Integrity Restored Podcast

In this insightful interview, Jim O'Day is joined by Fr. Ken Schmidt to discuss his innovative book on addiction and prayer, the impact of betrayal trauma, and the importance of understanding childhood-rooted trauma. Fr. Schmidt also shares practical tools for recovery, including a unique prayer book that uses 12-step vocabulary, and highlights programs for trauma healing within the Church community. Making prayer more personal helps foster healing Healing often takes more than three years We are beloved children of a caring God Get Fr. Ken's Book Here

In this powerful episode, Jim O'Day and Catholic author, professor, and exorcist assistant, Dr. Dan Schneider, discuss generational sin, its spiritual and psychological implications, and how it influences pornography addiction. Dr. Schneider also shares practical and spiritual strategies, including the Liber Christo Method, to break familial curses and foster healing through his new book release, Sins of the Father.  Generational curse is inherited, not generated Defeating demons brings glory to God You may be the one to break a family curse

In this episode, Jim O'Day and Catholic entrepreneur and author Joseph Valentic discuss the call to sainthood and the key steps we must take amid our daily struggles. They explore Joseph's two books: Become a Saint by Succeeding in Business and Warrior Prayer Manual.   Spiritual leadership and growth are not linear, but forged through trials Faith must be integrated into every area of life—even those that seem unrelated Living our faith to the fullest, both professionally and personally, means incorporating it all times  

In this episode, Jim O'Day and Mary O'Regan explore Padre Pio's wisdom for overcoming sin, especially pornography, and how his spiritual guidance can help us in our struggles today. They discuss Pio's miraculous gifts, his advice on avoiding near occasions of sin, and how we can invite his spiritual fatherhood into our lives through Mary's latest book, Padre Pio and You.     1. According to Padre Pio, the eyes are the organs that most often lead us into sin 2. Praying the Rosary and frequent confession are powerful tools against sin 3. Padre Pio can help you find community and support in your struggles

In this episode, Jim O'Day and Patti Armstrong reflect on the life of Servant of God Michelle Duppong—a modern saint in the making. Discover how faith, surrender, and love can transform our lives and how we can emulate Michelle's example in our own struggles. Patti also shares her inspiring journey from secular writer to Catholic author. Practice the art of surrender and trust in God Ask yourself, how can I want what Jesus wants? Tell Jesus everything—all the time—because He wants to hear from you

In this episode, Jim O'Day and Fr. Allen Hoffa discuss the importance of sacrifice, courage, and emotional competency in addressing the challenges posed by pornography. They also highlight the need for community support, the role of the Church, and practical steps for men to embrace their emotional health and foster deeper connections with others. Sacrifice is a key element in understanding the challenges of modern life Emotional competency is vital for men to navigate their feelings and relationships Jesus serves as the ultimate example of integrated masculinity and emotional health

In this episode, Jim O'Day and Fr. Allen Hoffa discuss the pervasive issue of pornography in society, its historical roots, and the cultural barriers that prevent open conversations about it.   1. Courage is essential in addressing pornography and its effects 2. Shame and fear are significant barriers to healing and open discussions 3. The Church has a responsibility to address pornography openly and clearly

In this episode, Jim breaks down Pope Leo's recent statements of warning on the increase in AI chatbot "relationships" and what we should be concerned about. It is becoming increasingly harder to discern real people from chatbots Faces and voices are sacred! AI chatbots can become hidden architects of our emotional state

Jim is joined by Dr. William Lile (The Pro-Life Doc) to discuss how our pornified culture fuels abortion. Please visit prolifedoc.org for more information and to book Dr. Lile to come to your parish, school or event. "A patient is a person no matter how small" A society where everything is disposable, leads to unhappiness and selfishness This is a spiritual battle that we can approach with science

Jim is joined by Devin Schadt, founder of Fathers of St. Joseph, to discuss how we can discern if its lust or not. Once rightly understood, God's intention is that sex is both holy and sanctifying, so we need to know...check out fathersofstjoseph.org Your input determines your output physically and spiritually Lust separates love from sacrifice God designed and gave us pleasure so we can " know" Him, but virtue is in the middle

