Truly a Masterpiece Podcast

From Shame to Freedom: Shane’s Story (Part 1) | Episode #054

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241336/fan_mail/new] For 23 years, Shane lived trapped in an addiction to pornography. He tried programs, accountability groups, Bible studies, discipleship, and every solution he knew to try. But no matter what he did, he could never go more than three weeks without failing again. Then one day, his wife gave him a sobering ultimatum: “You can have pornography, or you can have your family. But you can’t have both.” That moment woke Shane up and gave him the courage to try one more time. In this powerful and honest conversation, Shane shares how becoming a student of the Truly a Masterpiece Course helped him finally experience breakthrough. He explains the life-changing difference between confessing the symptom of sin and addressing the deeper root—unbelief. Today, Shane is experiencing freedom, joy, and deeper love than he ever thought possible, and that freedom is now overflowing into every area of his life and relationships. Shane said:  “Knowing what I know now, I would have paid thousands of dollars for this training and considered it a bargain.” This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Part 1 is about finding freedom.  Part 2 is about life after freedom. If you’ve ever struggled with shame, addiction, self-doubt, or feeling stuck, this conversation will encourage you deeply. Time Stamps 01:00 Meet Shane 3:31  A Year and a half free 3:39 The cost of self-doubt 04:41 Shane's mindset while living with the addiction 0:5:49 The ultimatum 06:31 How he was first introduced to pornography 07:05 23 years addicted and never more than 3 weeks without a failure 07:22 What he had tried to find freedom 08:32 What motivated Shane to try again 09:37 "I knew I needed to solve this porn problem... but I got so much more" 12:23 Nowhere else to turn 13:20 The effects on his wife 14:00 The breakthrough 16:51 Shame speaking louder than truth 18:04 Struggled with "unbelief" but he was not an unbeliever 19:37 "In Christ" is enough 19:49 the change was almost instant 20:32 Free indeed 21:05 My heart posture is what caused the change... it wasn't my words 21:43 Two surprising things Shane was never asked to do 24:12 Truly a Masterpiece is not theropy Connect with Craig @CraigWalkerCaoching Connect with Craig  @CraigWalkerCaoching Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/craigwalkercoaching Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/craigwalkercoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-walker-1816367/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craig.walker.coach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craigwalker9197 Get a copy of Craig's Book SHAMELESS The Life You Were Born to Love https://amzn.to/44vldsQ Sign up for the Truly a Masterpiece Free Workshop: Why Self-doubt Keeps Returning and How to Finally Break Free https://craigwalkercoaching.com/workshop Join the Masterpiece Brotherhood Men's Group: https://craigwalkercoaching.com/brotherhood

Taking the Confusion Out of What It Means and Doesn't Mean to Get Saved | #053

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241336/fan_mail/new] f you’ve ever thought, “Why does the Christian life still feel like such a struggle?”—this episode is for you. A lot of Christians are confused about what actually happened when they got saved. We hear phrases like “brand-new creation” and assume that means the battle with the flesh should disappear completely. But when temptation, fear, insecurity, and struggle remain, many people quietly begin to wonder:  “Maybe this works for everybody else…just not for me.” In this episode, Craig helps remove the confusion surrounding salvation by unpacking the difference between the flesh, the soul, and the spirit—and why understanding that difference changes everything. You’ll learn:  • What did—and did not—happen when you were born again  • Why the flesh and Spirit war against each other  • What it really means to be “made new” in Christ  • Why spiritual things can feel difficult to trust  • How your spirit now communes with God’s Spirit  • Why walking by faith brings life and peace This conversation brings clarity to Galatians 5, and Romans 8 and the inner battle every believer experiences. If you’ve been frustrated in your walk with God, this episode may help you finally understand why—and show you how to move forward with greater confidence, peace, and freedom. Time stamp 01:10 Why so many Christians feel confused after getting saved 01:55 What salvation does not mean 02:22 Understanding the flesh, soul, and spirit 03:38 The night vision illustration 04:49 What it really means to be saved 05:36 Why you must be born again 06:42 Pulling it all together 06:54 The battle between the flesh and the spirit 07:26 Why the battle always comes back to faith  Connect with Craig @CraigWalkerCaoching Connect with Craig  @CraigWalkerCaoching Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/craigwalkercoaching Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/craigwalkercoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-walker-1816367/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craig.walker.coach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craigwalker9197 Get a copy of Craig's Book SHAMELESS The Life You Were Born to Love https://amzn.to/44vldsQ Sign up for the Truly a Masterpiece Free Workshop: Why Self-doubt Keeps Returning and How to Finally Break Free https://craigwalkercoaching.com/workshop Join the Masterpiece Brotherhood Men's Group: https://craigwalkercoaching.com/brotherhood

