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Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Take Your Brain Back from Porn Addiction: How to Rewire It NOW
Send a textContinually going to pornography makes you less human. Your brain has been hijacked by porn. But neuroscience proves you can take it back.In this episode, Nick and I break down the brain science behind porn addiction—and how to reverse it. Real, actionable steps you can start TODAY to rewire your neural pathways toward genuine freedom.What you'll discover:🧠 Why porn addiction is an intimacy disorder (and how your brain's attachment system keeps you stuck)🔄 The replacement principle: Getting healthy dopamine without porn👥 B...
2026-02-19
42 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Why Olympic Glory Couldn't Silence His Guilt (And What Christian Men Can Learn)
Send a textA Norwegian Olympic athlete shocked the world by confessing an affair on live TV—right after winning bronze. Why? The guilt was heavier than the medal.If you're a Christian man wrestling with pornography, sexual sin, or patterns you can't seem to break, this episode is for you. We unpack the difference between guilt and shame, why confession alone doesn't always bring freedom, and the biblical path to actually putting down your burden.In this episode:The Norwegian biathlete's viral confession and what it reveals about male gu...
2026-02-16
23 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Why Christian Men Can't Quit P0rn - It's Not What Your Church Told You
Most men don't wake up wanting to destroy their integrity. They wake up tired, lonely, and overwhelmed—carrying more than they know how to hold. Pornography doesn't start as rebellion. It starts as relief.In this episode, Michael is pulling back the curtain on why porn feels so powerful, how it hijacks your brain's bonding systems, and why shame keeps you stuck. This isn't another guilt-driven sermon. This is neuroscience + gospel—clear, grounded, and hope-forward.You'll learn:• Why loneliness activates the same survival circuits as hunger and thirst• How pornography disciples your desires without you realizin...
2026-02-10
20 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Why Christian Men Can't Quit P0rn - It's Not What Your Church Told You
Send a textMost men don't wake up wanting to destroy their integrity. They wake up tired, lonely, and overwhelmed—carrying more than they know how to hold. Pornography doesn't start as rebellion. It starts as relief.In this episode, Michael is pulling back the curtain on why porn feels so powerful, how it hijacks your brain's bonding systems, and why shame keeps you stuck. This isn't another guilt-driven sermon. This is neuroscience + gospel—clear, grounded, and hope-forward.You'll learn:• Why loneliness activates the same survival circuits as hunger and thirst• How pornography disciple...
2026-02-10
20 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Quit Porn with These 5 Micro Habits: The SEEDS Framework
Breaking free from pornography doesn't require willpower—it requires a system. In this episode, I break down the SEEDS Framework: 5 small, daily habits that rewire your brain off high dopamine dependence and toward lasting freedom.In this episode, you'll learn:The 5 elements of the SEEDS Method (Spiritual/Social Connection, Education, Exercise, Diet, Sleep)Why "complexity is the enemy of execution"How to start so small you can't failThe neuroscience behind dopamine resetPractical action steps for each habitThis isn't a quick fix, but if you commit to these micro-habits consistently, you WILL make real progress....
2026-02-05
16 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Quit Porn with These 5 Micro Habits: The SEEDS Framework
Send a textBreaking free from pornography doesn't require willpower—it requires a system. In this episode, I break down the SEEDS Framework: 5 small, daily habits that rewire your brain off high dopamine dependence and toward lasting freedom.In this episode, you'll learn:The 5 elements of the SEEDS Method (Spiritual/Social Connection, Education, Exercise, Diet, Sleep)Why "complexity is the enemy of execution"How to start so small you can't failThe neuroscience behind dopamine resetPractical action steps for each habitThis isn't a quick fix, but if you commit to these micro-habits consistently, yo...
2026-02-05
16 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
The Hidden Brain Damage of Porn: What 10 Years of Use Does to Your Dopamine
Ever wonder why quitting porn feels impossible? In this episode, Michael and Nick break down the actual brain science behind porn addiction—from dopamine crashes to why normal life starts feeling boring.You'll discover:The 4-stage addiction cycle keeping you trappedHow porn literally changes your brain structure (visible on scans!)Why you need more extreme content over timeThe shocking connection between porn use and narcissismWhy boredom feels unbearable after prolonged useThis isn't just theory—it's the neuroscience that informs their proven recovery coaching model. Whether you're struggling yourself or trying to understand someone who is...
2026-02-03
31 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
The Hidden Brain Damage of Porn: What 10 Years of Use Does to Your Dopamine
Send a textEver wonder why quitting porn feels impossible? In this episode, Michael and Nick break down the actual brain science behind porn addiction—from dopamine crashes to why normal life starts feeling boring.You'll discover:The 4-stage addiction cycle keeping you trappedHow porn literally changes your brain structure (visible on scans!)Why you need more extreme content over timeThe shocking connection between porn use and narcissismWhy boredom feels unbearable after prolonged useThis isn't just theory—it's the neuroscience that informs their proven recovery coaching model. Whether you're struggling yourself or tryi...
2026-02-03
31 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Can AI Replace Your Therapist? Why ChatGPT Can't Heal Porn Addiction
Using AI like ChatGPT for porn addiction recovery? You might be stuck in the illusion of progress—getting smarter about your struggles without actually changing. This episode reveals why AI can't replace real accountability and what actually leads to lasting transformation in recovery.If you're using AI as your therapist, coach, or accountability partner, you need to hear this. Michael Kamber breaks down the critical difference between information and transformation, explaining why recovery requires more than just understanding your patterns—it demands real human connection, embodied presence, and relational accountability that AI simply cannot provide.This...