Deacon John O'Maley joins Jim to discuss his book 30-day Digital Detox for Teens . This is a great parent-led challenge to help our teens break free in this highly addictive digital age. While geared towards parents and teens, this book offers great insights and habits we can all use to control and correct our online habits. Available on Amazon A family collaborating in a systematic/ongoing way with open communication is necessary Make time for fun "tech-free" alternatives   Don't assume your child is safe! The stats tell us otherwise

Dr. Birli, Ed D, LPC, NCC, President and CEO of Bethany Children's Home and author of From Prostitute to President joins Jim to discuss his personal story and trafficking experience and his role today in protecting kids and helping them recover. Learn more at https://www.bethanyhome.org/ We all need to be in the business of helping and protecting kids Most kids are trafficked by family or caregivers We don't have to stay captive to our traumatic experiences -  healing is possible

Jim is joined by Father Allen Hoffa where he outlines a 15 minute-a-day marriage transformation regimen for all couples.  God blesses the work, commit to it Be a barrier-free communication couple Shared prayer makes the difference

Father Allen Hoffa joins Jim to share his strategy for transforming your life using 10 minutes a day. Spend 5-minutes doing nightly review Take control and be proactive Spend 5-minutes each morning on thankfulness and improvement

Jim dives into the increasing hypersexualization and pornification of society, it's effects, and what we can do about it.  Sexuality is now a commodity  Hypersexuality is culturally embedded in all media  We can expect increased anxiety and depression as society continues down the pornified path

Estelle Nester, author of Little Joey Goes to Mass and Faith Like a Child joins Jim on this week's podcast. They discuss how helping our kids know the faith can help them navigate tough times and current issues while also helping us know our faith.  We need to see the faith through a child's curious eyes Knowing and believing you are a loved child of God is a great comfort in times of struggle Good times and bad times viewed through the lens of faith, brings hope

Jim discusses the frightening trend of customizable, personalized adult content and what it means -- how we can be aware of the changes and what to do about them.  Even more time being spent isolating and consuming The fallacy of virtual relationships Potential legal issues

In this episode, Jim is joined by Jill Simons, Executive Director of ManyPartsMinistries.com, to explain what charisms are, how do we know what are ours, and why are they important in recovery. Our temptations often illuminate the virtue we need to develop No matter what, we have great value in the eyes and heart of God  Transitions in charisms may occur at different stages of life

In this episode, Jim highlights lesson learned and three steps (ok, maybe a few more) that we can take to boost our recovery. There is no silver bullet to healing  Changing vice to virtue is multifaceted  We can't do it alone

In this episode, Jim takes you through 5 steps necessary to initiate a conversation with someone you care about regarding porn. Knowledge is key Vulnerability is your friend This is never a one and done conversation

Ed Van Buskirk, founder of IfUloveme.org and Catholic speaker, joins Jim to discuss how the Ten Commandments are the roadmap to building successful relationships and healing. The Ten Commandments are not a list of NO's but a path of liberation. Relevant to today's society of confusion, these commandments help us live our intended purpose.  This is God's recipe for a wonderful life

From Episode 102 with Keith Nester If you are married or in any kind of long term familial relationship, tough times are bound to happen. So often, those tough times or difficult moments can lead to us falling back into negative behaviors and habits. In this episode, Jim and Keith discuss some tips to protect yourself and your loved ones when these tough times happen. Takaways: 1. Have a plan and be prepared 2. Don't make decisions in desolation 3. Ask the other – " what do you need from me today?"

