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Sathiya Sam is an author, coach, and speaker that helps men live with confidence and integrity. A recovered addict himself, Sathiya is the creator of DeepClean – a research-based and Bible-backed system for overcoming porn addiction. This work has helped everyone from college students to medical doctors regain control of their lives and walk in greater levels of freedom. Based out of Toronto, Canada, Sathiya is happily married and a die-hard basketball fan.

Resources Sathiya Mentioned: Unleash The Man Within Podcast

Sathiya's Book: The Last Relapse: Realize Your Potential, Reclaim Intimacy, and Resolve the Root Issues of Porn Addiction

Mo (Isom) Aiken is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker and blogger. Not only an accomplished writer, Mo was an All-American goalkeeper for the Louisiana State University soccer team, as well as the first female to train with and tryout for an SEC men's football team. Mo speaks nationally and internationally on a variety of faith-based topics and facilitates a faith-centered blog that has garnered millions of views to date. Mo joins us to tell the incredible story of God's intervention in the midst of her pain, and the fierce joy of knowing Jesus through our struggles.

*We had some audio issues with our mics, and Chelsea and Layton sound like they're recording in an aquarium. Thank God Mo sounds great! Thank you all for your patience and understanding!

Mo's website: moisom.com

Mo's books: Wreck My Life, Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot, and Fully Known An Invitation to True Intimacy with God.

Resources Mo mentioned: Jackie Hill Perry Website, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel by Christopher Yuan, Dr. Juli Slattery, and Preston Sprinkle.

Steve Etner is a national men's speaker, author of five books, and a Purity Coach. His conferences, seminars and retreats focus on what God has to say about the way we think and the impact it has on our behavior. Teaching men how to live in moral purity by equipping them with Biblical answers, Steve's goal is for men to have a re-ignited passion for Jesus and learn how to prepare their minds to successfully overcome their temptations and thus live pure lives for Christ. In short, the focus of Steve's ministry is all about helping men become hungry to live in purity - passionate for God's Word and aware of the practical answers from Scripture that make it all possible.

Steve's Website: Thepuritycoach.com

Steve's Books: Extreme Mind Makeover: How to Transform Sinful Thoughts and Patterns into God-Pleasing Habits, The Point of Purity Workbook, Are You A Super Man?: Becoming God's Man of Steel, The Pure Man Devotional Guide: A Biblical Toolbox for Purity, and Overcoming Temptation: 4 Steps To Spiritual Victory.

Steve's Phone Number: (574)-360-1141.

Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson have been married for 26 years and are devoted to doing whatever it takes for their marriage. Danny is one of the world's premier illusionists and has amazed thousands of audiences worldwide. Yet, he is far more than entertainment — Danny and his team bring the powerful and transforming message of the Gospel to every show he performs. Kimberly has worked behind the scenes partnering in Danny's act for over two decades. She recently obtained her Masters in Counseling Psychology and began working as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Together they host the "We Do Whatever It Takes" podcast.

Danny and Kimberly join us to discuss the hard work of protecting marriages against porn, as well as how to communicate with grace and compassion in the midst of pain.

Danny Ray & Kimberly's Podcast: We Do Whatever It Takes

Danny Ray's Book: No, I Can't Make Your Wife Disappear: A Magician's Guide for a Magical Marriage

Danny Ray's Website: DannyRayMagic.com

Danny Ray Performing Illusions: Penn and Teller: Fool Us, Danny at The Magic Castle

Sam Black is a former journalist and current Director of Recovery Education for Covenant Eyes; he understands the stronghold pornography can have on an individual's life. His new book The Healing Church actively addresses these issues and provides clear guidance for ministry leaders as they support those who seek to live in freedom. Sam joins us to discuss his motivations for writing the book, as well as resources he recommends to equip the church in the battle against porn.

Resources Sam Mentioned:

The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong about Pornography and How to Fix It

The Samson Society, She Recovery, Protect Young Eyes, Good Pictures Bad Pictures, Intoxicated on Life, and Honest Talk by John W. Fort.

Jessica Harris is the founder of the Beggars Daughter ministry and author of the books Beggars daughter, and Quenched: Quenched: Discovering God's Abundant Grace for Women Struggling with Pornography and Sexual Shame released in 2023.

Sharing her story has grown to encompass much more than just one woman's struggle with pornography. She writes and speaks about pornography, online safety, and how to talk about sex in the church.

Resources Jessica Mentioned: Quenched, by Jessica Harris

Every Woman a Theologian website with Phylicia Masonheimer

Jessica's website: Beggar's Daughter

Bob and Dannah Gresh are bestselling authors and leaders of the Pure Freedom, True Girl, and Born to Be Brave ministries. They join us to talk about Dannah's newest book, Happily Even After, and the incredible redemption story of their marriage.

Resources Dannah mentioned: Healing Your Marriage When Trust Is Broken, by Cindy Beall

Dannah's website: Dannah Gresh, Pure Freedom Ministries

Richie Henson has over a decade of experience working in youth ministry and currently serves as the Senior High Pastor at New Hope Community Church. Today he joins us to field questions about pornography submitted by students aged from Junior High to College.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What constitutes porn and is there porn that is ok?
• Does the Bible have anything to say about porn other than the basics about sex and lust?
• What do I do if I find out my siblings watching porn?
• I feel shame and want out but don't trust my parents to handle it well
• Should I break up with my boyfriend if he's watching porn regularly?
• If I send my boyfriend pictures, will he stop watching porn?

Podcast Richie Referenced:

Asking For a Friend Podcast

Join us as we unpack more of our journey and detail some of the initial steps we took towards healing. Your story might not look exactly like ours, but it can be redeemed like ours has.

Phylicia Masonheimer is a bestselling author, Bible teacher, and host of the Verity podcast. Her blog and shop, Every Woman a Theologian, exists to teach Christians how to know what they believe and live that out boldly. Phylicia walks us through her story of being introduced to erotica at a young age and the importance of finding her true identity in Christ. We also discuss the advantages of accountability and fellowship in our lives.

Resources:

Podcast Phycilia Referenced: Verity Podcast with Phylicia Masonheimer

Books Phylicia Referenced: A Gospel Primer for Christians by Milton Vincent and Christian Cosmo by Phylicia Masonheimer.