2026-01-27
16 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Can AI Replace Your Therapist? Why ChatGPT Can't Heal Porn Addiction
Send a textUsing AI like ChatGPT for porn addiction recovery? You might be stuck in the illusion of progress—getting smarter about your struggles without actually changing. This episode reveals why AI can't replace real accountability and what actually leads to lasting transformation in recovery.If you're using AI as your therapist, coach, or accountability partner, you need to hear this. Michael Kamber breaks down the critical difference between information and transformation, explaining why recovery requires more than just understanding your patterns—it demands real human connection, embodied presence, and relational accountability that AI simp...
2026-01-27
16 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Welcome to the Restoration Soul Care Podcast
Send a textRestoration Soul Care is a podcast for Christian men, women, and leaders who want to quit pornography—and want to understand why they’re stuck, not just how to stop.Porn isn’t a willpower issue.And freedom isn’t found through shame, silence, or trying harder.Each episode explores what’s really happening beneath the behavior: the brain, the nervous system, attachment, loneliness, desire, and the spiritual longings porn tries to meet. We bring together neuroscience, psychology, and Scripture to talk honestly a...
2026-01-21
01 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Welcome to the Restoration Soul Care Podcast
Restoration Soul Care is a podcast for Christian men, women, and leaders who want to quit pornography—and want to understand why they’re stuck, not just how to stop.Porn isn’t a willpower issue.And freedom isn’t found through shame, silence, or trying harder.Each episode explores what’s really happening beneath the behavior: the brain, the nervous system, attachment, loneliness, desire, and the spiritual longings porn tries to meet. We bring together neuroscience, psychology, and Scripture to talk honestly about sexual brokenness—and the restorin...
2026-01-21
01 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Why Is Quitting Porn So Hard? Brain Chemistry Explained Simply
Send a textWhy can't you quit porn, no matter how hard you try? If you've been stuck in the cycle of pornography addiction and feel like something's wrong with you, this episode explains what's really happening in your brain. Discover the brain science behind porn addiction and learn why willpower alone isn't enough to break free.This episode is for men struggling with pornography who want to understand why quitting feels impossible and what actually works for lasting recovery. Coaches Michael Kamber and Nick Buddha break down the neuroscience of porn addiction in simple...
2026-01-20
36 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Why Is Quitting Porn So Hard? Brain Chemistry Explained Simply
Why can't you quit porn, no matter how hard you try? If you've been stuck in the cycle of pornography addiction and feel like something's wrong with you, this episode explains what's really happening in your brain. Discover the brain science behind porn addiction and learn why willpower alone isn't enough to break free.This episode is for men struggling with pornography who want to understand why quitting feels impossible and what actually works for lasting recovery. Coaches Michael Kamber and Nick Buddha break down the neuroscience of porn addiction in simple terms, explaining how dopamine, serotonin...
2026-01-20
36 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
The Year of Grace: Real Recovery From Porn Starts With Identity
Send a textNew year, same struggle? You’re not alone—and you’re not hopeless.In this episode, Michael Kamber and Nick Buda talk to the guy who’s exhausted from repeating the porn cycle and starting over every January. We unpack the real engine behind “try harder” recovery: toxic shame—the voice that doesn’t say you did something bad, but you are bad. And we get practical about what actually breaks its grip: grace, identity, and connection.You’ll learn:The difference between healthy sh...
2026-01-13
47 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
The Year of Grace: Real Recovery From Porn Starts With Identity
New year, same struggle? You’re not alone—and you’re not hopeless.In this episode, Michael Kamber and Nick Buda talk to the guy who’s exhausted from repeating the porn cycle and starting over every January. We unpack the real engine behind “try harder” recovery: toxic shame—the voice that doesn’t say you did something bad, but you are bad. And we get practical about what actually breaks its grip: grace, identity, and connection.You’ll learn:The difference between healthy shame and toxic shame (and how to...
2026-01-13
47 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
THIS Is How You Quit Porn in 2026
Send a text👉 Ready to get started? Book a Discovery Call Now.If trying harder actually worked, you wouldn’t still be stuck.In this episode, we break the lie that porn use is random or just a willpower problem. It’s not. It’s a pattern—and patterns can be learned, interrupted, and changed.This isn’t about more rules, more shame, or white-knuckling another January. It’s about understanding what’s actually driving your behavior so real recovery can happen.👉 Ready to get s...
2026-01-06
27 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
THIS Is How You Quit Porn in 2026
👉 Ready to get started? Book a Discovery Call Now.If trying harder actually worked, you wouldn’t still be stuck.In this episode, we break the lie that porn use is random or just a willpower problem. It’s not. It’s a pattern—and patterns can be learned, interrupted, and changed.This isn’t about more rules, more shame, or white-knuckling another January. It’s about understanding what’s actually driving your behavior so real recovery can happen.👉 Ready to get started? Book a Discover
2026-01-06
27 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Why Relapse Keeps Happening (And How to Actually Learn From It)
Don't waste your relapse...what can you learn from it? In this episode of the Restoration Soul Care Podcast, Michael Kamber and Nick Buda break down why porn use, relapse, and compulsive behaviors keep repeating—and why trying harder rarely works. If you’re stuck in shame, white-knuckling sobriety, or wondering why you keep going back despite your best intentions, this conversation reframes the entire recovery process.Free Resources• Quit Porn Quick Start Guide👉 https://rscky.com/quickstart• Join the free RSC Skool Community👉 https...
