In this episode, we sit down with Josh and Jaelyn Harrel for a courageous and grace-filled conversation about their journey through pornography addiction, hidden identity struggles, and the painful road to healing and restoration in marriage. As they share candidly about what it looked like to disclose deep secrets and choose connection in the face of betrayal, we’re reminded that God's love can redeem even the most broken places when we choose to walk in the light.

1. Pornography deeply affects intimacy: Even "secret" struggles erode trust and closeness in marriage.
2. Full disclosure takes time and courage: Healing requires honesty—even when it’s messy or slow.
3. Sexual identity struggles are real in the church: Silence fuels shame; trusted spaces bring hope.
4. The betrayed spouse also has a healing journey: Restoration involves both people doing the heart work.
5. God restores what's been shattered: When we surrender and stay open, beauty rises from the brokenness.
6. Supportive community matters: Trusted friends and wise counselors help carry the weight.
7. Restoration begins with choice: Daily, imperfect steps toward truth and trust make a difference.

Website: restoredliving.com

Instagram: @restoredliving

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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.

Until next time, be the leader you would follow!

Grateful for you,

Jeff & Terra

To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:

INSTAGRAM

@TerraMattson

@Living_Wholehearted

@MyCourageousGirls

FACEBOOK

@WeAreLivingWholehearted

@MyCourageousGirls

WEBSITES

LivingWholehearted.com

TerraMattson.com

MyCourageousGirls.com

RESOURCES

Shrinking the Integrity Gap

Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course

Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace

Dear Mattsons

Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters

In this episode, we sit down with Josh and Jaelyn Harrel of Restored Living to unpack the powerful experience of their family’s 30-day media fast. We talk about what it revealed in their kids, their marriage, and their leadership. From rediscovering time freedom to learning to lead from a place of wholeness rather than hustle, this conversation is rich with practical insights and heartfelt encouragement. We also explore how their two-year journey in the Wholehearted Leadership Cohort shaped how they live, lead, and love—right where they are.

1. Presence brings freedom: Time freedom isn’t something we earn—it’s something we reclaim when we’re present.
2. Boredom is a gift to our kids: Without constant stimulation, children grow more resilient, creative, and emotionally aware.
3. Healthy leaders embrace limits: True leadership is formed by knowing your wiring, honoring your season, and leading from the inside out.
4. Transformation takes practice, not perfection: The media fast wasn’t flawless, but it shaped their family and rhythms in lasting ways.
5. Seasons shape priorities: Embracing your current lane—whether that’s parenting or leading—brings peace and purpose.
6. Experience changes more than information: Giving kids and leaders a new lived experience creates lasting transformation.

Website: restoredliving.com

Instagram: @restoredliving

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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.

Until next time, be the leader you would follow!

Grateful for you,

Jeff & Terra

To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:

INSTAGRAM

@TerraMattson

@Living_Wholehearted

@MyCourageousGirls

FACEBOOK

@WeAreLivingWholehearted

@MyCourageousGirls

WEBSITES

LivingWholehearted.com

TerraMattson.com

MyCourageousGirls.com

RESOURCES

Shrinking the Integrity Gap

Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course

Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace

Dear Mattsons

Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters

In this episode, we sit down with John Mark Comer to talk about what hurry reveals about our hearts and how slowing down is one of the most courageous decisions a leader can make. Sharing from his personal journey through burnout and emotional exhaustion, John Mark challenges us to live with integrity in both public and private spaces. Together, we explore the rhythms, limits, and grace needed to lead wholeheartedly in today’s fast-paced world.

1. Hurry is not just a time problem—it’s a heart problem tied to identity and fear.
2. Living within your limits is essential for healthy leadership and emotional resilience.
3. A “rule of life” provides structure to stay spiritually rooted in a hurried culture.
4. Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable in leadership.
5. The integrity gap harms not just leaders, but also their families and communities.
6. Rest and space aren’t luxuries—they’re spiritual necessities.
7. True leadership means becoming the same person in public and at home.

Website: johnmarkcomer.com

Instagram: @johnmarkcomer

Facebook: facebook.com/johnmarkcomer

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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.

Until next time, be the leader you would follow!

Grateful for you,

Jeff & Terra

To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:

INSTAGRAM

@TerraMattson

@Living_Wholehearted

@MyCourageousGirls

FACEBOOK

@WeAreLivingWholehearted

@MyCourageousGirls

WEBSITES

LivingWholehearted.com

TerraMattson.com

MyCourageousGirls.com

RESOURCES

Shrinking the Integrity Gap

Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course

Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace

Dear Mattsons

Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters

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