Jim is joined by Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom-Coaching.net, to outline their Catholic approach to recovery coaching and how it works. Learn to receive the Father's Love  Get to the root and heal it  You can't break free while in isolation

Sonja Corbitt author of Love Heals joins Jim to discuss how to stop suffering from feelings of fear and unworthiness, with God's Word and principles. Learn more and buy the book here: sonjacorbitt.com Break the identity lies  (Mark 12:30) Experience forgiveness (Luke 5: 17-18)  Encounter Christ (John 4: 4-42)

Jim is joined by Theo McManigal to discuss the vast resources available from CovenantEyes.com to help in the recovery journey. Please use promo code INTEGRITY30 for a free 30 day trial. We need to unveil the hidden reasons for porn use  Instant fixes are rare - God often asks us to participate in healing  Being a lone wolf in recovery is not sustainable, we need community

Fr. Sean Byrnes from the Diocese of Wagga Wagga in Australia joins Jim to explore the importance of having mercy on oneself in the midst of the struggle. Self mercy is necessary to receive God's mercy  St. Augustine said "a saint is a sinner striving for holiness"  Ask the Lord to convince you, that you are more than you think you are

In this two-part series, Jim is joined by Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning to discuss their book The Willpower Advantage. Learn how knowing our weaknesses can lead to growing in virtue. Part 2 Be kind to everyone because we are all fighting such a great battle It's not about " white knuckling" or just saying "NO"  Know your temperament through a "spiritual audit"

In this two-part series, Jim is joined by Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning to discuss their book The Willpower Advantage. Learn how knowing our weaknesses can lead to growing in virtue. Part 1 Vices rob us of peace and steal our joy  We need to build new habits to gain lasting happiness  Create and execute a " gameplan" to overcome struggles

Father Hoffa joins us to explain why it's so important to Stay Awake, Stay Alert, and Stay Alive in our journey towards virtue. Make a choice to be present every day  Be aware of the threats coming to you  It is not about the bad but about living the good

Jim is joined by Dr. Josh Kalman, PSYD,PSYPACT to delve into the very dangerous slope of increasing deepfakes and AI-generated adult content and what we can do about it. For more info about Dr. Josh, please visit saintjosephpsych.com More and more people will struggle with differentiating between AI and reality  We cannot trust the AI providers to install necessary guardrails  Artificial Intelligence is programmed to give us what we want even when it's not good for us

Deacon John joins Jim to discuss how we, as parents and grandparents, need to recognize the immediate risks to our children on internet-enabled devices. Fifty-four percent of kids under the age of 13 are exposed to porn on a device or game system from their parents Parents need to be actively engaged in their kids' online gaming habits Make it a habit to establish and communicate online boundaries even for gaming

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three part series to discuss what that can look like and the practical reasons its important. Part 3 of 3 Don't ask God to take it away. Invite Him into the recovery Restoration is getting back to the relationship we need with God and others  How is God speaking to you...?

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three-part series to discuss what this can look like and offer some practical reasons why this is important. Part 2 of 3 Take an honest inventory of relationships  Restoration leads to flourishing  Restoration leads to self-understanding and wisdom

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three-part series to discuss what this can look like and offer some practical reasons why this is important. Part 1 of 3 Immediate change and quick-fixes rarely work  Restoration is a consistent process  We need to learn to be about "the good"

Nick Clune of Craftedformore.com joins Jim to break down the need for mentorship in your life to become the man God wants you to be. Learn to embrace silence  Don't get trapped in past shame  Realize that porn is usually a symptom of something deeper

Jim is joined by Theo McManigal of Covenant Eyes to discuss how restoring relationships is an integral part of the recovery process. Visit covenanteyes.com for free resources and use promo code INTEGRITY30 for a free 30-day trial. Accountability is necessary to break-free Shame leads to isolation - we need connection Relationships drive recovery!

In this episode, Jim discusses what our kids are facing today and how we can help them by using the P.U.R.E. method -- Protected, Understood, Respected, and Educated. 99% of 12-15 year olds spend over 20 hours per week online  Girls, ages 12 to 18, receive an average of 11 requests for nude photos EVERY NIGHT  Teach your kids to ask themselves WWGT -- What Would Grandma Think?