2025-12-23
45 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Why Relapse Keeps Happening (And How to Actually Learn From It)
Send a textDon't waste your relapse...what can you learn from it? In this episode of the Restoration Soul Care Podcast, Michael Kamber and Nick Buda break down why porn use, relapse, and compulsive behaviors keep repeating—and why trying harder rarely works. If you’re stuck in shame, white-knuckling sobriety, or wondering why you keep going back despite your best intentions, this conversation reframes the entire recovery process.Free Resources• Quit Porn Quick Start Guide👉 https://rscky.com/quickstart• Join the free RSC Sk...
2025-12-23
45 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Love Addiction vs Porn Addiction (And Why “Sex Addict” Might Be the Wrong Label) | w/ Rodney Vaughn
Send a textIn this episode of the Restoration Soul Care Podcast, Michael Kamber sits down with fellow recovery coach Rodney Vaughn to talk about a category most people miss: love addiction—and why a lot of men get slapped with the label “sex addict” when the real issue is an intimacy disorder and a deep hunger for validation.If you’ve ever said “I’m a porn addict” but your story is more about chasing attention, flirting, emotional dependence, or bouncing from relationship to relationship, this one will land.
2025-12-18
34 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Love Addiction vs Porn Addiction (And Why “Sex Addict” Might Be the Wrong Label) | w/ Rodney Vaughn
In this episode of the Restoration Soul Care Podcast, Michael Kamber sits down with fellow recovery coach Rodney Vaughn to talk about a category most people miss: love addiction—and why a lot of men get slapped with the label “sex addict” when the real issue is an intimacy disorder and a deep hunger for validation.If you’ve ever said “I’m a porn addict” but your story is more about chasing attention, flirting, emotional dependence, or bouncing from relationship to relationship, this one will land.
2025-12-18
34 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Quit Porn for Good: Why Celebration Matters More Than Willpower (Part 4)
Send a textIn recovery, you don’t just need a plan. You need fuel.A lot of guys try to quit porn by grinding harder, white-knuckling longer, and only talking about relapse, failure, and “how bad it’s gotten.” And honestly? That works for about five minutes—until you’re exhausted, discouraged, and back in the shame cycle.In Part 4 of our Community Series, Michael and Nick talk about the most overlooked ingredient in porn recovery: celebration.Because if your recovery journey has...
2025-12-09
34 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Quit Porn for Good: Why Celebration Matters More Than Willpower (Part 4)
In recovery, you don’t just need a plan. You need fuel.A lot of guys try to quit porn by grinding harder, white-knuckling longer, and only talking about relapse, failure, and “how bad it’s gotten.” And honestly? That works for about five minutes—until you’re exhausted, discouraged, and back in the shame cycle.In Part 4 of our Community Series, Michael and Nick talk about the most overlooked ingredient in porn recovery: celebration.Because if your recovery journey has no joy, no wins, no gra...
2025-12-09
34 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Betrayal Trauma After Porn: What Wives Go Through (and What Husbands Must Do Next) | Lindsay Blair
Send a textIn this episode, Michael sits down with Lindsay Blair, a Christian counselor and coach in the Cross Point Soul Care Network, to talk about betrayal trauma—what it is, why it hits so hard, and what real healing actually looks like after porn use, sexual acting out, or an affair.This is the conversation most couples need but rarely get: what a wife experiences in the aftermath, why she can feel “crazy” (and isn’t), and what husbands need to understand if they want to rebuild safety and trust instead...
2025-12-02
39 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Betrayal Trauma After Porn: What Wives Go Through (and What Husbands Must Do Next) | Lindsay Blair
In this episode, Michael sits down with Lindsay Blair, a Christian counselor and coach in the Cross Point Soul Care Network, to talk about betrayal trauma—what it is, why it hits so hard, and what real healing actually looks like after porn use, sexual acting out, or an affair.This is the conversation most couples need but rarely get: what a wife experiences in the aftermath, why she can feel “crazy” (and isn’t), and what husbands need to understand if they want to rebuild safety and trust instead of making things worse.
2025-12-02
39 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
How to Build a Support System to Quit Porn: Care, Compassion, and Connection (Part 3)
Send a textMost people assume the opposite of pornography is discipline, accountability, or willpower.But isolation isn’t broken by pressure — it’s healed by care.In Part 3 of our community series, we talk about the missing ingredient in most porn recovery plans: genuine, sacrificial care inside real Christian community. Not surface-level friendship. Not “checking the box” accountability. But the kind of love that shows up, stays present, and helps carry the weight when life collapses.We unpack why recovery fails when community is functional...
2025-11-18
38 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
How to Build a Support System to Quit Porn: Care, Compassion, and Connection (Part 3)
Most people assume the opposite of pornography is discipline, accountability, or willpower.But isolation isn’t broken by pressure — it’s healed by care.In Part 3 of our community series, we talk about the missing ingredient in most porn recovery plans: genuine, sacrificial care inside real Christian community. Not surface-level friendship. Not “checking the box” accountability. But the kind of love that shows up, stays present, and helps carry the weight when life collapses.We unpack why recovery fails when community is functional but not relational, and why shame...
