Restored 2 More

Maybe you're like us. You love Jesus. You believe God is good. You've prayed, forgiven, tried to move forward, and reminded yourself of what's true. But you're still hurting..

In this conversation, we're joined by author, speaker, and founder of Collide, Willow Weston, whose story reminds us that having faith doesn't mean pretending our pain doesn't exist.

Willow takes us back to an ordinary Wednesday when a knock at her front door sent her running upstairs to hide in a closet with her baby. The event triggered childhood wounds, neglect, and...

Have you ever wondered, “If I love Jesus, read my Bible, pray, and genuinely desire to follow God, why do I still struggle with sin?”

You're not alone in asking. For me (Clint), it was one of the hardest things I ever wrestled with. 

In this week's episode, we're joined by Dr. Jake Porter, founder of Daring Ventures and creator of Couple-Centered Recovery, for a much-needed conversation.

Inspired by his presentation, Neurotheology and the Believer's Struggle with Sin, we explore why so many Christians find themselves caught between their desire to honor God and t...

How do you separate someone's poor advice from the heart of God? And after years of trying, failing, and feeling misunderstood, how do you find the courage to ask for help again?

From first opening up about pornography as a teenager, to the advice we received while dating, in premarital counseling, and eventually in the aftermath of betrayal, we kept reaching out for help. And much of the advice came from people we respected and trusted.

“Just stop.”
“Read your Bible more.”
“Pray harder.”
“Once you’re married, sex will take care of it.”
“Hav...

What if being fully yourself still doesn’t feel like enough? And how do you protect your marriage while navigating relationships with the opposite sex?

In this episode, we start with a really honest conversation about insecurity, belonging, and the fear of being fully known. Clint shares what’s coming up for him as he prepares for a men’s retreat—and what he’s realizing about his need to perform, prove himself, and feel accepted.

Then we get practical about something we’ve been asked numerous times: What do healthy boundaries with the opposite sex actually...

Is porn cheating when you're dating? 

We can't tell you how many times we've been asked this:

Is it cheating when we are choosing not to have sex? 

Isn't it better that I look at and use porn than cross boundaries with my girlfriend? 

Isn't it better that 'he' uses porn than cheats on me?

This question has a ton of subtleties to it, yet they're all asking the same thing... So today we answer it. 

Is it better to do this sin instead of doing that sin...

What if your struggle with pornography isn’t only about sexual desire? What if underneath the urge is a heart longing to feel safe, wanted, reassured, comforted, or loved?

In this episode, we sit down with Shawn Bonneteau, founder of Secret Habit Coaching, to talk about what’s really happening beneath unwanted sexual behaviors. Shawn shares his own journey with pornography, the impact it had on his marriage, his encounter with Jesus, and how understanding his story helped him move beyond simply managing behavior toward experiencing real freedom. 

At the center of our conve...

What happens when you return to the places that once held some of your deepest shame? What if the parking lots, buildings, and memories connected to addiction didn’t have to own your story forever? And what could it look like to go back—not as the person you were then, but as someone who has found freedom?

On our 13th wedding anniversary, we did something we never imagined we would do: we went back together to some of the places Clint’s addiction had taken him. Places connected to secrecy, acting out, betrayal, and memori...

Have you ever watched a scene in a movie and thought, That captures my story of brokenness so perfectly?

In this episode, we unpack a powerful scene from The Odyssey and the Sirens—a beautiful, irresistible song that promises to satisfy every longing, but ultimately leads to destruction. It sparked such a meaningful conversation for us about pornography, desire, belonging, and the false promises we can so easily believe about sex.

We also look back at the messages we both absorbed about sexuality from culture, our experiences, our parents, and the church—and how those narr...

Who you surround yourself with in recovery matters more than you may realize.

Are the people around you helping you grow in hope, honesty, surrender, and restoration? Or have you stayed in a recovery environment that once served you well—but may no longer be helping you move forward?

In this episode, we talk about the power of community in healing and why the right relationships can completely change the trajectory of your recovery. Charity shares the moment she realized she had outgrown her betrayal recovery group—not because the women in it were bad or b...

Are you using porn as a pacifier?

Why do certain fantasies feel so powerful?

And can you really reach a place where porn loses its pull?

In this episode, we sit down with Drew Boa, founder of Husband Material and author of Outgrow Porn, to talk about why lasting freedom requires more than simply fighting urges.

