The Naked Gospel

Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/JSe4aNZodAA-----------------Britney Higgs is a dedicated advocate, Founder, and CEO of HER Campaign, a non-profit organization based in Billings, Montana. With a deep passion for empowering survivors of human trafficking, Britney, alongside her husband Sammy, established HER Campaign in 2016 to provide aftercare programs and support for survivors in their journey from recovery to economic independence. You can check out their website by going to: https://hercampaign.org--------------------Join the fight to disrupt shallow, meaningless sex and reclaim what's real. By supporting The Naked Gospel Podcast for just $5/month, you become part of a movement that champions faithful marriages, healing after porn, and safe, meaningful relationships. This isn't just a podcast—it's a rebellion against sexual exploitation and cultural lies. And as a thank you, you'll get the exclusive #NoMoreVictims mug to show the world where you stand. Real passion. Real connection. No more victims. Will you disrupt with us?Sign Up Here: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/The Cross pt. 2Welcome to Ask Me Anything, the podcast where we give you biblical answers to...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

In this episode, we dive into the difficult reality of falling back into old habits after a long stretch of freedom from porn. Our guest, Anna Gray, shares insights on how to confront the shame and fear that come with relapse. We discuss practical steps for reclaiming victory, offering guidance for anyone struggling with this hidden battle.Support these conversations here!  https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Get your Free Proven Women E-book here: https://www.provenwomen.org/ebook/Resources for men and women: provenministries.org Contact Anna Gray directly at: anna@provenwomen.orgAG was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia. She attended Lynchburg College, now the University of Lynchburg, and graduated with a degree in Health and Physical Education. She lives with her husband and dog, “Beamer”, in Lynchburg. AG started her career in the public school system teaching Middle school heath and PE for four years. This gave her a firsthand view into the over sexualized culture in today's media and schools. As a result of this and her own past struggles, she recognized a great need for resources and support for women in the church. AG desires to see women renewed in Christ and for Churches to be prepared to help those who are struggling.Support the show

In this episode Shane sits down with theologian Don Love to explore how biblical theology contrasts with systematic theology, emphasizing the transformative power of story over mere propositions. Together, they delve into how narrative shapes our spiritual formation, influencing areas such as prayer, romance, relationships, and the life of the church.Join the Naked Gospel Disruptor Initiative! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Don Love spent almost two decades as a Biblical Studies professor and during that time, he taught over 10,000 students. He holds BS in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministries, an MAR in Church Ministries, a Masters of Divinity (MDiv), a Masters of Theology (ThM), and a PhD in Biblical Theology. His desire is to teach others how to pray through things and how to discuss Biblical truths of the Kingdom of God, the Role of the Holy Spirit, Intimacy with God and Inner-healing through prayer. His most recent authored works are Pray Through It: Letting God Right Your Story and “Worship in the Gospel of John” in Biblical Worship: Theology for God's Glory (Biblical Theology for the Church). He is the host of our Unquenchable Podcast and a professor and course designer for our Prayer Discipleship School.https://praythroughit.com/https://praythroughit.com/unquenchable/Support the show

In this episode, we sit down with Pieter Valk, a Christian therapist who identifies as gay and has chosen a life of celibacy. Pieter shares his journey of reconciling faith and identity, challenging common stereotypes and offering a fresh perspective on what it means to live faithfully in today's world.Support these conversations here!  https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Pieter Valk is a licensed professional counselor and founder of Equip Ministries, which helps churches support LGBT+ Christians according to a traditional sexual ethic. He also co-founded the Nashville Family of Brothers, an ecumenical community for men committed to vocational singleness. Pieter holds a degree in Chemistry from Vanderbilt University and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lipscomb University. He is an aspiring Anglican deacon and has spoken widely on celibacy, discernment, and Christian sexuality.https://www.fathommag.com/stories/is-it-really-better-to-marry-than-burn-with-desirehttps://www.pieterlvalk.com/blog/from-involuntary-celibacy-to-thrivinghttps://www.pieterlvalk.comhttps://www.pieterlvalk.com/aboutSupport the Show.

In this episode, we tackle the  unspoken struggle many women face with pornography and the burden of shame that comes with it. We explore how building strong, supportive relationships is the path to lasting recovery.Support these conversations here!  https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Resources for men and women: provenministries.org Contact Anna Gray directly at: anna@provenwomen.orgAG was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia. She attended Lynchburg College, now the University of Lynchburg, and graduated with a degree in Health and Physical Education. She lives with her husband and dog, “Beamer”, in Lynchburg. AG started her career in the public school system teaching Middle school heath and PE for four years. This gave her a firsthand view into the over sexualized culture in today's media and schools. As a result of this and her own past struggles, she recognized a great need for resources and support for women in the church. AG desires to see women renewed in Christ and for Churches to be prepared to help those who are struggling.Support the Show.

