Caleb Bryant was a preacher’s kid desperate for his father’s approval. Behind the mask of perfection, he carried secrets too heavy to share. Consumed by insecurity and shame, he dove deeper into addiction to numb the pain. But when God began to call him out of hiding, Caleb’s carefully constructed world started to unravel.
Content Warning: This episode is not suitable for children. Listener discretion is advised.
This story deals with some extremely heavy topics, including drugs, child abuse, suicide and sexual addiction. Caleb was incredibly open and vulnerable in sharing his story. And with a story about sexual addiction specifically, it’s hard always to know how many details we should include in the edit. In this story we’ve chosen to share a bit more detail than might feel comfortable.
We made this decision with a great deal of intention, and it is not shared to glorify the lifestyle that Caleb used to live. Because this is a story of redemption, we wanted to show how far Caleb has come from his lowest point. We know that others have walked similar roads to Caleb’s, and we believe that God will use Caleb’s vulnerability and honesty to help others see a way out of their own sexual addiction, and a path toward Jesus.
With that said, let’s dive in.
Welcome to The Story Partners Podcast - a show featuring stories of transformation told by the people who lived them. It is our hope that as you listen, you are fully immersed into the world of the storyteller. This isn’t a back-forth interview format, instead it’s an uninterrupted and authentic storytelling experience. This is a unique format for a podcast, but we really love it - and we hope you do too!
This is Caleb Bryant in Season 4 | Episode 3 (Part 1), called: “Kinks in the Heart: Straightening Out a Twisted Life”.
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More about Caleb Bryant: Caleb Bryant is a native West Texan that has made his home in Austin. In his spare time, he enjoys international travel, woodworking and crafting, gaming, vinyl records and reading. He’s had a wide career in tax prep, finance, insurance and underwriting, but is now shifting to obtain a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling.
Addiction Resources in Austin, TX:
Austin Alcoholics Anonymous
Austin Sex Addicts Anonymous
Austin Area Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
We hope that this story encourages your faith and helps you see Jesus in a more personal way.
Recommended Episodes: If you liked Caleb’s story, listen to these next…
Spotify:
S2 | E9: The Encounter (Tim Schulte’s Story)
S2 | E1: To Hell and Back (Kyle Hubbart’s Story)
S2 | E2: The Journey (Eddie Smith’s Story)
S2 | E3: Addicted to Meth in Middle School (Emma Smith’s Story)
S2 | E12: The Road to Freedom (Matt Slavik’s Story)
S1 | E6: Below the Surface (Tim Brown’s Story)
Apple Podcasts:
S2 | E9: The Encounter (Tim Schulte’s Story)
S2 | E1: To Hell and Back (Kyle Hubbart’s Story)
S2 | E2: The Journey (Eddie Smith’s Story)
S2 | E3: Addicted to Meth in Middle School (Emma Smith’s Story)
S2 | E12: The Road to Freedom (Matt Slavik’s Story)
S1 | E6: Below the Surface (Tim Brown’s Story)
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Producers: Walt and Annie Manis
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