Man Within Podcast

Kutter Callaway (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is associate professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and Co-Director of Reel Spirituality. He is the author of several books including Theology For Psychology & Counseling. Prior to teaching at Fuller, Callaway served in pastoral ministry for nearly a decade, focusing primarily on young and emerging adults. In today's inte...

While you may think that forming good habits requires brute force, driven-ness, and fighting your inner desires, the truth is that we all possess intuition that has the potential for great habits. If we ignore this intuition, its voice becomes quiet and our bad habits are reinforced. As you heal your heart and learn to value yourself, you will become more sensitive to your own intuition, providing...

Many times, we justify our current situation with optimism, positive thoughts, and spiritual jargon. While it can serve a purpose, these guises often stop us from acknowledging the truth – that we cannot accomplish anything significant or great on our own. We need each other, we need support, and we need help. If you need some inspiration and encouragement, this episode will remind you of just how...

The goal of recovery is not to simply "make the right choice" when confronted with a temptation. The goal is to get ahead of the curve, preventing those forks in the road from arising in the first place. Today's episode breaks down the FASTER Scale - a useful tool to identify indicators that you might be heading towards a relapse. This is a profoundly insightful tool that is guaranteed tool that w...

The Gospel truth is what makes the world go round – providing us security, comfort, and unconditional acceptance. Today's episode explains why porn is a pseudo-gospel, and how this reality offers us a unique insight into the recovery journey. If we can truly grapple and grasp the Gospel, our hearts reform and we begin to heal. Book A FREE Strategy Call With Sathiya Get a FREE copy of my bestsellin...

Sam Tielemans is a licensed marriage and family therapist that specializes in helping couples overcome the effect of pornography addiction in their relationship. After working with couples for over a decade, he has developed an approach to help couples restore their marriage, rebuild trust, and improve their sexual intimacy after betrayal.  In this in-depth interview, Sam and Sathiya discuss the n...

While many pursue programs, podcasts, teachings, and prayers to become more self-disciplined, scripture suggests that we are self-disciplined by default. Today's episode explores this subject in greater detail, extrapolating from 2 Timothy 1:7. Self-discipline is not something to be attained or acquired, rather it is something to be revealed. Book A FREE Strategy Call With Sathiya Get a FREE copy...

Using a different type of addiction as a contrast, today's episode explains why sobriety and freedom are so impactful. It's not just the relationships or the confidence, it is the brave and bold authenticity that results. When we are able to make courageous choices to handle insecurities, discomforts, and difficulties of life (without the aid of a substance), we are the most powerful. Book A FREE...

How do you maintain intimacy with friends you don't share about your struggle with porn? Should you cut them off? Or try to share anyway? Today's episode talks about how to handle friendships of all kinds while you recover, including a few rookie mistakes you should avoid along the way. Book A FREE Strategy Call With Sathiya Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Join DeepClean I...

Today's episode addresses a vital skill for joy and success in life: Knowing Your Season. While it is not a commonly discussed concept, the innate ability to know your season can help identify priorities, thwart comparison and criticism, and provide confidence as you step further into the calling God has placed on your life. Book A FREE Strategy Call With Sathiya Get a FREE copy of my bestselling...

Nick Stumbo is the Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries International, author of two books, and an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. After facing his own addiction to pornography, Nick and his wife, Michelle, found hope and healing through the counseling and group ministries of Pure Desire. Today, Nick continues to believe that the Church can become a place of h...

While obtaining freedom from pornography is incredible exciting, it can be anxiety inducing as well. Today's episode explains why this dynamic exists, and what can be done to thwart the anxiety that often comes as you pursue freedom. Book A FREE Strategy Call With Sathiya Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle

Today's episode breaks down the surprising link between your financial well-being and freedom from pornography. Porn affects many areas of your life – relationships, spirituality, mental health, etc. But few address the financial implications of a porn addiction. You may think watching free content means there has been no financial impact, but a closer look reveals that a porn addiction is VERY co...

Patric Young had it all – popularity, money, and women at his beck and call. He knew it wasn't what God called him to, but at least he wasn't as far gone as his peers. The thrill of his lifestyle came to a grinding halt when he found out the woman of his dreams considered pornography to be cheating! This 'come to Jesus' moment made him realize that something had to change. In today's interview, Pa...

If I could offer you a lifeline that would guarantee a solution, answer and outcome every time you encountered a problem, would you take it? We all long for a 'magic pill' or 'lifeline' that secures a resolve in every situation, and while it may sound like a far-fetched pipedream, the reality is such a lifeline exists. Today's episode explains why an emotional, dynamic connection with God is the w...

Geoff Steurer is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 24 years of experience helping couples and individuals heal from the impact of sexual betrayal, unwanted pornography use, and partner betrayal trauma. He is also the the co-author of, "Love You, Hate the Porn: Healing a Relationship Damaged by Virtual Infidelity" and the host of the weekly recovery podcast, "From Crisis to Connect...

After coming under fire for some of his views on accountability, in today's episode Sathiya explains why traditional accountability systems fail while offering a novel approach that has proven to be more successful in the long run. If you are looking to get others involved in your recovery process, this episode is for you. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inn...

Today's episode explores a bizarre story from Genesis 30 that uniquely demonstrates the power of focus. Somehow, the things we concentrate on flavor what we produce. This is important in recovery, as many get too bogged down in the struggles, relapses and challenges, often leading to more difficulty. Adjusting your focus is the name of the game and as you fixate on growth, healthy, and recovery, i...

Whether it's God, a spouse, colleague, sibling, parent, friend or acquaintance, there are always 4 concepts that determine the quality of the relationship. Today's episode explains why emotional connection, transparency, understanding and humility are critical for success and health in each and every relationship, offering practical ways to establish each one. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling boo...

Any man would agree that getting free of porn would catalyze greater self worth and confidence. While many eagerly away getting free so they can see these improvements, the reality is that pursuing these improvements is that leads to freedom. Today's episode explains what it looks like to pursue stable self-worth. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle...

Brad & Lisa Valencia had a normal marriage – kids, cars, a house, and regular church attenders. Ten years in, it became clear that their marriage was anything but normal as a text intended for Brad's mistress was sent to his wife instead. Divorce looked like the only option until God intervened, leading Brad and Lisa into a journey of radical reconciliation. Another 10 years later, they have built...

Inspired by a recent client's decision to 'break up with technology', today's episode explains the basics of attachment theory, why we are always forming attachments whether we realize or not, and how to change your attachment with something in your life that is problematic. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle (Insert link to FB group)

Boredom is often mistaken as not having anything to do, when in reality boredom is having an unmet desire to do something. While boredom leads to many slips, for the self-aware man, boredom is an invitation to better understand self. Today's episode explores this concept in great detail, while offering practical ways to handle those tricky moments of boredom. Episode 203 - The Surprising Link Betw...

A continuation from Episode 277 , today's episode dives into the armor of God concept from Ephesians 6, going part-by-part while offering a practical application in the context of sexual integrity. Being able to execute this critical piece of scripture will allow you to win the spiritual aspect of recovery and walk into the fullness God has for your life. Episode 277 - How To Win The Spiritual "Ba...

Healing from parent wounds is a critical part of lasting freedom. Today's episode explains why, using a personal example, and the difference between healing and reconciling. While healing is necessary, reconciling is optional and often case-dependent. If you know that addressing wounds from your parent relationships will be necessary for a full recovery, this episode is for you. Get a FREE copy of...