Drew describes porn as a pacifier—something many people discovered young and learned to use to soothe pain, loneliness, rejection, powerlessness, or unmet needs. We unpack how specific fantasies can reveal what we’re actually long...

Is an accidental chasm being created between spouses within the Christian recovery community? How do you know when you and your spouse are ready for couples work? And what do you do when one spouse is ready to heal together, but the other is not? 

In today’s conversation, we answer some of the most meaningful questions we’ve recently been asked about couples recovery, The Bridge Back to Us being revolutionary in the industry, and why sobriety and personal growth do not always restore a marriage. 

We hope that this conversation helps you understand what m...

What fills you up when you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally drained? How do you know whether you need physical rest, relational connection, a mental break, or time with Jesus?

Learning to identify and communicate our needs has helped us stay healthier, more connected, and more grounded in who God created us to be—but this has not always come naturally to us.

In today’s conversation, we share some of our own struggles with running on empty, recognizing when we’re moving into the “yellow circle,” and discovering the deeper needs beneath irritability, numbing, unh...

What does it mean to be a biblically sexual man? Can masculine men also be deeply romantic? And how can we stop lusting and learn to embrace true beauty in other people?

What if we processed beauty differently? What if beauty helped reveal our deeper needs, emotions, and inner longings rather than leading us into lust?

 In today’s conversation with trauma therapist and author Sam Jolman, we unpack the difference between what happens in our physical bodies—arousal—and what happens in our hearts when we notice or feel attracted to another person.

We al...

Today, with Brook Mosser, we challenge the idea that masculinity is defined by toughness, silence, performance, or stereotypically “manly” activities. Instead, biblical masculinity is marked by humility, confession, emotional honesty, meekness, and the courage to be fully known.

Brook shares vulnerably from his own story of family betrayal, hidden pain, forgiveness, marriage, fatherhood, and the relationships that have helped shape him into the man he is today. Together, we talk about why so many men struggle to name what is really happening inside them, why accountability alone is often not enough, and why genuine brotherhood can become a pl...

In this episode, we sit down with Laurie Krieg to talk about one of the most important and often intimidating topics for Christian parents (and reference her newest book a lot), Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World.

Laurie shares from her own story, her years of ministry experience, and her work with parents to help families move from fear-based parenting to gospel-centered discipleship. We talk about why sheltering our kids from every hard conversation is not the same as preparing them, and how to talk about sexuality with both compassion and conviction.

This...

Everyone says date nights are vital for a healthy marriage.

But after betrayal, date night can feel anything but fun. It can feel awkward, scary, vulnerable, and even triggering. One wrong question, one hard moment, and suddenly the whole night feels ruined.

If that’s where you are, we get it.

Restoring date night was not easy for us. We had some funny fails, awkward silences, and plenty of trial and error along the way. But over time, we learned how to make date night feel safe, lighthearted, and enjoyable again.

In...

Can travel feel safe again when trust is still healing?

For many couples, work trips, weekends away, or time apart can bring up fear, anxiety, and painful memories. In this episode, we talk about how to create a travel safety plan that helps both spouses feel cared for before, during, and after a trip.

We share practical ways to prepare instead of repair, build trust through proactive accountability, identify triggers, and create boundaries that protect the relationship.

Travel does not have to be another place where fear takes over. With humility, preparation, and...

In this shocking and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Michael Leahy, founder and CEO of BraveHearts and author of Porn Nation, to talk about a danger most people are not prepared for: the way AI is reshaping pornography, addiction, intimacy, emotional attachment, and what it means to be human.

Michael has spent decades helping men, women, and couples heal from sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. But after watching the rapid rise of AI, he believes we are entering an entirely new frontier — one that may be even more dangerous than the early days of internet pornography.

In this episode, we sit down with Troy Snyder, MS, NCC, LPC, CCSAS, CPCS, a counselor who has been working in the sexual addiction field for over 25 years, to talk about what healing looks like beneath addiction.

So often, the focus in recovery becomes, “How do I stop the behavior?” But Troy invites us to ask a deeper question: What is happening in the heart? What pain is being avoided? What core wounds are still tender? What emotions were never named, processed, or brought into healthy community? And what is pornography falsely promising to fix?

We a...

In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Valk, co-founder and co-executive director of Into the Light Ministries, for a powerful conversation about pornography, parenting, prevention, and God’s good design for sexuality.

Jacob shares his own story of growing up with a mom who talked to him early and openly about pornography and created a home where the topic wasn’t hidden in shame. By the grace of God, Jacob never became hooked on pornography, but he vulnerably shares how he struggled with masturbation, lust, and learning how to bring even the hidden parts of his sexu...