In this episode, we explore "The Transformation Trap" with our guest, Wailer, discussing why many Christians feel stuck and unable to see real change despite their faith. We delve into the link between character development and skill formation, uncovering how to break free from stagnation and truly embody the life Jesus calls us to. Join us as we journey from feeling trapped to experiencing triumphant transformation and genuine freedom.Suppor that show for $5 and get a Naked Gospel coffee mug: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Resources for men, women, wives, and parents! https://www.provenmen.org/provenministries/ABOUT WAILER:Wailer and his wife Adena have been married since 2005, kindling the soul-sparks of six children out into the world during the first ten years of their marriage. The Giles family has been claimed by two dogs as their pack of humans. They've been restoring an 1893 Victorian home since 2011 which has also become an ongoing exercise in relational renovation.Among Wailer's most favorite disciplines and delights: singing, songwriting, guitar, chess, jiujitsu, Hebraic studies, writing, all things outdoors and conversations that traverse the soul. He enjoys just enough astrophysics to be pretentious about it. And he has classified dessert into two categories: chocolate and everything else. Wailer enjoys cinema where the bad guys get pummeled… perhaps a little too much.Prior to his full-time employment at Proven Ministries, Wailer spent 16 years as a craftsman in slate & metal roofing, with several of those years running his own business. His outlandish dream job for an alternate universe would be that of a sumo wrestler.  However, his position as Director of Outreach has become a *very* close second. “It's a labor, but it doesn't feel like a job!”Wailer grew up in the family legacy of two grandfathers and a Dad who exemplified covenant fidelity their entire married lives. Due in large part to their godly influence, he never encountered pornography in any form during his formative years and has remained free of that exposure or struggle ever since. His sons and daughters walk the same path into their teenage years. Wailer is passionate about cultivating this kind of generational inheritance among families and faith communities all over the nation; he believes this is our collective calling as children of light in a darkened world.“The man who listens speaks to eternity…”Support the Show.

In this episode of The Naked Gospel podcast, we delve into the controversial rejection of TheSexTalk.com, a vital resource designed to help Christian parents equip their kids in today's sexual culture. We explore how church politics and broader cultural debates are causing churches to disregard  essential resources.Support this show for $5 and receive a free Naked Gospel coffee mug! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out TheSexTalk.comhttps://www.thesextalk.com/courses/thesextalk-comWatch this episode here: https://youtu.be/8VjaAcXNgYISupport the Show.

In this episode of The Naked Gospel, we sit down with Sherry Hoppen, author of "The Sober Cycle: Pedaling Through Recovery." Sherry shares her powerful journey of overcoming addiction and finding genuine happiness beyond substances. We delve into why so many people believe they need substances or other vices to be happy and discuss the steps to achieving true fulfillment through sobriety. Join us for an inspiring conversation about breaking free from dependency and discovering the joy that lies on the other side of addiction.Join the Disruptor Initiative and get a free Naked Gospel coffee mug!https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Sherry Hoppen has lived in West Michigan her entire life, and has traveled extensively throughout the United States and Internationally, she has never lived more than five miles from her childhood home. She worked in various areas of a pregnancy care ministry for over ten years, first as a volunteer then as an employee. She and her husband have three adult children and four grandchildren and love being active in whatever they do. As empty nesters, they enjoy cycling and finding new trails to explore together. Sherry is an avid reader who loves writing, decorating, and time spent on Michigan's beautiful beaches.Sober Cycle Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sober-Cycle-Pedaling-Through-Recovery/dp/1951310896/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1707267073&sr=8-1Website: https://www.shesurrenders.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shesurrenderssherry?mibextid=2JQ9ocInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shesurrenders_sherryPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sherrylive/?invite_code=f0a442d8ac414b8d88f37f19efdd181b&sender=126875051910758488TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@she.surrenders?_t=8gSM5obe4CY&_r=1Support the Show.

Invest in conversations like this one for $5 and receive a Naked Gospel coffee mug! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Resources for men, women, wives, and parents! https://www.provenmen.org/provenministries/Husband MaterialSo you want to outgrow porn. But how? How do you change your brain, heal your heart,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia Garrett to discuss her groundbreaking new book, The Naked Truth: Reclaiming Sexual Freedom in a Culture of Lies. Garrett boldly addresses the redefinition and manipulation of sex and sexuality in today's culture, challenging the silence of Christians amidst the noise. We delve into the myths of the sexual revolution and the failures of modern feminism, uncovering Jesus' path to purity in mind, body, and soul. Join us as we explore how to reclaim sexual freedom and live out our faith with courage and conviction.Invest in conversations like this one for $5 and receive a Naked Gospel coffee mug! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Book:The Naked Truth: Reclaiming Sexual Freedom in a Culture of LiesSocial Media:YouTube: Cynthia Garrett MinistriesInstagram: @CynthiaGarrettMinistriesFacebook: Cynthia Garrett MinistriesWebsite:Cynthia Garrett MinistriesBiography:Cynthia Garrett is an accomplished speaker, author, and television host, known for her candid and inspiring messages on faith, identity, and personal growth. With a career spanning over two decades, she has reached millions through her international TV show, The Sessions with Cynthia Garrett. Her latest book, The Naked Truth: Reclaiming Sexual Freedom in a Culture of Lies, confronts the misconceptions surrounding sex and sexuality, offering a biblically grounded perspective on true sexual freedom. Cynthia's passionate approach empowers Christians to live boldly and faithfully in a culture that often contradicts their values.Husband MaterialSo you want to outgrow porn. But how? How do you change your brain, heal your heart,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

