In this deeply personal episode of Holy Wreckage, we confront the silent struggles of intimacy addiction. Tracy shares her journey through childhood trauma, promiscuity, and the secret habits that create cycles of shame. This episode is not about condemnation; it is a message of hope and healing, exploring how to break free from the chains of sexual bondage by surrendering to a God who isn't afraid of our wreckage. We discuss the difference between conviction and shame, the power of accountability, and how Jesus meets us in our deepest moments of pain, just as he met the woman at the well. If you've ever felt broken, unlovable, or too far gone, this conversation is for you.

Key Takeaways

• The Root of Intimacy Addiction: Behind surface behaviors like promiscuity or addiction to adult toys, there is often a deeper story of pain, rejection, abandonment, and trauma.

• Flesh vs. Spirit: The episode opens with Galatians 5:16-17, establishing the biblical foundation for the conflict between our fleshly desires and the Spirit.

• Conviction, Not Condemnation: A key theme is the distinction between the Holy Spirit's conviction, which leads to repentance and healing, and the enemy's shame, which keeps us in bondage.

• The Power of Accountability: The hosts stress the importance of confessing struggles to a trusted friend or mentor as a crucial step toward freedom.

• The Woman at the Well: The story from John 4 is used as a powerful example of how Jesus meets us in our shame and offers "living water."

• Redemption is Possible: God's desire is not to squash our desires but to redeem them and lead us into healthy, sacred intimacy aligned with His will.

Timestamps

• (05:24) Introduction with disclaimer for mature content.
• (06:40) The biblical perspective on desire from Galatians 5:16-17.
• (09:11) Discussion on why people struggle to surrender their intimate lives to God.
• (10:15) Tracy's story of childhood trauma leading to intimacy struggles.
• (14:38) Crystal's experience with assault and promiscuity.
• (19:00) Self-gratification and keeping struggles hidden.
• (31:00) Personal moments of conviction.
• (34:30) The importance of accountability.
• (41:41) Discussion of the woman at the well from John 4.
• (49:43) Practical steps: discovering your wound, inviting God in, confessing.
• (55:46) Prayer of salvation.
• (57:01) Call to action and next episode teaser.

Resources Mentioned

Bible Verses

• Galatians 5:16-17
• John 4:4-42 (The Woman at the Well)


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Freedom from addiction didn’t come from a single moment.
It came through surrender, faith, and consistent choices that God used to transform my life.

In this episode of Holy Wreckage, Crystal shares the 12 things she did to live an addiction-free life — not as a prescription for everyone, but as a testimony of how God healed her heart and led her into real freedom.

We talk about:

• Why sobriety alone wasn’t enough
• The daily practices that helped break long-standing cycles
• How faith, honesty, and accountability sustained healing
• What God revealed about identity, surrender, and freedom

If you’re struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or searching for hope beyond behavior change, this episode offers encouragement and truth.

Freedom is possible. Healing is real.
No life is too broken for God to rebuild.

This is healing out loud… one wreck at a time.

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What if the healing you’ve been praying for begins in the middle of your mess?

In this episode of Holy Wreckage, Tracy shares her personal story of childhood trauma, faith, healing, and redemption. She opens up about growing up feeling invisible, walking through painful experiences that shaped her identity, and the moments where God met her in crisis and began a process of restoration.

This episode explores how faith, friendship, and community became critical pieces of Tracy’s healing journey. It also highlights how God uses both spiritual transformation and practical tools, including therapy and EMDR, to bring healing to deep emotional wounds.

This is not a story of perfection or quick fixes. It’s a story of a faithful God who stays present, works through the process, and transforms wreckage into purpose.

In this episode, Tracy shares:

• Her experience with childhood trauma and feeling unseen
• How faith and friendship played a key role in healing
• Experiencing God’s presence in moments of crisis
• The importance of community support in recovery
• How therapy and faith can work together in the healing process
• Finding identity, worth, and hope through God’s unconditional love

If you’ve struggled with trauma, mental health challenges, or faith questions, this episode offers encouragement and truth. It’s for anyone who wonders if God is still near, still working, and still able to redeem what feels broken.

Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs hope.
And if God has met you in your own wreckage, we invite you to share your story.

This is Holy Wreckage — where real stories meet a holy God.
Healing out loud, one wreck at a time.