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058 | Fidgeting the Sheets

In this episode, Roane and Ben sit down for an honest update on Ben’s recent health challenges. Ben shares the journey from his 1997 cancer diagnosis to the long-term effects he’s facing today, including …

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FILE № 057

057 | Attacking Spiritual Bybass

Ben and Roane discuss the concept of "spiritual bypass," a phenomenon where individuals use religious or spiritual language to avoid dealing with their emotional pain. They highlight how this practice is prevalent in faith …

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FILE № 056

056 Ted Shimer |The Freedom Fight

Roane discusses the pervasive issue of pornography addiction with Ted Shimer, founder of the Freedom Fight. Ted highlights the significant impact of high-speed internet and smartphones on adolescent brains, leading to deeper and broader …

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FILE № 055

055 Troy Haas | Being Fully Alive

Ben Derrick and Roane Hunter host the "Sex God and Chaos" podcast, discussing addiction and recovery. They are joined by Troy Haas, a guest speaker at a men's coaching weekend at Ebenezer Place. Troy …

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FILE № 054

054 | Understanding Relapse

Roane Hunter and Ben Derrick discuss the complexities of relapse in addiction recovery, emphasizing the importance of clear communication between partners. They differentiate between a slip and a relapse. Roane shares his 35-year recovery …

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FILE № 053

053 | Fire & Song

In this episode, Roane Hunter and Ben Derrick discuss Carl Lehenbauer's book "Fire and Song," which explores the Song of Solomon's deeper meanings and its relevance to modern marriages. Carl shares his journey of …

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FILE № 052

052 | The Maxons

Roane and Eva Hunter host Joey and Elizabeth Maxon to discuss their journey through recovery from sex and porn addiction. Joey, a former PGA Tour golfer, shares his struggle with addiction. Elizabeth recounts the …

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FILE № 051

051 Staying the Course

In this episode, Roane and Ben discuss the importance of finding purpose and meaning beyond sobriety in recovery from sexual addiction. They emphasize the need for a deeper understanding of one's life and relationships, …

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FILE № 050

050 Unlocking Recovery

In this episode, Roane and Ben discuss emotional dysregulation, emphasizing its importance in recovery and life. They explain that emotional dysregulation means not being able to manage emotions under stress, often learned from childhood …

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FILE № 049

049 Resilience, Tenacity, & Others

In this episode, Roane and Ben dive deep into the moment many encounter—the realization that they've "hit the wall." This wall represents the accumulation of unhealthy coping mechanisms and unmet desires, often rooted in …

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FILE № 048

048 Tray Lovvorn | Four Years Later

Tray Lovvorn discusses his complex journey. Tray's ministry, Undone, Redone, faced challenges when his second marriage to Melody ended in divorce after their reconciliation. Despite his efforts to reconcile and maintain transparency, his ex-wife …

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FILE № 047

047 Freedom Over Comfort

Ben, Roe, & Roane discuss the complexities of therapy, focusing on the importance of confronting and handling offensive feedback. They emphasize that growth requires resistance and that therapists should balance honesty with sensitivity. Men, …

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