A conversation about spiritual formation and how desires are formed. Suppor that show for just $5: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Resources for men, women, wives, and parents! https://www.provenmen.org/provenministries/ABOUT WAILER:Wailer and his wife Adena have been married since 2005, kindling the soul-sparks of six children out into the world during the first ten years of their marriage. The Giles family has been claimed by two dogs as their pack of humans. They've been restoring an 1893 Victorian home since 2011 which has also become an ongoing exercise in relational renovation.Among Wailer's most favorite disciplines and delights: singing, songwriting, guitar, chess, jiujitsu, Hebraic studies, writing, all things outdoors and conversations that traverse the soul. He enjoys just enough astrophysics to be pretentious about it. And he has classified dessert into two categories: chocolate and everything else. Wailer enjoys cinema where the bad guys get pummeled… perhaps a little too much.Prior to his full-time employment at Proven Ministries, Wailer spent 16 years as a craftsman in slate & metal roofing, with several of those years running his own business. His outlandish dream job for an alternate universe would be that of a sumo wrestler.  However, his position as Director of Outreach has become a *very* close second. “It's a labor, but it doesn't feel like a job!”Wailer grew up in the family legacy of two grandfathers and a Dad who exemplified covenant fidelity their entire married lives. Due in large part to their godly influence, he never encountered pornography in any form during his formative years and has remained free of that exposure or struggle ever since. His sons and daughters walk the same path into their teenage years. Wailer is passionate about cultivating this kind of generational inheritance among families and faith communities all over the nation; he believes this is our collective calling as children of light in a darkened world.“The man who listens speaks to eternity…”Husband MaterialSo you want to outgrow porn. But how? How do you change your brain, heal your heart,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

The Christian life isn't always straight forward. What does it mean to experience God? How important is Scripture? Is truth more about knowing facts or knowing a person? Can we really say we've been saved from sin if we continue to sin? Why does it sometimes seem so hard to follow God? Theologian, Don Love, joins us to answer these questions and more! Join the Naked Gospel Disruptor Initiative! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Don Love spent almost two decades as a Biblical Studies professor and during that time, he taught over 10,000 students. He holds BS in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministries, an MAR in Church Ministries, a Masters of Divinity (MDiv), a Masters of Theology (ThM), and a PhD in Biblical Theology. His desire is to teach others how to pray through things and how to discuss Biblical truths of the Kingdom of God, the Role of the Holy Spirit, Intimacy with God and Inner-healing through prayer. His most recent authored works are Pray Through It: Letting God Right Your Story and “Worship in the Gospel of John” in Biblical Worship: Theology for God's Glory (Biblical Theology for the Church). He is the host of our Unquenchable Podcast and a professor and course designer for our Prayer Discipleship School.https://praythroughit.com/https://praythroughit.com/unquenchable/Support the Show.

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Join the Disruptor Initiative! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Brit Eaton is a content strategist, writer, speaker, discipler, and all-around pursuer of the kingdom of God. She helps corporate, nonprofit, and ministry leaders find the words to say to move people to action. Brit received a B.A. in Visual Communication from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where she serves as an adjunct professor of business and marketing. She received her M.S. in marketing and communication, summa cum laude, from Franklin University.Check out Brit's work here: https://www.briteaton.com/George A. Wood is an ordained minister, pastoral care counselor, recovery ministry founder, and recovery activist. A former addict and suicide survivor, George has dedicated his life to radically grace-laced, Christ-centered recovery for people struggling with addiction, mental health problems, and suicidal thoughts.Click here for George's website: https://www.georgeawood.com/Support the Show.

Support these kinds of conversations!  https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Randy Newman is senior fellow for apologetics and evangelism at the C. S. Lewis Institute. He was formerly on staff with Cru, ministering in and near Washington, DC. He is the author of several books, including Questioning Evangelism and Bringing the Gospel Home. Support the show

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Watching porn and porn addiction are no longer simply guy issues. Porn viewership among women has been drastically increasing over the last few years. How did this happen? Does this include women in the church? What resources exist for women? Anna Gray joins us today to answer these questions and to share about how hundreds of women are getting freedom from pornography! Support these kinds of conversations!  https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out resources for women here: provenwomen.orgContact Anna Gray directly at: anna@provenwomen.orgAG was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia. She attended Lynchburg College, now the University of Lynchburg, and graduated with a degree in Health and Physical Education. She lives with her husband and dog, “Beamer”, in Lynchburg. AG started her career in the public school system teaching Middle school heath and PE for four years. This gave her a firsthand view into the over sexualized culture in today's media and schools. As a result of this and her own past struggles, she recognized a great need for resources and support for women in the church. AG desires to see women renewed in Christ and for Churches to be prepared to help those who are struggling.Support the show

Check out the Disruptor Initiative! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Sathiya Sam is a coach and speaker that helps men live with confidence and integrity. A recovered addict himself, Sathiya is the creator of DeepCleanTM – a research-based and Bible-backed system for overcoming porn addiction and author of The Last Relapse. This work has helped everyone from college students to medical doctors regain control of their lives and walk in greater levels of freedom. Based out of Toronto, Canada, Sathiya is happily married and a die-hard basketball fan. Check out Sathiya's book here: https://amzn.to/3uiheywWebsite - www.sathiyasam.comFree Online Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepcleaninnercircle Unleash The Man Within Podcast - www.sathiyasam.com/podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/sathiyamesamInstagram - www.instagram.com/sathiyamesam Support the show

Check out the Disruptor Initiative! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Sathiya Sam is a coach and speaker that helps men live with confidence and integrity. A recovered addict himself, Sathiya is the creator of DeepCleanTM – a research-based and Bible-backed system for overcoming porn addiction and author of The Last Relapse. This work has helped everyone from college students to medical doctors regain control of their lives and walk in greater levels of freedom. Based out of Toronto, Canada, Sathiya is happily married and a die-hard basketball fan. Check out Sathiya's book here: https://amzn.to/3uiheywWebsite - www.sathiyasam.comFree Online Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepcleaninnercircle Unleash The Man Within Podcast - www.sathiyasam.com/podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/sathiyamesamInstagram - www.instagram.com/sathiyamesam Support the show

