Be Broken Ministries

10/19/2026

Available Now!

Don't Stress Talking S*x: Starting Honest, Healthy Conversations with Your Kids, by John Fort

See more at DontStressTalkingS*x.com.

Don't Stress Talking S*x is a new book by John Fort, to help families make a onetime awkward lecture into a healthy ongoing conversation.

10/15/2026

New on the blog:

What P**n Does to the Brain and Practical Steps for Recovery, by Jonathan Daugherty

🔗 BeBroken.org/blog or https://zurl.co/hyoYN

Discover what does p**n do to the brain with scientific insights and practical recovery steps. Learn how to retrain your brain today.

10/14/2026

A year of sobriety doesn’t give a betraying husband the right to ask his wife, “Why aren’t you better yet?”

That’s a hard truth in relationship repair after betrayal. The person who was hurt may still be carrying the consequences long after the behavior has stopped.

In our latest PSR podcast episode, Tryan Stutes mentioned how betrayal cuts deeply, and a year doesn’t make that pain disappear.

His advice to men is to be patient, extend grace, and keep doing the work without demanding a particular timeline—or a reward for doing it.

There’s hope for repair. But it takes honesty, transparency, and action, not just time sober.

🔗 Link in bio (podcast) or click on https://zurl.co/cOWpJ for the full audio or video versions.
🔗 To learn more about Tryan and his resources, visit truewarriorinside.com.

10/09/2026

The Power of Micro Moments With Your Children

It's easy to think that building a strong relationship with our kids requires grand gestures or deep, scheduled conversations. But in our latest chat with Norma, we discussed how the real work happens in the "micro moments."

Think about it: the car rides, the 5 minutes before bed, the quick chats while making dinner. These small, seemingly insignificant interactions add up. They are the moments that build trust and let our kids know we're present.

When your child feels safe sharing the small things with you today, they're far more likely to share the big things with you tomorrow. That's where real influence is built.

We're closing out a three-part series with Family Care Director, Norma Q-Brown, exploring a powerful acronym for parenting:

RESPOND. Each letter offers a practical mindset shift. In Part 1 (Episode 1094), we covered RE. In Part 2 (Episode 1099) we covered SPO. In this episode, Part 3 we finish out the series with ND.

R - Responding vs. Reacting
E - Engaging vs. Evading
S - Sincerity vs. Silence
P - Patience vs. Punitive
O - Opportunity vs. Obstacle
N - Nearness over Neglect
D - Divine Perspective over Diluting Truth

It's amazing how these simple principles build on each other to create a home where kids feel safe to learn and grow.

🔗 Link in bio (podcast) or click on https://zurl.co/szVzX for the full audio or video versions.
🔗 Resources for Next Steps: FREE Critical Conversation Online Course https://zurl.co/8fQ7n.

10/07/2026

What is Emotional Void Syndrome?

Today on the podcast, we share a fascinating conversation with author Joel Morgan about a concept he calls "Emotional Void Syndrome."

It's not a clinical diagnosis, but a term he uses to describe an invisible yet heavy emotional and spiritual brokenness that so many of us carry. He described it as a kind of spiritual jail that can hold us back, often without us even realizing why.

They discussed how it's like a wound that never quite heals, leading us to "bruise old scars to deepen present wounds" by repeating the same painful patterns. It was a powerful way to frame a struggle that is deeply personal yet incredibly widespread.

🔗 Link in bio (podcast) or click on https://zurl.co/cOWpJ for the full audio or video versions.
🔗 To learn more about Joel and get his book, visit JoelMorgan.com.

10/06/2026

🎉🎉 TODAY IS RELEASE DAY!!

DSTS has officially launched and we couldn't be more thrilled to finally share it with the world.

Family's everywhere will find value in this supportive and educational resource for having healthy conversations with your children about God's design for s*x.

Purchase it today anywhere you buy books.

And please leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads to help others find this book and hear firsthand testimonies of its value.

🔗 Learn more at https://zurl.co/D6372.

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10/05/2026

RESTORED HOPE CONFERENCE 2025: Overcoming S*xualized Media Addiction -- Jonathan Daugherty

https://zurl.co/ysTHt

10/02/2026

🎉 Don’t Stress Talking S*x by John Fort officially releases October 6! If you’ve been meaning to preorder, now is the time!

Preorders really do matter—they help build momentum, increase visibility, and make it easier for more parents to discover this practical resource for having honest, healthy conversations with their kids.

We’re incredibly grateful for every preorder, every share, and every person who has helped us spread the word. Your support means more than you know! 💛

⏰ Haven’t preordered yet? There’s still time!

🔗 Learn more at DontStressTalkingS*x.com.

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10/01/2026

What is the Definition of L*st and How Are Christians to Respond?

🔗 BeBroken.org/blog

Explore the comprehensive 'lust definition' and discover how Christians can respond biblically and pastorally. Move beyond simply a 'lust definition' into a life of integrity and wholeness.

09/30/2026

Why did you become a fixer in the first place?

What role do you naturally play in a conversation? In our latest chat with Dr. Stephen Cervantes, we explored the common ways people respond when someone shares a problem. Where do you see yourself in these descriptions.

Here are the four roles we discussed:

1. The Fixer: Jumps in immediately with solutions.
2. The Negative Interpreter: Agrees with the problem but adds a layer of pessimism.
3. The Positive Reframer: Tries to shift the focus to gratitude and positivity.
4. The Curious Listener: Asks questions to understand the deeper feelings behind the statement.

"Recognizing my own tendency to be a "fixer" has already changed how I approach my next conversation. It's a constant process of learning to listen more deeply." ~Jonathan Daugherty

🔗 Link in bio (podcast) or click on BeBroken.org/podcast for the full audio or video versions.
🔗 For daily insights from Stephen, visit DoctorMarriage.org.