The Lie about Humility That Keeps You Stuck | Episode #052

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241336/fan_mail/new] Men often believe humility means thinking less of themselves. But what if that belief is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, Craig unpacks one of the most common—and damaging—misunderstandings in the Christian life: the idea that humility is thinking lowly of yourself. He shows why that definition isn’t just incomplete… it’s wrong. And more importantly, he reveals what true humility actually is: 👉 Seeing yourself the way God sees you. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt…  If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not enough”…  If you’ve ever held back because of how you see yourself… This episode will help you replace shame with truth—and step into the life God created you to live. You’ll learn: *  Why “thinking lowly of yourself” isn’t humility  *  The difference between false humility and true humility  *  What it means to be God’s masterpiece  *  How to hold both a high and honest view of yourself  *  A simple way to start living from your true identity today  You are not becoming a masterpiece. You already are one. Now it’s time to see it… and live it. Time stamp 00:00 What if humility isn't what you were taught? 00:57 How most get it wrong. 01:46 What it really is. 02:14 The eternal perspective 03:05 The current perspective 03:42 The voice of shame 04:09 This changes everything 04:46 The puzzle and box anaology 06:10 Final take away Connect with Craig @CraigWalkerCaoching Connect with Craig  @CraigWalkerCaoching Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/craigwalkercoaching Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/craigwalkercoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-walker-1816367/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craig.walker.coach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craigwalker9197 Get a copy of Craig's Book SHAMELESS The Life You Were Born to Love https://amzn.to/44vldsQ Sign up for the Truly a Masterpiece Free Workshop: Why Self-doubt Keeps Returning and How to Finally Break Free https://craigwalkercoaching.com/workshop Join the Masterpiece Brotherhood Men's Group: https://craigwalkercoaching.com/brotherhood

What If We Prayed Like This Instead? | Episode: #051

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241336/fan_mail/new] If you’ve ever struggled to pray consistently, this episode will set you free. Craig walks you through the different prayer models he’s tried over the years—and why none of them ultimately worked—before sharing the simple shift that changed everything: Stop trying to pray the “right way”… and start talking to God like a child. Featuring a powerful personal story and biblical insight, this episode will help you experience prayer as it was meant to be—real, personal, and life-giving. 00:00 — Welcome 01:16 — The desire for a real connection with God 01:42 — Learning to pray through the Lord’s Prayer 02:20 — A structured weekly prayer system 03:37 — ACTS and CATS model… and why it didn’t stick 04:08 — A Discovery that taught me to pray 04:21 — What if you talked to God like you are His child 05:16 — Why children pray freely (and we don’t) 05:30 — Romans 8:26 — The Holy Spirit helps you pray 06:04 — The most important lesson on prayer 06:09 — A powerful story: my dad’s first prayer 07:16 — Identity changes everything in prayer 07:27 — You are God’s child (1 John 3:1) 07:35 — Final encouragement: just talk to your Father Connect with Craig @CraigWalkerCaoching Connect with Craig  @CraigWalkerCaoching Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/craigwalkercoaching Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/craigwalkercoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-walker-1816367/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craig.walker.coach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craigwalker9197 Get a copy of Craig's Book SHAMELESS The Life You Were Born to Love https://amzn.to/44vldsQ Sign up for the Truly a Masterpiece Free Workshop: Why Self-doubt Keeps Returning and How to Finally Break Free https://craigwalkercoaching.com/workshop Join the Masterpiece Brotherhood Men's Group: https://craigwalkercoaching.com/brotherhood

The One Thing That Will Ruin Your Marriage (If You Don’t Deal With It) | Episode: #050

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241336/fan_mail/new] Why do conversations in your marriage turn into fights… even when you’re trying to do better? Most people think it’s a communication problem. It’s not. In this episode, Craig unpacks the real reason your conversations break down—and it goes much deeper than words, tone, or technique. You’ll discover how shame shapes the way you respond, why you react the way you do, and what it actually takes to change. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation frustrated, misunderstood, or wondering why it keeps happening… this episode will help you see what’s really going on—and where real change begins. Connect with Craig @CraigWalkerCaoching Connect with Craig  @CraigWalkerCaoching Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/craigwalkercoaching Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/craigwalkercoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-walker-1816367/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craig.walker.coach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craigwalker9197 Get a copy of Craig's Book SHAMELESS The Life You Were Born to Love https://amzn.to/44vldsQ Sign up for the Truly a Masterpiece Free Workshop: Why Self-doubt Keeps Returning and How to Finally Break Free https://craigwalkercoaching.com/workshop Join the Masterpiece Brotherhood Men's Group: https://craigwalkercoaching.com/brotherhood