Join the Disruptor Initiative! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Revoice conference and discount code! RevoicePodArt Pereira is the Director of Events and Partnerships at Revoice, a ministry that exists to support and encourage gay and same-sex-attracted Christians who follow a historic Christian sexual ethic. Art is committed to seeing the church offering loving discipleship to the LGBTQ+ community, and can be heard on podcasts, seminars, and conferences speaking on discipleship, sexuality, mental health, and Christ-like community.Support the show

Ned Bustard is an accomplished artist and author, and his most recent work is a children's book about Saint Valentine. Ned joins us for a conversation about intimacy and what it looks like to have affectionate friendship. And we also get to hear the history of Saint Valentine! Become a Disruptor and help support this show! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out Ned's book, Saint Valentine the Kindhearted: https://www.ivpress.com/saint-valentine-the-kindheartedAbout Ned: Ned Bustard is a graphic designer, a children's book illustrator, an author, and a printmaker. As the creative director for Square Halo Books, Inc. and curator of the Square Halo Gallery, Ned has lectured at colleges, schools, churches, and conferences. His work is found in numerous titles including Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver, The O in Hope, Revealed: A Storybook Bible for Grown-Ups, and Every Moment Holy. He lives with his family in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedbustardRead Ned's article, "Helping Children Understand Lent through the Lens of Love."Follow him on Twitter: @nedbustard.Visit his website at worldsendimages.comPodcast: https://www.squarehalobooks.com/podcastsHere is a link to the conference Ned mentioned: https://www.squarehalobooks.com/2024-conferenceSupport the show

Christian individuals and churches alike are struggling with sexual integrity. Individuals don't know how to find freedom—afraid to tell anyone about their struggle and afraid that nothing will work. Churches, likewise, are struggling to address the issues that so many people in the church are dealing with. In this episode, we walk through the exact steps that both individuals and churches can take to have genuine freedom and lasting sexual integrity. Become a Disruptor and help support this show! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Click here to connect with Wailer and to find free resources! https://www.provenmen.org/get-encouragement/ABOUT WAILER:Wailer and his wife Adena have been married since 2005, kindling the soul-sparks of six children out into the world during the first ten years of their marriage. The Giles family has been claimed by two dogs as their pack of humans. They've been restoring an 1893 Victorian home since 2011 which has also become an ongoing exercise in relational renovation.Among Wailer's most favorite disciplines and delights: singing, songwriting, guitar, chess, jiujitsu, Hebraic studies, writing, all things outdoors and conversations that traverse the soul. He enjoys just enough astrophysics to be pretentious about it. And he has classified dessert into two categories: chocolate and everything else. Wailer enjoys cinema where the bad guys get pummeled… perhaps a little too much.Prior to his full-time employment at Proven Ministries, Wailer spent 16 years as a craftsman in slate & metal roofing, with several of those years running his own business. His outlandish dream job for an alternate universe would be that of a sumo wrestler.  However, his position as Director of Outreach has become a *very* close second. “It's a labor, but it doesn't feel like a job!”Wailer grew up in the family legacy of two grandfathers and a Dad who exemplified covenant fidelity their entire married lives. Due in large part to their godly influence, he never encountered pornography in any form during his formative years and has remained free of that exposure or struggle ever since. His sons and daughters walk the same path into their teenage years. Wailer is passionate about cultivating this kind of generational inheritance among families and faith communities all over the nation; he believes this is our collective calling as children of light in a darkened world.“The man who listens speaks to eternity…”*Proverbs 21:28Support the show

The Christian message is often a message about sin, with an angry, disappointed God and a crucified Jesus. It can seem like sin and shameful repentance is the message. What is the place of beauty in the Christian life and in the Christian story? Today we sit down with Wheaton President to explore a theology of beauty!  Become a Disruptor and help support this show! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out Dr. Ryken's book on Beauty: Beauty is Your Destiny: How the Promise of Splendor Changes EverythingPhilip Graham Ryken (DPhil, University of Oxford) is the eighth president of Wheaton College. He preached at Philadelphia's Tenth Presbyterian Church from 1995 until his appointment at Wheaton in 2010. Ryken has published more than fifty books, including When Trouble Comes and expository commentaries on Exodus, Ecclesiastes, and Jeremiah. He serves as a board member for the Gospel Coalition and the Lausanne Movement.

Nancy Pearcey is an acclaimed scholar, and her latest work about masculinity has seen praise and hostility alike. In this conversation, she joins us to discuss the toxic AND transformational realities of masculinity. Become a Disruptor and shape this show! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/The Toxic War on Masculinity: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734Love Thy Body: https://a.co/d/hecyzzaNancy Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."

