Catholics Fight Porn Podcast

Steve O'Connor

Catholics Fight Porn is a new ministry helping men break free from their porn addiction. Follow us as we share why we’re passionate about helping men become Finally Free!

  1. E53- Finding Help When You Need It Most: Inside Begin Again Institute's Intensive Treatment Approach to Recovery w/ Gina Kaye

    JAN 27

    E53- Finding Help When You Need It Most: Inside Begin Again Institute's Intensive Treatment Approach to Recovery w/ Gina Kaye

    Send us a text When outpatient therapy isn't enough, what comes next? In this essential episode, Gina Kaye joins us to discuss residential treatment for men facing extreme sexual addiction and intimacy disorders and why intensive, in-person care can be the turning point toward lasting recovery. Gina brings a unique perspective as both a trained health educator and former pastor's wife, offering insights into how Begin Again Institute bridges clinical excellence with faith-based support. In a powerful and personal moment, Gina shares part of her own story and why she's dedicated her career to this often-stigmatized field. Whether you're struggling yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply wondering when "rock bottom" means it's time for more intensive help, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a practical roadmap forward. In This Episode, We Discuss: Gina's personal journey and what led her to dedicate her life to helping men and families affected by sexual addictionWhat residential treatment actually looks likeSigns that outpatient therapy may not be sufficient and when to consider intensive careWho benefits most from in-person, immersive treatment programsHow residential programs address betrayal trauma and support partners through their own healing journeyThe role of faith in clinical treatment settingsFirst steps to take if you're considering residential treatment for yourself or a loved oneIf you or someone you love is struggling with sexual addiction or betrayal trauma, help is available. Don't wait, reach out today.  LEARN MORE AND CONNECT WITH BEGIN AGAIN INSTITUTE: Website: https://beginagaininstitute.com Phone: (720) 702-4608 Gina's email: gina.kaye@bai.care HELPFUL LINKS: -Join an amazing group of men in the Finally Free Group here. -Get daily, uplifting CFP BOOST Texts by texting SUPPORT to (941) 279-2337 or here. -For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at:  https://www.covenanteyes.com PROMO CODE: CFP -Get a sweet, safe, locked-down phone [that's not a flip phone] - Get a Wisephone!  Use Promo Code: CFP to save $25 -- https://www.techless.com/CFP -Book an INTRO Call with Steve here. -Email: steve@catholicsfightporn.com -Sign up for the email newsletter at the bottom left of catholicsfightporn.com -Connect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery -Steve and a betrayed partner coach guide couples through the Full Disclosure process for those looking for full truth in their relationship.  Email Steve for more info.

    37 min
  2. E52- Catholic CSAT, Maribel Laguna, discusses Shame Reduction, Cultural Pain Points and Why P*rn is on the Rise

    JAN 20

    E52- Catholic CSAT, Maribel Laguna, discusses Shame Reduction, Cultural Pain Points and Why P*rn is on the Rise

    Send us a text In this powerful episode, Steve speaks with Maribel Laguna, founder of Cor Sacrum Counseling and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), for an honest conversation about pornography addiction, shame, and recovery from a Catholic perspective. Whether you're personally struggling with problematic sexual behavior or supporting someone who is, this episode offers hope, practical wisdom, and a path forward rooted in faith and clinical expertise. We explore three critical areas: shame reduction and why shame keeps people trapped in destructive cycles, cultural pain points that make men vulnerable to pornography in today's world, and why pornography use continues to rise despite its devastating impacts. Maribel shares insights from her clinical practice. This conversation is compassionate, direct, and grounded in the reality that freedom is possible. If you've ever wondered why this struggle feels so impossible to overcome, or if you're searching for real answers beyond "just stop," this episode will meet you where you are and point you toward lasting healing. You're not alone, and there is hope. Learn More & Connect with Maribel Laguna -Maribel's Cor Sacrum Counseling Practice in Texas: https://www.corsacrumcounseling.com -Email: info@corsacrumcounseling.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corsacrumcounseling HELPFUL LINKS: -Join an amazing group of men in the Finally Free Group here. -Get daily, uplifting CFP BOOST Texts by texting SUPPORT to (941) 279-2337 or here. -For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at:  https://www.covenanteyes.com PROMO CODE: CFP -Get a sweet, safe, locked-down phone [that's not a flip phone] - Get a Wisephone!  Use Promo Code: CFP to save $25 -- https://www.techless.com/CFP -Book an INTRO Call with Steve here. -Email: steve@catholicsfightporn.com -Sign up for the email newsletter at the bottom left of catholicsfightporn.com -Connect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery -Steve and a betrayed partner coach guide couples through the Full Disclosure process for those looking for full truth in their relationship.  Email Steve for more info.

