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What We Really Want: Conversations About Connection

FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to download new episodes as they release!If it"s true that "...the opposite of addiction is not sobriety...the opposite of addiction is connection," there are lots of people who need to discover what true, healthy connection looks like. Whether the struggle is with addiction, toxic relationship dynamics, or something else, we"ve all tried to meet our needs in unhealthy ways. Way too often, the things we run to for comfort leave us feeling even more disconnected and alone than

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PREVIEW | Ian Morgan Cron (coming January 21, 2025)

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2025/01/15

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"Follow the show to make sure you don't miss out on my conversation with Ian Morgan Cron, host of the Typology podcast and author of The Road Back to You and The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Between, releasing January 28th.Episode 29 | Ian Morgan Cron: Desperate for a Fix will be available Tuesday, January 21st!Awaken websiteRoots Retreat Men's Intensi...

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28 | Greg & Stacey Oliver: Happy Anniversaries

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2025/01/07

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"For our first episode of 2025, Greg & Stacey talk about the first week of January, in which they have TWO significant anniversaries. The first is their wedding anniversary, but just two days later is the anniversary of Greg's "Fan Day," when his 20+ year-long addiction was exposed.Each year, the first week of January is a chance for Greg & Stacey to reflect on where they are, what healing has looked like, and what they've learned in reco...

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27 | David Graves: Windows of Hope

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2024/12/31

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"We're closing out 2024 with a conversation with a long-time friend of mine. David Graves is - among many other interests - a photographer who uses his camera to capture images that connect us with faith. This year he released a book, Alabama Faith: Churches and Stained Glass. It's a collection of over 125 photos from almost 100 churches across the state of Alabama. David's desire for the book is that these pictures would remind people that there...

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26 | Mike Foster: Begging the Question

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2024/12/24

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"Known as the "Mr. Rogers of personal development," Mike Foster is a best-selling author, speaker, and executive coach empowering people to build strong lives by turning their setbacks into superpowers.Mike is the creator of the Primal Question Framework, host of the highly acclaimed Primal Question podcast (formerly Fun Therapy), and creator of Rescue Academy, a training model for caregivers.In our conversation we talk about curiosity and how it...

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25 | Will Mooney: I Won't Try to Fix You

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2024/12/17

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"The best therapists are the ones who have done their own work. That's what I love about my guest Will Mooney. Will has his own story of unwanted sexual behavior, and also of serving in pastoral ministry. After finding his own help and recovery, his life went in a new direction, away from working in the church and into becoming a therapist. Not only A therapist, Will happens to be MY therapist. 😊In our conversation (which is NOT bound by

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24 | Mike Donehey: Feel It Before You Fix It

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2024/12/10

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"Over the past 25 years in Christian music, few other bands have been as influential or have a sound as instantly recognizable as Tenth Avenue North. They have released multiple records with hope-filled songs for people who live with crippling shame. Tenth Avenue North's "frontman," Mike Donehey, started the band while all the members were in college. For two decades their music was everywhere - on the radio, on people's iPods, and being sung &am...

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A Little Extra Helping with Greg & Stacey (Holiday...

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2024/12/03

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"After what we hope was a great Thanksgiving, please enjoy this "Little Extra Helping" of the podcast. While recording the intro to Episode 23 with Carol Sheets, Stacey and I talked for quite a long time. Too long to include it all in the episode itself. But we felt like what we talked about could be helpful for other people, so we're sharing that entire part of our conversation with you now.Don't forget to listen to Carol's episode, "The Gi...

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23 | Carol Sheets (aka "Carol the Coach"): The Gift...

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2024/11/26

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"People being introduced to today's wealth of resources for sexual addiction and sexual betrayal trauma recovery owe a lot to our guest. Carol Sheets, also known to her radio, podcast, and YouTube audiences as "Carol the Coach," was among the first therapists to become a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT). For years she has been offering encouragement, advice, and resources not only for recovering sex addicts, but also for their partners...

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22 | John Lynch: Actively & Uniquely Loved

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2024/11/12

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"Have you ever gotten lost in a conversation, unaware of how much time has passed, or even exactly what you were talking about? That's kind of how I felt talking with my John Lynch. It's easy to get pulled into John's warmth and sincerity, but he's also intense when talking about God's love for his children.John co-wrote a book that changed my life several years ago. The Cure: What if God isn't Who You Think He Is and Neither Are You? had a...

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21 | Kristen Miele: Sex-Ed Reclaimed (Bonus Episode)

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2024/11/05

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"One of the best ways parents can prepare their kids to live healthy, connected lives is to be honest and open with them about important topics. Few topics are more important for parents to bravely engage than teaching their kids about sex. And yet still so many parents are terrified and embarrassed to "go there." Moms and Dads, the time has come to stop using cutesy, slang terms that dance around anatomy and sexuality, and to get real with our k...