Dr. Dan Allender and Dr. Curt Thompson are two of the most trusted and renown living Christian therapists. They have spent their lives exploring what healing and redemption actually looks like. Curt and Dan join us for a long-form conversation.We discuss the relationship between science and faith, belief and our bodies, healing vs medicating, and the difference between abundant life and consumerism.  Check out the Disruptor Initiative: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Dr. Thompson's latest book: The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope (https://a.co/d/8e3T1v6). To learn more about Dr. Thompson visit: https://curtthompsonmd.com/Dr.  Allender: Visit theallendercenter.org to find training opportunities, online courses, conferences, and workshops. (http://theallendercenter.org)About Curt Thompson and Dan Allender: Psychiatrist, speaker and author Curt Thompson connects our intrinsic desire to be known with the need to tell truer stories about ourselves — showing us how to form deep relationships, discover meaning and live integrated, creative lives.Dr. Dan Allender is a pioneer of a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy. For over 30 years, Narrative Focused Trauma Care has brought healing and transformation to hundreds of thousands of lives by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many.

Dr. Dan Allender and Dr. Curt Thompson are two of the most trusted and renown living Christian therapists. They have spent their lives exploring what healing and redemption actually looks like. Curt and Dan join us for a long-form conversation.We discuss the relationship between science and faith, belief and our bodies, healing vs medicating, and the difference between abundant life and consumerism.  Check out the Disruptor Initiative: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Dr. Thompson's latest book: The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope (https://a.co/d/8e3T1v6). To learn more about Dr. Thompson visit: https://curtthompsonmd.com/ Dr.  Allender: Visit theallendercenter.org to find training opportunities, online courses, conferences, and workshops. (http://theallendercenter.org)About Curt Thompson and Dan Allender: Psychiatrist, speaker and author Curt Thompson connects our intrinsic desire to be known with the need to tell truer stories about ourselves — showing us how to form deep relationships, discover meaning and live integrated, creative lives.Dr. Dan Allender is a pioneer of a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy. For over 30 years, Narrative Focused Trauma Care has brought healing and transformation to hundreds of thousands of lives by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many.Daily Rosary Meditations | Catholic PrayersWant to start praying, but don't know how? Join one of the most downloaded Christianity...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

The role of women in leadership is an important topic. In our last episode, we interviewed an egalitarian theologian—a biblical scholar who believes that men and women can have the same roles as pastors and leaders. Shane gives a short response to that conversation as the Naked Gospel gets ready for new conversations this fall! Check out Proven Ministries to find sexual integrity resources for men and women! Support this show and become a Disruptor!

Biblical scholar Nijay Gupta joins us to talk about women in Scripture. Shane asks Nijay about the male focus of Scripture, why Jesus only picked men as his apostles, and the role of women in the church. Support these conversations for $5 and you also get a Naked Gospel coffee mug! Check out Nijay's book: To Tell Her Story (https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Her-Story-Taught-Ministered/dp/1514000741)Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, New Testament, University of Durham) is a professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. Previously, he was a professor of New Testament at Portland Seminary, where he also oversaw the Master's thesis program, and advises doctoral students. He is the author of the book Worship That Makes Sense to Paul and Prepare, Succeed, Advance: A Guidebook for Getting a PhD in Biblical Studies and Beyond along with Bible commentaries and over a dozen academic articles in theological journals.Follow him on Twitter: @Nijaykgupta.Read his blog at cruxsolablog.com.Watch him speak about Christ working through our weakness

It's common to speak of living in a “fallen world,” but what precisely does this mean? What is the bad news that the gospel is actually addressing? In this episode, Shane and Dr. Chase look at Genesis to try and make sense of the exile and fall story. Support this show for just $5 and get a Naked Gospel coffee mug! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Short of Glory: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of the Fall (https://www.crossway.org/books/short-of-glory-tpb/)Mitchell L. Chase (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is an associate professor of biblical studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the preaching pastor of Kosmosdale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and is the author of several books. He blogs regularly at Biblical Theology on Substack.Substack: https://mitchchase.substack.com/Twitter: @mitchellchase

What does gender have to do with God?? Do men and women reflect God differently? If someone has a disability do they reflect less of God? Dr. Carmen Imes lets us ask these questions and so many more! Check out the Disruptor Initiative at https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out Dr. Imes' book: Being God's Image: Why Creation Still MattersCarmen Joy Imes (PhD, Wheaton) is associate professor of Old Testament at Biola University. She is the author of Bearing YHWH's Name at Sinai, Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters and Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends.Visit her website and read her blog at carmenjoyimes.blogspot.com.Check out here YouTube content at https://www.youtube.com/@CarmenJoyImesPhDFollow her on Twitter: @carmenjoyimes.

Porn is not some distant sin; we all know at least one person who struggles with it. For many, using porn is just an assumed reality, even if no one else knows about it. Why don't we see more churches seriously addressing pornography? And is there a real way that we can help those around us get free and heal from porn?? In this episode, we look at a specific way that thousands of men and women are being restored from the entrapment of pornography. Click here if you or someone you know is looking for help! (https://www.provenmen.org/end-porn/)Click here if you want to help those who are struggling!(https://www.provenmen.org/end-porn/)

Relationships are always difficult. And when it comes to same-sex attraction or LGBTQ+ individuals, many of us take either an accepting or rejecting position. But we all, regardless or sexual orientation, struggle with loneliness. Art Pereira works for Revoice and is same-sex attracted. Art lives a life of celibacy, but he refuses to believe that a life of celibacy is the same thing as a life of loneliness. Art joins us to discuss relationships within God's family. Check out the Disruptor Initiative here! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out Revoice and the resources they've created! https://www.revoice.org/Art is the Director of Community Care for Revoice. Art immigrated from Brazil with his parents when he was 4 years old, and has lived in New Jersey since. Art lives with his best friend/chosen brotherArt has spent the past decade working in local church youth ministry, predominately in the suburbs. Between his immigration background and his experience as a sexual minority, he loves to build bridges between different communities. Art especially has a heart for community and friendship in the Church. 

