Noah has a conversation with Kristen Miele on sex education in today’s day and age. They talk through complex issues like abortion, LGBTQ, porn, and much more.
Ep. 98: Dr. Joy Skarka on Overcoming Porn & Finding Freedom from Shame
Listen below or subscribe on iTunes or Google Play Noah has a conversation with Dr. Joy Skarka about her journey of overcoming pornography, as well as the stigma and shame that it came with. Joy is on staff at Authentic Intimacy, which provides a multitude of resources to help men, women, and couples overcome unwanted sexual behavior and find […]
Ep. 96: Drew Boa on Overcoming Porn and the Trauma We All Carry
Noah has a conversation with Drew Boa on the deep layers we need to address to overcome porn and unwanted sexual behavior. Within this, they discuss how trauma affects everyone, not just those with acute trauma experiences, and how this trauma leads us into our addictions and coping mechanisms.
Ep. 95: Dr. Carol Tanksley on Spouses with Differing Levels of Sex Drive & Finding Sexual Wholeness
Noah interviews Dr. Carol Tanksley on her new book Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories About God, Love, and Relationships. The conversation covers a broad spectrum of topics relating to sexuality for singles and married couples and how each of us are looking for sexual wholeness.
Ep. 88: Crystal Renaud Day on helping women overcome pornography addiction
Did you know women look at pornography too? When we treat porn like it’s a men-only sin, it only heaps extra shame onto the women who struggle with it, making it even harder to reach out for help. If you are a woman struggling with porn and unwanted sexual behavior, then this episode is for you. It’s also for ministry leaders and fellow women who want to help create safe places for women who are struggling.
How I’m Making Room to Pastor, Write, and Help Men Find Freedom from Porn
In Spring 2023, I realized I had too much on my plate. I was pastoring Mosaic Church full-time, the multi-ethnic church I planted in urban Grand Rapids, MI. I was directing new Beyond the Battle 7-week groups and shepherding our growing BtB alumni community. This included weekly Zoom meetings, pastoral care and counseling, and retreats. I was also directing New Humanity, a multi-ethnic church planting network with a focus on urban community development. Oh and I wanted time to do my podcast and writing!