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20 | Sam Jolman: Sexuality Always Lives in a Story

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2024/10/29

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"There are times when you know you're hearing/reading/experiencing something very important. That's how I felt as I read through Sam Jolman's book The Sex Talk You Never Got: Reclaiming the Heart of Masculine Sexuality. Men's sexual desire has been attacked, abused, neglected, and misunderstood for as long as it's existed. Men have been stereotyped as uncontrollable lust monsters who cannot control themselves. Purity culture and other harmful mes...

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19 | Shawn Bonneteau: A Healthy Skeptic of Life Being...

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2024/10/15

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"When I think of Shawn, I sometimes have to remind myself we've never actually met in person. Shawn is the kind of person who's easy to get to know quickly. He is kind & curious, and also open & vulnerable.Shawn has a compelling sexual recovery story. Growing up impacted by family of origin trauma (like so many), Shawn turned to pornography as a comfort and became addicted. Like so many other young men, he experienced an unexpected physic...

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18 | Ashley Chesnut: Sending Up a Test Balloon

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2024/10/01

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"Ashley Chesnut moved to Birmingham with a certain future in mind. Graduate from seminary, then get a job as a professor and/or Old Testament commentary writer. But you know what they say about "the best laid plans..."During her time in seminary, Ashley led a small group at her church, for single women. During that time, some of these women began to share about secret struggles with unwanted sexual behavior: things they'd never been able to share...

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17 | Betrayal Trauma Workshops (Bonus Episode)

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2024/09/24

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"What is a sexual betrayal trauma workshop? And why - if you are a woman going through the pain of having been betrayed by your husband/partner - should you consider attending one? In this BONUS episode, Greg & Stacey are joined by Paige and Brittney, two friends who are part of our Awaken community in Birmingham AL, to talk about their experiences in recovery and having attended our workshop.Like we did when we addressed our Roots Retreat Me...

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16 | Tullian Tchividjian: Best Parts of God, Worst...

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2024/09/17

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"Tullian Tchividjian is a name that elicits strong reactions from people, some positive and some negative. As the grandson of Billy Graham, he grew up in a family that was very familiar with public ministry. For years he has been a provocative voice in evangelical Christianity, writing books, preaching sermons, and using social media to promote a consistent and loud message of grace.Then, in 2015, his life blew up. Revelations of an affair, the l...

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15 | I Don't Think Those Tears Are Just Mine (with...

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2024/09/03

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"Gordon Bals has a bit of a reputation around Birmingham Alabama. Many people have referred to him as "that counselor who cries with you." I can't think of too many higher compliments a person could receive.Gordon founded Daymark Pastoral Counseling in Birmingham AL, and is on faculty at Beeson Divinity School. In the Fall of 2024, under Gordon's direction, Beeson has launched a new program, a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling. This new prog...

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14 | You Just Might Find You Get What You Need (Bonus...

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2024/08/27

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"Whether you're just discovering the podcast now, or have been listening since the very beginning, this episode is for you! We're giving you a bonus that recaps the first 13 episodes we've released so far. Covering experiences like recovery, honesty, friendship, self-awareness, trust, affirmation, forgiveness, ownership, and interdependence, these first episodes shine a bright light on many ways we can pursue healthy connection. Here are wa...

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13 | Special But Not Unique (with Nate Larkin)

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2024/08/20

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"When people tell stories of early recovery, and talk about special individuals whose help and presence was indispensable, there may be no name that comes up more often than Nate Larkin. Literally thousands of men can say they've sat across from Nate in a coffee shop, hearing his story of sexual brokenness & healing, and taking the risk of sharing theirs for the very first time.Nate is the founder of The Samson Society, a fellowship of Christ...

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12 | Change is Seldom Spectacular (with Sharon Hersh)

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2024/08/06

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"We're really excited to welcome a guest who has been really helpful and influential in our lives, even though we'd never met before the podcast interview. Sharon Hersh is a therapist and author, whose book The Last Addiction: Why Self-Help is Not Enough was one of the first ones Stacey read when our lives changed in 2009.In addition to being a therapist, author, and college professor, Sharon is also a recovering alcoholic. She has openly shared ...

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11 | The Light is Brighter Than it Seems (with...

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2024/07/23

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"For men and women seeking recovery from unwanted sexual behavior, few people have been as influential or helpful as Michael John Cusick. Greg, Stacey, and Bobby all share some of our experiences with how Michael's book and podcast have been invaluable in our own path forward. Greg first met Michael in 2014 when he spoke at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, AL. Michael is a therapist, author, and Founder/CEO of Restoring the Soul, a co...

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