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September 13, 2024 By Castimonia

Castimonia Retreat – SPECIAL SPEAKERS ANNOUNCEMENT (correction)

We left off a speaker from yesterday’s announcement! The corrected announcement is below. Please register ASAP! Early bird registration ends tomorrow!

We are excited to have five great speakers at this year’s Castimonia Retreat. Their information can be found below.

Jason B. Martinkus – Co-Author of “Worthy of Her Trust” and founder of Redemptive Living (https://www.redemptiveliving.com/). Jason spent a few years in the corporate world doing work he was never designed to do. After blowing up his life with sexual integrity issues, God called him out of corporate, back to school and into ministry. Today, by the grace of God he is free and experiencing relational redemption with his wife Shelley. Together their passion is to help men, their wives and marriages heal from sexual integrity issues. Along with their 3 boys, they are proud to call Colorado home.

John Adams, MA, LPC, LCDC-I – Founder of Liberty Christian Counseling in Katy, TX (https://libertychristiancounseling.com/) specializing in individuals, couples, and groups whose lives have been disrupted by anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, traumatic events, substance abuse, pornography, and sexual addiction.

Woody Farrar, LPC – Founder of Better Thoughts Counseling Services (https://www.betterthoughts.org/). Woody earned his BA in Sociology at the University of Houston (Main Campus); studied towards his Masters of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; and earned his Masters of Counseling from Houston Graduate School of Theology. Woody served as an ordained Southern Baptist pastor and a non-denominational pastor for a total of 14 years. He is a veteran of the USAF.

Will Touchstone, MA, LPC-Associate – Counselor at Houston Center for Christian Counselor (https://www.christiancounselinghouston.com/counselors/will-touchstone) who specializes in working with individuals and couples ages 12 & up as well as working with families. Some of the areas of focus that he works with are: anxiety, anger management, men’s issues, trauma, sexual addiction, internet addiction, boundaries, stress management, and forgiveness.  

Chris A. – Chris has been involved with Castimonia since October 2018. At the time of writing, he has been sober for 2,108 days, 24 hours at a time. As a part of his recovery, he facilitates the Castimonia calls on Tuesdays and Fridays, mentors multiple men in recovery, serves on the Retreat Planning Team, and is the new host of the Purity Podcast. Chris has been in Cybersecurity sales for 20+ years, has three adult kids, and has been married to his wife Lisa for 29 years. He also has a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, which, by all accounts, makes him a C+ Christian based on the grading scale at SWBTS. 

castimonia.org/retreat

Please register ASAP. We are over 80% full with few spots remaining!

Remember, out of state guests receive free admission to the retreat. We also have full and half scholarships available if needed. Please contact info@castimonia.org.

Retreat Dates: November 8th – 10th
Early Registration through August 31st – $195 (now through September 14th)
Regular Registration September 1st – November 4th – $220 (now Sept. 15th – Nov. 4th)

For more information or to register please use the link below:

Castimonia.org/retreat

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September 10, 2024 By Castimonia

Castimonia Retreat Registration – EARLY BIRD ENDS THIS SATURDAY!!!! (Retreat almost full!)

Due to our error, early bird registration has been extended until September 14th!!!

We apologize for any inconvenience. Don’t forget to register. If you are waiting, now is the time. We are over 78% full and running out of spots fast!

Remember, out of state guests receive free admission to the retreat. We also have full and half scholarships available if needed. Please contact info@castimonia.org.

Retreat Dates: November 8th – 10th
Early Registration through August 31st – $195 (now through September 14th)
Regular Registration September 1st – November 4th – $220 (now Sept. 15th – Nov. 4th)

For more information or to register please use the link below:

Castimonia.org/retreat

Filed Under: General Meeting Information Tagged With: addiction, castimonia, christian, porn, recovery, sexual purity

September 9, 2024 By Castimonia

Blessed

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September 5, 2024 By Castimonia

Castimonia Retreat Registration – EARLY BIRD EXTENDED!!!!

Due to our error, early bird registration has been extended until September 14th!!!

We apologize for any inconvenience. Don’t forget to register. If you are waiting, now is the time. We are over 70% full and running out of spots fast!

Remember, out of state guests receive free admission to the retreat. We also have full and half scholarships available if needed. Please contact info@castimonia.org.

Retreat Dates: November 8th – 10th
Early Registration through August 31st – $195 (now through September 14th)
Regular Registration September 1st – November 4th – $220 (now Sept. 15th – Nov. 4th)

For more information or to register please use the link below:

Castimonia.org/retreat

Filed Under: General Meeting Information Tagged With: addiction, castimonia, christian, recovery, sex addiction, sexual purity

September 5, 2024 By Castimonia

New Hair

Originally posted at: http://www.theresstillhope.org

You are probably familiar with the story of Samson. When he revealed the secret of his strength to Delilah, it resulted in his capture and humiliation at the hands of the brutal Philistines. But that is not the end of the story. If you keep reading, you find this gem of a verse:

“However, the hair of his head began to grow again after it was shaved off” (Judges 16:22).

We learn two valuable truths here:

  • God forgives.
  • God restores.

But restoration is a process, not an event. Samson didn’t go from bald to hairy in a day. The Scripture says, “The hair of his head began to grow again.”

Key word – began 

You have probably lived an imperfect life. I’d bet my neighbor’s house on it. But we serve a God who forgives and restores. Today, let that process begin. Surrender completely to Christ, and your hair will begin to grow back.

Recovery Step: Coach Lane Kiffin said, “When God gives you a second chance, it’s not something you take for granted.” I agree! Take advantage of your second chance. Let your restoration begin!

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

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This site is intended for individuals who struggle with maintaining sexual purity. This information is posted for individuals at various stages in their recovery, year 1 to year 30+; what applies to some, may not apply others. Spouses are encouraged to read this blog with the caveat that they may not agree with, understand, or know the reason for some items posted. As always, take what you like and leave the rest.

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