2025-11-18
38 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
A Pastor's Perspective on Pornography with Kyle Idleman
Send a textHow to break free from pornography and sexual brokenness through the renewal of the mind.In this episode of the Restoration Soul Care Podcast, Michael Kamber and Nick Buda sit down with Kyle Idleman, teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church and author of Every Thought Captive and Not a Fan.Together they dig into one of the most critical topics facing the Church today: how to break free from pornography and sexual brokenness through the renewal of the mind. Kyle brings decades of pastoral experience and...
2025-11-11
30 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
A Pastor's Perspective on Pornography with Kyle Idleman
How to break free from pornography and sexual brokenness through the renewal of the mind.In this episode of the Restoration Soul Care Podcast, Michael Kamber and Nick Buda sit down with Kyle Idleman, teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church and author of Every Thought Captive and Not a Fan.Together they dig into one of the most critical topics facing the Church today: how to break free from pornography and sexual brokenness through the renewal of the mind. Kyle brings decades of pastoral experience and deep biblical insight to a...
2025-11-11
30 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Rejection vs Regret; One WILL Keep You Stuck in Porn
Rejection stings for a day. Regret owns you for years.If you’re tired of hiding, this episode hands you the lens—and the guts—to choose freedom.Episode SummaryShort, punchy solo from Michael on the trade-off we all face: the short-term pain of rejection vs. the long-term weight of regret—especially in porn recovery and relational healing. We hit shame (healthy vs. toxic), integrity vs. approval, and why connection—not white-knuckling—is the exit ramp.What You’ll LearnHow fear of exposure (toxi...
2025-11-04
12 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Rejection vs Regret; One WILL Keep You Stuck in Porn
Send a textRejection stings for a day. Regret owns you for years.If you’re tired of hiding, this episode hands you the lens—and the guts—to choose freedom.Episode SummaryShort, punchy solo from Michael on the trade-off we all face: the short-term pain of rejection vs. the long-term weight of regret—especially in porn recovery and relational healing. We hit shame (healthy vs. toxic), integrity vs. approval, and why connection—not white-knuckling—is the exit ramp.What You’ll LearnHow fear...
2025-11-04
12 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Announcement and Update 10/7/2025
Send a textA quick update from Michael about what's coming up!
2025-10-07
06 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Announcement and Update 10/7/2025
A quick update from Michael about what's coming up!
2025-10-07
06 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
The Accountability Trap (Part 2): When “Getting Caught” Becomes the Plan
Most guys think “accountability” means one question: “Did you look at porn this week?”And if they’re honest, it usually turns into one of two dead ends:Shame-fueled accountability — you’re scared to report a relapse, so you behave… for a while.The “getting caught” cycle — eventually the embarrassment wears off, relapse becomes expected, and your whole system collapses.In Part 2 of our community series, we expose the accountability trap: when your recovery plan quietly becomes avoiding consequences instead of building real transformation.
2025-09-24
38 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
The Accountability Trap (Part 2): When “Getting Caught” Becomes the Plan
Send a textMost guys think “accountability” means one question: “Did you look at porn this week?”And if they’re honest, it usually turns into one of two dead ends:Shame-fueled accountability — you’re scared to report a relapse, so you behave… for a while.The “getting caught” cycle — eventually the embarrassment wears off, relapse becomes expected, and your whole system collapses.In Part 2 of our community series, we expose the accountability trap: when your recovery plan quietly becomes avoiding consequences...
2025-09-24
38 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
5 Emotions Keeping You Stuck in Porn - Lonely
Loneliness isn’t weakness—it’s a signal that you were made for connection. It shows up as heaviness in the body, withdrawal in the mind, and the ache of not being known. Scripture makes it clear: loneliness isn’t sin; it was present even in Eden before the fall. The danger is when we ignore it—turning to isolation, porn, or surface-level distractions that only deepen the ache. But when we name it, loneliness can lead us toward intimacy with God and others. The invitation is simple: reach out, be honest, and remember—you don’t have to do this alone...
2025-09-16
23 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
5 Emotions Keeping You Stuck in Porn - Lonely
Send a textLoneliness isn’t weakness—it’s a signal that you were made for connection. It shows up as heaviness in the body, withdrawal in the mind, and the ache of not being known. Scripture makes it clear: loneliness isn’t sin; it was present even in Eden before the fall. The danger is when we ignore it—turning to isolation, porn, or surface-level distractions that only deepen the ache. But when we name it, loneliness can lead us toward intimacy with God and others. The invitation is simple: reach out, be honest, and remember—you don’t ha...
2025-09-16
23 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Loneliness Is Fueling Your Porn Cycle—Here’s the Fix (Part 1)
Most people try to quit porn by “trying harder.” More willpower. More rules. More isolation. And it keeps failing for the same reason: porn thrives in loneliness.In this first episode of our 4-part series on building community, we get practical about the real fix: relational support that actually holds weight in your life—not a random check-in group you keep at arm’s length, but a community you’re integrated into.We break down the foundation of that kind of community: trust—and the three ingredients that build it:
2025-09-10
41 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Loneliness Is Fueling Your Porn Cycle—Here’s the Fix (Part 1)
Send a textMost people try to quit porn by “trying harder.” More willpower. More rules. More isolation. And it keeps failing for the same reason: porn thrives in loneliness.In this first episode of our 4-part series on building community, we get practical about the real fix: relational support that actually holds weight in your life—not a random check-in group you keep at arm’s length, but a community you’re integrated into.We break down the foundation of that kind of community: trust—and the three in...
