The Christian life is not easy, often requiring us to trust God in ways that span far beyond anything we could have asked or imagined. Today's episode explains why failing to trust God often leaves us without his protection, and why issues trusting God are often accompanied by smaller more significant issues around fear, expectations, and traumas. If you are looking to grow in your ability to trust God, this episode is for you. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, ...
Jul 22, 2022•14 min•Ep. 331
Today's episode is a pilot project between Shane O'Neill (Naked Gospel Podcast), Drew Boa (Husband Material) and yours truly. These bi-monthly collaborations will feature candid conversations exploring sexual health and integrity through a biblical, clinical, and anecdotal lens. In this episode, the gang discusses what seems to be working these days in the recovery space, ways that the local church can step up in the future, and a few practical gems that go a long way in the recovery journey for...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 330
In a time where people are exhausted, skeptical, and polarized, there has never been a greater need for blessing. Speaking words of blessing over ourselves, friends, family, and enemies is a vital part of fruitfulness as a Christian. This episode provides practical ways to do this, including a few real-life examples. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse...
Jul 20, 2022•19 min•Ep. 329
Humans are visual creatures. While this has given rise to magnificent innovation, art, and technology, it can also be the gateway for sin and sexual misbehavior. Today's episode talks about the power of visual stimuli, offering practical ways to handle it in a godly and healthy way. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse...
Jul 19, 2022•13 min•Ep. 328
Failure is a part of life, but how they are framed is make or break. While many see failures as setbacks, they are simply learning opportunities. Today's episode is a stark reminder that if you purpose to learn from your mistakes and use them to devise preventative measures moving forward, they can accelerate the recovery journey. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse...
Jul 18, 2022•12 min•Ep. 327
Everyone has different ideas of who God is and what He is about, many of which are informed by our own personal experiences with authority figures growing up. To truly know God's unconditional love, we must not only understand it cognitively, but also emotionally, at a deep heart level. Today's episode is a reminder that God is for you, His love towards you will never change, and that your performance/behavior in no way changes His mind about you. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of m...
Jul 15, 2022•13 min•Ep. 326
Chris and Tara Borghese are the Co-Founders of The Marriage Revolution, where they help married couples find the ultimate state of understanding, connection, and intimacy. They have successfully navigated their way through many relationship pitfalls over their 29 years of marriage and use their personal experiences to bring hope and practical tools to marriages around the world. In this candid interview, the Borgheses explain how they recovered from an emotional affair 10 years into their marria...
Jul 14, 2022•59 min•Ep. 325
Everyone has an idea of what should be done first when you start recovery - talk to a trusted friend, read a book, listen to a podcast, join a program, buy a course, etc. These are all vital practical aspects of embarking on the recovery journey, however there is something more important at an inner level that must take place first. Today's episode explores why taking responsibility should be the first thing anyone does in recovery. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling b...
Jul 13, 2022•15 min•Ep. 324
Societal norms condition us to play psychological defense - constantly responding to the next stimulus that reaches our senses. We are at our best when we play psychological offence - choosing what, how and when we engage with something. Today's episode explains this concept in great detail, offering personal and practical examples to apply immediately. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse...
Jul 12, 2022•20 min•Ep. 323
You've likely heard it said that with great power comes great responsibility, but it is equally true that with great responsibility comes great power. Today's episode is an exhortation to identify the areas in your life where you feel powerless, assume responsibility appropriately, and begin to take steps towards making radical change in your life once and for all. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse...
Jul 11, 2022•17 min•Ep. 322
Today's episode uses a real life example to describe the power of writing your goals down, and why many goals are unachieved simply because they have not been properly articulated. If you are chasing any kind of goal in life, especially freedom from pornography, this episode is for you! Listen to Episode 317 - How To Turn Trauma Into Wisdom Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse...
Jul 08, 2022•15 min•Ep. 321
"Joey Hauss is a Certified Level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor, Oxygen Advantage Breathwork Facilitator, Cold Immersion Coach, Professional Speaker, Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jean Jacques Machado, and former US Marine Sergeant. He's on a mission to help people become happy, healthy and strong—one state, country and continent at a time. In today's episode, Joey talks about why learning to manage yourself during distress is a vital skill for 'success' in life – regardless of how you de...
Jul 07, 2022•52 min•Ep. 320
Hopelessness is a common experience of the recovery journey (and life in general). Today's episode explores 2 components of hopeless: anxiety about the future and unresolved pain in the present. The better these two components are understood, the more quickly you can reach a place of hope again. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse
Jul 06, 2022•16 min•Ep. 319
He who masters his emotions masters life. The better you understand, control, and inform your emotional responses, the more effective you will be in your relationships, careers, and calling. Today's episode explores effective ways to deal with emotions real-time while providing guidance for when a situation requires more attention beyond the moment itself. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse...
Jul 05, 2022•17 min•Ep. 318
Today's episode explores the unusual link between trauma and wisdom through a neurobiological lens, and why the presence of emotion often indicates how far along we are in the healing process. While we all have challenges from our past, wisdom is the byproduct of working through those things until the emotion has subsided. If the emotion is still there, healing is still in process. Listen to Episode 321 - Why Writing Your Goals Increases Their Likelihood of Happening soon. Join DeepClean Inner C...
Jul 04, 2022•15 min•Ep. 317
Humility is one of the most misunderstood concepts in the church today. This episode redefines humility, while offering a biblically controversial approach for acquiring it. Many would suggest that God humbles you, when in fact Scripture makes no reference to God humbling anyone. Rather, it is our responsibility to humble ourselves. While this is counterintuitive, it is great news, as it puts us in a position to acquire humility on a DAILY basis - a practice that we recommend to anyone who is in...
