Man Within Podcast

If you grew up with rigid rules around your behavior, you have likely been conditioned to avoid, suppress, and ignore anything that is "bad" or "negative." While this can effectively curb behavior, there is no joy in the process and the fruit of such an endeavor is often minimal. Today's episode uses a recent case study to examine the power of giving someone with a rigid upbringing permission to watch porn and how it empowered him to choose against it. If your solutions so far have been will power, white-knuckling, and denying porn as an option, you will find some liberating truths in this episode. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Samuel Abraham Perez is a former gay stripper turned whole hearted follower of Jesus. After being involved in a homosexual lifestyle and experiencing severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, God found Samuel and his life has never been the same. His mission is to preach his testimony and experiences of his life in the LGBTQ community to believers and non-believers, hoping to inspire others that the love of God is transformational and correcting. Today's interview is absolutely loaded with Samuel's testimony, learning how to manage same-sex attraction (SSA) while being a Christian, whether or not someone with same-sex attraction can get married, and many other subtopics around this subject. If you struggle with SSA, this interview is for you. If you do not struggle with SSA, this interview is for you too. There is lots to learn as Samuel unpacks his testimony and recants how God has helped him live fully devoted to him while still working out his sanctification. Visit Samuel Perez website for more updates Follow Samuel Perez's Instagram Account @samuelabrahamp  Watch and Subscribe to Samuel Perez's YouTube channel SamuelPereztv   Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

While it may be easy to chalk up Will Smith & Chris Rock's Oscar incident to celebrity shenanigans, the reality is what took place exposed parts of our society that must be addressed. Today's episode explains the importance of men appropriately stepping into the role of protecting loved ones, and why violence never solves the problem. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

The word "love" is thrown around all the time, but have you ever wondered what it really means? How can you love your wife and also "love" Doritos? Today's episode deep dives into the 4 kinds of love, the difference between giving and receiving love, and why showing up in a relationship for love is very different than showing up from love. Discover Your Love Language Profile (No Charge) Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Have you ever found yourself wide awake at night even though your body is tired and you knew you needed sleep? This phenomenon is becoming commonplace for many with the rise in stress levels and screen usage amongst our many devices. Today's episode provides a novel way to condition your brain for rest on a regular basis, and why lighting control just might be the missing link in your nighttime routine. For night time routine, listen to Episode 62 - Winning The Night Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Communication is one of the best indicators of relationship quality. When the communication is happening often and in a healthy manner, the relationship itself is typically healthy. The same is true for miscommunications or a lack thereof. Today's episode explores healthy communications patterns in arguably the most important relationship of all – the relationship with self. Get my blueprint to experience lasting freedom. Order a copy of The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

Richard and Brittni have been married for six years. They are parents, pastors, authors, and co-founders of LoveAlwaysMinistries.com - a ministry that helps people find freedom from porn while pursuing purity of heart. On today's interview, they sit down to talk with Sathiya about S-E-X. The good parts, challenging parts, and everything in between. Specifically, the conversation talks about what it was like for Richard to process Brittni's past as a porn star, how he explained the relationship to his Christian parents when they started dating, and keys that have helped them have a healthy sex life in their marriage. They also get into purity culture and the value that is often overlooked when the word "purity" comes up. Visit LoveAlways Ministries Website for more updates Learn LoveAlways Ministries Single and Porn-free Courses Listen To Let's Talk About Purity Podcast Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

Today's episode continues from yesterday's Episode 243, detailing the importance of loving what you create, based on the creation story in Genesis 1. God loved what He created because He loved himself. The more you and I learn to love ourselves, the more we will love what we produce. This episode ends with a humorous story of Sathiya crying on a plane at the absolute worst time and an expert tip for the creative process. Listen to Episode 243 - Creativity For Men, pt 1   Get my blueprint to experience lasting freedom. Order a copy of The Last Relapse. Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

We have made a huge mistake in our society of reducing creativity to artistry. The reality is that all are naturally creative, but few are creative naturally. Today's episode explains why this disconnect exists, and some practical ways to tap more into your creative potential. Get my blueprint to experience lasting freedom. Order a copy of The Last Relapse. Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

Introspection is a beautiful thing. It allows us to understand ourselves better, piece together parts of our past, and ultimately grow. But as history often shows, you can have too much of a good thing. Today's episode explains the catch 22 of introspection – we must use it to facilitate our recovery process, yet it can hinder our recovery if it is overdone. Beware of this balancing act as you embark on the recovery journey. Get my blueprint to experience lasting freedom. Order a copy of The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.