With extraordinary vulnerability, humility and courage, Chris York shares his battle with the generational brokenness of addiction, as well as the victory that has set free his children and generations to follow. In describing that battle, Chris reflects on the damage done to those he loved and on what he has learned about himself. He also explains his strategies for freedom and highlights how his wife’s remarkable forgiveness and NCS brotherhood were key components in the victory.
Listening To Your Lust (Jay Stringer – 11/30/18 – NCS New Canaan)
Jay Stringer brings a refreshing, revelatory and even revolutionary new approach to dealing with unwanted sexual behavior. He reveals how the only lasting path out of unwanted sexual behavior is a path that involves (1) “listening to our lust” to understand our past (the roots of unwanted sexual behavior), (2) running TO something more beautiful rather than running FROM our unwanted behavior, and (3) doing it all in a supportive community.
Stringer’s research suggests that the nature of our fantasies and unwanted sexual behavior (including things like the search terms used when looking for pornography) are revelatory of their “why”–whether it stems from our past lives, childhood issues and experiences, or situations we are now facing.
Stringer explains that traditional approaches to unwanted sexual behavior (lust management) lack power because they focus on sin management and ignore where we came from (how our past holds keys to sexual brokenness and our sexual brokenness holds keys to our past) and where we are going (identifying a beautiful purpose for our lives). He offers a path forward to healing by pointing us back to the stories that shape our thought lives, sexual fantasies and unwanted sexual behaviors.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM JAY STRINGER (Including a special $50 NCS discount that expires December 7)
In addition to Jay Stringer’s book Unwanted, here are some amazing resources for your journey:
Journey into the Heart of Man
Based on research with nearly 4000 people, Journey into the Heart of Man guides you to identify and transform the unique reasons that bring you to your unwanted sexual choices in the first place. This guided course will take you on a radically different journey into your sexual brokenness.
This comprehensive program pairs the work of Jay Stringer, author of Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing and the feature film The Heart of Man. It includes 18 full length episodes, detailed assignments, a small group leaders guide, and a cutting-edge self-assessment that shows you exactly what aspects of your story are contributing to your unwanted sexual behavior. It’s designed for Energy Groups, accountability partners, and individuals.
To learn more or sign-up go to: www.heartofmanjourney.com
NCS SPECIAL – Jay is giving New Canaan men $50 off their subscription. Use code: NCS2018 at checkout. Offer expires in one week (12/7/18).
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Unwanted Sexual Behavior Self-Assessment
Have you ever wondered the “why” behind the unwanted sexual behaviors your pursue? The Unwanted Sexual Behavior Self-Assessment is designed to show you how your story (past and present) shapes your sexual choices. Until these dimensions of your life are transformed, the struggle with unwanted sexual behavior will often remain. Your journey to freedom begins by recognizing the unique reason that bring you to it.
To learn more or take the USB Self-Assessment: http://jay-stringer.com/usb/
NCS New England Regional Retreat 2018 – Doug Goulding – Keepin’ It Real 2 (Intro by Paul Michalski)
The 2018 New Canaan Society New England Regional Retreat was held November 2-3 at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, MA. The theme was “Community Changes Everything”. This is Doug Goulding’s “Keepin’ It Real” testimony shared on Saturday morning. Doug was introduced by his brudder Paul Michalski.
Finding Freedom (Don Nava – 6/15/18 – NCS New Canaan)
Coach Nava shares the supernatural journey that took him from being a fitness coach to becoming a Kingdom coach. Don explores Biblical truth about evil and describes the extraordinary power of the Holy Spirit that lives within those who have committed their lives to Jesus. He also explains the debilitating impact of childhood wounds and how we can find freedom from those wounds.
Unpacking the Suitcase of Your Soul (Dr. Rob Reimer – 12/1/17 – NCS New Canaan)
Dr. Rob Reimer helps us begin to unpack the “suitcase of our soul” by transparently sharing how he learned to unpack his after realizing early in his marriage that his wife didn’t really like him any more. With humor and insight, Reimer explains how he discovered and walked through the two key steps to “cleaning out our dirty laundry”. First, we must walk in the light with God and others. Second, we must access the presence and power of God and allow the Holy Spirit to shine light in our suitcase.