Integrity Restored Podcast

In this two-part series, Jim is joined by Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning to discuss their book The Willpower Advantage. Learn how knowing our weaknesses can lead to growing in virtue. Part 2 Be kind to everyone because we are all fighting such a great battle It's not about " white knuckling" or just saying "NO"  Know your temperament through a "spiritual audit"

02-20

16:57

In this two-part series, Jim is joined by Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning to discuss their book The Willpower Advantage. Learn how knowing our weaknesses can lead to growing in virtue. Part 1 Vices rob us of peace and steal our joy  We need to build new habits to gain lasting happiness  Create and execute a " gameplan" to overcome struggles

02-13

21:54

Father Hoffa joins us to explain why it's so important to Stay Awake, Stay Alert, and Stay Alive in our journey towards virtue. Make a choice to be present every day  Be aware of the threats coming to you  It is not about the bad but about living the good

02-06

20:25

Jim is joined by Dr. Josh Kalman, PSYD,PSYPACT to delve into the very dangerous slope of increasing deepfakes and AI-generated adult content and what we can do about it. For more info about Dr. Josh, please visit saintjosephpsych.com More and more people will struggle with differentiating between AI and reality  We cannot trust the AI providers to install necessary guardrails  Artificial Intelligence is programmed to give us what we want even when it’s not good for us

01-30

26:16

Deacon John joins Jim to discuss how we, as parents and grandparents, need to recognize the immediate risks to our children on internet-enabled devices. Fifty-four percent of kids under the age of 13 are exposed to porn on a device or game system from their parents Parents need to be actively engaged in their kids' online gaming habits Make it a habit to establish and communicate online boundaries even for gaming

01-23

27:14

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three part series to discuss what that can look like and the practical reasons its important. Part 3 of 3 Don't ask God to take it away. Invite Him into the recovery Restoration is getting back to the relationship we need with God and others  How is God speaking to you...?

01-16

17:44

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three-part series to discuss what this can look like and offer some practical reasons why this is important. Part 2 of 3 Take an honest inventory of relationships  Restoration leads to flourishing  Restoration leads to self-understanding and wisdom

01-08

18:54

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three-part series to discuss what this can look like and offer some practical reasons why this is important. Part 1 of 3 Immediate change and quick-fixes rarely work  Restoration is a consistent process  We need to learn to be about "the good"

01-02

17:56

Nick Clune of Craftedformore.com joins Jim to break down the need for mentorship in your life to become the man God wants you to be. Learn to embrace silence  Don't get trapped in past shame  Realize that porn is usually a symptom of something deeper

12-12

26:53

Jim is joined by Theo McManigal of Covenant Eyes to discuss how restoring relationships is an integral part of the recovery process. Visit covenanteyes.com for free resources and use promo code INTEGRITY30 for a free 30-day trial. Accountability is necessary to break-free Shame leads to isolation - we need connection Relationships drive recovery!

12-05

28:34

In this episode, Jim discusses what our kids are facing today and how we can help them by using the P.U.R.E. method -- Protected, Understood, Respected, and Educated. 99% of 12-15 year olds spend over 20 hours per week online  Girls, ages 12 to 18, receive an average of 11 requests for nude photos EVERY NIGHT  Teach your kids to ask themselves WWGT -- What Would Grandma Think?

11-21

21:52

Deacon John O'Maley joins Jim to discuss his new organization Parents Protecting Children. Listen as they discuss the vital role parents have today in protecting kids from online dangers.  1. Any device at any age actually puts kids at risk!2. There are approximately 20,000 Deacons in the US who can be mobilized to help educate parents3. You can work with your priest or deacon to launch this 10-step training in your parish today

11-07

21:55

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Jim to discuss how relationships and spirituality are concretely linked according to God's design Relationships teach us how to love God and others Porn warps relationships, fosters lies about ourselves, and drives isolation The opposite of is addiction is connection

10-31

18:35

Jim is joined by Fr. Hoffa to explore how science and spirituality are intimately connected. In this episode, we discover how science and spirituality mutually support recovery and faith journeys. The answers we seek are often found in the intersection of science and faith  2.    We need to bring back the value of sacrifice 3.    You can't just pray away the struggle, we need the science also

10-24

23:56

Jim is joined once again by Karen and Chris from Pietra Fitness to discuss how working on the mind, the body and the spirit is crucial in recovery. Check out pietrafitness.com for more information.  Addiction, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and more can all benefit from exercise and Catholic meditation  It doesn't matter where you are physically, we all have to start somewhere  Everyone benefits from working on themselves mind, body, and spirit – there are even more benefits if it is simultaneously!