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff and Jourdan for a vulnerable conversation about same-sex attraction, marriage, honesty, and what it looks like to keep choosing Jesus when the struggle doesn’t simply go away.

Jeff and Jourdan are worship leaders, pastors, podcast hosts, and the founders of Open Spaces. With over 25 years of ministry experience, they have spent their lives creating spaces where people can encounter God in honest and transformative ways. But behind the scenes, their own story was being shaped by deep pain, confusion, utter dependence on God, and tremendous courage.

Je...

In this episode, we sit down with Scott McDowell, son of Sean McDowell and grandson of Josh McDowell, for a vulnerable and honest conversation about the hidden battle he and so many young men face with pornography.

Even though Scott came from a legacy of well-known Christian leaders who educated him about the dangers of pornography, he found himself in the trenches with a secret that he believed would bring shame on the family name if anyone found out. From the outside, he looked like the “good Christian guy.” But behind the scenes, he was believing the lies...

So many women reach out to us asking the same question: “How do I know if he’s struggling with pornography?” Sometimes it’s not obvious. It’s not always something you catch—sometimes it’s something you feel. A shift. A distance. A tension you can’t quite explain.

In this episode, we talk about the signs we’ve seen—not just in our own story, but in the hundreds of couples we’ve walked with. This isn’t about creating fear or jumping to conclusions. It’s about helping you pay attention to patterns, trust what you’re sensing, and h...

For so many of us, especially those raised in the church, we’ve been taught to fight, minimize, or suppress our desires. But what if that’s preventing our healing?

In this conversation, we sit down with Jay Stringer to talk about something that impacts every one of us—our desires. In his new book Desire, Jay introduces a different path—one rooted in curiosity instead of shame or control.

We talk about why our struggles aren’t random, how our stories shape our desires, and what it looks like to understand what’s happening beneath the...

What do you do when you’ve prayed, believed… and nothing changes? When the healing doesn’t come, and the pain doesn’t go away? When God feels silent in the place you need Him most.

In this conversation, we sit down with Brenna Blain, a contemporary theologian, best-selling author, and teacher, to talk about the kind of suffering that doesn’t make sense—and the kind of faith that has to be rebuilt in the middle of it. Brenna vulnerably shares her story of abuse, depression, same-sex attraction, and wrestling with a God who didn’t show up the wa...

What do you do when you're finally ready to tell the people you love most about betrayal in your marriage? In this deeply personal episode, we invite Clinton’s parents, Greg and Cathy Muñoz, to recount the night they first learned about his sexual addiction and the devastating impact it had on our marriage.

From the shock of hearing their son confess infidelity, to the helplessness of watching their daughter-in-law sit in trauma and grief, Greg and Cathy share honestly about what that moment felt like—fear, confusion, shame, sadness, and the overwhelming question: How do we re...

In this episode, we share a big life update—our family just moved from Idaho back to California! From surfing with our kids to podcasting at our parent's dining room table, we're in a season of transition, and we're bringing you along for the ride!

But what we really dive into today is something we see every week in our recovery course and in our own lives: how identifying your feelings can change everything. We talk about how triggers aren't just annoying—they're clues to what’s happening inside us. We share stories of past tantrums (hello, crumpl...

Why do our sexual struggles create more shame than other sins we struggle with? Why do so many of us feel lost and unfixable as we strive for freedom? And what if healing doesn't begin with fixing what's broken- but surrendering to the One who can?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery to talk about her latest book, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes Everything. In this conversation, we discuss how more rules or pressure flat out don't work and will never create the transformation we truly desire. Juli breaks down the mindset...

In this episode, we are honored to interview Michael and Hailey, a couple we met at the Restored 2 More Restoration Celebration in Eagle, Idaho, and now have the privilege of walking alongside in Course 1. Michael and Hailey share their powerful story of betrayal, anger, addiction, and ultimately, the life-changing power of surrender.

Michael opens up about his hidden battle with pornography, identity struggles rooted in performance, and the turning point when secrecy gave way to honesty. Hailey vulnerably shares what it felt like to live in confusion, shame, and deep bitterness—not just toward Michael, but even to...

In this episode, we get really honest about why we both stiff-armed Jesus in the early stages of recovery. We talk about the anger we felt, the deep disappointment, and the fear of what would happen if we brought our raw, messy emotions to God.

We also unpack:

This conversation is real...

