Discover Joe Van den Hoven's journey from seeking career and wealth as a solution to his problems to finding faith in Christ's transformative power. Join us for a candid conversation as he shares his battles with lust, pornography, and challenges in relationships and career. Raised as a Seventh-day Adventist, Joe's parents influenced his spiritual upbringing, despite the struggle to balance faith and personal choices. He discusses overcoming performance identity, realizing his potential in faith, and the support he received. Joe's story unfolds through college struggles, his relationship with his future wife, Nadja, and his battle with pornography addiction. It's a testament to love, faith, and human resilience. Join us on Joe's inspiring journey to freedom in Christ. view more resources on our website 0:00 - Death to Life 5:00 - Impact of Upbringing on Spiritual Life 15:12 - Overcoming Challenges and Finding Potential 22:53 - Struggles With Spirituality and Relationships 31:55 - Struggles With Pornography, Marriage, and Work 42:35 - Counseling, Christian Faith, Guilt, and Shame 46:36 - Navigating Identity and Challenges in Life 1:00:02 - Discovering Freedom, Letting Go of Money 1:07:37 - Finding Purpose and Resting in Spirit 1:15:56 - Overcoming Performance Identity