Porn and The Gospel

What gets in the way when men fight pornography? In this episode, Spencer shares the five mistakes he sees most often after years of coaching and walking alongside men in this struggle: staying silent, looking for an easy solution, refusing to see it as all-out war, believing it will go away "when…," and failing to guard the heart with vigilance. Along the way he draws on Scripture (1 John 1, Galatians 5, Romans 7–8, Proverbs 4, Psalm 78 and 108), the "funnel of fruitfulness," and hard-won lessons from his own life. He also folds in insights from other men he asked—including his son Grant—on identity, spiritual warfare, and the trap of chasing systems instead of Christ. The takeaway: you're not strong enough on your own, and that's the point. Real freedom comes from throwing yourself fully on the grace and mercy of God.

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The Morning Hours - Prayer, Power, and Purity Psalm 5:3 ~ O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch. Let me begin this by saying, I understand that some men believe that they work and think and get energy mostly in the evening. And in doing so, they don’t give much thought to how they spend their mornings. If this is you, I want to challenge your assumptions. I want you to consider that prayer and preparation in the morning is far more valuable than evening productivity. The man who is at war with lust must not sleep in. This war starts before your feet hit the floor. David says, “O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice.” And Spurgeon said it like this: “Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night.” Because your enemy doesn’t sleep, rest, or care about your excuses, it is imperative that we wake early and begin with careful and precise prayers to our Lord and God.

In this episode, we'll explore the three characteristics of a man who experiences the presence of God. We'll be diving into Psalms 15:1-2 for much needed encouragement because, as men of God, there should be nothing more we desire than to live with integrity before the Lord in our daily lives.

Satan's first trick to lure people into sin is to show them the bait while hiding the hook; to offer the golden cup but conceal the poison inside; to highlight the sweetness, pleasure, and benefits of giving in to sin, while hiding the inevitable suffering and misery that follow. 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 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. We explore the duality of the Christian life—both surrender and war—showing how true freedom comes from submitting to God’s will and waging spiritual battle against the flesh. Whether you’re in the midst of this battle or supporting someone who is, this episode offers encouragement and practical steps to refocus on the gospel and live in victory.

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.