Every Man’s Battle Podcast

JJ West and Doug Barnes discuss the biblical concepts of kindness and godly sorrow as pathways to repentance. They assert that self-condemnation and shame do not lead to true repentance, as these behaviors lack a fundamental change in behavior and thought. However, kindness that reflects God's nature invites repentance, and godly sorrow - a broken-heartedness over sin - will lead to lasting change...

JJ West and Doug Barnes continue their discussion on measuring recovery success. The conversation underscores the integration of inner work with outward behaviors for effective recovery, advocating for a balanced approach that includes both tangible actions and intangible character development. They emphasize the importance of time, believable trust-building behaviors, and the sanctification of on...

JJ West and Doug Barnes discuss ways of measuring success when in recovery for sexual integrity issues. They emphasize the importance of balancing tangible actions like step work, therapy, and accountability with intangible heart changes. They caution against viewing recovery as a task list and stress the need for practical application and collaboration with a support team, underscoring the value...

Men who are acting out often think the worst thing possible would be for others to find out. J.J. West and Doug Barnes discuss why that is actually the best thing that could happen. They address the fears that keep men stuck from revealing their true selves and how it perpetuates the cycle of acting out. They explain how freedom comes from sharing your story and being fully known and accepted. Hav...

J.J. West and Doug Barnes continue the discussion on why it’s important to continue fighting for your sexual integrity, even when you are struggling, with the reminder that recovery is a process and not an outcome. Breaking free from outcome related thinking helps address acting in behaviors and keeps you in the fight so your legacy can be of a man who, with God’s help, changed things for himself...

J.J. West and Doug Barnes discuss why it is important to continue fighting for your sexual integrity, even when you don’t feel like it and you’re struggling or failing. The struggle is a process, not an outcome, and they encourage listeners to consider that the fight is for your heart; your character; your spouse and her heart; your family; and how you think about things. The confidence that other...

Season 2 of The Every Man’s Battle podcast launches in January! See what’s in store here. To make sure you are caught up on Season 1 and prepare you for the next season, we’re finishing the year with episodes you need to hearor hear again. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes Our hosts wrap up the discussion on secondary boundaries and the work involved in recovery. Have a topic you would like to hear? Emai...

Season 2 of The Every Man’s Battle podcast launches in January! See what’s in store here. To make sure you are caught up on Season 1 and prepare you for the next season, we’re finishing the year with episodes you need to hearor hear again. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes Our hosts discuss psychological secondary boundaries in recovery and how it differs from primary boundaries. Have a topic you would l...

Season 2 of The Every Man’s Battle podcast launches in January! See what’s in store here. To make sure you are caught up on Season 1 and prepare you for the next season, we’re finishing the year with episodes you need to hearor hear again. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes Our hosts discuss secondary boundaries in recovery. Have a topic you would like to hear? Email us at EMBPodcast@newlife.com and let u...

Season 2 of The Every Man’s Battle podcast launches in January! See what’s in store here. To make sure you are caught up on Season 1 and prepare you for the next season, we’re finishing the year with episodes you need to hearor hear again. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes Our hosts discuss the importance of boundaries, the different types of boundaries and why they are important. Have a topic you would...

Season 2 of The Every Man’s Battle podcast launches in January! See what’s in store here. To make sure you are caught up on Season 1 and prepare you for the next season, we’re finishing the year with episodes you need to hearor hear again. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes Laura and our hosts dive deeper into grief and empathy with the wives of those who have betrayed them. Have a topic you would like to...

Season 2 of The Every Man’s Battle podcast launches in January! See what’s in store here. To make sure you are caught up on Season 1 and prepare you for the next season, we’re finishing the year with episodes you need to hearor hear again. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes JJ West Doug Barnes share part of an interview between Steve Arterburn and Shaunti Feldhahn about criticism of the Every Man's Battle...

