Husband Material

How can I revive the soul of my family? Whether you're a father, a husband, or a man preparing for those roles, listen to this. Dr. Joshua Straub presents a powerful picture of what it looks like to become emotionally safe, build intimacy with your spouse, enter your child's world, and protect your family in the spiritual realm.Joshua Straub is most renowned for his role as a husband and dad. A recovering human, he’s passionate about the ongoing journey of growth through coaching, community, and fitness. Alongside his wife, Christi, he leads Famous at Home, equipping leaders and organizations in emotional intelligence and healthy family systems. Josh is a speaker, author of seven books, marriage and relational intelligence coach, and podcast cohost. He’s had the privilege of coaching executives, entrepreneurs, entertainers, professional athletes, and nonprofit leaders, as well as serving military families across the country. At home, Josh and Christi are raising their three kids on a small homestead outside Nashville, TN, where life is full of family, faith, and a lot of fun.Learn more at joshuastraub.comBuy Joshua's book:Famous at Home: 7 Decisions to Put Your Family Center Stage in a World Competing for Your Time, Attention, and IdentityRegister now for the Husband Material Retreat in Georgia (April 24-27) at husbandmaterial.com/spring-retreatSupport the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

Adam Nisenson, LMFT and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist known as The Betrayal Shrink, pioneers the concept of masculine betrayal trauma. He explains how sexual betrayal uniquely wounds men and why naming that pain matters. Short segments cover shame and masculinity, common male responses, healthy boundaries versus walls, and paths toward authentic healing and renewed relationships.

Jason Mellard, founder of Own Your Identity and certified high performance coach who helps men overcome unwanted same-sex attraction. He explores reclaiming curiosity, childlike wonder, and awe as tools for recovery. Short takes cover observation versus obsession, imagination for building instead of escaping, appreciation versus idolatry, and practical ways to pause, notice, and choose wonder.

A look at “glimmers” as safety cues that counteract triggers, framed by polyvagal ideas. Everyday glimmers like sunshine, hugs, and laughter get attention. Practical practices include savoring moments, keeping a gratitude list, recalling sensory details, and sharing small joys with others.

Davey Blackburn, founder of Nothing Is Wasted Ministries and author, shares a personal story of loss and how he turned pain into purpose. He discusses confronting triggers, how grief reshapes ministry and temptation, and the ministry’s approach of sitting with people and guiding them through a pain-to-purpose pathway.

Jay Stringer, a licensed mental health counselor and author of Desire, offers therapy-informed insight into longing and healing. He explores five core longings—healing, growth, intimacy, pleasure, and meaning. Conversations cover how childhood, pornography, and culture shape desire, the conflict of suppressed longings, and practical ways to welcome and reshape desire for healthier life and relationships.

A deep dive into taking redemptive risks for healing and outgrowing porn. Short contrasts between clean pain and dirty pain. Real-life examples of brave disclosures and embodied group practices. Practical prompts: start with why, count the cost, and own your strength before acting.

Tom Zuniga, director of Your Other Brothers and builder of Christian communities where men navigate faith, sexuality, and masculinity. He tells his story of loneliness and finding chosen family. They discuss the value of male friendship as intimate love, how churches can better hold single men, and practical ways to build safe, consistent brotherhood.

In this episode, longtime friend of the podcast and author Sathiya Sam shares why porn recovery can literally save lives, what true freedom looks like (eternal, internal, and external) and practical advice on how to find purpose beyond porn.Sathiya Sam, founder of Deep Clean Coaching, helps men overcome pornography addiction, inspired by his own 15-year journey. Author of The Last Relapse and host of The Man Within, he has guided thousands of men to freedom. Learn more at sathiyasam.comTo celebrate 10 years of freedom from porn and 1 million podcast downloads, Sathiya is hosting a giveaway. Enter here: deepcleancoaching.com/giveaway"You don't set people free just so they can say they're free; you set people free so they can fly." —Sathiya SamRegister now for the Husband Material Retreat in Georgia (April 24-27) at husbandmaterial.com/spring-retreatSupport the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

Do you know what it's like to feel numb, drained, and disconnected? This is the most common precursor to watching porn: the "flop" reaction. In this episode, you'll learn what the flop reaction is, why it's not necessarily bad, and three ways to navigate low-energy moments without crashing into a relapse. Strategy #1: Flop with a purposeStrategy #2: Flop with a friendStrategy #3: Flop with your bodyRegister now for the Husband Material Retreat in Georgia (April 24-27) at husbandmaterial.com/spring-retreatSupport the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!