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Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
Steve O'Connor
48 episodes
5 days ago
Send us a text Hey, ever just act on impulse and instantly regret it? Ugh, we know that feeling! This week, we're diving into the absolute best tool for getting emotionally sober: Slowing Down! Dr. Eddie Capparucci calls it his number one rule: “Slow Everything Down.” This episode shows you how to interrupt that destructive speed and actually make a conscious choice. We’re blending modern recovery tools with the faith. You’ll see how moments of distress—when your Inner Child is throwing a fit...
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Send us a text Hey, ever just act on impulse and instantly regret it? Ugh, we know that feeling! This week, we're diving into the absolute best tool for getting emotionally sober: Slowing Down! Dr. Eddie Capparucci calls it his number one rule: “Slow Everything Down.” This episode shows you how to interrupt that destructive speed and actually make a conscious choice. We’re blending modern recovery tools with the faith. You’ll see how moments of distress—when your Inner Child is throwing a fit...
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Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E48- Slow Down!
Send us a text Hey, ever just act on impulse and instantly regret it? Ugh, we know that feeling! This week, we're diving into the absolute best tool for getting emotionally sober: Slowing Down! Dr. Eddie Capparucci calls it his number one rule: “Slow Everything Down.” This episode shows you how to interrupt that destructive speed and actually make a conscious choice. We’re blending modern recovery tools with the faith. You’ll see how moments of distress—when your Inner Child is throwing a fit...
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5 days ago
21 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E47- Dan Drake on Full Disclosure: He Wrote the Book on It
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Dan Drake—literally the man who wrote the book on Full Therapeutic Disclosure—to talk about one of the most important (and misunderstood) parts of the recovery journey. What happens when the truth finally comes into the light? We unpack: What Full Therapeutic Disclosure is (and what it isn’t)Why honesty is the foundation of rebuilding trustHow empathy and truth-telling go hand in handThe role of polygraphs in the processWhether or not disclosure...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E46 w/Tom Weaver - From the Paper Shack to the Table: Finding Hope After Addiction and Betrayal
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Tom Weaver from Come to the Table Ministry to talk about the real struggles of sex addiction, betrayal trauma, and the hope of lasting transformation. Tom shares his powerful story of being exposed to pornography as a young boy at the “Paper Shack” in his church, how that struggle carried into marriage, and how God brought him and his wife through deep betrayal to healing and restoration. We also talk about the ministry’s Men’s and Women’s retre...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E45- Getting Sick...and the Risk of Relapse
Send us a text When you’re sick with a cold, flu, or illness, recovery can feel extra vulnerable. Weakness, isolation, and self-pity can open the door to relapse. In this episode, I share why being under the weather is spiritually dangerous for a Catholic man in recovery—and what practical steps help guard against acting out. I also reflect on the Feast of the Passion of St. John the Baptist, who stood firm against disordered desire, and I open up about my own struggles with relapse while sic...
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2 months ago
12 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E44- From Routine to Redemption: Catholic Habits that Break Chains w/ Christopher Carter
Send us a text My guest is Christopher Carter, the founder of Men Living for Greatness. He is a speaker, life coach and author of Uncommon Habits of Great Catholic Fathers and Grandfathers: 8 Uncommon Habits For Growing In Holiness & Leading at The Highest Level of Excellence In The Areas That Matter Most. We recorded on the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe — the Polish Franciscan who gave his life for a family man in Auschwitz — and discussed what it means for Catho...
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2 months ago
35 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E43- Why I Just Quit My Job to Coach Full-Time
Send us a text I just quit my job of 17 years - a comfortable lifestyle - a secure paycheck— not for a better salary, but for a calling. In this episode, I share the real story behind leaving corporate life to coach men in recovery full-time. We explore what it means to trust God, face fear, and follow the whisper. CFP HELPFUL LINKS: -Get daily, uplifting CFP BOOST Texts for the journey by texting SUPPORT to (941) 279-2337 -For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at: htt...
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3 months ago
16 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E42- Breaking Through Denial for a Better Life of Freedom and Integrity
Send us a text In this episode of "Breaking Through Denial for a Better Life of Freedom and Integrity," we dive deep into the insidious nature of denial, that powerful internal whisper that keeps us from facing uncomfortable truths about ourselves and our lives. We explore how denial acts as an "illness of escape," shielding us from pain while simultaneously trapping us in a cycle of unmanageability. We uncover 8 common forms of denial with the rational, internal dialogue and consequences, fr...
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3 months ago
49 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E41– Dr. Eddie Capparucci on Why Men Struggle to Love: Overcoming 14 Relational Blind Spots
Send us a text If you've ever felt frustrated by a struggle to love at a deep level, this episode is for you. We welcome back Dr. Eddie Capparucci, author of "Why Men Struggle to Love: Overcoming Relational Blind Spots," for an important discussion. Dr. Capparucci introduces us to the crucial concept of "relational blind spots," explaining how a man's emotional development can be stunted, leading to difficulties in empathy, vulnerability, and genuine intimacy. We dissect the specific ways the...
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4 months ago
44 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E40- Why We Act Out – A Catholic Path to Understanding the Roots of Problematic Sexual Behavior
Send us a text This episode tackles the profound question: "Why? Why do I keep doing this? Why can't I stop?" We dive deep into the roots of problematic sexual behavior, moving beyond shame to understand the complex interplay of factors that drive us. There are 7 "Why's" outlined to help you learn that these struggles often stem from misdirected natural instincts, emotional dysregulation and unmet human needs, rather than just a simple "lack of willpower." We explore the br...
