Shame(less) Podcast

In this compelling episode, Ken Freire sits down with Steve Treichler (aka Trike), senior pastor of Hope Community Church in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Together, they explore the origin of shame through Genesis chapters 1-3 and how understanding this foundational narrative transforms our understanding of sin, shame, and redemption.

Highlights:

• The Framework of Scripture: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. How Genesis 1-3 sets the stage for the entire biblical narrative.
• The Intimacy of Creation: The significance of God breathing life into Adam and the unique creation of Eve as a helper.
• Shame's Origin: Adam and Eve's disobedience, the serpent’s deception, and the immediate impact of shame on their relationship with God and each other.
• Shame and the Gospel: How Jesus Christ not only pays the penalty for sin but also removes the shame that sin brings, as illustrated in Hebrews 12:2 and the concept of expiation.
• Practical Advice for Overcoming Shame: The importance of gospel friendships, confessing struggles, and preaching the gospel to yourself daily.

Key Quote:
"Shame is holding onto something that Jesus has already taken. The answer is not trying harder but trusting in the finished work of Christ, who removes both our sin and shame." — Steve Treichler

Resources Mentioned:

• Hope Community Church: Visit HopeCC.com for sermons, resources, and more.
• Romans Untangled Podcast: Dive deep into the Book of Romans in a clear, accessible way. Available on all major podcast platforms.

Connect with Steve Treichler:
Website - HopeCC.com
Podcast -  Romans Untangled

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In this vulnerable and transformative episode, host Ken Freire sits down with Shawn Bonneteau, a Christian coach and advocate for men’s healing, to discuss overcoming erectile dysfunction (ED) without medication.

Shawn shares his personal journey, from the shame-filled struggles rooted in childhood wounds and pornography addiction to finding freedom.

Together, they dive into the psychological and spiritual aspects of ED, the importance of open communication in marriage, and practical steps men can take to reclaim their confidence and intimacy.

Whether you’re battling shame or seeking hope, this episode offers a raw, faith-centered perspective on breaking free from the lies that hold us back.

Key Takeaways:

• The role of faith and vulnerability in healing ED without medical intervention.
• How unresolved wounds from the past can impact intimacy today.
• Shawn's innovative "sexual template" method for fostering trust and connection in marriage.
• Practical advice for men who feel trapped by shame or fear of failure.

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To learn or work with Shawn more use the following links:

Website: https://secrethabit.ca/

Book a call:  https://secrethabit.ca/call

ED page: https://secrethabit.ca/erectiledysfunctioncoach/

ED mini course: https://secrethabit.thinkific.com/courses/erectiledysfunction

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In this episode, Ken Freire sits down with Michael Zepeda, a former professional DJ who shares his journey of escaping the nightlife scene's many temptations to find freedom and purpose in Christ. 

Michael opens up about the pressures of the DJ life, where substances, lust, and ego dominated, and how a key turning point—and his faith—led him out of darkness. 

Together, Ken and Michael discuss practical steps for resisting temptation, the role of community, and how to be a light in environments that often feel far from God. 

Michael's testimony offers hope and real strategies for men seeking redemption and purpose. Tune in to learn how Michael turned his career and faith around to live boldly for Christ.

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In this episode of the Shame(less) podcast, Ken sits down with Trevor Winsor, to uncover the transformative power of vulnerability in overcoming shame. Trevor shares his personal story of recovery, revealing how secrecy keeps men trapped in cycles of shame and addiction—and how true freedom is found through honest, authentic relationships.

Together, we discuss why both therapy and community are essential to healing and offer practical steps for men who want to embrace vulnerability on their own journeys. 

Tune in to discover why vulnerability is shame's greatest enemy and how taking that first step can change everything.

Key Takeaways:

• Secrecy fuels shame, but vulnerability breaks its power.
• Therapy and trusted relationships together create a balanced path to recovery.
• Practical advice for Christian men to start embracing vulnerability in their lives.

You can find Trevor on Linkedin .

