The Church Basement Podcast

As a former pastor in recovery for addiction, I connected with this instantly! I had to react! And this is my first reaction and it’s a good one! Theo is so vulnerable, so honest about where he is and what it's like. I appreciate his vulnerability and provide my own thoughts and experiences that match his. Watch his full video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CihTN2GQymcI'm Andy and I make videos f...

I'm Andy a former pastor and recovering addict. I make videos for men who are struggling. As Christians, we sometimes find ourselves acting, thinking, believing, in ways that we're ashamed of. We want to follow Jesus, but struggle to change. I've been there and I know what it's like. You're not alone, there is hope and there is a way forward. 00:00 - Why do pastors and leaders fail? 02:42 - The pr...

Should a Christian go to 12 step groups for help with addiction? Should Christians avoid it, is it unwise or is it helpful? These are valid questions for any Christian who is dealing with addiction and looking for help. Here, I share my experiences being a Christian in recovery and what I've learned from "going to church in the basement" I'm Andy and I make content for men who are struggling. AsCh...

What goals do you have for 2026? What habits can help you get there? In this video, I’ve outlined my 2 main goals and the daily, weekly, monthly habits that’ll help me stay on the path in 2026. As a guy following Jesus, my goal is to be more connected (to God, truth, myself and others) and be less distracted by all the noise. Contents:00:00 Goals for 202602:05 Habit #1 Morning Routine05:12 Habit #...

Why do we get sidelined from living out our purpose as men? "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10If we could just take that scripture and apply it, everything would be different. We'd be living out purpose changing lives and glorifying God. So why don't we? Why do we get sidelined from li...

Hope = Object + Expectation I'm Andy and I make content for men who are struggling. As Christians, we sometimes find ourselves acting, thinking, believing, in ways that we're ashamed of. We want to follow Jesus, but struggle to change. I've been there and I know what it's like. You're not alone, there is hope and there is a way forward. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

Romans 7 gives us a picture of what it looks like to try to follow Jesus on our own, by effort, by willpower - without depending on His Spirit for help and power. It won't work, it can't work. But there is hope. It's just not in you. I'm Andy and I make content for men who are struggling. As Christians, we sometimes find ourselves acting, thinking, believing, in ways that we're...

Feel lost, stuck, broken? You're not alone. I felt this way for many years until it all became too much to handle. Thankfully God's grace can handle our mess and Jesus tells us exactly what we ought to do. I'm Andy and I make content for men who are struggling. As Christians, we sometimes find ourselves acting, thinking, believing, in ways that we're ashamed of. We want to follow Jesus, but strugg...

Do you have regrets? Would you like to go back and change the past if you could? How’s God used your past though to bring you to where you are now? How has your past prepared you for your present ministry? I think it’s impossible to not have regrets but when you stop and think about what God has done since then, how he used your failures to mold you and shape you and bring you to where you are now...

In order to stay sober, we need to deal with the void left behind when we remove alcohol. All the stuff we avoided and numbed, is now exposed and experienced and unless we figure out how to deal with it, we'll resort to old ways so we don't have to. I'm Andy and I make content for men who are struggling. As Christians, we sometimes find ourselves acting, thinking, believing, in ways th...

Have you ever tried to stop drinking alcohol? I have to. Hundreds of times. The problem isn't stopping, it's starting back up. But then I found what I needed to START doing so I could STOP drinking...for good! In this podcast I talk about the four things I had to start doing to get sober. If you're struggling with alcohol (or anything else) you're not alone, there is hope and there...

Is alcohol a problem for you? Besides the obvious , what signs can we look for? As a Christian, how do we think about alcohol, our use of it and the problems that might exist? In this video will look at some patterns and problems that aren’t always obvious when we’re struggling with alcohol. If you are someone who is struggling with alcohol, you’re not alone just hope there’s a way Forward. Sober...

