Man Within Podcast

In part 1 of this 2-part series, Sathiya explains why holiness will be the focus of the next major move of God, and why men should be at the forefront. Today's episode defines holiness, provides a practical metaphor to understand it through a biblical lens, and explains why we must walk in holiness to truly be our best selves. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The...

Everyone has needs – fundamental desires that must be met for our survival and success. While many men claim to have sexual "needs" that must get met in their relationships or otherwise, today's episode explains why this kind of language is not only dangerous, but damaging. When we view our sexual desires for what they really are, we are able to stay in greater control and steward our sexuality in...

Anything can become an idol in our lives and recovery is no exception. Sparked by a recent interview with Shawn Bonneteau, Sathiya explains why we must ensure we keep Jesus at the center of all our efforts, and recovery as a second priority; never the other way around. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Bryan & Bonnie Pue are the founders of The Union Movement, an organization that helps people find wholeness by presenting a gospel-centered, holistic approach to the topics of identity, sexuality, and relationships. They regularly develop resources, speak at events, and support local churches and leaders who desire to cultivate healthy sexual cultures. In this interview, the Pues and Sathiya discu...

The beauty of technology is that it has made our lives more convenient in so many ways. We no longer to have to memorize phone numbers or directions because our devices look after these things for us. But is that really a benefit or is it making us dumber and lazier? Today's episode explains why we must remove crutches in our lives that ultimately hinder us from tapping into our full potential, an...

John Bevere is a respected Bible teacher and preacher. Sathiya had the privilege of sitting under his teaching in a private environment recently. Today's episode features some of the major takeaways from this experience, including the following: -Why you need the anointing to be effective in ALL areas of life (not just ministry) -To tolerate sin is to minimize and reduce the anointing on your life...

It is one thing to struggle, but it is another thing to be a struggling leader. Today's episode explains why EVERY man is a leader, and that when you are in leadership you have to take careful consideration to how you manage your responsibilities while you are in recovery. This is a nuanced topic with a lot of moving parts, but with the right guidance, it starts to become pretty clear whether or n...

Unwanted-ness is one of the leading causes of all sexual misbehavior. Using a recent personal story, Sathiya explains how he is working through feelings of unwanted-ness and some of the strategies that are helping his clients in this area as well. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Dr. Robert Glover, coach, speaker, and educator is a relationship expert with over 40 years of professional experience. The author of the groundbreaking, No More Mr. Nice Guy, the best-selling Dating Essentials for Men, and the recently released, Dating Essentials for Men: Frequently Asked Questions, Dr. Glover has helped thousands of men world-wide get what they want in love, sex, and life. In to...

In this thing called life, you will likely encounter a difficult season ever now and then. Today's episode talks about how we can survive difficult seasons, using James 1 as a guide text. You must not make the mistake of rushing through trial, lest you lose on the opportunity to grow character, perseverance, hope and patience. Rather, it is about learning to count it joy in all things that enables...

Using the story of David & Goliath, today's episode explores why it is so important to find a solution that fits you. When we try to wield the weapons of others, we often become ineffective and incapable of reaching our goals in life. While it takes a bit of trial and error, when you find the right weapons, you become unstoppable. Ready to conquer whatever the Goliath may be in your life. Join Dee...

We've seen a lot of men make a lot of different mistakes over the years in recovery. If you are still pursuing full freedom, today's episode will help you avoid 5 of the most common mistakes that men make in this area. 1) Doing it alone 2) Monitor progress on the insignificant 3) Failing to focus on the internal 4) Getting ahead of themselves 5) Poor problem-solving Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get...

Where there is no vision, the people perish. Today's episode explains why having a vision for your life when you're porn-free is imperative for you to stay on track throughout the rather tumultuous recovery journey. Using specific examples, this podcast will help you better understand why it is so easy to lose sight of the things God has called us to, and how we can keep it our central focus no ma...

Laura Howe is a registered Social Worker with 13 years experience as a frontline social worker offering therapy, advocacy, and addictions counseling to some of the most marginalized, ill and incredible people in her community. She started an organization called Hope Made Strong to equip the church to better address mental illness and to bridge local communities with the local church. In this conve...

Continuing from Episode 484, today's episode talks about residual habits and the dangerous role they play in our recovery. Our habits, rhythms and routines must always serve a purpose. However, as seasons change, sometimes habits become irrelevant or unnecessary but we continue them without realizing it. It is important to regularly take inventory, evaluate, and assess our rhythms to ensure that o...

In recovery, it is easy to get caught up in the tools, tactics and techniques necessary to reach a place of freedom. While they are important, often times it is the intangibles that make the greatest difference. Today's episode explains why momentum is EVERYTHING in recovery, and why you must steward it appropriately in order to reach your goals. Sometimes it may involve what some consider to be "...

Flatlining refers to a period of recovery where you feel numb, apathetic and lethargic. It is often time a part of the earlier phases of recovery when you begin to go longer than usual without a relapse. Today's episode explains flatlining in more detail, offers insights into what is taking place in the brain and body when it takes place, and provides you with useful ways to "leverage" what is an...

In today's episode, Sathiya throws stones at the phrase "God loves the sinner, but hates the sin" While this statement certainly has truth to it, its usage comes with a lot of risks. Two in particular are addressed: 1) Using this to justify the continuation of sin in our lives 2) Implying the identity of a sinner, rather than that of a saint Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestse...

After years of struggling in isolation to overcome pornography and coming to realize the power of peer-based support, Chandler Rogers founded Relay — an app that helps people stay connected and accountable along the road to recovery. Chandler, 25, graduated from BYU in Business Strategy and Computer Science and lives with his wife in Salt Lake City, UT. In this discussion, he and Sathiya discuss:...

Today's episode is for both singles and those in relationships. While some loathe Valentine's Day, the reality is that they matter. You will learn how to approach valentine's day in a health way, while learning how NOT to handle his holiday based on a epic fail Sathiya shares from his personal life. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya...

We know that working through trauma is an important part of the recovery journey. But what happens when no matter what you try, you can't seem to move on? Are you just hopelessly stuck with trauma forever? What if the traumatic situation is ongoing? Today's episode addresses both matters while providing 3 things you can do immediately to change your situation. 1) Give It To God (the right way) 2)...

February 2023 marks 7 years that Sathiya has been clean from porn! In today's episode, he outlines 7 lessons he's learned that not only helped him get free, they have helped him stay free.  1) The power of close friends 2) The power of community 3) Act first, analyze second 4) Do the hard things first 5) Don't be afraid to ask for help 6) Pay experts for their expertise 7) Never stop giving thanks...

Teaching out of Matthew 5, today's episode breaks down what constitutes lust, why we beat ourselves up unnecessarily when it comes to how we view women, and why it is the intent of the heart that matters most. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Jo Robertson is a qualified sex therapist who has completed her Master of Science in Medicine, with a focus on international consumption rates and impacts of porn on adolescents. Jo has trained health professionals, sexual health and sexual harm services, Police and Corrections staff and school communities on research based porn industry insights, the impacts on young people and navigating healthy...

Friendships are the plumbline of life. This episode explains how to establish and maintain quality friendships that stand the test of time. Follow Sathiya on Instagram