Integrity Restored Podcast Jim O'Day

Bree Solstad, former adult actress and producer, joins Jim on this week’s podcast. They discuss her journey from darkness to light and her conversion to the Catholic faith in this intriguing episode.
Both the performer and consumer are trapped by porn Don't make the only time you talk to God when you need something Multiple experiences can make up your conversion journey

Jim is joined by speaker, author and founder of With All Your Heart Bob Kroll to discuss how our past wounds influences our lives, relationships and addictions particularly in the area of fatherhood.
Past wounds drive behaviors and impact relationships  There is no manual for fatherhood, but we need to stop perpetuating our past wounds with our kids  As men we need to share our struggles with trusted men

Jim is joined by Michael Ciaccio, LPC, SATP, the founder of centerforhealingkc.org. They discuss what can be done to kickstart or get unstuck in our recovery efforts.
Sometimes even in the middle of recovery, we need a kickstart again The more vulnerable we are with our feelings, the stronger temptation becomes.  A kickstart workshop like the My House Retreat can help identify the deeper areas that need work

Utilizing exercise, stretching and prayer in your recovery journey is a valuable tool for success. In this episode, Jim talks with Karen Barbieri and Chris Mautino of Pietra Fitness to discuss why this program is a safe and effective alternative to yoga, which is recommended by so many clinicians today. For more info, visit www.pietrafitness.com
God created us body, mind and spirit and He desires all of these areas to be healthy  We are made as a "cathedral" for the Holy Spirit and need to build that foundation  Yoga practices are ultimately detrimental to the Christian life but Pietra Fitness offers a healthy and safe alternative

WARNING for little ears!  
Be ready for a tough conversation!
 In this episode, Jim discusses the exponential increase in child-on-child sexual abuse and what we can do about it. There is hope and Jim outlines six easy tips for protection.
 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys report having unwanted sexual experiences before the age of 18 Over 70% of these experiences are with another kid  Porn plays a huge role in a child sexually acting out

In this episode, Jim draws upon scripture to help us understand God's desire for us to start anew and how we can utilize this incredible mercy and opportunity in our recovery journey.
we can all be "A Man" after God's own heart just like David. God wants to create in us a new heart. We have all been prodigal children, let us embrace the Father and begin anew today.