In this episode, we're sharing some big life and ministry updates—and opening up a conversation we've never had publicly before: battling temptation in the middle of betrayal trauma.

Charity vulnerably shares the raw and often unspoken temptations she faced—from thoughts of leaving to revenge fantasies—and how the enemy whispered lies that felt hard not to believe. But as she pressed into healing and drew closer to Jesus, those lies began to lose their grip.

We talk about the power of surrender, the weight of pride, and how "finishing the fantasy" can reveal the de...

Have you ever wondered how living a double life is even possible?

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that comes up all the time in our coaching, course sessions, and personal conversations—compartmentalization. This concept, when misunderstood, creates so much confusion and disconnection in relationships. For many betrayed spouses, understanding it begins to bring clarity to the chaos. For many husbands, it’s a lightbulb moment—finally seeing how addiction was hidden, justified, and separated from the rest of life.

We unpack what compartmentalization looked like in our own story—how...

"Have you ever wondered how your healing journey might be affecting your kids?"

In this raw and hope-filled episode, we open up about something deeply personal: how our past addiction and betrayal affected our son in ways we didn’t fully understand until years later. From missed bonding moments to outbursts, shutdowns, and total dysregulation—what we thought were just "strong-willed" behaviors were actually cries for safety. But here’s the good news: Jesus is in the business of redemption. And the healing we've experienced has radically changed the way we parent and connect with our ki...

In this deeply personal episode, Clint and Charity open up about one of the most challenging questions in recovery: “Am I a sex addict?” Clint shares his powerful journey from denial and shame to surrender and freedom—unpacking how addiction isn’t just about behavior but identity, and how Jesus transforms both. Together, they explore the stigma around addiction, why labels can be helpful or harmful, and how true restoration comes through Christ.

They also give exciting ministry updates on their upcoming video course, a recent partnership with a church, and how you can be part of spreadin...

What do you say to your second grader when they ask for a phone? 

How do you set boundaries without shaming other families—or losing connection with your own? 

And if you’ve already said “yes” to tech decisions you now regret, is it too late to turn back?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Sarah Siegand, co-founder of Parents Who Fight, we pick up where we left off—diving deeper into the practical, spiritual, and relational challenges of raising kids in a hyper-digital world.

Sarah brings...

Is protecting our kids from online dangers actually possible—or are we already too late?
What if the solution is simpler, and more powerful, than we think?

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Sarah Siegand, co-founder of Parents Who Fight, to talk about the urgent need for families and churches to fight to protect our kids in a hyper-digital world. Sarah shares her personal journey of discovering how early and easily children are exposed to pornography and how that launched a mission to help parents build safe, spiritually grounded homes.

In this episode, we’re talking with Kristen Miele, founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed and a passionate voice for healthy, faith-filled conversations around sexuality. Kristen shares her journey into sexual health education and why she believes parents are the best people to teach their kids about sex and relationships.

We dive into the fears many of us face when it comes to these conversations, how to move past the awkwardness, and why it’s never just about one big talk. Kristen breaks down practical ways to create a safe space for our kids to ask questions and disc...

Have you struggled to find safe people to confide in? Has it been challenging to share your personal story of brokenness with friends and family? Have you lost a friendship due to your honesty and authenticity? 

If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, Charity and Clint invite you into their journey of recovery, sharing how they navigated (poorly at times) their relationships with family and friends along the way. 

As they recount their own experiences, Charity and Clint explore the challenges of maintaining authentic connections amidst feelings of isolation and loneliness. What makes a fr...

"I thought I was protecting you by staying silent. In reality, I was protecting your sin and preventing myself from healing."

In this powerful and personal episode, Clint and Charity open up about the hidden pain that secrecy created early in their marriage, and the life-changing difference a safe community made in their recovery journey. They tackle the tough question: "Is sharing my husband's struggle with others husband-bashing?" and reveal the vital role of healthy support, vulnerability, and stewardship in the healing process.

Whether you're carrying silent pain or wondering how to wisely seek help...

In this inspiring episode, we interview Layton and Chelsea, the visionary couple behind The Liberator Podcast. They share their transformative journey of overcoming pornography and betrayal, illustrating how their healing has deepened and strengthened their relationships and faith.

They share how their story of brokenness has transformed into a mission of hope for others facing this struggle. With passion, they express their motivations for the podcast, their love for outdoor adventures, and their commitment to making a positive impact on the global church.

Through open and honest conversations about vulnerability and the intricacies of their...