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It all started when I was in the sixth grade. The combination of my genetics, a degenerate basketball coach, and a failed system started my insane addiction. It took 28 years to hit a bottom that would finally force me to change or die.
The App Armor Up — For the man or woman battling lust, fear, addiction, or pride. Daily tools to fight back.
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app
Work with Matt: https://mattfarnsworth.net/coaching/
On my way to Nashville for The Stand Up Dude podcast. I said "Good Dude," which is another podcast I am doing. My bad.
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Website: https://mattfarnsworth.net
The App Armor Up — For the man or woman battling lust, fear, addiction, or pride. Daily tools to fight back.
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app
Work with Matt: https://mattfarnsworth.net/coaching/
12 years sober. Over 1,000 men coached. Whatever broke you — addiction, marriage, identity, failure, fear — there's a cycle. And you can break it.
Stay Connected Website | https://www.mattfarnsworth.net/
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The Comeback Blueprint — Book #1 bestselling memoir in Christian Leadership, Men's Spirituality, and Personal Success. This is not a self-help book. It's the raw, unfiltered story of addiction, Hollywood, a near-death experience, and the identity transformation that changed everything. Available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8
What followed was a chain reaction I never saw coming—betrayal, emotional collapse, and a relapse that led me straight to rock bottom. A devastating crash. A broken neck. Three minutes where my life was gone.
But the physical damage wasn’t the real breaking point.
It was the moment I realized I had no idea who I was.
In this episode, I walk you through the warning signs I ignored, the pain I tried to numb, and the truth that finally set me free: sobriety alone isn’t enough if you never confront what’s underneath.
This is a story about identity, loss, rebuilding, and what it actually takes to change your life—not temporarily, but for good.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle, lost in a relationship, or unsure of who you really are… this one is for you.
I did eventually pick it up, but it took recovery and structure. That was 12 years ago.
You just quit drinking. You feel amazing. Be careful. That feeling has a name — and it's one of the most dangerous moments in recovery. Most people don't see it coming. I didn't. Eleven years sober and it still took me down. 12 years on the other side. Over 1,000 men coached. This is what nobody warns you about clearly enough.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfarnsworth/
This is why your marriage is weak, your brain is in a fog, and your masculinity is at its weakest. The enemy has taken you hostage.
Don't let him win.
14-Day Spiritual Warfare Challenge (FREE): https://www.warfareblueprint.com/challenge
Armor Up App (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645
Armor Up App (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app
The Comeback Blueprint (book): https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8
Private Coaching (1-on-1): https://comebackblueprint.us/coaching_form
The Comeback Blueprint - My New Book
#1 Best Seller in Men's Issues, Christian Issues, and Leadership.
Get your copy of the book: HERE
Lust is a breakable cycle for Christians. Many feel a false sense of condemnation when they fall to sin. Listen to learn how to approach sin over lust properly.
Most people run from the truth about their life. I call it the void.
It's that black space. The thing you avoid. The place you numb. The question you refuse to ask yourself at 2 AM.
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Hosted by Matt Farnsworth — bestselling author, coach, and former Hollywood filmmaker — this show is built on lived experience, not theory. After surviving a near-fatal accident and turning to God, Matt walked away from Hollywood and began confronting the realities of addiction, identity, discipline, faith, and true transformation.
These are unfiltered messages about the internal spiritual battles we face and the responsibility required to change. This is not therapy talk or motivational noise. It’s clarity, confrontation, and structure.
If you’re ready for truth — welcome.