BetterMan Podcast

Is It Sin To...?

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Deepen your understanding of the gospel by diving deeper into what sin actually is. 

Living in God’s Love: This Changes Everything | Featuring Nathan Wagnon and Duke Revard

Discover the transformative power of deepening your relationship with God and others in our with Nathan Wagnon and Duke Rivard from the Eden Project. We dive into confronting and correcting false narratives about God while promoting experiential and relational knowledge of God's love as a foundation for a more connected life.

The Test of Desire: A Study on Lust, Adultery, and Dignity

Sponsor: The Robert Lewis Podcast

 

What if the everyday temptations we face are causing us to stray further from the path of righteousness? When we discuss the allure of lustful thoughts and adultery, we aren't simply theorizing, but sharing real-life experiences. We share an encounter involving meeting Steve Ferrara's widow and the struggle faced when an attractive woman was present, underscoring the necessity of checking our thoughts and actions. We dissect the biblical perspective on adultery, emphasizing that it's more common than we think - with 25% of married men engaging in extramarital affairs. 

We don't just stop at identifying the problem; we explore solutions, especially in how we perceive women. We stress the need for men to see women as God's daughters, and as someone's wife. We advocate for open discussions about these issues, because it's through these conversations that we can hold each other accountable.

Is Living Together While Dating a Good Idea?

Sponsor: The Robert Lewis Podcast

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What is God's best for us in dating?

More men in the 18-44 years bracket have cohabitated than have tied the knot. This paradigm shift from marriage to cohabitation is influenced by several factors, including high housing costs, income issues, and society's growing acceptance of cohabitation. But is this really helpful in dating?

We won't stop at just examining trends, we'll also dive into the repercussions of cohabitation. Uncover the delicate balance between physical and emotional capital in relationships and why the notion of platonic relationships is almost non-existent in cohabitation.

Cultivating Godly Desires

Growing in knowledge and practice is part of the process of developing our faith as Christians.

Life-Changing Freedom from Pornography | Featuring Sam Black

Have you ever wondered about the impact of pornography on our lives and how it affects our brains? Join us for a revealing conversation with Sam Black, the Director of Life Change Education at Covenant Eyes, as we explore ways people overcome or avoid pornography addiction altogether.

With his background as a former journalist and author of two books, The Porn Circuit: Understanding How Your Brain Interacts with Pornography and The Healing Church, Sam shares valuable insights on how Covenant Eyes fosters transparency and accountability through self-chosen allies, setting the groundwork for lasting change.

Diving further into the topic of pornography addiction, we discuss the importance of early exposure, repetition, and trauma in fostering a stronghold of porn usage. Sam sheds light on the role of dopamine in our brains when we first encounter porn and the potential for neural plasticity to reshape our minds.

Learn about the crucial role of a safe fellowship process in helping individuals find freedom from pornography and the significance of commitment to our allies during times of weakness.

Finally, we address the impact of pornography on churches, its potential to undermine ministries, and the vital role of apps like Covenant Eyes in combating this issue.

Discover the importance of understanding why we struggle with pornography and the available resources to aid us on this journey, including free ebooks and audio versions of courses in the Victory app by Covenant Eyes.

Listen in for encouragement, hope, and practical advice on how to break free from pornography addiction and live a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Satan’s Playbook

Sin doesn't just magically appear.  There is a blueprint our enemy uses to destroy your soul. Learn to recognize the strategies used by the enemy and how to actively combat temptation.

Made to Crave

What do you want more than anything else?  What joy, hope or excitement comes to mind?

Lets think about this in the context of fighting sin and learning how to lean into the God given nature of craving.

Secret Strength: The Discipline of Withdrawing

Follow the model of Jesus and gain access to His strength.  He has given us the discipline of withdrawing to recharge and quiet our hearts.

 

Hardly anything else reveals so well the fear and uncertainty among
men as the length to which they will go to hide their true selves from
each other and even from their own eyes. ~ A.W. Tozer

1. What do I want most?
2. What do I think about most when my mind is free to think about
whatever it pleases? (What do I choose to think about when I
am free to choose?)
3. How do I use my money? (look through your credit card statements?)
4. What do I do with my leisure time?
5. What company do I enjoy most?
6. Who and what do I admire?
7. What do I laugh at?

Church Hurt

Often experienced and seldom discussed we have an introductory discussion on the complicated topic of Church hurt.