2025-09-10
41 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
5 Emotions Keeping You Stuck in Porn - Shame
👉 Download the free 5 Triggers Guide hereShame doesn’t just say you messed up—it says you are the mess. It fuels secrecy, isolation, and addiction. But it’s not the voice of God.In This EpisodeThe difference between guilt and shame.How shame shows up in your body and relationships.The core need underneath shame: belonging.What Scripture shows us about God’s response to shame.Why shame never leads to transformation.👉 Download the free 5 Triggers Guide here
2025-09-03
17 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
5 Emotions Keeping You Stuck in Porn - Shame
Send a text👉 Download the free 5 Triggers Guide hereShame doesn’t just say you messed up—it says you are the mess. It fuels secrecy, isolation, and addiction. But it’s not the voice of God.In This EpisodeThe difference between guilt and shame.How shame shows up in your body and relationships.The core need underneath shame: belonging.What Scripture shows us about God’s response to shame.Why shame never leads to transformation.👉 Download the free 5 Triggers Guide here
2025-09-03
17 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
5 Emotions Keeping You Stuck in Porn - Fear
Ready for the Triggers Guide? Download it at rscky.com.Fear isn’t weakness. It’s not the enemy. It’s a signal—and most of the time, it’s pointing to what you care most about. But if you don’t face it, it will run your life in the background, driving you right back to porn. In this episode, we expose the real fear beneath the urge and give you a better way to respond.🔥 What You’ll Hear:Why fear is actually trying to protect you—not paralyze...
2025-08-28
22 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
5 Emotions Keeping You Stuck in Porn - Fear
Send a textReady for the Triggers Guide? Download it at rscky.com.Fear isn’t weakness. It’s not the enemy. It’s a signal—and most of the time, it’s pointing to what you care most about. But if you don’t face it, it will run your life in the background, driving you right back to porn. In this episode, we expose the real fear beneath the urge and give you a better way to respond.🔥 What You’ll Hear:Why fear is actually tryin...
2025-08-28
22 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
3 Mistakes Christians Make When Trying to Quit Porn (And What Actually Works)
Most people don’t stay stuck in pornography because they don’t want freedom. They stay stuck because they keep using strategies that feel responsible… but don’t actually heal anything.In this episode of the Restoration Soul Care Podcast, Michael and Nick break down three things we did terribly wrong at the beginning of our recovery—and why those approaches keep Christian men and women trapped in the porn cycle. We’re not sharing this to shame you. We’re sharing it because once you can name what doesn’t work, you can finally start do...
2025-08-26
42 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
3 Mistakes Christians Make When Trying to Quit Porn (And What Actually Works)
Send a textMost people don’t stay stuck in pornography because they don’t want freedom. They stay stuck because they keep using strategies that feel responsible… but don’t actually heal anything.In this episode of the Restoration Soul Care Podcast, Michael and Nick break down three things we did terribly wrong at the beginning of our recovery—and why those approaches keep Christian men and women trapped in the porn cycle. We’re not sharing this to shame you. We’re sharing it because once you can name what doesn’t work...
2025-08-26
42 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
5 Emotions Keeping You Stuck in Porn - Anger
Download the Free Guide HereAnger isn’t the enemy—it’s a messenger. In this episode, we unpack the truth about anger: where it comes from, what it’s trying to protect, and how most men either explode, implode, or numb it out. You’ll learn why anger is actually a signal that something important is being threatened—and how to respond with power instead of destruction. We look at how Jesus expressed righteous anger and why yours doesn’t have to be sinful either. If you’ve ever been told to just “calm down” or “be nice...
2025-08-21
18 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
5 Emotions Keeping You Stuck in Porn - Anger
Send a textDownload the Free Guide HereAnger isn’t the enemy—it’s a messenger. In this episode, we unpack the truth about anger: where it comes from, what it’s trying to protect, and how most men either explode, implode, or numb it out. You’ll learn why anger is actually a signal that something important is being threatened—and how to respond with power instead of destruction. We look at how Jesus expressed righteous anger and why yours doesn’t have to be sinful either. If you’ve ever been told to jus...
2025-08-21
18 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
“I Deserve Punishment”: The Hidden Self-Contempt Behind Porn Addiction
If you’re a Christian and you keep going back to pornography, there’s a good chance the real engine underneath the cycle isn’t lust—it’s toxic shame.In this episode of the Restoration Soul Care Podcast, Michael and Nick talk about the heavy but crucial topic of self-hatred / self-contempt and how it quietly fuels porn addiction, relapse, isolation, and the inability to receive love. We break down the difference between guilt vs. shame, explain why shame can be a neutral signal but toxic shame becomes destructive, and show how this “I am bad” iden...