Make sure to check out my Sober October Playlist that contains audio podcasts all about alcohol! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mP39zDZPKHSQZ4RPXFNlX?si=57ce55694d50472e Are you struggling with alcohol? I was. What started out as fun, enjoyable and controllable turned into something else. When life got hard, alcohol became a way out, an escape, something to take the pain away. That led to more...

If you want to deal with lust and your struggles, start here. By believing in and relying on God’s grace and then stepping into the light, living honestly, openly and courageously. This is what it looks like to abide in Jesus, to follow him, to trust him, to trust his truth, and to trust your brothers in Christ. Chapters 00:00 Intro00:37 What does help look like? 01:17 Relying on God’s grace 05:29...

Why do Christian men struggle with lust and lustful behaviors at basically the same rates at non-Christian men? Overall, 75% of Christian men struggle vs 78% of men. Why? The statistics about men and specifically Christian men seem to surprise people. But if you look at how men approach their struggles with lust and acting out, you'll usually find one thing in common: regardless of what they b...

Why do so many men struggle to break the habits and behaviors around sexual behaviors and lust? As Christians, we sometimes find ourselves acting, thinking, believing, in ways that we're ashamed of. We want to follow Jesus, but struggle to change. I've been there and I know what it's like. You're not alone, there is hope and there is a way forward. Sex is a gift with a purpose, yet for many of us...

Do you struggle with lust and sexual behaviors? Do you feel stuck, defeated and ashamed? If you do, you’re not alone. The statistics about men’s struggles in this area make it clear - most men struggle - even Christian men. You’re not the worst, you’re human, and there is hope. Many guys I talk to feel hopeless. They can’t change, can’t seem to figure out what to do with their lust and their actin...

Most of your struggles are a struggle with shame, especially if you're a man. Most of the ways we try to deal with shame lead to more struggles. Feeling alone, inadequate and beat up, we numb and escape through substances or behaviors, and try to prove ourselves through work or relationships. It doesn't work. It never will. This shame convinces us to run, hide, and cover up, perpetuating a...

Audio from the video "How God's grace, love and faithfulness have healed, changed and restored a broken man" Seven years ago I hit rock bottom and wrecked my life. Since then, God has shown me love, grace and done amazing things in me and my marriage. As I tell people, my story doesn't make me look good, but it makes God look VERY good. This is just a small part of my testimony o...

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Welcome to the church basement podcast, a podcast about Jesus, recovery and basement wisdom.  Make sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and check out the YouTube channel for videos.  YouTube ⁠ ⁠youtube.com/@thechurchbasement⁠⁠ Follow me on social: Instagram ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechurchbasement/⁠⁠ Twitter/X ⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/church_basement⁠⁠ Threads ⁠ ⁠https://www.threads....

Welcome to the church basement podcast, a podcast about Jesus, recovery and basement wisdom.  Make sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and check out the YouTube channel for videos.  YouTube ⁠youtube.com/@thechurchbasement⁠ Follow me on social: Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechurchbasement/⁠ Twitter/X ⁠https://twitter.com/church_basement⁠ Threads ⁠https://www.threads.net/@thechu...

Welcome to the church basement podcast, a podcast about Jesus, recovery and basement wisdom.  Make sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and check out the YouTube channel for videos.  YouTube ⁠youtube.com/@thechurchbasement⁠ Follow me on social: Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechurchbasement/⁠ Twitter/X ⁠https://twitter.com/church_basement⁠ Threads ⁠https://www.threads.net/@thechu...

Welcome to the church basement podcast, a podcast about Jesus, recovery and basement wisdom.  Make sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and check out the YouTube channel for videos.  YouTube youtube.com/@thechurchbasement Follow me on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thechurchbasement/ Twitter/X https://twitter.com/church_basement Threads https://www.threads.net/@thechurchbase...

Welcome to the Church Basement Podcast. A podcast about Jesus, recovery and basement wisdom. Make sure to follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to automatically get new episodes. Subscribe on Youtube ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@thechurchbasement⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Social Media Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechurchbasement/⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/church_basement⁠⁠⁠ Threads ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thread...