Podcast appearances and mentions of gene mcconnell

Gene McConnell is an ex-john. At one time in his life, he had a porn addiction, was paying for sex regularly (while married), and even attempted to sexually assault a woman. Gene stopped himself, but the near-attempt and consequent arrest forced him down another path, towards dealing with his past trauma and related sex, anger, and emotional issues, as well as towards a life of talking to other men about his past, how he changed his life, and what was at the root of his exploitative behaviour and dehumanizing view of women.Today, he tours college campuses, speaking to young men about pornography and prostitution, is the founder of Authentic Relationships International, is a youth pastor, and is married with three children.Follow me on all socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattcoxtruecrimeDo you want to be a guest? Fill out the form https://forms.gle/5H7FnhvMHKtUnq7k7Send me an email here: insidetruecrime@gmail.comDo you want a custom "con man" painting to shown up at your doorstep every month? Subscribe to my Patreon: https: //www.patreon.com/insidetruecrimeDo you want a custom painting done by me? Check out my Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/coxpopartListen to my True Crime Podcasts anywhere: https://anchor.fm/mattcox Check out my true crime books! Shark in the Housing Pool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851KBYCFBent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4GC7TMIt's Insanity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFYXKK8Devil Exposed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH1WT5GDevil Exposed (The Abridgment): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1070682438The Program: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0858W4G3KBailout: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bailout-matthew-cox/1142275402Dude, Where's My Hand-Grenade?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNFHBDF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678623676&sr=1-1Checkout my disturbingly twisted satiric novel!Stranger Danger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSWQP3WXIf you would like to support me directly, I accept donations here:Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/MattCox69Cashapp: $coxcon69

Send us a textHi friends, today's episode dives into a conversation every parent needs to hear. We're tackling the challenges of creating authentic connections with our kids in an age of rampant distractions, including the pervasive issue of pornography. Joining me is Gene McConnell, founder of Authentic Relationships International, who brings decades of experience and wisdom on fostering shame-free environments and breaking generational dysfunction.In this powerful discussion, Gene shares his personal journey through adversity and reveals how parents can create safe spaces for their children to thrive emotionally and spiritually. We unpack the concept of intimacy—not as the world often misinterprets it, but as the deep human need for connection and being fully seen. Gene also introduces actionable strategies for addressing the root causes of behaviors like addiction, bullying, and withdrawal, while equipping parents with the tools to rebuild trust and authentic relationships.This episode is more than just parenting advice; it's a roadmap to generational healing. If you've ever wondered how to navigate tough conversations or heal your family dynamics, this episode will provide hope and practical tools to transform your home into a sanctuary of connection and love. Let's embark on this journey together—because the legacy we leave for our children starts with us.Connect with Angie Taylor on:IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrsangietaylor/?hl=enFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090424997350

In this episode, Jason shares a powerful and moving interview with Gene McConnell. Gene dives deeply and vulnerably into the personal impacts of the progression of p****graphy addiction: from feeling out of control, to breaking covenant between God and his wife, a growing fear of intimacy, and the desensitization that led to a nearly catastrophic choice that could have altered the path of his life forever. Gene McConnell is the Founder of Authentic Relationships International. As a former s*x-buyer, Gene is one of America's foremost experts on shame and its impact on one's personal perception that affects all other relationships. His message helps identify and interpret adverse consequences of societal trends that are engulfing our contemporary culture. Gene educates individuals and organizations all over the world about the foundational elements of building and maintaining healthy relationships in marriage, the workplace, and the community.Sadly, the Church is not immune to the devastating effects of p****graphy. But, The most vital role the Church can play is to provide recovery groups and mentoring programs where Christ's love is demonstrated alongside competent addiction recovery principles. Ultimately this leads to deep and ongoing spiritual transformation, which is the real antidote to the insidious progression of p*****graphy addiction.Connect with Gene :https://www.authenticrelationshipsint.comFoundations of Masculinity Small Groups: https://www.smallgroups.braveco.org/Foundations of Masculinity For Your Church: https://www.church.braveco.org/Jason's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayvallotton/CONNECT WITH BRAVECOWebsite: https://www.braveco.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveco.menInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveco.men/Shop: https://shop.braveco.org/ABOUT BRAVECOWe live in a time where men are hunting for the truth and looking for the codebook to manhood. At BraveCo, we are on a mission to heal the narrative of masculinity across a generation; fighting the good fight together because every man should feel confident and capable of facing his pain, loving deeply, and leading a life that impacts the world around him.