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5 months ago
37 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E39- Holy Week:  Walking with Christ through his Passion, Death, and Resurrection
Send us a text Whether you're on the path of recovery from lust and pornography, or walking the painful road of betrayal as a spouse, the Triduum holds sacred ground for your healing. In this episode, we’ll walk through Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday, seeing how Jesus meets us in every stage of the journey. HELPFUL LINKS- -Get daily, uplifting CFP BOOST Texts for the journey by texting SUPPORT to (941) 279-2337 -For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up a...
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6 months ago
13 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E38- Where is God? When He Feels Distant: Overcoming Lust, Shame, and Betrayal in Marriage
Send us a text "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?" – Psalm 22:1-2. Have you ever felt abandoned by God? "How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?" – Psalm 13:1-2. Have you ever wondered when God would heal you? "If God loves me, why am I still struggling?" Does it feel like the problematic behavior is forgotten by Our Lord? In this episode, Steve covers those feelings as well as the shame that comes along with it. He co...
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7 months ago
34 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E37: Vinny Flynn on How Divine Mercy Heals the Wounds of Shame and Helps the Betrayed Spouse
Send us a text In this powerful episode, I'm honored to have Vinny Flynn, Catholic author, speaker and Divine Mercy expert, to explore how Christ’s Divine Mercy heals the wounds of shame and brings peace, and even renewal to the heart of a betrayed spouse. Tune in for insights into how St. Faustina found purity, the painting of the Image, the Chaplet and JPII making the Sunday after Easter 'Divine Mercy Sunday.' And don't miss Vinny's wisdom on God the Father's love for us and how...
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7 months ago
1 hour 28 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E36: Negative Sobriety and the Call to Transformation
Send us a text In this episode, we tackle the concept of negative sobriety—when someone merely avoids acting out but doesn’t pursue real transformation. White-knuckling through temptation is unsustainable. Sober is not well. Jesus calls us to have life and have it abundantly. We have to get past not acting out and grow in virtue so that doing the right thing becomes second nature. Helpful links: -Get daily, uplifting texts for the journey by texting SUPPORT to ...
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8 months ago
20 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E35: Advanced Recovery w/Dr. Mark Denison
Send us a text Dr. Mark Denison joins the show to discuss Advanced Recovery. He wrote a book on the topic including 12 Keys to Long-Term Sobriety and the neat thing is, he includes 40 stories of men with long-term sobriety. The 200+ years of long-term sobriety in the stories are inspirational as they lay out what works, what doesn't and how to achieve long-term sobriety. This book is truly one-of-a-kind! Enjoy the conversation and grab a free book with the link below. ...
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9 months ago
59 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E34: New Year, Fresh Start w/Cristin O'Connor
Send us a text In this episode, Steve is joined by his wife, Cristin, to take a look back at their highlights from 2024 and to discuss their word and focus for 2025. Please share CFP with anyone you know could benefit. May God richly bless you! Steve & Cristin. Helpful Links: -For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at: https://www.covenanteyes.com PROMO CODE: CFP -Get a sweet, safe, locked-down phone [that's not a flip phone] - Get a Wisephone! Use Prom...
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9 months ago
22 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E33: 11 Holiday Struggles and How to Overcome Them
Send us a text Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season and there's so much to get excited about. At the same time, the holidays present many different challenges. Steve dives into 11 struggles that surface around Christmastime and how to overcome each one using the wisdom of Scripture and the saints. If you like the episode, please give a 5 star review and share it with someone you know that could benefit. God b...
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10 months ago
34 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E32: Techless Wisephone Founder Chris Kaspar
Send us a text Steve interviews Chris Kaspar - founder of the Techless Wisephone, which is the world's safest and healthiest minimalist phone. This is the perfect option for the one struggling with lust on their phone. Chris shares his story and what led to creating the Wisephone, what the Wisephone is and how it will help you. He also touches on additional, secondary benefits which lead to overall health and freedom. Enjoy the show and please share with a friend! Helpful L...
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1 year ago
43 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E31: The Farmer + Recovery - Lessons of Delayed Gratification and Harvest
Send us a text In this episode Steve shares how the metaphor of the farmer and the concept of delayed gratification can provide powerful lessons in recovery. He explores themes like hard work, discipline and patience and how they lead to long-term rewards from addiction. Share with a friend and thanks for tuning in! Helpful Links: -For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at: https://www.covenanteyes.com PROMO CODE: CFP -Get a sweet, safe phone [that's not a flip phone]...
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1 year ago
13 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E30: Looks + Glances Part II - 25 Reasons + Tips for Custody of the Eyes
Send us a text In this episode Steve covers 25 reasons a Catholic should strive for custody of the eyes and a tip for each reason. He caps off the episode with a powerful example from Scripture. Don't miss out and please help the show by sharing with a friend! Helpful Links: -For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at: https://www.covenanteyes.com PROMO CODE: CFP -Get a sweet, safe phone [that's not a flip phone] - Get a Wisephone! Use Promo Code: CFP to save $25...
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1 year ago
34 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
E29: Covenant Eyes Catholic Outreach Specialist Theo McManigal
Send us a text In this episode, Steve interviews Theo McManigal, the Catholic Outreach Specialist at Covenant Eyes. Theo shares his personal story on his battle with lust and how he was able to break free and stay free. Learn more about Covenant Eyes and how it can help you navigate the pitfalls that technology presents. Share this with a friend! Helpful Links: For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at: https://www.covenanteyes.com PROMO CODE: CFP Join Finally ...
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1 year ago
40 minutes

Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
Send us a text Hey, ever just act on impulse and instantly regret it? Ugh, we know that feeling! This week, we're diving into the absolute best tool for getting emotionally sober: Slowing Down! Dr. Eddie Capparucci calls it his number one rule: “Slow Everything Down.” This episode shows you how to interrupt that destructive speed and actually make a conscious choice. We’re blending modern recovery tools with the faith. You’ll see how moments of distress—when your Inner Child is throwing a fit...