Deacon John O'Maley joins Jim to discuss his new organization Parents Protecting Children. Listen as they discuss the vital role parents have today in protecting kids from online dangers.  1. Any device at any age actually puts kids at risk!2. There are approximately 20,000 Deacons in the US who can be mobilized to help educate parents3. You can work with your priest or deacon to launch this 10-step training in your parish today

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Jim to discuss how relationships and spirituality are concretely linked according to God's design Relationships teach us how to love God and others Porn warps relationships, fosters lies about ourselves, and drives isolation The opposite of is addiction is connection

Jim is joined by Fr. Hoffa to explore how science and spirituality are intimately connected. In this episode, we discover how science and spirituality mutually support recovery and faith journeys. The answers we seek are often found in the intersection of science and faith  2.    We need to bring back the value of sacrifice 3.    You can't just pray away the struggle, we need the science also

Jim is joined once again by Karen and Chris from Pietra Fitness to discuss how working on the mind, the body and the spirit is crucial in recovery. Check out pietrafitness.com for more information.  Addiction, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and more can all benefit from exercise and Catholic meditation  It doesn't matter where you are physically, we all have to start somewhere  Everyone benefits from working on themselves mind, body, and spirit – there are even more benefits if it is simultaneously!  

Bree Solstad, former adult actress and producer, joins Jim on this week's podcast. They discuss her journey from darkness to light and her conversion to the Catholic faith in this intriguing episode. Both the performer and consumer are trapped by porn Don't make the only time you talk to God when you need something Multiple experiences can make up your conversion journey

Jim is joined by speaker, author and founder of With All Your Heart Bob Kroll to discuss how our past wounds influences our lives, relationships and addictions particularly in the area of fatherhood. Past wounds drive behaviors and impact relationships  There is no manual for fatherhood, but we need to stop perpetuating our past wounds with our kids  As men we need to share our struggles with trusted men

Jim is joined by Michael Ciaccio, LPC, SATP, the founder of centerforhealingkc.org. They discuss what can be done to kickstart or get unstuck in our recovery efforts. Sometimes even in the middle of recovery, we need a kickstart again The more vulnerable we are with our feelings, the stronger temptation becomes.  A kickstart workshop like the My House Retreat can help identify the deeper areas that need work

Utilizing exercise, stretching and prayer in your recovery journey is a valuable tool for success. In this episode, Jim talks with Karen Barbieri and Chris Mautino of Pietra Fitness to discuss why this program is a safe and effective alternative to yoga, which is recommended by so many clinicians today. For more info, visit www.pietrafitness.com God created us body, mind and spirit and He desires all of these areas to be healthy  We are made as a "cathedral" for the Holy Spirit and need to build that foundation  Yoga practices are ultimately detrimental to the Christian life but Pietra Fitness offers a healthy and safe alternative

WARNING for little ears!   Be ready for a tough conversation!  In this episode, Jim discusses the exponential increase in child-on-child sexual abuse and what we can do about it. There is hope and Jim outlines six easy tips for protection.  1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys report having unwanted sexual experiences before the age of 18 Over 70% of these experiences are with another kid  Porn plays a huge role in a child sexually acting out

In this episode, Jim draws upon scripture to help us understand God's desire for us to start anew and how we can utilize this incredible mercy and opportunity in our recovery journey. we can all be "A Man" after God's own heart just like David. God wants to create in us a new heart. We have all been prodigal children, let us embrace the Father and begin anew today.

WOW - We have just hit our 200th episode! Please join Jim, Fr. Hoffa and Dr. Kleponis as they discuss what we have learned together over the course of recording these 200 shows. We can talk about it It's not about sex!  Research proves what the Church has been saying

SPECIAL EPISODE: Fr. Hoffa interviews with KATH910 AM Guadalupe Radio-North Texas. They discuss how the importance of talking about this difficult topic can bring the truth to light and can be transformative individually, as a parish, and for our society. Brought to you by St. Patrick's Catholic Community Dallas and Guadalupe Radio Network North Texas. Every single person is affected either directly or indirectly Porn is connected to so many facets of life  We need to be able to stand against the rising tide of hypersexualization

Devin Schadt, author and speaker, joins Jim to discuss his book and Lenten resource Jesus' Way with four tips to make this your best Lent ever!   1. Know Jesus and become like Him 2. Embrace your purpose 3. When we aim at nothing, we hit nothing 100% of the time