Man Within Podcast

Jason VanRuler, a therapist, coach, speaker, and author, has been helping people overcome their past and build emotional resilience since 2011. Whether working with CEOs or those facing addiction, he shares his mission of speaking truth and grace, both in person and through his online following. Outside of his work, Jason enjoys cycling, fly fishing, and family time in South Dakota. In this episod...

Sathiya Sam welcomes listeners to a discussion on New Year's resolutions for 2024, particularly focusing on quitting porn. He advises against vague resolutions and emphasizes the importance of specificity, daily actions, and resolutions aligned with personal growth and transformation. He encourages listeners to set goals that naturally lead to recovery and outlines three key elements for success:...

Sathiya Sam welcomes listeners to the Christmas week episode, raising the question of readiness for 2024. He emphasizes the importance of seeking a clear understanding of the current season from the Lord before setting resolutions and goals for the upcoming year, drawing from his own experiences. He encourages listeners to take time to reflect and inquire spiritually, offering a teaser for the nex...

Sathiya Sam extends Christmas greetings to listeners, expressing gratitude and emphasizing the significance of making the holiday season meaningful. He encourages making Christmas count, whether through family connections, charitable acts, or personal reflections, and closes with a heartfelt prayer for blessings, peace, and grace in the coming year. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Re...

Sathiya Sam expresses excitement about discussing strategies to navigate the holiday season. He emphasizes the importance of understanding potential challenges during the holidays and provides insights on maintaining recovery momentum through intentional planning, maintaining some structure, and prioritizing meaningful connections. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check thi...

Dennis Allen is the author of The Disciple Dilemma: Rethinking and Reforming How The Church Does Discipleship. A six-time Chief Executive Officer specializing in “turnarounds” for Wall Street backed corporations, Dennis speaks at universities, churches and conferences, on the topics of leadership and discipleship. Dennis is also a combat-rated Air Force F-15 fighter pilot, and an alumnus of the Ox...

Sathiya Sam discusses how porn can either make one's life better or worse, emphasizing the importance of the individual's choice in this matter. He shares his personal journey, acknowledging that while porn initially negatively impacted his life, overcoming the addiction led to significant positive outcomes, such as the creation of the podcast and helping others. He encourages listeners to commit...

Sathiya Sam presents a game called "Lust vs. Attraction" to help men differentiate between healthy attraction and lustful objectification. Using gym-themed scenarios, he explains the nuances of lust and attraction, emphasizing the importance of examining one's intentions and behaviors. The episode aims to bring clarity and empower listeners to understand their natural attractions without shame. Gy...

Sathiya Sam emphasizes the need for a deeper, more individualized approach to overcome porn addiction, comparing surface-level solutions to mowing weeds without addressing the roots, and encourages listeners to pursue transformative, root-level change for lasting results. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Sathiya Sam expresses gratitude and delves into the comparison of cocaine, alcohol, and porn addiction. He asserts that while each addiction is severe, porn addiction stands out as uniquely challenging due to its direct impact on our fundamental sexuality. He encourages those battling with porn addiction, emphasizing the difficulty of overcoming it and commending any effort made to address the iss...

John Michael Clark specializes in helping Christian men with family leadership and sex in marriage. He’s on a mission to help guys lead with strength and love. He cuts through the cliches to “be a spiritual leader” and gets specific to help men gain confidence, earn the admiration of their wives and children, and lead like Jesus. His unique approach to coaching brings a simplicity, humor, practica...

Sathiya Sam expresses gratitude and promises a valuable discussion on restoring connection in marriages. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and speaking each other's love languages, recounting a personal experience with his wife's need for words of affirmation amid the challenges of parenthood. He encourages investing effort into marriages, especially those affected by porn addiction, a...

Sathiya Sam introduces four unique recovery hacks, including Trigger Diggers, a method to identify root issues by exploring triggers; Mirror Therapy, emphasizing the power of speaking affirmations while looking into one's eyes; utilizing Love Languages as a self-care tool by understanding one's preferences; and having a Spotter, an accountability partner who plays a minimal yet supportive role in...

Sathiya Sam discusses whether a sexless marriage justifies watching porn, emphasizing that no circumstances justify it and advising those in such situations to focus on building emotional connections and serving their partners to restore intimacy. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Sathiya Sam expresses gratitude to listeners and shares his personal journey from a hypocritical pastor struggling with porn addiction to becoming an advocate for recovery. After years of attempting behavioral modifications, he embarked on a transformative journey addressing heart-level issues, trauma, and self-awareness, leading to his liberation from addiction. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Fo...

Tim Ferrara, an Executive Pastor at LifePoint Church in Arizona, boasts over 20 years of business management experience alongside a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Arizona State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He founded Discerning Dad to inspire Christians to make God-honoring decisions, authoring "Everyday Discernment" and hosting a top-ranked Christian podcast called "...

Sathiya Sam discusses the rapid growth of his Instagram following and encourages listeners to check out his content there. The main topic of the episode is "Skills that Kill in Recovery," where he emphasizes four essential skills: processing emotions, communicating one's inner life effectively, understanding childhood correlates with the present, and cultivating self-control. Book A Call With Sath...

Sathiya Sam delves into the biblical perspective on sexual immorality, defining it as the violation of God's laws regarding sexual relationships. He outlines three biblical principles for healthy sexual relationships - consensuality, exclusivity in covenant, and the opportunity to procreate - and argues that masturbation violates all three, making it incompatible with God's design for sexuality. H...

Sathiya Sam expresses gratitude for listeners and introduces a reflection on King David's story from the Bible. Highlighting the impact of modernizing biblical narratives, he discusses David's grave mistakes, including adultery and murder, yet emphasizes the remarkable forgiveness and legacy David received, being referred to as a man after God's own heart and in the lineage of Jesus. He encourages...

Sathiya Sam explores the challenges faced by men striving for success, meaningful connections, and sexual integrity. He introduces a five-day Bible reading plan designed to help overcome pornography addiction, citing a survey that links regular Bible reading to a reduced likelihood of viewing pornography. He emphasizes the transformative power of engaging with the Bible, discussing three key scrip...

Joshua Johnson, a resident of Whitefish, Montana, is a spirited adventurer and spiritual seeker. He has wholeheartedly embraced the world of outdoor exploration while also delving into the realm of spiritual cartography as an apprentice to Jesus of Nazareth. Joshua's unwavering passion for life shapes his distinctive approach to spirituality. In this episode Joshua Johnson and Sathiya discuss: [01...

Sathiya Sam discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the pornography industry. He highlights the rise of AI-generated explicit content, including celebrity deepfakes, and the potential dangers it poses. He also explores the connection between addiction and attachment, expressing concern about the role of AI in furthering pornography addiction. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For mor...

Sathya Sam discusses managing his sex drive responsibly. He compares it to stewardship of money, emphasizing that while he cannot control his sex drive, he can learn to manage it. He stresses the importance of understanding this before marriage and encourages continuous improvement. He concludes that good stewardship of his sex drive leads to healthy relationships. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team...

Sathiya Sam explores the association between anger and pornography, proposing that pornography could serve as a temporary validation for feelings of anger. He supports his argument by referencing research conducted by Joe Robertson, highlighting the intriguing connection between these two aspects. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Sathiya Sam discusses the significance of gratitude for peace and well-being. He differentiates between momentary gratefulness and lifelong gratitude, encouraging listeners to adopt the latter for a more fulfilling life. He shares his personal journey and how gratitude helped him face challenges positively. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on I...