Christian Counseling

The beginning of the recovery journey is filled with questions. One of those burning questions is often, "are we ever going to get through this?"Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Deb Laaser joins Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert to answer this important question. Listen as they shed light on the way forward in the midst of even the deepest darkness.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and coup

For a man recovering from sex addiction, it's important to establish boundaries in recovery. What to watch, what not to watch? Where to go, where to not go? All of these questions are important for him to answer.On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert are joined by Deb Laaser. Listen as they unpack why it's important for a man to establish his own boundaries in recovery instead of his wife doing it for him.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32

Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, our administrator, Sheri Trautmann makes her debut on the program! Listen as she joins Randy and Greg to unpack more frequently asked questions that new clients of Faithful & True have when starting their journey of healing! Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensi

Have you considered attending one of our Men's Journey Workshops but you weren't sure if it was right for you? If so, you're not alone.On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Chris Hardesty joins Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Faithful & True's Men's Journey Workshop! Listen as they unpack questions like...How do I know if it's right for me?Does the workshop include one-on-one counseling?What about confidentiality?Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together

How do you welcome a sex offender back into community, whether it be a family or a church community? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Elizabeth Griffin returns to the program. Listen as she and Dr. Greg Miller begin the complex and necessary conversation about how to welcome sex offenders back into community with compassion and wisdom.(Part 5 of 5 in our series on safety)Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousand

Protecting your kids from harmful online content is great, but what happens when they still find it anyway? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Elizabeth Griffin shares practical steps you can take to keep your kids safe online.Listen as she unpacks why cultivating online safety is about more than just prevention. It's about deciding ahead of time how you will respond (and not respond) when your child does find inappropriate content. (Part 4 of 5 in our series on safety)Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser,

It's easy to believe that our sense of safety is based on our circumstances and how other people treat us. But, what if that wasn't true?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert are joined by Life Coach, Russ Smidt. Listen as they unpack how you can have true safety that does come and go depending on what is going on around you! (Part 3 of 5 in our series on safety) Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual add

What's disturbing your peace? And what can you do about it to create more safety in your life? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Deb Laaser and Beth Miller return to the program to continue our discussion on safety. They unpack how you can understand what's disturbing your peace and provide practical steps you can take to create safety and peace in your life no matter what is going on around you!(Part 2 of 5 in our series on safety) Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32

One of the most important needs we have as human beings is the need to be safe. With anxiety in our culture at an all time high, it's worth asking yourself, "do I feel safe?"On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by Beth Miller and Deb Laaser. Listen as they unpack questions like...What does it mean to create safety in my life?What does it not mean?Why is it so important for my recovery and healing? (Part 1 of 5 in our series on safety)Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, M

As Christians, we know we are new creations in Christ Jesus. If that's true, why is it so important to look at our past in order to find healing?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Aaron Wellmann discuss why you need to become an "archeologist" of your past and how you can investigate it in a way that doesn't keep you stuck but propels you forward.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience

Have you ever felt like you should reach out to a counselor or therapist, but didn't know where to begin? Maybe you weren't even sure you really needed the help of a trained professional.On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Aaron Wellmann discuss what therapists and counselors are and they begin to answer the question, do I really need a therapist to heal? Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in

Those struggling with addiction often believe that their desire is wrong or bad. As a result, we learn to stifle our desires and lock them in the basement of our hearts and minds. On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Curt Thompson, MD continue their conversation unpacking Curt’s new book The Soul of Desire. Listen as they discuss how our addictions and coping strategies are often the keys to help us unlock a better understanding of what we really long for.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together w

What do you want? No...what do you really want?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Curt Thompson, MD returns to the program to unpack his new book, The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community. Listen as Dr. Thompson invites us to look at the desire--the longing, the depth of eternity that God has placed in our hearts.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery wit

What is an appropriate amount of time to spend investing in a hobby like videogames?How much is too much? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. David Delmonico and Dr. Steve Kuniak.Listen as they unpack how you can have a healthy relationship with hobbies to ensure they are actually life-giving and not life-draining for you and those closest to you.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction r

We all know what it’s like to be captivated videogames, technology, and the online world? The question is, what makes them so attractive? On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. David Delmonico and Dr. Greg Miller begin to pull back the curtain on what makes technology and the online world so captivating. Listen as they also unpack how you can make sure your life isn’t ruled by it.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sex

Is it possible to be addicted to video games or are they just a fun distraction? The answer is more complicated than you might think.On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by Dr. David Delmonico.  Listen as they discuss video games. Can they be addictive? And if so, how does it compare to other addictions to sex, drugs, or alcohol? They’ll also unpack how you can tell if you or someone you know is using video games to do more than just blow off some steam at the end of a long day.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in Sep

Ever feel you’ve plateaued in your recovery and stopped growing the way you’d like? Have you ever had the sense something you couldn't see or control was holding you back?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser (LMFT)  returns to discuss brain health. She'll answer questions like...What is brain health?Why is brain health important?Is my brain holding me back in my recovery?Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal expe

Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, we continue our conversation with Faithful & True team members, Russ and Susie Smidt. They share their story of transformation from clients of F&T in recovery to full-time members of our team!Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensi

Life is full of uncertainty. We may know where we want to go, but we’re not sure how to get there. We usually don’t get to see the whole picture.On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, our very own, Susie Smidt (LMFT) joins the show to share about her journey of transitioning from stay-at-home mom in recovery to practicing therapist on our staff. Listen as she shares how she was able to navigate the complexity and uncertainty of her journey by simply taking one step at a time.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together wit

Let's be honest.Are your Christmas traditions life-giving or do they actually drain the peace and joy out of the holiday season?On this episode of The Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller is joined by Director of Faithful & True, Debbie Laaser. Listen as they unpack how you can have a truly life-giving Christmas.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - http://bit.ly/MenofValorWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - Our Website - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - Email - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - Call - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples thro