SHADOW CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
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We know what it's like to feel lost and alone...
To feel you can't reach out because no one will understand...
To know how comforting it is to talk to someone who's been there
We also know the transformation God's grace can provide
We know. We wrote the book. Call us.
To feel you can't reach out because no one will understand...
To know how comforting it is to talk to someone who's been there
We also know the transformation God's grace can provide
We know. We wrote the book. Call us.
Al and Linda Cole wrote The Shadow Christian drawing from journals
they kept for three and a half years following Linda's discovery that Al was
addicted to Internet porn. Linda and Al share their inspiring testimony at
conferences, colleges, and churches. They have been married for 30 years,
have three grown children, and live in Marietta, GA.
they kept for three and a half years following Linda's discovery that Al was
addicted to Internet porn. Linda and Al share their inspiring testimony at
conferences, colleges, and churches. They have been married for 30 years,
have three grown children, and live in Marietta, GA.
Praise for The Shadow Christian
"I was captured by this book immediately. The message is not only
extremely relevant but fascinating to read."
Shaunti Feldhahn
Best-selling author, For Women Only
"Masterfully uses the art of storytelling to open the eyes of men."
New Man magazine
"I was very moved by this book and found the parable style to be
very effective in helping the reader drop his defenses. There is no
doubt that pornography is distorting the sexuality of good men
and that God is calling us to help men develop a sanctified
sexuality. The Shadow Christian does just that."
Dr. Archibald D. Hart, Dean Emeritus
Graduate School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary
"The best material I've read on this subject. I was so encouraged
by this story, which is shared with so much transparency and
truth. Truly outstanding!"
S. Michael Craven
Founding Director, Center for Christ & Culture
"Wonderfully done! An excellent way to 'step inside' the healing
process and experience it. A powerful testimony."
Christopher McCluskey
Co-founder, Institute for Sexual Wholeness
"Absolutely fabulous. The parable format works amazingly well,
and I think this book will resonate with everyone who reads it. An
important piece of work and a great resource for those ministering
to hurting families."
Steve Siler
Founder, Music for the Soul
"The Shadow Christian tells the raw reality of what happens when
a man doesn't guard his heart and shares the long journey back.
Every man who cares about his marriage, his family, and his
future should read this book."
Bob Reccord
President and CEO, Total Life Impact Ministries
"This book will pierce the hearts of men who truly seek to walk the
path of sexual integrity. It transcends race, age, and social
boundaries in tackling one of today's most troubling issues. I
highly recommend it."
Tony J. Gatewood
College Campus Minister, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
"I was captured by this book immediately. The message is not only
extremely relevant but fascinating to read."
Shaunti Feldhahn
Best-selling author, For Women Only
"Masterfully uses the art of storytelling to open the eyes of men."
New Man magazine
"I was very moved by this book and found the parable style to be
very effective in helping the reader drop his defenses. There is no
doubt that pornography is distorting the sexuality of good men
and that God is calling us to help men develop a sanctified
sexuality. The Shadow Christian does just that."
Dr. Archibald D. Hart, Dean Emeritus
Graduate School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary
"The best material I've read on this subject. I was so encouraged
by this story, which is shared with so much transparency and
truth. Truly outstanding!"
S. Michael Craven
Founding Director, Center for Christ & Culture
"Wonderfully done! An excellent way to 'step inside' the healing
process and experience it. A powerful testimony."
Christopher McCluskey
Co-founder, Institute for Sexual Wholeness
"Absolutely fabulous. The parable format works amazingly well,
and I think this book will resonate with everyone who reads it. An
important piece of work and a great resource for those ministering
to hurting families."
Steve Siler
Founder, Music for the Soul
"The Shadow Christian tells the raw reality of what happens when
a man doesn't guard his heart and shares the long journey back.
Every man who cares about his marriage, his family, and his
future should read this book."
Bob Reccord
President and CEO, Total Life Impact Ministries
"This book will pierce the hearts of men who truly seek to walk the
path of sexual integrity. It transcends race, age, and social
boundaries in tackling one of today's most troubling issues. I
highly recommend it."
Tony J. Gatewood
College Campus Minister, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Speaking
Silence is not an option when families are being torn apart. Hearing a couple
who has been there tell about the real-life consequences of sexual sin has a
powerful impact on audiences young and old, male and female. Al and Linda
put a human face on an issue many churches would rather not talk about. Our
message encourages those who are hurting to take a step toward healing. We
can tailor our presentation to a variety of settings. Call now.