2025-08-19
47 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
“I Deserve Punishment”: The Hidden Self-Contempt Behind Porn Addiction
Send a textIf you’re a Christian and you keep going back to pornography, there’s a good chance the real engine underneath the cycle isn’t lust—it’s toxic shame.In this episode of the Restoration Soul Care Podcast, Michael and Nick talk about the heavy but crucial topic of self-hatred / self-contempt and how it quietly fuels porn addiction, relapse, isolation, and the inability to receive love. We break down the difference between guilt vs. shame, explain why shame can be a neutral signal but toxic shame becomes destructive, and show h...
2025-08-19
47 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
5 Emotions Keeping You Stuck in Porn - Sadness
Download the Guide HereMost of us avoid sadness like the plague. We numb it, bury it, or try to outrun it — and in the process, we cut ourselves off from what it’s trying to tell us. In this first episode of our Triggers Guide series, Michael and Nick unpack why sadness isn’t a weakness to “get over” but a vital signal pointing to loss, love, and connection.You’ll hear how avoiding sadness fuels addictive cycles, why Jesus’ invitation to “mourn with those who mourn” is a path to healing, and pr...
2025-08-12
26 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
5 Emotions Keeping You Stuck in Porn - Sadness
Send a textDownload the Guide HereMost of us avoid sadness like the plague. We numb it, bury it, or try to outrun it — and in the process, we cut ourselves off from what it’s trying to tell us. In this first episode of our Triggers Guide series, Michael and Nick unpack why sadness isn’t a weakness to “get over” but a vital signal pointing to loss, love, and connection.You’ll hear how avoiding sadness fuels addictive cycles, why Jesus’ invitation to “mourn with those who mourn” is a...
2025-08-12
26 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
4 Biblical Principles to Break Free from Porn Addiction
Send a textFour biblical principles from Ephesians that create lasting porn addiction recovery: Redeemed, Replacement, Resolute, Reliant. More than behavior management—true transformation through Christ.Struggling with porn addiction? Discover four biblical principles from Ephesians that create lasting transformation beyond behavior management. Michael and Nick (recording on the porch!) break down the 4 R's: Redeemed (new identity in Christ), Replacement (put off porn, put on real intimacy), Resolute (not even a hint of sexual immorality), and Reliant (daily dependence on God and community). Learn why perfection isn't the goal—participation is. Plus: why two weeks of s...
2025-08-05
30 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
4 Biblical Principles to Break Free from Porn Addiction
Four biblical principles from Ephesians that create lasting porn addiction recovery: Redeemed, Replacement, Resolute, Reliant. More than behavior management—true transformation through Christ.Struggling with porn addiction? Discover four biblical principles from Ephesians that create lasting transformation beyond behavior management. Michael and Nick (recording on the porch!) break down the 4 R's: Redeemed (new identity in Christ), Replacement (put off porn, put on real intimacy), Resolute (not even a hint of sexual immorality), and Reliant (daily dependence on God and community). Learn why perfection isn't the goal—participation is. Plus: why two weeks of sobriety isn't healing, the dama...
2025-08-05
30 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Why Guys Don't Quit Porn: Bargaining, Self-Deception & Recovery Q&A
Why do guys say they want to quit porn but never do the work? Michael and Nick answer recovery questions about self-deception, bargaining, and surrender. Why do most guys say they want to quit porn but never do the work? Michael and Nick reunite to tackle listener questions about pornography recovery, exploring the gap between saying you want to quit and actually surrendering. Discover the hidden relational benefits porn provides (safety, significance, affirmation), how bargaining keeps you stuck, signs of self-deception, and why confession dumps on spouses cause more harm. Plus: betrayed spouse perspective...
2025-07-29
57 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Why Guys Don't Quit Porn: Bargaining, Self-Deception & Recovery Q&A
Send a textWhy do guys say they want to quit porn but never do the work? Michael and Nick answer recovery questions about self-deception, bargaining, and surrender. Why do most guys say they want to quit porn but never do the work? Michael and Nick reunite to tackle listener questions about pornography recovery, exploring the gap between saying you want to quit and actually surrendering. Discover the hidden relational benefits porn provides (safety, significance, affirmation), how bargaining keeps you stuck, signs of self-deception, and why confession dumps on spouses cause more...
2025-07-29
57 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Prayer Not Working for Porn Addiction? Stop Spiritual Bypassing
You've prayed for God to fix your porn problem but you're still stuck. Learn why prayer alone isn't working and what spiritual bypassing really means. You've prayed, begged, and bargained with God to take away your porn problem—but you're still stuck. This episode unpacks why prayer alone isn't working and introduces the concept of spiritual bypassing: using Christian language and practices to avoid pain instead of healing through it. Discover why polished, emotionally-disconnected prayer keeps you trapped in shame, and learn what raw, honest prayer actually sounds like. Plus, understand why healing requires community—God doesn't bypa...
2025-07-25
22 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Prayer Not Working for Porn Addiction? Stop Spiritual Bypassing
Send a textYou've prayed for God to fix your porn problem but you're still stuck. Learn why prayer alone isn't working and what spiritual bypassing really means. You've prayed, begged, and bargained with God to take away your porn problem—but you're still stuck. This episode unpacks why prayer alone isn't working and introduces the concept of spiritual bypassing: using Christian language and practices to avoid pain instead of healing through it. Discover why polished, emotionally-disconnected prayer keeps you trapped in shame, and learn what raw, honest prayer actually sounds like. Plus, understand why he...
