21. Was My Addiction God’s Plan? My 10-Year Sobriety Story

22. Alignment: The Missing Piece Between You and Your Purpose

Episode Description: What if the thing holding you back isn’t you — it’s the people you’re surrounded by? In this episode, Kody dives into the power of alignment — in your faith, your marriage, your business, and your inner circle. Drawing from real stories inside his community (marriages restored, sobriety breakthroughs, and lives changed at the Scale Your Life event), Kody challenges you to evaluate who’s closest to you and whether they’re pushing you toward Christ or pulling you away. This isn’t about living in an echo chamber. It’s about making sure your inner circle shares your mission, values, and purpose. God moves most powerfully when you’re aligned — in prayer, in purpose, and in who you let into your life. You’ll learn: * Why alignment in faith, business, marriage, and friendships matters more than ever. * How prayer and obedience are transforming lives in real time. * Practical steps for evaluating your circle and having hard conversations. * Why men need to rise up and lead — starting with themselves. If you’re tired of being dragged in the wrong direction or feel stuck spiritually, relationally, or professionally, this episode is your wake-up call. Listen now and take inventory of your circle. The people around you will shape the man you become.

21. Was My Addiction God’s Plan? My 10-Year Sobriety Story

10 years ago, I should’ve died from a cocaine overdose. Instead, God used that night to completely change my life. In this episode, I share the raw truth about my addiction, the lies I lived, the destruction I caused—and how Jesus met me in the middle of my mess. This isn’t a story about my strength. It’s a story about God’s power to redeem broken lives. You’ll hear: * Why addiction and sin are never “God’s plan” * How He takes the darkness we create and flips it for His glory * The night everything came into the light for me * What real freedom in Christ looks like * Why your pain and your story are not just for you—they’re a responsibility to help others If you’re battling addiction, betrayal, brokenness, or just questioning God’s plan for your life—this episode is for you. Jesus loves you. So do I.

20. Why Men Are Failing And How To Fix It

Men… We are failing. Hard. It is YOUR job to lead. And you not doing it has put women in a role they were never designed to be in. And then you sit back and play the victim card because you don’t feel loved, respected, have the sex life you want, feel “like a man”… IT’S BECAUSE YOU DON’T DESERVE IT!! This is going to be a gut punch. But take the next 20 minutes and MAYBE pick up on something that will help you make a change.

19.Break the Frame: Let Go of the Identity That's Keeping You Stuck

You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in an identity that was never yours to begin with. In this raw solo episode, Kody Houk breaks down the invisible prisons we build through shame, regret, and survival. The stories we tell ourselves—“I’m a failure,” “I’m not good enough,” “I don’t need anyone”—aren’t truths. They’re frames. And those frames are keeping you from purpose, peace, and the life God’s actually calling you into. If you’ve been carrying guilt, playing the hero in someone else’s story, or isolating yourself because you think you’re too far gone—this is for you. Unleashed is back. The movement, the podcast, and the coaching community. Let’s get to work. 00:00 – Intro: What’s been tugging at my heart 01:30 – The silent epidemic: False identities ruining lives 04:25 – Imposter syndrome and self-sabotage 06:15 – The broken relationship loop and martyr complex 08:00 – The lone wolf lie: Isolation isn’t strength 10:05 – My old frames: Failure, cheater, liar, quitter 11:40 – When I finally let go and started to heal 13:30 – How to evaluate the identities keeping you stuck 16:00 – Journal it: Is this frame helping or hurting? 17:45 – You can let go today—regardless of how long it’s been 19:00 – Unleashed coaching is back (and how to join) 21:15 – Final message: You are worthy. You are called. You are loved. → Want to go deeper? DM me or drop a comment. I’m taking on a few guys for 1:1 mentorship inside the Unleashed movement. We’re building husbands, fathers, and leaders of integrity—and if that’s been tugging at your heart, now’s the time. Subscribe to the podcast, share this with someone who needs it, and let’s go to work.

18. Wake the Hell Up: God’s Not Done With You

There are a thousand reasons I shouldn't be where I am today. Addict. Criminal. Liar. Adulterer. But God had other plans. In this raw, unfiltered episode, I share the truth about my past and the power of surrender. This is a wake-up call for every man out there going through the motions, hiding behind titles, and pretending everything’s fine while silently drowning. If you’re tired of carrying shame, tired of being hollow, tired of not leading like God called you to… this episode is your call to rise. No fluff. No religious performance. Just truth, freedom, and the brutal process of walking with God. Ready to stop hiding? Listen now.