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How can physical fitness help you outgrow porn? In this episode, professional trainer Alex VanHouten explains why and how strengthening your body can strengthen your sexual integrity. Along the way, Alex shares a wealth of insights from science, Scripture, and his own story of freedom. Alex VanHouten is a father, husband, and self-proclaimed fitness nerd. He has served thousands of clients as a health coach, nutritionist, and personal trainer for the past 16 years. He is the owner and founder of the Betterment Company and the Better Daily App. Alex lives in Greenbrier, Arkansas with his wife and two boys.Here are Alex's three different podcasts:Defining Dad Bod PodcastBetter Daily ShortcastPick Up Your Cross Bible StudyFor a deeper dive into the new science of health and fitness, join us for part 2 of this conversation on next week's episode...The doors to HMA are OPEN!Enroll now at joinhma.comThe doors close on January 18.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

Find out why northern elephant seals are my favorite animal, and how they have helped me unlearn self-contempt.More About Elephant Seals:"Seven Things That May Surprise You About Elephant Seals!" (article by Valerie Shore)Friends Of The Elephant Seal (check out their Live Beach Cam)More Resources To Outgrow Porn:Husband Material CommunityHusband Material CoachingHusband Material CoursesThe doors to HMA are OPEN!Enroll now at joinhma.comThe doors close on January 18.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

What if everything you’ve been taught about sex has set you up for disappointment? In this episode, Sheila Wray Gregoire explains how sex can become truly great—for both partners. She also unpacks the harmful teachings of "Every Man's Battle" and challenges husbands to make love, not just intercourse!Sheila Wray Gregoire is the face behind ToLoveHonorandVacuum.com, the largest single-blogger marriage blog with one million page views per month. A sought-after speaker, she’s also an award-winning author of nine books and the host of the Bare Marriage Podcast.Buy Sheila's excellent new book here (this is a paid link):The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught And How To Recover What God Intendedhttps://tolovehonorandvacuum.comhttps://instagram.com/sheilagregoirehttps://facebook.com/sheila.gregoire.bookshttps://twitter.com/sheilagregoire https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdO1v4LdyqZV-m_VMlH5VGghttps://greatsexrescue.com/The doors to HMA are OPEN!Enroll now at joinhma.comThe doors close on January 18.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

When is nudity appropriate for men outgrowing porn? How can nudity become healing rather than harmful? In this episode, I will be vulnerable about my own experiences with nudity, and share what I have learned.The doors to HMA are OPEN!Enroll now at joinhma.comThe doors close on January 18.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

We live in a sports-centric culture. Have you ever felt like less of a man because of this? If you sometimes measure your masculinity based on athletic performance, this episode is for you. Stephen Thomas will explain the concept of "sports wounds," the 3 types of sports wounds, and how to heal so you can become more confident and secure as a man!Stephen Thomas is a husband and father who has had sobriety from porn for over 13 years. He's passionate about seeing men who feel hopelessly buried by addictions come alive and realize the strength God has placed in them. Stephen is a Certified Husband Material Coach and recently launched his own business so he can focus his efforts on helping men get free and seeing couples repair their marriages.Web Site:StephenThomasConsulting.comFacebook Page:Facebook.com/stephenthomasconsulting.comApply for individual, couples or small group coaching with Stephen here:StephenThomasCounsulting.com/servicesContact:Stephen@stephenthomasconsulting.comThe doors to HMA are OPEN!Enroll now at joinhma.comThe doors close on January 18.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by stress? In this episode, Marcus Spaur explains the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress, why self-care is not selfish, and how to prepare for stress during the holidays!Marcus Spaur is the founder of Between The Covers Coaching. He is also the Director of Care & Support at Husband Material, and a Certified Husband Material Coach. Email Marcus at marcus.spaur@gmail.com.You can sign up for a free coaching session with Marcus Spaur here.34 Tips For Self-Care: ‣ Drink a cup of hot herbal tea ‣ Sit in the sun and notice the warmth on your skin ‣ Pet a cat ‣ Go for a walk ‣ Take five deep, slow breaths ‣ Tense all the muscles in your body, hold for 5 seconds, then release them ‣ Call a safe friend and share how you are feeling ‣ Give yourself a hug ‣ Do gentle yoga ‣ Pray ‣ Meditate on a comforting verse or scripture or an encouraging word ‣ Listen to soothing music ‣ Take a long, warm bubble bath ‣ Let a mint dissolve in your mouth and focus on its sensation and flavor ‣ Get up and move to another room or a different environment ‣ Journal what you are feeling ‣ Draw or paint ‣ Take your shoes off, go outside, and let your toes feel the earth beneath you ‣ Take a nap ‣ Put on comfortable clothes  ‣ Snuggle into a soft blanket ‣ Light a scented candle ‣ Turn off all your devices for 30 minutes, sit quietly and breathe ‣ Shift your posture ‣ Hug a loved one and don’t let go until you relax into their embrace ‣ Do something that made you happy as a child ‣ Laugh out loud ‣ Splash in a puddle ‣ Get a massage ‣ Connect with a supportive group: Bible study, small group, 12 step community ‣ Sing out loud ‣ Stretch ‣ Play on a playground ‣ Write down 10 things for which you have gratitude—Excerpted from Altogether You Guided Journaling Worksheets (page 17) by Jenna Riemersma. Get more tips, videos, and free resources at jennariemersma.com.The doors to HMA are OPEN!Enroll now at joinhma.comThe doors close on January 18.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