2025-07-25
22 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
The Dark History of Pornography: How We Got Here as a Culture
How did we become a porn culture? This episode explores the historical timeline and influential voices that created the sexual mold pressing in on us today from history. From pre-Industrial Revolution family values to today's pocket pornography, understand the deliberate forces that dismantled God's design for sexuality.What You'll Learn:God's Original Design: The biblical progression of sexuality—God → gender → relationship → marriage/family → sexual intercourse (Genesis 1-2)Historical Timeline: How the Industrial Revolution, modernism, obscenity law battles, and digital technology progressively sexualized American cultureKey Influencers: The impact of Freud, Darwin, Marx, Alfred Kinsey, Hugh Hefner, and court case...
2025-07-18
43 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
The Dark History of Pornography: How We Got Here as a Culture
Send a textHow did we become a porn culture? This episode explores the historical timeline and influential voices that created the sexual mold pressing in on us today from history. From pre-Industrial Revolution family values to today's pocket pornography, understand the deliberate forces that dismantled God's design for sexuality.What You'll Learn:God's Original Design: The biblical progression of sexuality—God → gender → relationship → marriage/family → sexual intercourse (Genesis 1-2)Historical Timeline: How the Industrial Revolution, modernism, obscenity law battles, and digital technology progressively sexualized American cultureKey Influencers: The impact of Freud, Darwin, Marx, Alfred Kin...
2025-07-18
43 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Sobriety Isn't Healing: Why 90 Days Clean Doesn't Mean You're Free
The most dangerous lie in porn recovery: 'Just one more clean week and I'll be free.'You hit 90 days sober. Your wife thinks you're fixed. You're terrified you're one bad day away from relapsing.Here's the truth: Sobriety without transformation is just delayed relapse. You can white-knuckle your way through 90 days and still be the same broken man who started—just more exhausted and afraid.In this episode, Michael dismantles the sobriety myth and reveals what actually creates lasting freedom from pornography. It's not about racking up clean days. It's about becoming a...
2025-07-11
36 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Sobriety Isn't Healing: Why 90 Days Clean Doesn't Mean You're Free
Send a textThe most dangerous lie in porn recovery: 'Just one more clean week and I'll be free.'You hit 90 days sober. Your wife thinks you're fixed. You're terrified you're one bad day away from relapsing.Here's the truth: Sobriety without transformation is just delayed relapse. You can white-knuckle your way through 90 days and still be the same broken man who started—just more exhausted and afraid.In this episode, Michael dismantles the sobriety myth and reveals what actually creates lasting freedom from pornography. It's not about racking up cl...
2025-07-11
36 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
10 Brutally Honest Truths About Overcoming Porn Addiction
These 10 truths will either set you free or make you quit this podcast. Either way, you need to hear them.You've tried filters, accountability apps, and sheer willpower. You're still stuck. Here's why—and here's what actually works.In this solo episode, Michael breaks down 10 brutally honest truths you must accept if you're going to make real progress in overcoming porn addiction. No fluff. No quick fixes. Just the hard realities that separate guys who stay stuck from guys who break free.These aren't feel-good platitudes. They're the truths Michael learned through his ow...
2025-07-04
30 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
10 Brutally Honest Truths About Overcoming Porn Addiction
Send a textThese 10 truths will either set you free or make you quit this podcast. Either way, you need to hear them.You've tried filters, accountability apps, and sheer willpower. You're still stuck. Here's why—and here's what actually works.In this solo episode, Michael breaks down 10 brutally honest truths you must accept if you're going to make real progress in overcoming porn addiction. No fluff. No quick fixes. Just the hard realities that separate guys who stay stuck from guys who break free.These aren't feel-good platitudes. They're the tr...
2025-07-04
30 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Porn Isn't Your Problem—It's Your Coping Mechanism: Here's Why
Send a textPorn isn't random. It's pointing to something specific in your story.You've tried filters. Accountability partners. Sheer willpower. And you're still stuck.Here's why: You're treating the smoke instead of the fire. Pornography isn't your biggest problem—it's your loudest symptom. It's a coping mechanism for pain you haven't learned to process, needs you don't know how to meet, and wounds you've been avoiding for years.In this episode, we break down why behavior modification always fails and what actually drives unwanted sexual behavior. We explore how your at...
2025-06-27
52 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Porn Isn't Your Problem—It's Your Coping Mechanism: Here's Why
Porn isn't random. It's pointing to something specific in your story.You've tried filters. Accountability partners. Sheer willpower. And you're still stuck.Here's why: You're treating the smoke instead of the fire. Pornography isn't your biggest problem—it's your loudest symptom. It's a coping mechanism for pain you haven't learned to process, needs you don't know how to meet, and wounds you've been avoiding for years.In this episode, we break down why behavior modification always fails and what actually drives unwanted sexual behavior. We explore how your attachment style, family patterns, and un...
2025-06-27
52 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
You Can't Heal What You Won't Feel: Understanding Emotions in Porn Recovery
Your anger isn't sin. Your loneliness isn't weakness. Your fear isn't failure. They're invitations.Pornography doesn't just numb your pain—it disconnects you from the emotions that could actually lead to healing.In this episode, we break down why emotions aren't problems to manage, but gifts designed to connect you with your deepest relational needs. We explore how anger, fear, loneliness, and even guilt are actually your body's way of telling you what you're longing for—and why ignoring those feelings keeps you stuck in the cycle.What we cover:Why emotions are...
