.
The concept of grace and ongoing personal growth in the face of temptation.
The pursuit of peace, rest, and joy over a life marked by shame and secrecy.

More Resources:
Everyone Gets Tempted (blog post on DoctorMarriage.org)
Gateway to Freedom 3-Day Intensive for Men
How to Resist Temptation: 7 Practical Ideas
Related Podcasts:
Dealing with Temptation Podcast Bundle
Breaking Free with Russell Willingham
Pure in Heart - So Much More than Just Saying No

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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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