Previous Engagements
Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conference, Hartford, CT
Restored Hearts Women's Conference, Seattle, WA
Pure Desire Church Training, Boston, MA
Men's Retreat, Red Top Mountain, GA
Virtue Week @ Morehouse & Spelman Colleges, Atlanta, GA
Parent Conference, Dunwoody UMC, Dunwoody, GA
RiverStone Church Quarterly Men's Dinner, Kennesaw, GA
A Marriage Made in Heaven, Mt. Bethel UMC, Marietta, GA
Couples Weekend Retreat, Dahlonega, GA
Raising Kids in a XXX Culture, The Bridge Church, Buford, GA
Dugout Group, 12Stone Church, Dacula, GA
Couples Intensive, Atlanta, GA
Consultation and Referrals
We know it's hard to admit that sexual sin is a problem in your life. We offer
a confidential way to get the conversation started. We've been where you are
and understand what you're feeling. It will be the most freeing conversation
you ever have. We will also discuss appropriate next steps. Consultation and
referrals are available for individuals and couples. Call us.
Shadow Christian Groups for men--AND NOW for COUPLES
Our new, ground-breaking weekly couples group offers a powerful combination of
professional counseling along with mentoring by a couple who has seen God
transform their own relationship. The couples group is limited to five couples and
will run for six months. Call or email for details
Working with 12-17-year-old sex-trafficking victims
To learn more about our partnership with Wellspring Living, contact us.
Silence is not an option when families are being torn apart. Hearing a couple
who has been there tell about the real-life consequences of sexual sin has a
powerful impact on audiences young and old, male and female. Al and Linda
put a human face on an issue many churches would rather not talk about. Our
message encourages those who are hurting to take a step toward healing. We
can tailor our presentation to a variety of settings. Call now.
Previous Engagements
Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conference, Hartford, CT
Restored Hearts Women's Conference, Seattle, WA
Pure Desire Church Training, Boston, MA
Men's Retreat, Red Top Mountain, GA
Virtue Week @ Morehouse & Spelman Colleges, Atlanta, GA
Parent Conference, Dunwoody UMC, Dunwoody, GA
RiverStone Church Quarterly Men's Dinner, Kennesaw, GA
A Marriage Made in Heaven, Mt. Bethel UMC, Marietta, GA
Couples Weekend Retreat, Dahlonega, GA
Raising Kids in a XXX Culture, The Bridge Church, Buford, GA
Dugout Group, 12Stone Church, Dacula, GA
Couples Intensive, Atlanta, GA
Consultation and Referrals
We know it's hard to admit that sexual sin is a problem in your life. We offer
a confidential way to get the conversation started. We've been where you are
and understand what you're feeling. It will be the most freeing conversation
you ever have. We will also discuss appropriate next steps. Consultation and
referrals are available for individuals and couples. Call us.
Shadow Christian Groups for men--AND NOW for COUPLES
Our new, ground-breaking weekly couples group offers a powerful combination of
professional counseling along with mentoring by a couple who has seen God
transform their own relationship. The couples group is limited to five couples and
will run for six months. Call or email for details
Working with 12-17-year-old sex-trafficking victims
To learn more about our partnership with Wellspring Living, contact us.
Credentials
Pure Desire Ministries
Church leadership training, Boston
Georgia State University
"Understanding & Treating Sexual Addiction"
Emphasis: pornography & sexual exploitation
Cornerstone Training
"Understanding & Treating Sexual Addiction"
Emphasis: trauma model of treatment, recovery
plans, neurochemistry
"Sexually Addicted Families"
Emphasis: working with spouses, children, teens;
helping pastors and churches with fallen leaders,
attachment theory
Linda and Al are Certified Pastoral Sexual
Addiction Specialists, C.P.S.A.S
Pure Desire Ministries
Church leadership training, Boston
Georgia State University
"Understanding & Treating Sexual Addiction"
Emphasis: pornography & sexual exploitation
Cornerstone Training
"Understanding & Treating Sexual Addiction"
Emphasis: trauma model of treatment, recovery
plans, neurochemistry
"Sexually Addicted Families"
Emphasis: working with spouses, children, teens;
helping pastors and churches with fallen leaders,
attachment theory
Linda and Al are Certified Pastoral Sexual
Addiction Specialists, C.P.S.A.S
What We Do
Fact: Sexual temptation is the # 1
struggle for Christian men.
Fact: Internet porn is silently
destroying marriages and families.
Fact: The Shadow Christian is a
riveting true story of hope. Step
inside the hearts and minds of one
couple as they walk the path from
heartache to healing. A cautionary
tale. A powerful love story And a
testament to God's healing grace.
Read the first two chapters here.
struggle for Christian men.
Fact: Internet porn is silently
destroying marriages and families.
Fact: The Shadow Christian is a
riveting true story of hope. Step
inside the hearts and minds of one
couple as they walk the path from
heartache to healing. A cautionary
tale. A powerful love story And a
testament to God's healing grace.
Read the first two chapters here.
Let's get the conversation started
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