To celebrate my 40th birthday, I went skydiving with my younger brother, Dan (@thepulse87 ), something I've dreamed of doing for years! In reflecting on this, I want to encourage you to find the joy in danger as you take on whatever mission God has for you. Dark times are ahead, and it calls for brave warriors in God's Kingdom!
#Encouragement #Adventure #Faith #Joy
I'm taking a brief break from my typical videos to give some encouragement inspired by the new Looney Tunes movie, "Coyote vs. Acme," featuring my favorite characters, Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner. If you've been facing challenges and disappointments, take some lessons from the genius that is Wile E. Coyote!
#CoyotevsAcme #TherapistReaction #LooneyTunes #WileECoyote #Roadrunner #Discouragement #Trials #Grief #Sadness
During the Alliance for Therapeutic Choice & Scientific Integrity online conference Aug. 28 & 29, 2026, a topic came up in our Q&A. I expounded on a phenomenon I've observed with certain male clients that contributes to some degree to their homosexuality. These clients come from strict religious upbringings that emphasize the purity of women. These anxious clients then internalize this as a block against their own heterosexual development. Let's discuss!
#SexualDevelopment #PurityCulture #SSA #HeterosexualDevelopment #HomosexualDevelopment #SexualAttraction #Sexuality
Following up on my videos on shame and guilt, let's address the question, "Can a thought be a sin?" This is a challenge for my clients with sexual struggles (such as unwanted same-sex attraction, fetishes, or addiction) and OCD or high trait anxiety. To help with this question, I consult wisdom from Scripture, the Early Church, and Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Damick from The Lord of Spirits podcast.
#Sin #Thoughts #Sexuality #OCD #ScrupulosityOCD #UnwantedSSA #ThoughtsvsIdeas #TheNous #TheMind #Mindfulness #LordofSpirits #FatherStephenDeYoung #FatherAndrewDamick #StJerome #EvilThoughts