Zachary Wagner recently wrote a book about non-toxic masculinity. He joins us for a very honest conversation about the damaged sexuality we see in the church and all around us as well as what a restored sexuality could really look like. Check out the Disruptor Initiative here! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Get a copy of Non-Toxic Masculinity here! https://www.ivpress.com/non-toxic-masculinityZachary Wagner is an ordained minister and editorial director for the Center for Pastor Theologians. He is currently pursuing a PhD in New Testament at the University of Oxford. He lives in Oxford, England, with his wife and three children.

Many of us believe in Jesus and still feel stuck, even trapped. So, why aren't we experiencing the good news that Jesus said He came to give? Where is redemption and salvation in the areas we struggle the most? Sathiya Sam joins to discuss all these questions and more! Support this show for $5 and join the Disruptor Initiative! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Sathiya Sam is a coach and speaker that helps men live with confidence and integrity. A recovered addict himself, Sathiya is the creator of DeepCleanTM – a research-based and Bible-backed system for overcoming porn addiction and author of The Last Relapse. This work has helped everyone from college students to medical doctors regain control of their lives and walk in greater levels of freedom. Based out of Toronto, Canada, Sathiya is happily married and a die-hard basketball fan. Check out Sathiya's book here: https://amzn.to/3uiheywWebsite - www.sathiyasam.comFree Online Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepcleaninnercircle Unleash The Man Within Podcast - www.sathiyasam.com/podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/sathiyamesamInstagram - www.instagram.com/sathiyamesam 

What do we do when we continue fail over and over again? What do we do when our desires don't line up with the truth we know? What is the place of desires in the Christian life? And how do we recapture the intimacy that we no longer feel? Lent is an ancient practice that has been shaping Christians lives for nearly two thousand years. But what is Lent, and what does it have to do with lust? Join us as we discuss Lent, lust, and rediscovering intimacy! Check out the Disruptor Initiative here! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Share this episode with a friend!And if you want to go the distance, leave us a review on whatever platform you're listening on! 

The God of the Bible is emotional. Many Christians don't want to associate emotions with God. Emotions feel irrational, and the idea of God experiencing hate, anger, and jealousy can be confusing and problematic. And yet the Bible is full of stories where God expresses deep emotion. Does God feel, and what is the place of feelings in the Christian life? Join Shane and Biblical scholar David T. Lamb as they explore a theology of emotions. Help support these conversations for $5!—https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out Dr. David T. Lamb's book The Emotions of God!—https://www.ivpress.com/the-emotions-of-god David T. Lamb is the Allan A. MacRae Professor of Old Testament and dean of faculty at Missio Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He previously worked in campus ministry with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and has taught extensively in various crosscultural contexts. He is the author of God Behaving Badly, Righteous Jehu and His Evil Heirs, and The Historical Writings: Introducing Israel's Historical Literature (coauthored with Mark Leuchter).

Have you ever heard a sermon about any of the rape or sexual abuse passages in Scripture? Not many of us have. Dr. Caryn Reeder joins us to talk about how our reading of Scripture impacts our relationships and actions in the Church. *Listener Discretion is AdvisedSupport this show for $5 and get a FREE Naked Gospel coffee mug! (https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/)Check out Dr. Reeder's book — The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo(https://www.ivpress.com/the-samaritan-woman-s-story)Caryn A. Reeder (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of New Testament and co-coordinator of the Gender Studies program at Westmont College. Her books include The Enemy in the Household: Family Violence in Deuteronomy and Beyond and Gendering War and Peace in the Gospel of Luke.

Whether we're pastors, missionaries, or everyday Christians, we know that sin is wrong, harmful, and that we'll feel miserable afterward. So, why do we go back to the same sins over and over again? Why do pastors who know and teach God's truth still pursue sexual sin? Why do Christians watch porn and have affairs as much as non-Christians? In short, why do we believe that sin is beautiful and continue to pursue it? Dr. Joe Wooddell has a Ph.D. in the study of beauty and joins us to talk about the power of beauty upon our beliefs and actions. Support this show for just $5 at: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Dr. Joe Wooddell grew up in Cincinnati, served three years in the Army, got saved and called to ministry in the military. He did his B.S. at Liberty University in Music, an M.Div. at Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX, where he also received his Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion and Theology. Dr. Wooddell completed an M.A. in Political Science at University of Texas, Arlington. He is married with three kids and enjoys traveling, hiking, running, reading, and spending time with family and friends.Check out Joe's work below!The Beauty of the Faith: Using Aesthetics for Christian Apologetics (https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Faith-Aesthetics-Christian-Apologetics-ebook/dp/B013XTFDHO/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1669937189&refinements=p_27%3AJoseph+D.+Wooddell&s=digital-text&sr=1-2&text=Joseph+D.+Wooddell)The Baptist Faith and Message 2000: Critical Issues in America's Largest Protestant Denomination (https://www.amazon.com/Baptist-Faith-Message-2000-Denomination-ebook/dp/B009GIPELC/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1669937460&refinements=p_27%3AJoseph+D.+Wooddell&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Joseph+D.+Wooddell)

