Overcoming the Shame of Sexual Addiction: One Man's Path to Redemption and Restoration
When it comes to the topic of sexual addiction, many men struggle in silence, afraid to be vulnerable and seek help. But on this episode of the Real Men Connect podcast, guest Blaine Bartel courageously shares his own harrowing journey through 25 years of secret sexual sin - and the powerful redemption story that followed.
Blaine's story is one of both tragedy and triumph. He openly describes the devastating consequences his addiction had on his marriage, ministry, and finances. But he also shares the transformative work of God's resurrection power that ultimately set him free.
Through Blaine's vulnerability, listeners will find hope that no matter how deep the darkness, true healing and restoration is possible.

Life After Lies, Destruction, and Death (EP:933)
Three Key Highlights:
The devastating consequences of unrepentant sin and the importance of addressing it before it destroys your life and relationships.
The power of vulnerability, community, and allowing others to speak truth into your life as part of the healing and restoration process.
The hope and possibility of true transformation, even for those who feel deeply trapped in addiction or destructive patterns - with God's love and the support of others, change is possible.
Blaine Bartel is an in-demand, men’s speaker, and the author of Death by a Thousand Lies: My Cover Up, My Crash, and My Resurrection from Sexual Addiction. Â
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For the past several years, Blaine, with the support of his wife Lori, has been actively coaching men who are struggling with porn and sexual brokenness. He has discovered a gift of grace to help men do the work of resurrection and reinvent a life previously unimagined.
And now, Blaine is responding to a directive in his life that has been emerging for the past seven years. He has a deep sense of calling to help men write their own personal comeback stories.
His organization, Chopping Wood is an opportunity for men to connect with Blaine through teaching, resources, speaking and personal coaching for radical life transformation.Â
To find out more about Blaine or to get a copy of his book, just go to: http://www.ChoppingWood.org

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