Ep. 107: Mark & Beth Denison on Betrayal Trauma

Noah has an in-depth conversation with Mark and Beth Denison on Mark's decades-long sexual addiction, the betrayal trauma Beth experienced from that, and how they found hope and healing. This is a must-listen for anyone in recovery and their spouse.    This is Mark's second time on The Flip Side. You can listen to he and Noah's first conversation on sexual addiction here (Episode 76).    Mark and Beth Denison have been married for 41 years. Though raised in Texas, they now live in Bradenton, Florida, where they are near their son and grandson. Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for 31 years, a church planter, and a university Board chairman three times. He also served as chaplain for the Houston Rocket’s NBA franchise, and is author of 12 books, including Jesus & the 12 Steps, Porn in the Pew, and his newest release, Advanced Recovery. Mark’s training in recovery work includes a Master’s Degree with a focus on recovery. He is a trained PSAP and member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Beth Denison has been working with women for over 40 years. She has been a church Women’s Ministry Leader, mentor, and popular speaker. Beth is a Certified Life Coach, an APSATS Certified Partner Coach, and AASAT Certified Partner Recovery Coach. She is author of 12-Week Recovery Guide for Spouses and is co-author of Couples Recovery Guide. In 2017, Mark and Beth launched There’s Still Hope, which provides one-on-one coaching, a 90-Day Recovery program for men, and 11 weekly recovery groups.   www.theresstillhope.org   You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O5EYs9l5Tl8   Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net   Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.   Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND   Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)   Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.   Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.