Today's guest is Gene McConnell founder of Authentic Relationships International. Gene has an incredible story to share about God's redeeming power. Sexually assaulted as a child, exposed to pornography at an early age, rejected by his church in his original attempts to heal, and ultimately acting out with buying sex and committing his own attempted act of sexual assault. But God transformed his heart in one simple act of love by a brother in Christ. Today, Gene has 40 years of experience in developing education about pornography's role in the exploitation of men, women and children in our society. He also recently shared his journey in the Exodus Cry documentary Buying Her. You can learn more about Gene here: https://www.authenticrelationshipsint.com/ As a reminder, we are still donating $1 from every play of episodes 76 through 80 of Unmasked to Run To Stop It, an organization that's fighting human sex trafficking in the US. Be sure to check out neilgetzlow.com to learn more about Neil's journey.

In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with Gene McConnell, an ex-porn user and sex buyer whose work today focuses on helping men build healthier relationships with themselves and with women. Gene is the founder of Authentic Relationships International and was featured in a recent documentary about men who pay for sex, called Buying Her. The Same Drugs is a fully independent, listener-supported podcast. Please consider supporting us with a donation, by becoming a patron, or by subscribing on Substack. You can watch The Same Drugs on YouTube and on Rumble. You can also support The Same Drugs on Spotify by clicking the "support" button or by donating directly via Stripe. The Same Drugs is on Twitter @thesamedrugs_ . Meghan Murphy is on Twitter @meghanemurphy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-same-drugs/support

In this week's rewind we speak to Founder & President of Authentic Relationships International, Gene McConnell about unveiling your trauma in order to get to a place of recovery and healing.  Authentic Relationships International: www.authenticrelationshipsint.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gene.mcconnell/ Connect with the But God Podcast on IG and FB: @butgodpod Website: butgodpodcast.com Order your But God journals, planners, and coloring books HERE!

Lillian and Renée have a powerful conversation with Founder & President of Authentic Relationships International, Gene McConnell about unveiling your trauma in order to get to a place of recovery and healing. Authentic Relationships International: www.authenticrelationshipsint.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gene.mcconnell/ Connect with the But God Podcast on IG and FB: @butgodpod Website: butgodpodcast.com Order your But God journals, planners, and coloring books HERE!

“Because of technical difficulties related to increased Internet usage as a result of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, you may notice intermittent instances of audio interference. We sincerely apologize.” The statistics tell the story — pornography is a destroyer. It destroys marriages, families, careers, and reputations. In other words, pornography destroys lives. Christians are not immune to this scourge. And yet pornography remains one of the least-addressed issues in the church today. In one of the most crucial episodes ever produced by the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell and Virgil ("Omaha") look to Scripture for answers to why pornography is such a problem for so many — including within the church — and how the gospel of Christ can lead to freedom from its unmerciful enslavement.  "Self-Defense Against Sexual Sin"  -- Sermon by pastor John MacArthur, Grace to You"Guarding Sexual Purity" -- Article by pastor John MacArthur, Grace to You"Pornography: The New Narcotic" -- Morgan Bennett, The Public Discourse"Women and Pornography" -- Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)"Pornography and Dating" -- Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)"Find a Certified Biblical Counselor" -- Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)"Seven Things to Do After You Look at Porn" -- Paul Maxwell, Desiring God"The Pornographic Seduction" -- Albert Mohler, Ligonier Ministries"The Progression of Pornography Addiction" -- Gene McConnell, Focus on the Family"Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace" -- book by Dr. Heath Lambert"Sexual Detox: A Guide for Guys Who Are Sick of Porn" -- book by Tim Challes Covenant Eyes

As part of our “Men In the Fight” podcast series and in honor of our 10th episode (whoohoo!) we welcome special guest Gene McConnell, who for nearly 40 years has been speaking on the topic of shame, including its role in the perpetuation of human trafficking and addiction and its impact on one's personal perception that effects all other relationships. On today's podcast, Gene unpacks a vital message about the critical need we all have for intimacy, shedding light on true intimacy versus the illusion of intimacy. He also explains that while shame disavows us of the notion that we are a candidate for love and true intimacy, the way out of addiction is building real intimacy and true connection. This is reflective in the ethos of Gene's organization Authentic Relationships International, which is grounded in teaching individuals to build and maintain healthy relationships in marriage, in the workplace and community. Finally, Gene casts a powerful vision for what he'd like to see in the future, emphasizing the necessary cultural shift that needs to take place. He believes by changing the collective mindset that shames addicts into going underground to consume pornography secretly – we may encourage them to come out boldly and to run towards true intimacy. He imagines that if one individual can be part of the continuation of exploitation, what can one person do who has been redeemed from that life? If you'd like to support Gene, stay informed about the important work he is doing, schedule a presentation, or attend an upcoming event with ARI, you can find out more by visiting http://www.authenticrelationshipsint.com/

The practice of blacklisting, shunning, shaming, and ostracizing has been with us for pretty much as long as history itself. In this episode, we'll explore the possible reasons we shame, what modern day shaming looks like, and how shaming impacts our culture. We'll interview Gene McConnell on how shaming impacted his life firsthand. Please see the notes for this show at LeighSloan.com. For more on Gene McConnell, visit authenticrelationshipsint.com.

