Man Within Podcast

Dennis Allen is the author of The Disciple Dilemma: Rethinking and Reforming How The Church Does Discipleship. A six-time Chief Executive Officer specializing in “turnarounds” for Wall Street backed corporations, Dennis speaks at universities, churches and conferences, on the topics of leadership and discipleship. Dennis is also a combat-rated Air Force F-15 fighter pilot, and an alumnus of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Dennis makes the case that Christian leaders must restructure their organizations to conform to Christ’s mission of discipleship. In this episode Dennis and Sathiya discuss: [01:49] The need to pioneer discipleship [05:20] Defining discipleship [08:50] The disciple dilemma in the modern West [10:51] Modeling Life through Relationships [11:22] The Missing Element of Deep Relationships [12:58] The Disconnect Between Church and Personal Growth [21:40] The need for improved discipleship programs [21:50] Understanding lordship and dying to self [24:50] Living as a bondservant to Christ [32:46] The need for improved discipleship programs [32:53] The concept of discipleship and toxic church culture [35:52] The importance of mentors and wingmen in discipleship [42:17] The need for trusted mentors [44:39] The long-term component of discipleship [45:47] The importance of patience and perseverance in discipleship Learn More About The Discipled Dilemma Follow Dennis Allen on Instagram and also on Youtube Check out The Disciple Dilemma on Amazon Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Sathiya Sam discusses how porn can either make one's life better or worse, emphasizing the importance of the individual's choice in this matter. He shares his personal journey, acknowledging that while porn initially negatively impacted his life, overcoming the addiction led to significant positive outcomes, such as the creation of the podcast and helping others. He encourages listeners to commit to the recovery process, highlighting the transformative potential of making a firm decision and staying dedicated to the journey. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Sathiya Sam presents a game called "Lust vs. Attraction" to help men differentiate between healthy attraction and lustful objectification. Using gym-themed scenarios, he explains the nuances of lust and attraction, emphasizing the importance of examining one's intentions and behaviors. The episode aims to bring clarity and empower listeners to understand their natural attractions without shame. Gym Theme: -You workout at the gym, you see an attractive girl and notice her looking in your direction. You quickly turn away. Then you look back again and check her out, giving God thanks for creating a beautiful woman. Lust or attraction? -You workout at the gym, you notice an attractive girl at the dumbbell benches. For your next exercise you need one of the benches, two are open. One is right beside the attractive girl, the other is on the complete opposite end of the gym. You choose the bench next to her. Lust or attraction? -You're working out at a specific machine. An attractive girl approaches you and asks you how many sets you have left, you mention that you have a few left but she can work in between sets. She says no thanks, she'll, come back later. You continue your workout giving God thanks for the attractive woman. Lust or attraction?   Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

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 Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

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 Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

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" podcast Checkout The Family Captain Expeditions Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

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 Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

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 Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

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 Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

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 Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram