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Asking Why is a podcast hosted by Clint Davis, an army veteran, ordained minister and licensed psychotherapist. Clint has a masters in marriage and family therapy and is trained in trauma, and sex addiction. He is also the Director of Recovery for The Hub: Urban Ministry which helps rescue men, women, and children out of human trafficking and poverty. Clint owns his own Counseling and Integrative Wellness Center, with 3 locations, with over 25 professionals from a wide range of modalities. The goal of this podcast is to get down to root issues by interviewing guests from different fields of study. Through conversations and relationship, Clint will venture to ask mindful questions to find practical solutions to disrupt the negative cycles and systems we find ourselves in. We hope that by listening you will gather unique information about life, spirituality, and mental health that will lead to internal growth, producing external success in all you do! Visit: www.clintdaviscounseling.com for more information!
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Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
In this episode, Matt Branch shares his personal journey of recovery from pornography addiction. The conversation explores the complexity of addiction and the struggle with lust and pornography. It highlights the early exposure to explicit material and the impact it has on individuals. The importance of empathy and understanding addiction is emphasized, along with the impact of addiction on relationships. The conversation also differentiates between pornography addiction and sexual addiction. The role of group therapy in the recovery process is discussed, as well as the ongoing journey of recovery and the understanding of sin and God's love. This conversation explores the journey of recovery from addiction and the importance of faith in the process. The main theme is the goal of making Christ more and ourselves less, striving to be more like Christ every day. The conversation also emphasizes the need to let go of perfectionism and the pressure to be perfect in our walk with Christ. The three circles exercise is discussed as a tool for identifying triggers and creating boundaries. The importance of vulnerability and transparency in the church is highlighted, as well as the need for a culture of support and acceptance. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the cost of following Christ and the value of sharing testimonies for freedom and healing.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning
01:37 Matt's Story and Journey to Recovery
06:15 The Complexity of Overcoming Addiction
10:21 Early Exposure to Pornography
13:29 Empathy and Understanding Addiction
20:07 Differentiating Pornography Addiction and Sexual Addiction
22:21 The Importance of Group Therapy
25:12 The Journey of Recovery and Relapses
27:39 Understanding Sin and God's Love
28:38 The Goal: Making Christ More, Ourselves Less
29:36 Striving to Be More Like Christ Every Day
30:04 Embracing Imperfection and Letting Go of Pressure
30:30 Different Stories of Recovery
31:28 The Three Circles Exercise
31:51 Shifting Boundaries and Reducing Triggers
32:19 Continual Growth and Adjusting Circles
33:17 Aligning Inside and Outside Self
33:47 The Importance of Congruence
34:17 Making Surgical Changes in Recovery
35:16 Identifying Individual Trees in the Forest
35:45 Letting Go of Deficiencies and Finding Worth in God
36:37 The Addiction Cycle and Emotional Triggers
37:04 Recognizing Slow-Burning Triggers
37:34 The Importance of Being Aware of Surroundings
39:03 Knowing vs. Believing in God's Love
39:32 Putting Things on the Altar and Drawing Closer to God
41:37 Being Human and Vulnerable in the Church
44:29 The Language and Support of Therapy
45:49 The Importance of Vulnerability and Transparency
48:06 Creating a Culture of Vulnerability in the Church
50:04 The Gospel and the Works of Faith
51:04 Living Out the Love of Christ in Action
52:30 Putting Everything on the Altar for God
53:01 Identifying Idols and Surrendering to God
54:00 The Cost of Following Christ
55:27 The Value of Connection and Community
56:25 Sharing Testimonies for Freedom and Healing
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