Gene McConnell is one of America's foremost experts on shame & its impact on addiction recovery as well as one's personal perception that affects all other relationships. His message helps identify and interpret the adverse consequences of societal trends that are engulfing our increasingly sexualized culture.

Gene McConnell is one of America's foremost experts on shame & its impact on addiction recovery as well as one's personal perception that affects all other relationships. His message helps identify and interpret the adverse consequences of societal trends that are engulfing our increasingly sexualized culture.

Do you follow your "Yes?"Following your "Yes" is about you taking a step forward in your partnerships by taking action and applying at least one thing you heard from our guests during their interviews this week. On today’s episode, all of this week’s guests have generously provided BONUS MATERIAL, not included in the interviews you listened to earlier this week. Each one has provided incredible examples of the power of following your “Yes”.  Enjoy! Satyen RajaNot Following - Going back about 20 years, Satyen was formerly a Franchiser Hypnotherapy. He starting selling a few through Canada. He figured he’d bring on an expert who could help him franchise it. There was one couple in particular who had an incredible resume, and Satyen thought if they were on board, he’d be able to slow down on his workload while still growing his business. Satyen’s wife felt something was off about this couple. Satyen felt it as well but ignored it. Find out what happened next by listening to the podcast. Following - In a similar, very recent business situation, he had someone come on as a new teammate. Satyen, along with his wife and teammates, was getting a very strong “yes” to bring this person aboard. It’s ended up being a perfect fit. The level of love, dedication, loyalty, and commitment this person shows is unmatched. All of this happened because they followed their “yes”. Listen to Satyen’s interview here Connect with Satyen - WarriorSage.com https://acceleratedevolutionacademy.com  satyenraja.com Facebook  Gene McConnell Not Following - Gene had about 60 pounds that he felt he needed to lose. He had been an athlete most of his life. He could really feel it and wasn’t healthy. God talked to Gene and he realized that he wanted to be able to leave a legacy for his grandchildren. He didn’t want to just teach them, but to also do everything with them. He knew he had to make a change so he said to himself that he was going to make changes. Things got in the way and he kept pushing it later and later. Find out what happened next by listening to the show. Following - In the same situation, Gene finally realized that he needed to put things in to place and get back into shape. He put a time-slot in place where he’d go to the gym each day before work for an hour. He now works hard at it and has long weight because of it. Listen to Gene's interview here Connect with Gene - His website Article for Faith Wire on Shame Conferences on Shame

Gene McConnell is one of America’s foremost experts on shame & its impact on one’s personal perception that affects all other relationships. His message helps identify and interpret adverse consequences of societal trends that are engulfing our contemporary culture. Gene educates individuals and organizations all over the world about the foundational elements of building and maintaining healthy relationships in marriage, the workplace, and the community. Gene’s expertise first came on to the national scene with his signature messages about the sexualization of our culture, and the impact it has on individual lives, relationships, and communities. His proprietary program, The Power of PornTM, broke new ground by demonstrating the link between the root causes of shame, broken relationships, and the consumption of sexual images. When Shame Tripped You Up in Partnership Gene remembers one day coming home from work and his wife being completely silent. She didn’t talk, he would ask questions, but only get 1 or 2 word responses. With her silence and withdraw, it hurt him big time. He immediately assumed she didn’t care and was mad at him. Gene went for a drive and was furious. Find out what big news came up, and how he turned the situation around by listening to the podcast.   What is the Best Partnership Advice You Have Ever Received? Learn to live your life authentically. Best Partnership Resource Letting Go of Shame: Understanding How Shame it Affects Your Life - Ronald & Patricia Potter- Efron Safe People: How to Find Relationships that are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren’t - John Townsend & Henry Cloud Interview Links - His website Article for Faith Wire on Shame Conferences on Shame

Gene McConnell is the founder and president of Authentic Relationships International, a non-profit organization dedicated to liberating people from toxic influences and beliefs. For over 31 years, he has trained therapists, pastors, law enforcement, medical professionals, and others about domestic violence, sexual abuse, shame, and building and maintaining healthy relationships.

Gene McConnell is the founder and president of Authentic Relationships International, a non-profit organization dedicated to liberating people from toxic influences and beliefs. For over 31 years, he has trained therapists, pastors, law enforcement, medical professionals, and others about domestic violence, sexual abuse, shame, and building and maintaining healthy relationships.