The 423 Podcast

As parents and mentors, it can be easy to overthink conversations with teenagers around sex, desire, and our bodies. We often project the feelings of shame or awkwardness we felt when we learned about sex growing up. What if there was a different way forward, one rooted in curiosity and compassion? In this episode, we sit down with Kristen Meile, the founder of SexEd Reclaimed, to discuss how parents can disciple their children into sexual maturity without the pressure of perfection. Kristen is a mom, sex educator, and dedicated follower of Jesus helping educate kids and parents about God's good gift of sex. Check out her comprehensive SexEd course for your kids, no matter their age, at this link. Use code: IMREADY for 20% off the course.

Most men face futility daily. Life can feel pointless, so we coast on autopilot and escape through pornography and unwanted sexual behavior.What if futility isn’t a curse, but a gift that teaches us true dependence on God and others? What if it’s God’s invitation to a purposeful life?This episode we explore futility and how to break free from its effects through the way of Jesus.

This episode we welcome Barb Winters, the founder of Hopeful Mom and author of Sexpectations, to share what she's learned over the course of her parenting journey. Listen to her hard fought insights from supporting her son through his struggle with pornography and all the ways God formed her family through it.Come interact with Barb live at monthly parent workshops and follow her blog at the links below:Join the 423 Next Parent Community (free)!Follow Barb at HopefulMom.net

Why do we keep turning to things that ultimately leave us feeling more isolated and empty? In this solo episode, Ben explores how pain, attachment wounds, and our experiences of being unseen often shape the way we relate to God and cope with life's struggles. Drawing from the Still Face Experiment and Romans 8, he challenges listeners to stop numbing their pain and instead bring it honestly before a Father who sees, hears, and responds. Healing begins not when we escape our suffering, but when we learn to meet God in the midst of it.

Sexual brokenness is quietly sitting in the pews of every church. Shame keeps the church bound in silence or regularly indicts those who are struggling. What if there's a better way to address this struggle within the church? Joel and Ben sit down to talk about how the church can create a culture of radical grace and vulnerability fueled by the love of Christ. It's not only a challenge but an invitation to pastors and church leaders. Sign up for the DFW event to apply this to your own context: https://www.423communities.org/pastors-gathering

423 Next is a Christ-centered recovery community helping teens and families navigate pornography struggles and unhealthy sexuality. Through biblical truth, brain science, and honest community, we go beyond behavior to uncover the deeper wounds and longings driving addiction. This podcast introduces how we help people move toward healing and freedom in Christ.To learn more, you can visit- https://www.423next.org/

Have you wondered what it's like to actually be in a 423 Community? We give you the step by step process for what it's like to join a group at your church and what you can expect on this journey. If you're interested in joining or starting a 423 Community at your church, please reach out to us at [email protected] or at our website: https://www.423communities.org/join

Where do you strike the balance between relying on grace and putting in effort on your recovery journey? We sit down with Jonathan Daughtery of BeBroken to discuss how grace empowers recovery and fuels us along the pathway of transformation.

When temptation shows up, everything feels urgent. Your brain narrows. Your body wants relief. So what do you actually do right then? In this episode, we walk through real-time strategies for dealing with temptation as it happens—when to flee, how to ask better questions, and why cravings often point to deeper longings for beauty, connection, and rest. This isn’t about shame or willpower—it’s about learning to respond with honesty and wisdom.

Recovery is more than stopping a behavior. In this episode, Drew Boa of Husband Material joins us to explore inner-child healing, IFS, and his “Older Brother Coaching” model. We talk about why sobriety alone isn’t the goal, how to locate, love, and lead our exiles, and why attuned community is essential for real transformation in porn recovery.