    42 min
  3. E51 - Jack Rigert on Theology of the Body and the Battle w/Lust

    JAN 12

    E51 - Jack Rigert on Theology of the Body and the Battle w/Lust

    Send us a text In this powerful conversation, Jack Rigert joins the podcast to unpack St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and its real-world impact on the battle with lust, shame, and sexual brokenness. Together, we explore not only what the Church teaches about the human person and how it can be lived by men and women struggling today. Jack returned to the Catholic faith after twenty years away, sparked by profound encounters with Christ at his brother’s bedside and in the Eucharist. His journey reveals how shame isolates, how lust distorts desire, and how authentic love restores identity. This episode goes beyond theory, addressing prevention, formation, and healing through the lens of Theology of the Body, discipleship, and lived conversion. Whether you’re fighting habitual sin, walking with someone who is, or seeking a deeper vision of love and the body, this conversation offers both truth and hope.   Learn More & Connect with Jack Rigert -Claymore (Milites Christi Battle Plan) – formation for the spiritual battle https://jp2renew.org/claymore/ -Become Who You Are Podcast https://jp2renew.org/podcast/ -LoveEd – Catholic formation for parents, parishes, and educators https://jp2renew.org/loveed/ Stolen Innocence – addressing the spiritual war on children and the family https://jp2renew.org/stolen-innocence -Book Jack Rigert for parish missions, retreats, and talks https://jp2renew.org/jack-rigert HELPFUL LINKS: -Join an amazing group of men in the Finally Free Group here. -Get daily, uplifting CFP BOOST Texts by texting SUPPORT to (941) 279-2337 or here. -For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at:  https://www.covenanteyes.com PROMO CODE: CFP -Get a sweet, safe, locked-down phone [that's not a flip phone] - Get a Wisephone!  Use Promo Code: CFP to save $25 -- https://www.techless.com/CFP -Book an INTRO Call with Steve here. -Email: steve@catholicsfightporn.com -Sign up for the email newsletter at the bottom left of catholicsfightporn.com -Connect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery -Steve and a betrayed partner coach guide couples through the Full Disclosure process for those looking for full truth in their relationship.  Email Steve for more info.

    49 min
  4. E49 -  Keith Daigneault's Story and the Spiritual Practices that Work for Him

    11/28/2025

    E49 - Keith Daigneault's Story and the Spiritual Practices that Work for Him

    Send us a text In this episode, Keith Daigneault joins the show to share his powerful journey from hidden struggle to authentic spiritual transformation. His story is one many men will recognize—years of trying harder, hidden behavior, white-knuckling, performing spiritually. Tune in to hear Keith’s turning point came that led to sobriety, recovery and helping his wife heal. We spend time unpacking the spiritual practices that have formed him and what works for him.  Keith also names what doesn’t work for him. Keith’s story is full of hope, humility, and hard-won wisdom. If you’re a man on the journey, or a spouse trying to understand what authentic transformation looks like, today’s conversation will give you a real picture of what slow, honest, Christ-centered change can look like. Tune in and share this with someone who would benefit. HELPFUL LINKS: -Join an amazing group of men in the Finally Free Group here. -Get daily, uplifting CFP BOOST Texts by texting SUPPORT to (941) 279-2337 -For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at:  https://www.covenanteyes.com PROMO CODE: CFP -Get a sweet, safe, locked-down phone [that's not a flip phone] - Get a Wisephone!  Use Promo Code: CFP to save $25 -- https://www.techless.com/CFP -Join the Finally Free! Coaching Group: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-help -Book a FREE Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contact -Email: steve@catholicsfightporn.com -Sign up for the email newsletter at the bottom left of catholicsfightporn.com -Connect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery -Steve and a betrayed partner coach guide couples through the Full Disclosure process for those looking for full truth in their relationship.  Email Steve for more info.

    55 min
  5. E48- Slow Down!

    10/29/2025

    E48- Slow Down!

    Send us a text Hey, ever just act on impulse and instantly regret it? Ugh, we know that feeling! This week, we're diving into the absolute best tool for getting emotionally sober: Slowing Down! Dr. Eddie Capparucci calls it his number one rule: “Slow Everything Down.” This episode shows you how to interrupt that destructive speed and actually make a conscious choice. We’re blending modern recovery tools with the faith. You’ll see how moments of distress—when your Inner Child is throwing a fit—can make you shoot right out of your Window of Tolerance and straight into destructive hyper-arousal. Not good! Get ready to learn the awesome spiritual and practical disciplines of Slowing Down and implementing a Sacred Pause. We’re talking 12-Step wisdom, the virtue of Prudence, how to heal from betrayal trauma, and how to finally show up as the safe, solid partner you want to be! HELPFUL LINKS: -Join an amazing group of men in the Finally Free Group here. -Get daily, uplifting CFP BOOST Texts by texting SUPPORT to (941) 279-2337 -For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at:  https://www.covenanteyes.com PROMO CODE: CFP -Get a sweet, safe, locked-down phone [that's not a flip phone] - Get a Wisephone!  Use Promo Code: CFP to save $25 -- https://www.techless.com/CFP -Join the Finally Free! Coaching Group: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-help -Book a FREE Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contact -Email: steve@catholicsfightporn.com -Sign up for the email newsletter at the bottom left of catholicsfightporn.com -Connect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery -Steve and a betrayed partner coach guide couples through the Full Disclosure process for those looking for full truth in their relationship.  Email Steve for more info.

