This is how he deceived the first humans. The serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. God knows that when you eat the fruit, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like gods, knowing good and evil” (Gen. 3:4-5).

“You'll have your eyes opened and become like gods!” That’s the bait—the pleasure, the sweetness, the gain. But what he hides is the hook—the shame, the anger of God, and the loss that will come for sure.

There are two ways our eyes can be opened: the mind can be opened to joy and contemplation, or the body to shame and confusion. Satan promises the first but delivers the second. He cheated Adam and Eve, offering them an apple in exchange for paradise, just like he continues to deceive countless people today. 

That's a paraphrase from Thomas Brooks

In this episode, we will reflect on the importance of identity and faith by examining the story of Moses in Exodus 2:11-15. We'll contrasts Moses's actions with the approach Jesus displayed in Matthew 9:36-38.

We must embrace their true identity in Christ, turn away from sinful temptations, and continuously look to God for strength and guidance. Join the community at themanofvalor.com to engage in deeper discussions and support.

In this episode of Porn and the Gospel, we dive into the deep struggle many believers face with pornography and masturbation. Drawing from John 11, I discuss the importance of aligning our lives with God's perspective and purposes, even when it seems impossible. 

There's nothing more hopeless than being stuck in the patter of habitual sexual sin. The broken promises, the secrecy, the shame, and the struggling relationships. 

In this episode we walk through the struggle and look at what God's Word and I'll share three helpful suggestions for any brother struggling. 

We all have habits. These habits either help us or hurt us. They either move us toward a life pleasing to God or aid in drifting into a life of powerful and painful regrets.

In this episode, I'll share 8 helpful habits that anyone can start that will significantly impact your life over time.

In the last episode from this series, I want to walk you through the actual process that a man of God can become free from porn. 

It's something that almost every follower of Jesus knows but rarely gives themselves to. I want to encourage you to take the next step in becoming the man of God he created you to be.

This will result in your freedom, joy, and, ultimately, God's glory.

The truth will set you free! 

This is a popular quote from Jesus in John 8...but what does Jesus set us free from?

In this episode, we explore the four things that Christ sets every man of God free from.

For every man of God, Jesus says, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32.

In this episode, I am going to walk you through how I became free from pornography. I hope that this will encourage you on your journey to freedom. 

Every man of God who is struggling with porn wants to be free. 

In this episode, I'll walk through what I see as four pillars of the man of God who finds freedom. These can all be found in 2 Samual 10.

How does Jesus respond to our sins? How did He respond to the woman caught in adultery and brought before Him by the scribes and Pharisees?

In this episode, we dive into the powerful words of Jesus in this encounter and how they apply to us, His followers.