2025-06-20
55 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
You Can't Heal What You Won't Feel: Understanding Emotions in Porn Recovery
Send a textYour anger isn't sin. Your loneliness isn't weakness. Your fear isn't failure. They're invitations.Pornography doesn't just numb your pain—it disconnects you from the emotions that could actually lead to healing.In this episode, we break down why emotions aren't problems to manage, but gifts designed to connect you with your deepest relational needs. We explore how anger, fear, loneliness, and even guilt are actually your body's way of telling you what you're longing for—and why ignoring those feelings keeps you stuck in the cycle.What we c...
2025-06-20
55 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Porn Addiction as a Relational Disorder: What Genesis Reveals | Part 2
You can't heal in isolation. You were created for connection—but loneliness is now an epidemic.In Part 2 of our series on relational disorders, we tackle the practical question: How do you actually build deep, meaningful relationships when you've been hurt, isolated, or don't know where to start?We explore why over 70% of married men rely solely on their spouse for emotional connection, the neuroscience of loneliness, and whyurfing through social media will never meet your relational needs.What we cover:The loneliness epidemic: Why isolation is literally killing usHow to deepen re...
2025-06-13
36 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Porn Addiction as a Relational Disorder: What Genesis Reveals | Part 2
Send a textYou can't heal in isolation. You were created for connection—but loneliness is now an epidemic.In Part 2 of our series on relational disorders, we tackle the practical question: How do you actually build deep, meaningful relationships when you've been hurt, isolated, or don't know where to start?We explore why over 70% of married men rely solely on their spouse for emotional connection, the neuroscience of loneliness, and whyurfing through social media will never meet your relational needs.What we cover:The loneliness epidemic: Why isolation is li...
2025-06-13
36 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Porn Addiction as a Relational Disorder: What Genesis Reveals | Part 1
Send a textPorn isn't your only problem. Your struggle is rooted in something deeper: relational wounding.In this episode, we unpack why pornography is a relational disorder, not just a moral failure. We explore how disconnection, mistrust, and unmet relational needs drive unwanted sexual behavior—and why behavior modification will never be enough.What we cover:Why we're created by relationship for relationship (Genesis 1-3)How loneliness and relational pain fuel porn useThe difference between "hero" and "martyr" coping strategiesWhy pornography promises relational reward without relational riskYour five core relational needs an...
2025-06-06
34 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Porn Addiction as a Relational Disorder: What Genesis Reveals | Part 1
Porn isn't your only problem. Your struggle is rooted in something deeper: relational wounding.In this episode, we unpack why pornography is a relational disorder, not just a moral failure. We explore how disconnection, mistrust, and unmet relational needs drive unwanted sexual behavior—and why behavior modification will never be enough.What we cover:Why we're created by relationship for relationship (Genesis 1-3)How loneliness and relational pain fuel porn useThe difference between "hero" and "martyr" coping strategiesWhy pornography promises relational reward without relational riskYour five core relational needs and how they shape your st...
2025-06-06
34 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Why Men Stay Trapped in Porn Addiction for Years (And How to Break Free)
Send a textWhy do so many men stay trapped in porn and sexual addiction for years—even decades.We’re not talking about willpower or accountability software. We’re talking about the wounds, patterns, and unspoken messages picked up early in life that drive unwanted behavior. You’ll hear us break down one of the key frameworks we use with clients to help them understand the addiction cycle—and why real freedom starts way deeper than behavior management.Whether you’re in recovery, just starting to get honest, or trying to understand how pornogra...
2025-05-30
35 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Why Men Stay Trapped in Porn Addiction for Years (And How to Break Free)
Why do so many men stay trapped in porn and sexual addiction for years—even decades.We’re not talking about willpower or accountability software. We’re talking about the wounds, patterns, and unspoken messages picked up early in life that drive unwanted behavior. You’ll hear us break down one of the key frameworks we use with clients to help them understand the addiction cycle—and why real freedom starts way deeper than behavior management.Whether you’re in recovery, just starting to get honest, or trying to understand how pornography actually affects men—this conversat...
2025-05-30
35 min
Restoration Soul Care: Quit Porn Podcast
Why Porn Addiction Keeps Coming Back: The Hidden Story Behind Your Struggle | Episode 1
You’re not just battling porn. You’re battling the story underneath it.In this kickoff episode, Michael and Nick lay the groundwork for everything that follows — the emotional, spiritual, and psychological roots of unwanted sexual behavior.Forget behavior management. This episode digs into why you actually struggle, why it keeps coming back, and what must be rebuilt at the foundation level to experience real, lasting change.In this episode, we unpack:Why behavior change without story work always failsThe 3 core layers that keep men stuckHow trauma, shame, and discon...
2025-05-27
27 min
Quit Porn | Restoration Soul Care
Why Porn Addiction Keeps Coming Back: The Hidden Story Behind Your Struggle | Episode 1
Send a textYou’re not just battling porn. You’re battling the story underneath it.In this kickoff episode, Michael and Nick lay the groundwork for everything that follows — the emotional, spiritual, and psychological roots of unwanted sexual behavior.Forget behavior management. This episode digs into why you actually struggle, why it keeps coming back, and what must be rebuilt at the foundation level to experience real, lasting change.In this episode, we unpack:Why behavior change without story work always failsThe 3 core layers that keep men st...
2025-05-27
27 min