    21 min
  6. E47- Dan Drake on Full Disclosure: He Wrote the Book on It

    09/20/2025

    E47- Dan Drake on Full Disclosure: He Wrote the Book on It

    Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Dan Drake—literally the man who wrote the book on Full Therapeutic Disclosure—to talk about one of the most important (and misunderstood) parts of the recovery journey. What happens when the truth finally comes into the light? We unpack: What Full Therapeutic Disclosure is (and what it isn’t)Why honesty is the foundation of rebuilding trustHow empathy and truth-telling go hand in handThe role of polygraphs in the processWhether or not disclosure lines up with Biblical teachingThis conversation is raw, practical, and filled with hope. If you’re a man battling secret struggles—or a spouse who has been betrayed—you’ll walk away with clarity on why disclosure matters, how it brings healing, and why God always calls us into the light. Ultimately, disclosure isn’t just about naming failures—it’s about creating a pathway toward healing, safety, and deeper intimacy. When couples have the courage to face the truth together, they discover that God’s grace is bigger than any secret, and that honesty really can set them free. HELPFUL LINKS: Dan Drake at Kintsugi Recovery Partners here. -Instagram @kintsugirecoverypartners -Disclosure Workbook for Men here. -Disclosure Workbook Volume 1 of 3 here. -His Website here. -Banyan Instagram @banyantherapygroup CATHOLICS FIGHT PORN: -Join an amazing group of men in the Finally Free Group here. -Get daily, uplifting CFP BOOST Texts by texting SUPPORT to (941) 279-2337 -For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at:  https://www.covenanteyes.com PROMO CODE: CFP -Get a sweet, safe, locked-down phone [that's not a flip phone] - Get a Wisephone!  Use Promo Code: CFP to save $25 -- https://www.techless.com/CFP -Join the Finally Free! Coaching Group: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-help -Book a FREE Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contact -Email: steve@catholicsfightporn.com -Sign up for the email newsletter at the bottom left of catholicsfightporn.com -Connect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery -Steve and a betrayed partner coach guide couples through the Full Disclosure process for those looking for full truth in their relationship.  Email Steve for more info.

    46 min
  7. E46 w/Tom Weaver - From the Paper Shack to the Table: Finding Hope After Addiction and Betrayal

    09/08/2025

    E46 w/Tom Weaver - From the Paper Shack to the Table: Finding Hope After Addiction and Betrayal

    Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Tom Weaver from Come to the Table Ministry to talk about the real struggles of sex addiction, betrayal trauma, and the hope of lasting transformation. Tom shares his powerful story of being exposed to pornography as a young boy at the “Paper Shack” in his church, how that struggle carried into marriage, and how God brought him and his wife through deep betrayal to healing and restoration. We also talk about the ministry’s Men’s and Women’s retreats and their Couples Conference, where hurting hearts find community, truth, and tools for recovery.  Check out the 'Men Make Men' retreat and the 'Princess Warrior' retreat as well as the 'Maintaining the Bridge: Hope and Healing After Betrayal' Couples Conference!  Whether you’re battling addiction, walking through betrayal, or longing for deeper intimacy in your marriage, Tom offers encouragement that freedom is possible and healing is real. To close, Tom takes on some rapid-fire questions about recovery and relationships—practical insights you won’t want to miss. If you’ve ever wondered if there’s hope after betrayal, or if freedom is possible after years of struggle, this episode will speak directly to you. HELPFUL LINKS: Tom + Michele Weaver at Come to the Table Ministries: -Website here. -Retreats + Conferences here. -Their Podcast here. -Email: info@tableministry.com  CATHOLICS FIGHT PORN: -Join an amazing group of men in the Finally Free Group here. -Get daily, uplifting CFP BOOST Texts by texting SUPPORT to (941) 279-2337 -For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at:  https://www.covenanteyes.com PROMO CODE: CFP -Get a sweet, safe, locked-down phone [that's not a flip phone] - Get a Wisephone!  Use Promo Code: CFP to save $25 -- https://www.techless.com/CFP -Join the Finally Free Coaching Group: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-help -Book a FREE Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contact -Email: steve@catholicsfightporn.com -Sign up for the email newsletter at the bottom left of catholicsfightporn.com -Connect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery -Steve and a betrayed partner coach guide couples through the Full Disclosure process for those looking for full truth in their relationship.  Email Steve for more info.

    55 min

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Catholics Fight Porn is a new ministry helping men break free from their porn addiction. Follow us as we share why we’re passionate about helping men become Finally Free!