BROADCASTS.com

b'

For healing in your marriage after sexual betrayal, visit www.restoredministries.ca/marriageundefiled. Use promo code: RESTORED to save 10% off!

Welcome to episode #186! This week, Matt and Braden talk about key changes to make in our lifestyle and mindsets to achieve and maintain freedom from porn.

Think about what to do, not what not to do.
When we constantly think about not doing something, we end up thinking about doing something. Our brain can\'t have no thoughts going through it. So rather than focusing on the desires of the flesh and things that we shouldn\'t do, we need to think about what Jesus would do, how can we live like him today. We need to fill our mind and our thoughts with positive, constructive things we can and should do.

Work on things that will draw us closer to God.
We need to spend time with God to learn and understand who he is more and who we are in relation to Him. Sometimes we need the help of others - going through the bible together, studying with a pastor or Christian friend or a biblical counsellor. These are things we can add to our life to help us know God more.

Don\'t get defeated.\\xa0

Sometimes we have to push through when we aren\'t feeling it. Lean into something that you once enjoyed - working out, hiking, hanging out with friends, playing golf, etc. Once we lose that component in life (porn) and we are replacing and adding, revisit those activities you loved doing. Bring your bible, listen to a podcast or worship music and push into those moments where you can spend time with God. The things he\'s created you to love to do can be seen as an act of worship.\\xa0

Ask a question

Have a question you\'d like answered live on an episode? Send a voice recording of your question to braden@familylifecanada.com or matt@restoredministries.ca.

Share this with your friends

Who do you know that can benefit from this podcast and other episodes coming in the future? Share it with them so they can subscribe as well.

Subscribe

Subscribe on any podcast app to make sure you catch new episodes! Watch the podcast on YouTube here.

Resources

Pure Freedom Community for men 18+

Pure Freedom Journey for men and women

Book a FREE call (men)

Course for marriages

FamilyLife Canada: Resources and events to strengthen your marriage

Online marriage resources (FamilyLife Canada)

Covenant Eyes Accountability Software - use promo code RM30 for 30 days free

Podcast Hosts

BRADEN HAFNER

Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He has been married for 14 years to his wife Kristen, and they live in Edmonton, Alberta. He is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.com

MATT CLINE

Matt and his wife Louise raise their little guys, David and Oliver, in Edmonton, Alberta. He is honoured to do what he can to tackle the epidemic of pornography and sexual perversion in every way possible. Seeing lives and marriages get free and experience the love of God in profound ways is what drives him every day. He leads Restored Ministries, is a certified speaker and coach for the John Maxwell Team, and formerly played hockey in the WHL and for Hockey Canada. You can visit www.restoredministries.ca.