People are have become hesitant to get married and quicker to get divorced. Why are marriages failing and why is marriage counseling failing? Marriage counselor, Dr. David Hawkins, joins us to discuss the beauty of marriage and its difficulties.  Support this show for $5: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out Dr. Hawkins' book here: https://amzn.to/3efzxi1Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who has brought healing and restoration to thousands of marriages and individuals since he began his work in 1976. He is passionate about helping couples heal marriage wounds and rediscover deeper connection and intimacy. In addition to marriage counseling, Dr. Hawkins is a leader in the field of treatment for narcissism and emotional abuse in the context of relationships. Dr. Hawkins is the founder of the Marriage Recovery Center in Mill Creek, Washington, north of Seattle. A speaker and trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors, he writes for Crosswalk.com, CBN.org, and Believe.com, and has made regular appearances on Moody Radio and Faith Radio. Dr. Hawkins is a best-selling author of over thirty books, including When Pleasing Others Is Hurting Youand Dealing with the CrazyMakers in Your Life. He earned his doctorate and master's degrees in psychology from George Fox University. He also received his MBA from Strayer University and a master's in social work from Portland State University. Dr. Hawkins and his wife Christie live on Bainbridge Island, Washington, west of Seattle.

Dr. John Foubert, a researcher and parent,  joins us to discuss how to protect your children from internet pornography. John and Shane look at questions like: is porn really an issue for children? What can parents do to protect their kids porn exposure? How and when should parents talk about sex? All in all, this conversation considers the science, risks, and ways to protect your children from internet pornography. Support this show and get a Naked Gospel coffee mug for $5! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out Dr. John Foubert's latest book Protecting Your Children from Internet Pornography: https://amzn.to/3KEZBirDr. John Foubert, LLC, is an interdisciplinary scholar and thought leader who uses trauma-informed, data-based practices to write and speak about sexual assault prevention, bystander intervention, and the harms of pornography. Dr. Foubert has been a guest several times on CNN and NPR. He is cited regularly in news outlets like the New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, and the Washington Post.   Dr. Foubert has testified before Congress and has been called upon by the White House and the Pentagon about how to end sexual violence. He travels nationwide to speak to colleges, military units, high schools, conferences, and churches about sexual assault and the harms of pornography. Learn more at johnfoubert.com.

Pastor Will joins The Naked Gospel podcast to discuss his own history with porn and mental health. Shane and Will talk through issues of abuse among Christian leaders, how Christians should respond to sexual misuse, how we should handle leadership abuse, and what it means to build safe Christian communities. Receive a Naked Gospel coffee mug by supporting this show for $5 at https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Help other people find this show by leaving Rating and Review! William Butt is pastor and disciple maker located in Northern Virginia. He is a father and husband working to follow Jesus every day. He holds a master's degree in Christian Ministries from Liberty University. You can find him on Twitter, william_b04

Support these conversations by leaving a Rating and Review! What is purity culture? Is it actually an important topic to discuss? What's the history of purity culture and why has it impacted so many people? Without having an attractive and compelling story for sex, more and more Christians are embracing the hookup culture story for sex. Pastor Dean Inserra joins us today for a conversation about purity culture. As a pastor, Dean has watched Christians reject purity culture, but without anywhere to go, those same Christians are now living into hookup culture. So, where do we go from here? Support this show at: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Check out TheSexTalk.com and use promo code nakedgospel to get 5% off! Check out Pastor Dean's book here: https://amzn.to/3y6FCEL DEAN INSERRA is a graduate of Liberty University and holds a M.A. in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the founding pastor of City Church. Dean is passionate about reaching the city of Tallahassee with the Gospel, to see a worldwide impact made for Jesus. He is married to Krissie and they have two sons, Tommy and Ty, and one daughter, Sally Ashlyn. 

Drew Boa and Sathiya Sam both founded organizations that help men and women rebuild relationships, heal from trauma, and recover from unwanted sexual desires. This is the first of many episodes where Drew, Sathiya, and Shane will get together to discuss the landscape of sexual integrity and sexual pain — from porn, lust, love, to science, the church, and secular culture. Let us know your thoughts below! Check Drew's resources at: https://www.drewboa.comCheck out Sathiya's resources at: https://www.sathiyasam.comSupport this show for $5 at: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/

Listener Discretion Advised (this is a raw and hard conversation) The president of Saving Innocence joins us today to talk about sex exploitation and how men are the primary perpetrators. What can men do to turn from being perpetrators to become protectors? Support this show and what we do for $5 a month! Check out Alan and Jessica's book here!Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community based organization focused on the recovery and restoration of child victims of sex trafficking. Based in Los Angeles, Alan has responsibility over Direct Services and Business Operations. His main focus includes budgeting and resource development, strategic partnerships, staff development and client services. You can learn more about Saving Innocence at www.savinginnocence.org.