In this episode we will do a deep dive into the:

1. 5 character traits you need to look for in a counselor

2. What types of questions you should ask when looking for a counselor

3. The organizations that you can look for a good counselor.


Organizations You Can Check Out (in alphabetical order) :
Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC)

Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)

Biblical Counseling Coalition (BCC)

Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF)

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In this episode, Ken Freire welcomes Sydney Poeira, founder of the Mighty Men Protocol, to discuss the critical balance between faith and action in overcoming addiction. Sydney shares his personal journey of battling addiction and explains why the "pray about it" mentality alone can be limiting. He breaks down his five-pillar system that combines spiritual guidance with actionable steps like fasting, boundary setting, and rewiring habits. Together, they explore how to turn faith into purposeful action, creating lasting change for men striving to live in freedom.

To learn more about Sydney follow him on Instragram at https://www.instagram.com/gladiatorsydney/

Feeling Abandoned by God in Your Shame?

Have you ever felt weighed down by shame, like you're completely alone in your struggle? You're not alone. In my first podcast episode, I share a bit of my story—one of deep pain, shame, and ultimately, healing.

From experiencing abuse and being introduced to pornography at a young age, to hitting rock bottom and wanting to end my life, I was trapped in a cycle of shame. But in my darkest moment, I realized something profound: I didn’t need all the answers, I needed Jesus.

If you’re feeling abandoned by God or alone in your battle today I discuss how being with Jesus helped me through my darkest moments. 

In this episode, Dillon Pollard shares his powerful testimony of breaking free from the chains of pornography and overcoming the shame that once defined him. Through his faith, Dillon transformed his deepest struggles into a source of strength and reclaimed his God-given identity. Listeners will not only be inspired by his story but will also receive practical, faith-based advice for overcoming personal battles and shame. Tune in to learn how Dillon’s journey can help you rise above your own struggles and find purpose in Christ.

Over the last 2 decades of overcoming this addiction and helping other men I found a major problem with the how people were getting help.

From a non-christian perspective they try to use insufficient means to heal you or actually try to convince to keep doing it as long as it’s not hurting anyone.

From a christian perspective, denominational streams focused on only one domain of how people struggle. This still lead to people feeling like they are fighting a losing battle.

As I started to get healing in this area it seemed like I stumbled into something revolutionary at that time. I didn’t know how to put into words what was happening to me.

Until years later, I was taking a biblical counseling certification and our textbook gave this phenomenal framework.

It encapsulated years of what God was doing in my life into a single diagram. So no, I wasn’t God’s gift to mankind who found this revolutionary way to be healed from this addiction.

In fact, great men and women of the faith have been trained on this type of framework.

The beauty of this framework is that it gives us the 5 major reasons or domains in which people struggle with any addiction.

I’m using it particularly for pornography in this episode but if you are struggling with other addictions you can certainly use this framework to start to diagnose why you’re struggling.

So lets dig into the 5 major reasons people struggle with their addictions.

Shame can come from a variety of reasons. In this first season, I’m going to explore how pornography addiction causes shame.

There are 3 goals to the podcast:

1. Provide a place for vulnerable conversations.
We tend to keep tons of secrets and not feel safe sharing our struggles.

As I interview guests, I hope our vulnerability will show you that you’re not alone and that there are people who’ve overcome the battle and can help.

2. Provide Biblical Truths from Biblical Counselors & Coaches:

I plan to feature insights and practical advice from biblical counselors and coaches who specialize in helping men break free from shame.

For example, I believe freedom begins with understanding who we are in Christ. I’ll explore how our identity as beloved children of God empowers us to overcome addiction and live victoriously.

3. Share Stories from Other Leaders Who've Overcome Shame: There is power in testimony. We'll hear from Christian entrepreneurs and leaders who have walked through the valley of addiction and emerged stronger. Their stories will inspire and equip us with the tools needed to overcome our struggles.

So, If you or someone you know is feeling trapped and ashamed because of your addictions, this podcast is for you and I have 2 simple requests:

1. Subscribe now and don't miss an episode.

2. Share this with another guy who can benefit from this podcast.

Stay tuned for our first full episode coming soon. Until then, You are not alone in this battle.

No longer will shame kill your dreams and legacy. Together, with the power of God’s grace, we will Kill Shame, Stand Strong, And Be on Mission.