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Justin Bangert, MS, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
SEXUAL INTEGRITY
Sexuality is at the core of our spiritual being and God calls us to honor and protect our sexuality as He designed it. When our sexual integrity falters, it leaves devastating ripple effects in our personal and professional lives, our relationships, and in our connection with God.
This section is to provide awareness and resources aimed to enhance the stability of our sexual integrity, promote awareness of the addictive qualities that can take a stronghold on the lives within our churches, and provide hope for those recovering from the wounds of this battle.
STRUGGLING WITH INTEGRITY
In today’s world we are continuously bombarded with messages and temptations of unhealthy sexuality and “cheap intimacy”. Yet, as Christians, we are called to a greater journey and commitment to not only our relationships, but to ourselves.
This section is aimed to equip you with knowledge and truth of the sexual struggles that can desperately damage the life you live.
SPOUSE SUPPORT
To love one another is difficult in itself, yet to allow love to overcome the hurt, anger, fear, and loss that results from being betrayed by the one you love can seem downright impossible.
This section is dedicated to provide support, resources and scriptural truths to those trying to love someone who struggles with sexual integrity.
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YOUTH PREVENTION
S-E-X-. Those three letters put together can cause such a variety of reactions from people of all ages. Yet, in a Godly home, we are called to “bring truth to light” and deal directly with those things that cause us anxiety.
This section is dedicated to provide support and resources to help youth, teens and parents be proactive in their discussions and help prevent unnecessary struggle from such a normal and spiritually designed area of our lives.
Common Things I Help Those Struggling With
Integrity on in My Office...
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“I’ve struggled with pornography for most of my life, and it’s time I finally face it.”
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“I’ve been able to keep it a secret for most of my life, yet I can’t keep living this lie.”
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“My spouse doesn’t meet my needs as much as I want them to, so I struggle with being faithful in lust or in flesh.”
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“My spouse recently found inappropriate material on my computer, I don’t know how to help her trust me again.”
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“I’ve had drastic consequences happen and I don’t want to lose the people I love most in my life.”
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“I want to help prevent my child from struggling with this issue and don’t know the best way to help them.”
Recommended Reading
Unwanted
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by Jay Stringer
Healing the Wounds of
Sexual Addiction
by Mark Laaser
TINSA​
by Michael Barta Ph.D., LPC, CSAT-S
No Stones​
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by Marnie C. Ferree, Mark Laaser
Common Things I Help Spouses With
in My Office...
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“I just found out about my spouses infidelity and my whole world is turned upside down.”
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“I don’t know how I can ever trust my spouse again, yet I want to honor the commitment I made to God.”
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“I’m worried that my spouse is being unfaithful and/or a potential risk to exploiting our children to inappropriate materials.”
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“I feel guilty for judging my spouse when I know I’m not perfect either, yet I am just so angry at my spouse for doing this to us.”
Recommended Reading
Shattered Vows​
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by Debra Laaser
Every Heart Restored
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by Stoeker & Stoeker
Worthy of Her Trust​
by Stephen Arterburn,
Jason B. Martinkus
Common Things I Help With in My Office on Youth Prevention...
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“I know there are a lot of temptations in my life and I’m trying to follow God’s way, yet I struggle.”
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“I’ve been struggling with inappropriate material yet I can’t be honest with my parents about it.”
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“I’ve been feeling pressured to be more sexual, yet I don’t want to disappoint my parents, myself, or God.”
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“We’re concerned our children have too much exposure to inappropriate material and we want to help protect them.”
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"We don’t know the best way to discuss sexuality and temptations with our children, especially because we have struggled with it ourselves growing up.”
Recommended Reading
Talking to Your Kids About Sex
by Mark Laaser
Every Young Man’s Battle
by Arteburn, Stoeker & Yorkey
Every Young Woman's Battle