Man Within Podcast

697 - The Reason Internet Filters Aren't Working For You (or Accountability Partners)

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 TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram

696 - Cocaine. Alcohol. Porn. Which Is Worst

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 issue.Book A Call With Sathiya's TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram

695 - John Michael Clark on Why Men Are Family Captains, Living On Mission, and The 6 Sails Every Man Must Master

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, practicality, and strength that men appreciate and respond to. He is the pastor of Salt Church. He’s a Carolina Panthers fan, enjoys Jiu-Jitsu, and loves cruising on the motorcycle or boat. He’s married to his dream girl, Natalie, and they’re raising their 3 sons Elijah, Brock, and Hudson on the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia.In this episode John and Sathiya discuss:[03:45] The importance of family leadership[06:05] Family leadership as the high calling for every husband[08:57] The practicalities of prioritizing family leadership[08:58] The importance of long-term consistency[09:48] The vision and impact of family leadership[14:09] The role of conviction and practicality in family leadership[16:41] The importance of family leadership[17:34] The hard work of leadership[20:21] Living on mission[28:36] The importance of family values[29:58] The power of family meetings[30:51] Monthly feedback survey[32:33] The importance of family leadership[33:34] The impact on wives' happiness[36:56] Benefits of generational impact[39:55] The importance of family leadership[40:53] Unlearning unhealthy perspectives on sex[45:38] Defining the essence of a man and a woman[48:39] The Family Captain podcast[48:39] The Expedition program
Listen to the "The Family Captain" podcastCheckout The Family Captain ExpeditionsBook A Call With Sathiya's TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram

694 - A Simple Way To Restore Connection In Your Marriage

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, and emphasizes the transformative power of the love languages.Book A Call With Sathiya's TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram

693 - 4 Recovery Hacks That No One's Talking About

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 the recovery journey.Book A Call With Sathiya's TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram

692 - Is A Sxless Marriage A Good Enough Reason To Watch Prn

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 TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram

691 - How A Hypocritical Pastor Became Porn Addiction Advocate

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 TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram

690 - Tim Ferrara on Healing From Local Church Hurt, Why Men Need Discernment, How To Make Good Decisions

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 "Everyday Discernment" on Charisma and Edifi networks.
In this episode Tim and Sathiya discuss:[00:00] The journey from business world to full-time ministry[00:53] The importance of discernment in decision-making[07:25] The three aspects of discernment[08:15] Importance of listening to older generations[09:04] Activating the Holy Spirit in decision-making[09:55] Need for discernment and setting a high standard[17:26] Importance of serving and going where God leads[18:16] Confusion and skepticism surrounding the local church[20:01] Dealing with church hurt and understanding church imperfections[26:29] Importance of unity in the church[27:19] Mission and vision of the church[33:10] Accountability and watchmen on the walls[34:51] Struggle with depression and pastors' openness[36:34] Role of the local church in recovery from sexual sin[39:12] Need for open communication and accountability in churches[44:57] Importance of discernment in decision-making[46:06] Finding healthy outlets for recovery
 
Listen to the "Eyes on Jesus with Drew and Tim" podcastCheck out Tim's three books available on AmazonBook A Call With Sathiya's TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram

689 - Skills That Kill In Recovery

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 Sathiya's TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram

688 - Is It Ever OK To Masturbate

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. He shares his personal experience of quitting both porn and masturbation, encouraging listeners to consider the positive impact of giving up masturbation on mental clarity and overall well-being.Book A Call With Sathiya's TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram