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...

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. 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...

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.

It says in John 7 that Jesus caused a division among those who heard him. Some believed while others wanted him arrested.  But even in the life of a follower, he can cause division. He will not allow us to sit on the fence and be casual bystanders in this life.  In this episode we will discuss the importance of commitment.

Let's face it: I've made every mistake in the book when it comes to living a life of sexual integrity. And now that I speak with men every week about the same thing, I have noticed a BIG mistake that most of them are making. Listen in to find out what that mistake is and how you can avoid it. 

Jesus did not seek His own glory. He constantly reminded people of this throughout the book of John.  His chief aim was to glorify God in all things. And He did that by telling the truth and having no falsehood in Himself. It had me asking the question, "How often do I seek my own glory even by telling lies of omission (not saying things I should be saying)? Hiding when I should be confessing...boasting when I should be fasting...laughing when I should be weeping." My flesh hates submission...

John 7:17 - If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. Is your will to do God's will?  So often, men talk about obedience without actually obeying. And with that repetitive behavior comes a great danger - missing the truth of God's message. In today's episode, we dive into hearing the truth with the intention of obeying it. This is the man who will be blessed.

Brothers, we want to be done forever with a lifestyle of habitual sexual sin.  This means that we must follow and set our minds on the things that the Spirit has His mind set on. In this episode, I will walk you through two ways we kill habitual sin through the power of the Holy Spirit.  Listen and then share it with a friend.

Brothers, the LORD is so gracious to us and answers His children when we call on Him. Today, I want to walk you through five prayers I am praying for men struggling with sexual sin that I believe YOU, too, can adopt into your own time of prayer. These prayers have the potential to change your life forever!

To be a single-minded man of God, we must let go of anything that would keep us from following the Lord's will for our lives.  To be a double-minded man is the norm in today's world. Limping between two worlds and doing neither any good.  In this episode, we'll explore the warnings we see in God's Word.

What does it take to grow beyond our struggle with pornography? It takes faith in the promises of God. How do we grow our faith? We grow our faith by hearing, reading, studying, memorizing, and meditating on the Word of God. In this episode, we will look at four principles for approaching God's Word as outlined by John Newton.

There is a lot we can learn from the life of Moses. Some of the most telling verses are found in the book of Hebrews that talk about what his faith enabled him to do for the glory of God. This episode will be both challenging and encouraging as we think about our own life and faith.

The end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 brought with it a lot of reflection. If 2023 were the last full year of my life, did I live it well?  If 2024 is the last year I'll be alive in this life, what would I hope to accomplish? In this episode, we look at the Word of God's call for a life of urgency. We cannot afford to spend another year trapped, stuck, and held back by sexual sin.

Your best life is prayerfully and purposefully preparing for the next. In this episode, Spencer walks through several passages that encourage us to develop a long-term view of our life here.

Jesus 'found' His first disciples and called them to follow Him. What a rich calling and yet they didn't have an idea what that looked like. They simply followed Him believing that the reward they would receive was sure to come. You and I can have faith in the same promises!

In John, we read about the first disciples Jesus called to hang out with Him. We can learn several important aspects about being a true disciple of Christ from these early interactions.

I learned a valuable lesson from a man who spent $50,000 to be instructed to do what he already knew he should be doing. I want to pass on this insight to you!