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 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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In this episode, I sit down with Troy Snyder, a colleague and counseling expert from Restoration Counseling of Atlanta, to explore early couple recovery after sexual betrayal. Troy breaks down what those first six months after discovery really look like, emphasizing stability and safety over quick fixes. 
We dig into the concept of "reality abuse," the critical role of humility for the betraying spouse, and why individual healing must work in harmony with relational work. Troy also shares practical boundary-setting strategies and reminds couples that restoration is possible — it's simply a long, faithful journey worth taking.
To learn more about Troy and his resources, visit RestorationCounselingATL.com and RedeemingLife.net.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Early couple recovery following sexual betrayal in marriage.
The concept of "reality abuse" and its impact on shared reality.
The necessity of individual work for both partners in the recovery process.
The importance of humility, patience, and long-term commitment from the betraying partner.
Establishing and respecting healthy boundaries to ensure safety for the betrayed spouse.
The significance of creating stability and safety in the early recovery phase.
The role of professional support and community in the recovery journey.
The process of honesty and full disclosure as foundational for rebuilding trust.
The need for couples to avoid rushing into relational work before individual healing.
The long-term vision for recovery and the importance of perseverance and hope.

More Resources:
Restoration Counseling of Atlanta
Gateway to Freedom 3-Day Intensive for Men
Online Care Groups for Wives (betrayal trauma healing)
Related Podcasts:
Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model
The Three Phases of Couples Recovery
Helping Couples Walk the Path of Restoration After Sexual Betrayal

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In this episode, I welcome back Andrea Rogers, a Board Certified Life Coach specializing in intimate partner betrayal trauma. Andrea shares her powerful personal story of discovering her husband's double life after 14 years of marriage, which eventually led her into coaching work. 
We explore what intimate partner betrayal truly means, its devastating emotional and physical impacts—including PTSD-like symptoms—and why it's so isolating. Andrea also shares about the Intimate Partner Betrayal Awareness Day, observed annually on August 4th. This is a growing movement to bring visibility and community to those affected. 
To learn more about Andrea and her resources, visit FullyAliveCoachingLLC.com and IPBAwareness.org.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Personal experience with intimate partner betrayal and its impact on relationships.
Definition and understanding of intimate partner betrayal and betrayal trauma.
Emotional and psychological effects of betrayal trauma, including symptoms similar to PTSD.
The isolating nature of betrayal and societal misconceptions surrounding it.
The establishment and significance of Intimate Partner Betrayal Awareness Day.
Misconceptions about preventing betrayal and the need for specialized support.
The importance of community and support systems for healing from betrayal trauma.
Distinction between betrayal trauma and other forms of relational conflict.
Strategies for healing and first steps for those experiencing betrayal.
The role of friends and family in supporting individuals dealing with betrayal trauma.

More Resources:
An Ember of Light by Andrea Aminah
Wives Care Groups (Online)
40 Days of Healing for Wives (online course)
Related Podcasts:
Is There Hope After Divorce Due to Sexual Betrayal?
Online Care Groups for Wives Facing Betrayal Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma and Coercive Control in Relationships

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