Man Within Podcast

Ben Bennett is an author, speaker, podcast host, and the Director of Resolution Movement – a global movement overcoming hurts and struggles and thriving in life with Jesus and others. He has faced addiction, trauma, and mental health struggles in his journey toward a wholehearted life. Through many mistakes, missteps, false starts and restarts, Ben discovered proven tools and principles that have...

One of the challenging side effects of porn addiction is a contaminated imagination. The good news is that if you can learn something, you can also unlearn something – the question is how? Today's episode explores both the neurological and psychological elements of sanctifying your imagination so that it can be used in a positive, healthy manner.   Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join De...

Falling short of your standards on a regular basis may have caused you to wonder if the standards are too high. As a recovering perfectionist, I can relate. Today's episode explains how to uphold high standards without being too hard on yourself when you come up short, and why this is critical for long-term recovery. Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle , a free, p...

You may have heard (or even said) the statement that you have an "addictive personality." This episode breaks down the futility of this statement and addresses the sentiment that typically underlies it. 49 - Why You Should Be Careful With Personality Tests Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle , a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom...

At some point in the recovery journey, many wonder if masturbation is really that big of a deal. Today's episode talks about three "states" that a man finds himself in the recovery journey (listed below). With this framework in mind, Sathiya explains his stance on masturbation. 1)What can I get away with? 2)What can I tolerate? 3)What is the best for me?   Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse...

Jim is a sought-after speaker and internationally known podcaster whose passionate exposition of God's Word, relational humor, and epic storytelling skills will keep you riveted to the edge of your seat. He has written numerous books, including his Amazon #1 bestselling Strong Men Dangerous Times. In this interview, Jim shares about his new book – Guts and Manhood, an exploration into the subject...

Today's episode explores a statement that was recently made in the DeepClean community that perfectly articulates the recovery journey. If you can truly grasp this statement and apply it to your life, you will find freedom. Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle , a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

Are you planning to see a counselor? Good! This is one of the best things you can do for yourself and something we recommend for everyone to do in their recovery journey. Today's episode explains three criteria to consider as you pick your counselor: 1) Be specific about WHY you are seeing them 2) Are you comfortable with online sessions vs in-person? 3) Do you trust them more than you trust yours...

Today's episode tackles whether or not you should be having sex while you are recovering from porn and masturbation. Some argue that sex activates the same neural circuits you are trying to rewire away from porn and sexual misbehavior, while others argue that engaging in healthy sex is actually an important part of the healing journey. While both are valid points, today's episode explains which ar...

Nobody on this planet struggles with consistency. In fact, if you have any kind of addiction or compulsion with something damaging in your life – porn, masturbation, social media, drugs, alcohol, checking out girls, paying for sex etc. – it proves that you can in fact be consistent! The question is not how do you become more consistent, the question is why are you choosing to do something damaging...

Dan Studt is the President of Freedom in Christ Ministries-USA. Through being personally impacted by Freedom in Christ Ministries in the mid-nineties to teaching the biblical principles in churches throughout the years, Dan has not only utilized the Ministry’s materials to impact many, but also applied them personally. In today's interview, Dan talks about getting caught watching porn by his aunt,...

It is no secret that there is an enemy and he is waging war against our souls. The question is how are we to respond? What does it look like to disarm the devil? Today's episode explains 3 primary ways the enemy tries to wreak havoc on our lives and society, each providing valuable intel on how to thwart his schemes in the first place. Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner...

Sometimes it can be hard to tell if a situation or circumstance in life is a temptation of the enemy or testing from God. Today's episode breaks down these two concepts in an easy to understand way, while providing insights on how to discern the difference. The good news is that no matter how many times you fail a test, the God of second chances will allow you to retake it until you pass. Get your...

The Latin word for vulnerable is a derivative "woundable" – this gives us stark insight into just how sensitive and tender vulnerability can be. While it does require vulnerability to admit a struggle with porn and masturbation, this is really skimming the surface of real transparency. Today's episode is an explanation of how pain arises as we pursue freedom and preparation for how to respond acco...

We often throw around the term "let Jesus in" but what does that really mean? And when it happens – what can you expect? Today's episode breaks down this concept from a Biblical point of view while offering a direct application for the pursuit of freedom from pornography. When you truly let Jesus in, incredible things happen. Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle ,...

Jolene Winn is the wife of a former porn addict with a coaching practice for Christian women who have a spouse struggling with a pornography addiction. In today's episode she details her husband's unusual disclosure about his porn addiction, what it was like to suffer in silence, and how taking extreme ownership of her part in the situation eventually led to a healthy and restored marriage. If you...

It is no secret that lockdowns, restrictions, and the rise of technology have changed the way we relate with each other – in some ways, this has been for the better. In most ways, it has been problematic. Loneliness is on the rise. But what about when you are surrounded by people and supported appropriately, but you still feel lonely? Today's episode addresses the loneliness epidemic and gives som...

To celebrate the blazing launch of The Last Relapse, we are doing a mini-series featuring a few excerpts from the book. Today's episode focuses on the reward of pursuing intimacy with God – a mission critical concept for the recovery journey. The portion of The Last Relapse that we explore today will help you grow in intimacy with God the right way, while also featuring a rather humorous story to...

To celebrate the blazing launch of The Last Relapse, we are doing a mini-series featuring a few excerpts from the book. Today's episode focuses on renewing the mind and rewiring the brain – both the scriptural and scientific underpinnings of a healthy thought life. The portion of The Last Relapse that we explore today will dramatically improve your thought life. Get your copy of my book The Last R...

To celebrate the blazing launch of The Last Relapse, we are doing a mini-series featuring a few excerpts from the book. Today's episode focuses on a critical concept – balancing you emotional life. The blind spots men have emotionally often leaves them numb, disconnected and stressed. The portion of The Last Relapse that we explore today will help you hurdle those blind spots into a place of emoti...

Today's interviewee is none other than yours truly, Sathiya Sam. Former Unleash The Man Within guest Shiraz Siddique switches seats with Sathiya to discuss everything about his new book, The Last Relapse, including why it was written, the writing process itself, who the book is for, the charitable component of all book sales, and why media outlets beyond the typical Christian outlets are intereste...

With the launch of The Last Relapse today, this episode is a shake-up from our usual routine. Sathiya has chosen to give 10% of all book sales to a charity that is near to his heart. This episode features a mini-interview with Jonas Wall, the founder of Nalubale Social Center in Uganda. He explains why his ministry is different than typical missions organizations, how missions can effectively cont...

Do you have a hard time staying focused? Do you find yourself starting a task, only to get sidetracked only to realize eventually that you completely forgot about the initial task? We are more distracted than ever before, and the underlying causes are more closely related to porn addiction than you may think. Today's episode offers insights on why your brain is distracted and practical ways to sta...

Your journey to freedom MUST include three recovery pillars: Self-awareness, healing, and identity. Each of these pillars comes with a mantra – a useful statement that gives you the essence of the pillar in an easy to understand (and easy to remember way). These three mantras have radically changed the lives of hundreds of men around the world, each of them are revealed in detail in today's episod...

Today's reflective episode offers insight into how your emotional life can be an incredible catalyst for worship. This concept is not new, as King David displayed it time and time again. If you are struggling to get in touch with your emotions, unsure how to connect with God on an emotional level, or find yourself drowning in a sea of overwhelming emotion, this episode will practically guide you t...