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November 6, 2026 By Castimonia

When you feel triggered and don’t know why

There are moments in recovery when a reaction seems to come out of nowhere. Something small happens, but your response feels bigger than expected, and you’re left wondering why.

Most of the time, that reaction isn’t random. It’s your body responding to something familiar, even if your mind hasn’t caught up yet.

Instead of judging yourself, try getting curious. Ask yourself what felt uncomfortable, what it reminded you of, and what you might need in that moment. That kind of awareness begins to create space between the trigger and the reaction.

This week, notice one moment like that and pause before responding. That pause matters more than you think.

We’re walking this with you.

—Lisa & Chris

Our Relentless Pursuit
Pursuing healing, purpose and freedom in Christ

Filed Under: Sexual Purity Posts Tagged With: addiction, recovery

November 3, 2026 By Castimonia

San Antonio Thursday in-Person Meeting Canceled This Week

Unfortunately, we have to cancel this week’s meeting in San Antonio. The meeting will resume the following week.

Please join one of our Zoom meetings instead. Reach out to info@castimonia.org for the Zoom meeting links.

Filed Under: Sexual Purity Posts

November 3, 2026 By Castimonia

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 141: The HEART of Empathy

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Episode-141-The-HEART-of-Empathy.mp3

Empathy isn’t a feeling that’s supposed to show up on cue the night your wife tells you how much your choices have cost her — it’s a skill you build long before that moment arrives. In this episode, Chris unpacks why empathy is so hard for men walking through sexual addiction and betrayal recovery, and offers a simple, practical framework — the HEART process (Halt, Examine, Attend, Reflect, Turn toward) — for staying present with someone else’s pain instead of defending, fixing, or fleeing it.

Scripture Referenced

●       James 1:19 (NIV) — quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger

●       Philippians 2:3–4 (NIV) — valuing others above ourselves

●       John 11:35 (NIV) — “Jesus wept” at Lazarus’s tomb

●       Romans 12:15 (NIV) — “mourn with those who mourn”

Resources Mentioned

●       Dr. Jake Porter, Daring Ventures Counseling, Coaching & Consulting — daringventures.com

●       Email the show: puritypodcast@castimonia.org

Filed Under: podcast, Podcasts, Purity Podcast, Sex Addiction Podcast Tagged With: podcast

November 2, 2026 By Castimonia

3 ways to “desexualize” your brain, to help you finally overcome LUST

Pay attention to how you can apply these tips to your life. This is by far one of the biggest issues for Christian’s today, and the entire world. Great one to share so others can be encouraged.

Filed Under: Sexual Purity Posts, Videos Tagged With: addiction, porn, pornography, recovery

October 29, 2026 By Castimonia

Bastion of Rebellion

Filed Under: Sexual Purity Posts Tagged With: addiction, christian, recovery

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