For the first ten years of my marriage, I struggled with the fear of abandonment. My father and my first pastor had both left their wives for younger women. Because of what I had experienced, I allowed fearful thoughts to linger unchecked in my mind. They didn’t yell; they whispered. Eventually all men leave. Don’t let them get too close. Then they can’t disappoint you.
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Let's talk about when porn enters into your relationship, maybe it's your boyfriend or girlfriend or maybe it's your husband or wife. Aaron & Jenna Zint join us as Aaron shares about his porn struggle inside of their marriage and Jenna shares her journey at the same time.
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Getting ready for your wedding? Let’s talk about the practicals of your honeymoon night. You've said "I do", celebrated, ate the cake, said goodbye and entered your bedroom with your new spouse. Now what? Let’s give you some very practical examples to make sure you’re enjoying your honeymoon and new sex life together. Warning: explicit content.
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Five years ago, I learned my son was struggling with pornography. I was shocked and devastated. Feeling guilty and hopeless, I struggled to sleep and cried endlessly. I couldn’t understand how this had happened.
He grew up in a Christian home with Christian principles. We talked openly about sex and the advantages of waiting until he was married before engaging in sexual behavior.
What we didn’t talk about was pornography and its dangers. We didn’t talk about it because I didn’t understand its widespread availability and use.
I also underestimated my child’s curiosity.
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Today, we will look at the first two steps to becoming powerful people and putting God back in control.
We were never created to be a powerless people, subject to the happiness or depression of the environment around us. Rather, our source of wholeness is derived from the author Himself.
God is the only one who can offer us love and security regardless of our circumstances. Placing God on the throne of our lives is not rocket science, but it does require diligence and taking the right steps.
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Everyone's heard that "opposites attract" but what happens after they attract, fall in love, get married and then... have to figure out how to live together? We've brought in our friends Aaron and Jenna Zint which greatly represent opposites who have learned to not just live with but enjoy and value each other...even when they're so different.
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So many people wait until the new year to make a new year's resolution and start getting healthy mentally, physically, and emotionally -- but why wait when you can start TODAY?
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Marriage is no walk in the park. It is a road full of really hard choices, ridiculous selflessness, and constant service. But it is a journey full of blessing, healing, and hope. It is a hazy glimpse of God’s incredible love found in the eyes of another human being.
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Pornography and explicit imagery have become a custom of modern culture and, tragically, our kids are being targeted. What is now being called a public health crisis, the porn industry is fighting for the minds and hearts of the next generation.
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Being a gentleman feels like it’s a fading art in our culture, and our society feels that. I believe when strong gentlemen show up to use their strengths to benefit those around them, it will create stability and space for all to thrive. While we can’t conquer all of these things in one post, here are twelve ways to become more of a gentleman.
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I didn’t want to take it a step further because life didn’t feel “just right” but “just right” wasn’t what was desired, it was the real raw parts of me that was desired. I’d argue that this is how love is supposed to be. A great unraveling of all the misconceptions and false perceptions you thought you’d have to live up to in order to be desired.
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As a licensed counselor, it breaks my heart to hear the myths and lies that Christians believe about depression and mental illness in general, and the shame that can be felt surrounding this topic. I’m so sorry if you’ve experienced it. Sadly (and especially if you run in Christian circles) there’s a good chance you have.
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If simply "getting married was your main goal, then you would compromise your character, blow past red flags, and settle for less than God’s best just to achieve your goal. Our goal has to be something bigger, something greater. We need goals and a plan to get there. We're excited to give you a sneak peak of the Date Well Men's program. Check it out on all streaming platforms and join the date well community at datewellmen.com
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Post break up, there is a season for mourning. A season for rest. A season to heal. And then there’s a season for self reflection and discovery. Though this time can be rather painful, I have found that this is where God’s wisdom and insight into who He is and who He’s made me to be, sinks in deep.
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Who you were then, impacts who you are today. What you experienced then, influences who you are today. The way you interacted with your parents, your friends, and your family; your childhood personality, experiences, and memories – for good and for bad – have all come together to shape you into the person you have become.
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This month Cole and Caitlin Zick speak with Joshua Broome about the mental and emotional effects of being in the porn industry. They talk about success, shame, and finding hope away from porn. How do we become free from shame and embrace the truth? How do we allow the messy parts of ourselves to be seen? This is a story of freedom you won’t want to miss!
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