Reclaiming the Body As Sacred-  Embodiment, desire, and the path back to wholeness with Dr. Dave Janvier

Reclaiming the Body As Sacred- Embodiment, desire, and the path back to wholeness with Dr. Dave Janvier

Author: Living Truth Inc August 24, 2026 Duration: 43:34
We are inundated with negative, objectifying messaging about our bodies in the church and by our culture. As a result, most of us live disconnected from our bodies. When we struggle with pornography, sex addiction, or experience sexual betrayal , many of us experience even more disconnection from our physical bodies and maybe even a load of shame about this vital part of who we are.   Dr. Dave Janvier is a licensed therapist, certified sex therapist, and spiritual director who works at the intersection of faith, neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual formation. What he brings to this episode may reframe almost everything you have been taught about your body, desire, and what God actually intended sexuality to be.   Kristin and Dr. Dave explore: What it means to be embodied — and why most of us, men and women both, are profoundly disconnected from our bodies How the church's legacy of body-shame and flesh-as-sinful thinking has deepened the very wounds it was trying to prevent The healing power of the ancient Hebraic understanding of a unified, integrated self Why sex addiction is, at its root, an intimacy disorder — and why acting out doesn't mean someone is too into their body; it means they're not embodied enough How betrayal trauma fragments the nervous system in specific, predictable ways — and what integration actually requires What scripture reveals about what God's design for sexuality and why sexuality and spirituality cannot be separated A live grounding practice you can use today, in your body, right now Your body is not the enemy. It never was. And the path back to wholeness is more integrated, spiritual, and grounded in hope than you may have been told.   Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org   The Living Truth Podcast: Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal. #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #MenInTheBattle #WomenInTheBattle #LivingTruth 📖 Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org   Connect with Dr. Dave Janvier :https://www.siimdasoulcare.com/ https://siimdasoulcarecourses.thinkific.com/ https://drdavejanvier.substack.com/

Titled The Living Truth Podcast-Freedom From Unwanted Sexual Behavior, Hope & Healing For the Betrayed, this series from Living Truth Inc moves beyond surface-level advice to explore the complex roots of compulsive behavior. Each conversation carefully examines the emotional and spiritual underpinnings of addiction, offering a path forward that integrates faith, mental wellness, and practical health principles. Rather than offering simplistic solutions, the dialogue here acknowledges the profound pain experienced by those betrayed, creating a space for genuine understanding and recovery. You’ll hear candid discussions that address the isolation and shame often associated with these struggles, framing healing as a holistic journey. This podcast consistently returns to themes of compassion and resilience, providing tangible tools for both individuals seeking freedom and partners navigating betrayal. Released every other week, new episodes build upon a foundation of hope, suggesting that a different future is attainable. The content naturally spans topics in spirituality, relational health, and personal fitness, recognizing how interconnected these areas are in the process of restoration. Tuning in, you become part of a thoughtful exploration aimed at uncovering a life defined not by past behavior, but by renewed purpose and connection. For many, this has become an essential resource, complementing the wider work found through Living Truth Inc.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Living Truth Podcast - Freedom From Unwanted Sexual Behavior, Hope & Healing For the Betrayed
Podcast Episodes
The Battle Plan with Michael Cary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode of the Living Truth Podcast, Kristin sits down with Michael to unpack the Men in the Battle (MIB) Battle Plan — a practical framework for men pursuing lasting freedom from unwanted sexual behavior. They e…
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Healthy Sinners (with Leslie Vernick) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:06
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Navigating Divorce with Strength & Strategy with Kim Hansen Petroni [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:26
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The 5 Keys to Freedom - Popular Episode Re-Release! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:41
Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly be free from problematic sexual behavior? Have you been trying to stop for years, only to go back to it again and again, feeling more shame and discouragement and wondering w…
The Freedom of Slowing Down: A Conversation with Alan Fadling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:07
In this powerful episode, Michael sits down with Alan Fadling, author of An Unhurried Life: Following Jesus’ Rhythms of Work and Rest. Alan reveals how a hurried life not only drains our energy but fuels the compulsions…