Listener Discretion Advised. Former porn star Crissy Outlaw joins us to discuss how she got into the porn industry and what the porn industry is like. Help us fight for people like Crissy supporting this show for $5 dollars a month! In 1999, Crissy Outlaw began working in adult entertainment. She was in the business until 2006, when she became a Christian. Since leaving the industry, she has spoken out about the harmful effects of porn and has helped other women also transition out of the sex industry. Her story has been featured in a number of publications, films, documentaries, and, most recently, a TV mini series. Crissy shares her story at conferences, universities, churches, and community groups throughout the United States and abroad. In 2013, Crissy married the love of her life. They live in Houston, Texas.https://crissyoutlaw.com/

In this episode, Shane and Corey talk through how fantasy is used in lust and how imagination can be used in prayer. Along with that, Dr. Latta also helps us to see that our draw to stimulation is also an addiction to shame, and he helps us to see the good news in the midst of our shame. As a practitioner, Dr. Latta helps us to look at these issues not only as thinker but also as a counselor. Support this show at: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Corey Latta, PhD, is a husband, father, writer, speaker, counselor, as well as the author of When the Eternal Can Be Met, C. S. Lewis and the Art of Writing and the forthcoming Serve the Work: Reflections on Christ and the Creative Life. Corey is the father of four (two sets of twins!), Justice, London, Gus, and Emma. Check out Corey's books here: https://www.amazon.com/When-Eternal-Can-Met-Bergsonian/dp/1625644213https://www.amazon.com/Lewis-Art-Writing-Apologist-Theologian/dp/1498225349

Support this show by leaving us a rating and review! C. S. Lewis scholar Michael Ward and J. R. R. Tolkien scholar Holly Ordway join us today to discuss the place of fantasy and imagination in the Christian life. Is fantasy always a bad thing?  What is imagination? Can reason and imagination have a healthy relationship? What does imagination even have to do with sex? Join us as we discuss these questions and several more! Support this show for $5 dollars here! Check out Dr. Ward's latest book, After Humanity. And check out Dr. Ordway's latest book, Tolkien's Modern Reading.MICHAEL WARD, a Catholic priest, is Senior Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, and Professor of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University. He is the author of the best-selling and award-winning Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis, co-editor of The Cambridge Companion to C.S. Lewis, and presenter of the BBC television documentary The Narnia Code. On the fiftieth anniversary of Lewis's death, Michael Ward unveiled a permanent national memorial to him in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey, London.Click here to view Dr. Ward's website and resources!Holly Ordway is Fellow of Faith and Culture at the Word on Fire Institute. She holds a PhD in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is the author of Apologetics and the Christian Imagination: An Integrated Approach to Defending the Faith (Emmaus Road, 2017), and Not God's Type: An Atheist Academic Lays Down Her Arms (Ignatius, 2014). She is also a Subject Editor for the Journal of Inklings Studies, Visiting Professor at Houston Baptist University, and a published poet. Her academic work focuses on imaginative apologetics, and on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. Her forthcoming book is Tolkien's Modern Reading: Middle-earth Beyond the Middle Ages (Word on Fire Academic, 2021). Her website is

This episode finishes up the independent mini-series on porn. Cale joins this episode as he and Shane discuss porn in their own life, how they've addressed it, and what life looks like after porn. As always thank you for your support! Share your thoughts with us, leave a review, and if you'd like to support this show for $5 check out this link! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/

Ted Shimer joins us so that we can ask him the harder questions around pornography. In this episode, Shane and Ted talk about how common porn actually is in the Church and what it really takes to get clean and free. Check out Ted's book The Freedom Fight: The New Drug and the Truths that Set Us FreeSupport this show for $5 and get a Naked Gospel coffee mug! Ted Shimer has mentored men since 1991 with the collegiate ministry Student Mobilization. He received his MABS from Dallas Seminary and was trained as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional-Supervisor.His discipleship background, theological instruction and world class clinical training gives Ted a unique and grounded approach to porn addiction recovery that is biblically based, scientifically sound, gospel centered and effective.Ted is the Founder of The Freedom Fight, an online porn addiction recovery program.Ted and his wife Amber have four adult children and live in Fayetteville, Arkansas.https://thefreedomfight.org/https://www.facebook.com/thefreedomfight1

Author, speaker, and apologist Josh McDowell joins us today to discuss porn and abuse in the Church. Josh has spoken to over 46 million people in 139 countries and he began warning the Church about porn over 20 years ago. In this interview, we discuss the damage of pornography and what it looks like to find healing. Support this show for $5 and get a Naked Gospel coffee mug! Josh has addressed more than 46 million people, giving over 27,200 talks in 139 countries.Josh and his team have created many cutting-edge live events to help young people stand strong and firm in their faith in the face of a rapidly-changing culture. These have often developed into full-blown campaigns. Since 1960, Josh has written or co-authored 151 books in 128 languages including:More Than a Carpenter — over 27 million copies distributedEvidence That Demands a Verdict — named one the twentieth century's top 40 books and one of the thirteen most influential books of the last 50 years on Christian thought by World Magazine.In addition to many other awards, Josh has been nominated 36 times for the Gold Medallion Award and has received that award on four occasions.

 How should we be honest about porn in our life and what is the place of forgiveness in healing? This episode kicks us off our four week mini-series on pornography. Sathiya Sam joins us to discuss his story with porn.  Check out Sathiya's book here: https://amzn.to/3uiheywSupport this show for $5 and become a Disruptor: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Sathiya Sam is a coach and speaker that helps men live with confidence and integrity. A recovered addict himself, Sathiya is the creator of DeepCleanTM – a research-based and Bible-backed system for overcoming porn addiction and author of The Last Relapse. This work has helped everyone from college students to medical doctors regain control of their lives and walk in greater levels of freedom. Based out of Toronto, Canada, Sathiya is happily married and a die-hard basketball fan. Website - www.sathiyasam.comFree Online Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/deepcleaninnercircle Unleash The Man Within Podcast - www.sathiyasam.com/podcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/sathiyamesamInstagram - www.instagram.com/sathiyamesam