Today, Jim welcomes Cindi J. Martin, a licensed psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience in counseling and ministry. As Founder and Director of Wellspring Counseling Ministries, Cindi integrates biblical faith with mental health support to help individuals and couples heal from trauma, addiction, and relational challenges. Cindi recently released a truly excellent book called Choosing Intimacy: Exploring Christ’s Model for Mutuality and Deeply Connected Relationships, the subject of today’s episode. Contrary to what you might think about the term “intimacy”, it is a complex and layered action (yes, action) - and, like all actions, requires a choice. This is a fascinating discussion full of revelation and encouragement for any listener.

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Choosing Intimacy: Exploring Christ’s Model for Mutuality and Deeply Connected Relationships: https://a.co/d/3Eor47B

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*Trigger Warning* This episode contains adult themes around pornography and marital betrayal.

For the wife whose husband was unfaithful or discovered to have a sexual addiction, you know the pain, anger, and sense of betrayal that overtakes you. Today’s guest, Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer, knows this agony all too well - and her journey through it is what led her to help women in a similar situation today. Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer received her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and her Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr. Sheri’s also a regular co-host of the nationally syndicated talk show New Life Live, which is heard by 2 million listeners. With candor and compassion, Dr. Sheri shares with Jim her story of marital deception and betrayal and how God, in His goodness, walked with her and ushered her through to hope and joy on the other side. Whether you have a similar story or know someone who does, this is a powerhouse episode you don’t want to miss.

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Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer: https://www.braveone.com/about

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Bravery After Betrayal: It Takes Fierce Strength Intensive: https://www.braveone.com/intensive

Free Month at BraveOne: BraveOne.com/homeword

Dr. Sheri Keffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsherikeffer/

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Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal: https://a.co/d/6o0FnVX

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A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

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Do you consider yourself a go-with-the-flow parent? Or are you a little more rigid? When it comes to raising our kids, it turns out that flexibility and adaptability are vital to effective parenting - but that doesn’t mean boundaries and authority don’t have their place. Today, Jim welcomes Dr. Danny Huerta. Dr. Huerta is a bilingual psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, author of 7 Traits of Effective Parenting, and the Vice President of Parenting & Youth for Focus on the Family. Together, Jim and Dr. Huerta dive into the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting and how being fully present, showing respect, and modeling biblical self-worth behavior can lead to great relationships with your kids and a firm foundation as they grow.

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About Dr. Danny Huerta: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/contributors/danny-huerta-msw-lcsw-lssw/

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7 Traits of Effective Parenting: https://a.co/d/3GB3xSW

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Forgiveness is hard. There are hurts so deep that the pain has become a familiar friend you can’t imagine life without - so how do you move forward? Today, Jim welcomes back Ruth Graham, author, speaker, and founder of Ruth Graham Ministries, to discuss her book Forgiving My Father, Forgiving Myself. Ruth’s story is full of deep wounds that affected her for years until she discovered the true freedom found in Christ’s love and how forgiving those who hurt her healed her soul. With astonishing vulnerability, Ruth and Jim discuss inviting Jesus into our pain, forgiving others, and, most difficult of all, forgiving ourselves.

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About Ruth Graham: http://www.ruthgraham.com/meet-ruth-graham/

Ruth Graham Ministries: http://www.ruthgraham.com/

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Forgiving My Father, Forgiving Myself: https://a.co/d/acKu1J8

Transforming Loneliness: Deepening our Relationships with God and Others When We Feel Alone: https://a.co/d/6PmxxM7

In Every Pew Sits a Broken Heart: https://a.co/d/8BoLlJB

Ruth Graham Books

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‘Outdo one another in showing honor.’ - Romans 12:10

This isn’t a marriage verse - is it? When we are looking for opportunities to “outdo” one another in honor, love, and kindness, the relationship can’t help but flourish. And if we try to “outlove” our spouse daily (not out of unhealthy competition or pride) but out of genuine desire to serve and support each other, pretty amazing things begin to happen - in AND out of the bedroom. Today, Jim shares practical and biblical wisdom on keeping your marriage burning, and he even ventures into Song of Solomon, so get ready for a little spice! Every marriage deserves to have passionate intimacy because God created it and it is GOOD - so pop in those headphones and listen up! There’s more goodness waiting for your marriage.

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Closer by Jim & Cathy Burns

The Five Sex Needs of Men & Women by Dr. Gary and Barbara Rosberg

The Rosbergs: Your Marriage Coaches Podcast

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It’s no secret that parenting looks different now than it did when our parents and grandparents were having kids. This may even be a point of tension in how you parent now! But what are some of the golden parenting nuggets from generations gone by that may be of use today?

Today, Jim welcomes friend Rick Bundschuh: a veteran surfer, Youth Pastor, Bible Teacher, writer, cartoonist, humorist, and one of the founding Pastors who launched both Kauai Christian Fellowship and the Anchor House, to talk about his book Immensely Useful and Sure-Fire Parenting Tips. With wit, humor, and some straight-shootin’, Rick and Jim discuss what our grandparents got right when parenting, and how we can instill some of their methods today.

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The Anchor House: https://anchorhousekauai.com/

Rick Bundschuh Books

Rick and Dain’s Immensely Useful and Sure-Fire Parenting Tips

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Moms, have you wanted to pass on your life experiences and instill faith in your daughter, but you’re maybe feeling unqualified and unsure where to start? This episode is for you! Today, Jim welcomes mother-daughter duo, Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney to talk about their new book, Meet Me in The Middle, which is all about navigating conversations around life, faith, identity, relationships and more. Far more than just discussion starters, their book goes deep in understanding how our identity in Christ informs virtually every decision we make, our worldview, and how we interact and treat others. Moms of daughters, be sure to save this episode and share with your other mom friends - raising godly women of integrity is a joy and privilege, and easier to do when we are in community!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrawstanley

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.w.stanley/

X: https://twitter.com/sandrawstanley

Website: https://www.sandrastanley.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliekaycooney

X: https://twitter.com/alliekaystanley

Books:

Meet Me in the Middle: https://a.co/d/9RGDTxI

Parenting: Getting it Right: https://a.co/d/f2OSvLL

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“Being a dad is the only thing a man does in his life without a specific plan.” - Jeff Hamilton

Cheat codes for parenting don’t exist but today’s episode with Dad Academy founder Jeff Hamilton is the next best thing. If you’re a dad and you’re desperate to do this parenting thing well and you’re not entirely sure how to do it, this one’s for you! Join Jim and Jeff as they unpack 4 key principles to father with purpose and build a lasting legacy. Dads, you’re far more important than you realize - and by the end of this episode, we hope you believe it.

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Refresh Your Marriage Conference, March 14, 2025: https://my.thecrossing.com/registration?registrationinstanceid=213

Promise Keepers Website: https://promisekeepers.org/

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Dad Academy Website: https://www.dadacademy.info/

IG: @dad.academy

TikTok: @dadacademy

Twitter/X: @dadacademy

Facebook: @dadacademy

Books:

Dad Academy: Helping Fathers To Parent with Purpose Workbook: https://a.co/d/80ajWBB

Pass It On: https://a.co/d/7nUlIaj

Raising Spiritual Champions: https://a.co/d/iwLjFME

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