Season 2 of The Every Man’s Battle podcast launches in January! See what’s in store here. To make sure you are caught up on Season 1 and prepare you for the next season, we’re finishing the year with episodes you need to hearor hear again. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes Doug shares his story and journey to sexual integrity. He's been part of New Life and Every Man's Battle since 2001. Have a topic you...

Season 2 of The Every Man’s Battle podcast launches in January! See what’s in store here. To make sure you are caught up on Season 1 and prepare you for the next season, we’re finishing the year with episodes you need to hearor hear again. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes JJ shares his story and journey to sexual integrity. Have a topic you would like to hear? Email us at EMBPodcast@newlife.com and let...

Season 2 of The Every Man’s Battle podcast launches in January! See what’s in store here. To make sure you are caught up on Season 1 and prepare you for the next season, we’re finishing the year with episodes you need to hearor hear again. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes In this episode, our hosts discuss the need for an Every Man's Battle Podcast. This podcast allows for a much deeper dive into topics...

These October messages are re-broadcasts from our most popular, relevant, and helpful messages that are worth listening to again to stay focused and strong over the changing seasons as you continue fighting Every Man’s Battle. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes JJ West and Doug Barnes emphasize the crucial role of significant others in a person's recovery journey, addressing character issues and healing r...

These October messages are re-broadcasts from our most popular, relevant, and helpful messages that are worth listening to again to stay focused and strong over the changing seasons as you continue fighting Every Man’s Battle. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes Doug and JJ discuss the Every Man's Battle Podcast in relation to recovery. Have a topic you would like to hear? Email us at EMBPodcast@newlife.co...

These October messages are re-broadcasts from our most popular, relevant, and helpful messages that are worth listening to again to stay focused and strong over the changing seasons as you continue fighting Every Man’s Battle. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes Our hosts discuss buidling relationships with others and in marriage, and the top things to avoid. Have a topic you would like to hear? Email us a...

These October messages are re-broadcasts from our most popular, relevant, and helpful messages that are worth listening to again to stay focused and strong over the changing seasons as you continue fighting Every Man’s Battle. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes Our hosts describe what intimacy really looks like and how to do it. Have a topic you would like to hear? Email us at EMBPodcast@newlife.com and l...

These September messages are re-broadcasts from our most popular, relevant, and helpful messages that are worth listening to again to stay focused and strong over the changing seasons as you continue fighting Every Man’s Battle. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes Our hosts discuss how our family of origin affects our adult lives in regards to acting out and perspectives on sex. Have a topic you would like...

These September messages are re-broadcasts from our most popular, relevant, and helpful messages that are worth listening to again to stay focused and strong over the changing seasons as you continue fighting Every Man’s Battle. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes JJ West shares his story of sexual integrity with his small group at church, opening the door for others to share their own struggles and highli...

These September messages are re-broadcasts from our most popular, relevant, and helpful messages that are worth listening to again to stay focused and strong over the changing seasons as you continue fighting Every Man’s Battle. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes JJ West discusses sexual thoughts and responses in the context of recovery from pornography addiction. Have a topic you would like to hear? Emai...

These September messages are re-broadcasts from our most popular, relevant, and helpful messages that are worth listening to again to stay focused and strong over the changing seasons as you continue fighting Every Man’s Battle. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes How do our best intentions take us to bad places and leave us feeling stuck. They discuss five different types of guys and how they attempt to f...

These September messages are re-broadcasts from our most popular, relevant, and helpful messages that are worth listening to again to stay focused and strong over the changing seasons as you continue fighting Every Man’s Battle. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes Counseling can help with all the normal struggles in life. It’s not just for addictions or trauma. Many have faulty beliefs about it and don’t s...

These Summer messages are re-broadcasts from our most popular, relevant, and helpful messages that are worth listening to again to stay focused and strong over the Summer as you continue fighting Every Man’s Battle. Hosts: JJ West Doug Barnes JJ and Doug define what the phrase "being a great lover" really means, and living up to that expectation. Have a topic you would like to hear? Email us at EM...