The Iron Pursuit

032 The Porn Battle Plan: 05 Relapse

Most of us have experienced a relapse at some stage in our lives. Relapse is often associated with alcoholism or drug abuse, but the truth is that relapse is a word that describes a return to, or the recurrence of some condition after a period of improvement or recovery. In this episode, Joey will discuss the difference between shame and guilt, and how to get back up without quitting. Relapse doesn't have to define you, but how you respond to it will.

031 Porn Battle Plan: 04 The Discipline Blueprint

You will not beat this enemy without a plan. You can have the best of intentions, but if you are unwilling to put those intentions into action, you will fail. Discipline is key. In this episode, Joey offers a blueprint to help build discipline in your life that will help defend your heart and mind against the attacks of the enemy.

030 Porn Battle Plan: Killing Isolation

Isolation is the breeding ground for addiction. Freedom is actually built in the presence of other men, through honesty, accountability, and brotherhood. Let’s just be honest about the situation: Most of your battles don’t happen in public; they happen late at night… alone… with a screen. Here’s the truth: Porn doesn’t survive in the light—but it thrives in the dark.  In this episode, Joey will offer practical information about how to become accountable and learn what the Bible teaches about the power of confession.

029 Porn Battle Plan 02: Why Porn is so Hard to Quit

Porn isn’t just a bad habit—it’s a trained pattern thatrewires your brain, weakens your discipline, and dulls your spiritual sensitivity. But what’s been trained can be retrained. Maybe you’ve been to the point where you’ve said, “I’m done!” And maybe you’ve meant it. But somehow… you end up right back in it. In this episode, Joey asks the real question: Is this problem you’re experiencing a lack ofdiscipline… or is something deeper going on?

028 Porn Battle Plan: 01 What You Consume Controls You

Have you ever noticed how you can crash a bag of chips and still be hungry when you're done? It's because the chips are junk food and they were never designed to satisfy your hunger like whole foods. Spiritual junk, like porn, will leave you the same way - unsatisfied and wanting more. In this series, Joey will begin to teach you how to change this bad habit in your life. It's not easy, but without a doubt, it is necessary. Get ready to dig in!