Jul 01, 2022•16 min•Ep. 316
Today's interview features Cody Cottle, a young serial entrepreneur that has a wild story of overcoming unimaginable adversities – including an addiction to alcohol and porn, getting arrested at the age of 20, and growing up with a father who has been imprisoned for as long as he has been alive. The aim of today's episode is to provide you inspiration that all things are possible, no circumstance is too great to stop your purpose, and if you set out to do something, by God's grace, it WILL be do...
Jun 30, 2022•59 min•Ep. 315
Often times the 1 week barrier in recovery is the hardest. If your relapses tend to occur every 5-10 days, this episode will help you understand WHY and a few practical steps you can take today to break the barrier into lasting freedom. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse
Jun 29, 2022•17 min•Ep. 314
This episode is inspired by Tom Bilyeu, who famously said "Fulfillment is being happy with yourself when you're all by yourself." This quote has layers to it, many of which are relevant in a recovery context. There is a difference between feeling happy and being happy. There is a difference between being happy with things and being happy with self. And there is a difference between being happy with yourself when you're with others versus when you're all by yourself. The better you grasp true ful...
Jun 28, 2022•15 min•Ep. 313
Porn kills dreams. It ruins confidence, makes us feel unworthy, and ultimately prevents us from fulfilling our callings in life. Today's episode shows you WHY your dreams become possibilities when porn is removed, and a few practical things you can do to get the ball rolling. Apply For DeepClean's Closer Position Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse
Jun 27, 2022•16 min•Ep. 312
It is inevitable when you are pursuing major change in your life – at some point, you will experience a lack of motivation. Today's episode explores how to handle yourself in these moments so that you move quickly through the apathy and rediscover your motivation and desire again. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle Book A FREE Strategy Call With Sathiya...
Jun 24, 2022•13 min•Ep. 311
Today's interview is a special one as we dive deep into a recent recovery story that has taken place in the DeepClean community. Stories like these are important for all of us to hear – it reminds us that God is on the move NOW and that freedom is possible for everyone. Leshan and his wife were fighting daily, sometimes going days without speaking to each other, and even getting into physical altercations. His patience was thin, temper was high, and porn was driving much of his problemed behavio...
Jun 23, 2022•31 min•Ep. 310
A surprising number of people argue in favor of porn, suggesting that it is a tool for expressing one's sexuality. Today's episode lightly touches on this argument, offering an explanation for why people reach this conclusion and whether or not there is validity to the claim. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Book A FREE Strategy Call With Sathiya Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse...
Jun 22, 2022•12 min•Ep. 309
It's never a fun time to wake up with morning wood, or worse - a midnight erection. Today's episode explores a few practical things to help you deal with nighttime surprises that 'arise' during recovery. Get My One Pager For Handling Temptation Here's my social accounts, you can follow: Facebook , Instagram , & Tiktok Join DeepClean Inner Circle...
Jun 21, 2022•16 min•Ep. 308
Today's episode explores the unique counter-play between emotional danger and psychological safety. Often we find comfort in the familiar, even when the familiar is toxic and working against us. Sometimes the reason that evoking positive change in your life is so challenging is because it poses as a threat to what we are comfortable with. This irony can often cause us to stay in what's comfortable, even though it is problematic. However, when you become aware of the dynamic, you can find a much ...
Jun 20, 2022•12 min•Ep. 307
Today's episode is a continuation of Ep 304 (it is highly recommended you listen to this episode first). The first moment you act on intuition is often quite powerful, but never enough to form a good habit. It is the second moment that matters most. In this episode, you will learn how to confront opposition that arises as you form good habits and why is the moments that ensue after an initial breakthrough that have the greatest downstream impact. Listen to Ep 304 - Turning Instincts Into Habits,...
Jun 17, 2022•15 min•Ep. 306
Kutter Callaway (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is associate professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and Co-Director of Reel Spirituality. He is the author of several books including Theology For Psychology & Counseling. Prior to teaching at Fuller, Callaway served in pastoral ministry for nearly a decade, focusing primarily on young and emerging adults. In today's interview, Kutter and Sathiya discuss why scientific research is not absolute, a healthy way for int...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 305
While you may think that forming good habits requires brute force, driven-ness, and fighting your inner desires, the truth is that we all possess intuition that has the potential for great habits. If we ignore this intuition, its voice becomes quiet and our bad habits are reinforced. As you heal your heart and learn to value yourself, you will become more sensitive to your own intuition, providing ample opportunity to develop good habits. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse ...
Jun 15, 2022•16 min•Ep. 304
Many times, we justify our current situation with optimism, positive thoughts, and spiritual jargon. While it can serve a purpose, these guises often stop us from acknowledging the truth – that we cannot accomplish anything significant or great on our own. We need each other, we need support, and we need help. If you need some inspiration and encouragement, this episode will remind you of just how powerful you can be when you step outside of your comfort zone and get the help you deserve. Get a ...
Jun 14, 2022•14 min•Ep. 303
The goal of recovery is not to simply "make the right choice" when confronted with a temptation. The goal is to get ahead of the curve, preventing those forks in the road from arising in the first place. Today's episode breaks down the FASTER Scale - a useful tool to identify indicators that you might be heading towards a relapse. This is a profoundly insightful tool that is guaranteed tool that will enable you to regularly position yourself for good decisions and lasting freedom. Get Your Copy ...
Jun 13, 2022•19 min•Ep. 302