Forgiveness is crucial to healing, but so often misunderstood. Get clarity about what forgiveness is (not) with these five truths: 1. Forgiveness is not permission. 2. Forgiveness is not a feeling. It's a choice.3. Forgiveness is not a moment. It's a process.4. Forgiveness is not easy or free. It's costly.5. Forgiveness is not a burden. It's a gift."Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:32Living in forgiveness is living in freedom!The doors to HMA are OPEN!Enroll now at joinhma.comThe doors close on January 18.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

Have you ever felt like an orphan? Do you long to belong, but have difficulty trusting others? In this episode, Eddie Capparucci unpacks "the orphan spirit"—what it is, why we struggle with it, and the power of our true identity: Beloved Sons Of The Most High King. Dr. Eddie Capparucci is a Christian therapist who specializes in the treatment of sex and porn addiction. He's the creator of the Inner Child Recovery Process (ICRP) and the author of two books (these are paid links):Removing Your Shame Label: Learning To Break From Shame And Feel God's LoveGoing Deeper: How The Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual AddictionAlso check out Eddie and Drew's Going Deeper Workbook!***NEW COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT***Healing The Inner Child: Video Course For Christian Men6 Hours Of Video Training12 Page Companion PDFThe Inner Child Assessment"I discovered things from my childhood that I had no idea that happened or affected me. I learned about tools to become a better man every day." —Sak“I understand more about myself. The information was incredible and delivered with compassion—an amazing balance of clinical and spiritual advice.” —Larry“The work that Eddie, Drew, and other leaders at the retreat were able to do is a refreshing approach to freedom from porn that allows us to love ourselves." —JayBuy the new video course on Healing The Inner Child at: husbandmaterial.com/healing-the-inner-childThe doors to HMA are OPEN!Enroll now at joinhma.comThe doors close on January 18.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

The image of God in you is good. In this episode, author and therapist Jenna Riemersma beautifully explains how the image of God can bring healing and freedom to every part of us... including any parts attached to pornography and other unwanted behaviors.Jenna Riemersma is the founder and clinical director of The Atlanta Center for Relational Healing. She is also teaching faculty for the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP).Jenna also provides dozens of free resources at MoveToward.com.Text JENNA to 33777 to receive...A free "Move Toward" WorksheetA guided meditation for sex addictionA guided meditation for betrayal traumaBuy Jenna's book here: (this is a paid link):Altogether You: Experiencing Personal And Spiritual Transformation Through Internal Family Systems TherapyThe doors to HMA are OPEN!Enroll now at joinhma.comThe doors close on January 18.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

If you feel unworthy or unlovable, please listen to this. It's a sermon—the same one I preached at the recent Husband Material Retreat in Santa Barbara. How Jesus Reverses The Curse: A Case Study From The Life Of Peter Sermon on John 21 by Drew Boa Sunday, October 10th, 2021 The Rupture: Peter's unfinished business with JesusThe Repair: Jesus confronts Peter with compassionThe Redemption: Peter courageously follows JesusThe doors to HMA are OPEN!Enroll now at joinhma.comThe doors close on January 18.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!