In this episode of the Thinking Christian podcast, Dr. James Spencer welcomes back Sathiya Sam—CEO and founder of Deep Clean Coaching—to talk about pornography addiction, sexual integrity, and the power of Christian community in lasting recovery. Sathiya shares his own story of breaking free from pornography after years of struggle as a pastor’s kid, ministry leader, and researcher—and how that journey led to the creation of Deep Clean, a ministry now helping thousands of men pursue freedom and wholeness.
Sathiya introduces Deep Clean’s newest resource: the Deep Clean Inner Circle, a structured, community-centered program designed to help men overcome pornography through biblically grounded principles, expert coaching, and a safe, supportive network.
In this candid and practical conversation, James and Sathiya explore:
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Why porn is uniquely addictive: the “3 A’s” — affordable, accessible, anonymous
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How early exposure, social dynamics, and tech use fuel addiction
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Why freedom is possible—and why streak counting doesn’t work
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The Deep Clean system: self-awareness, heart healing, and identity transformation
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How tracking trends (not just streaks) helps build real, lasting change
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The powerful role of community, accountability, and coaching
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Real stories of men finding hope, rebuilding marriages, and restoring integrity
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What relapse can reveal, and how to “leverage” it rather than spiral in shame
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Why pornography addiction is deeply tied to distorted identity—and how Scripture reframes it
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How biblical wisdom and Christian discipleship principles can help people break any destructive pattern
Whether you're a pastor, parent, college student, or simply someone wanting to understand addiction from a Christian perspective, this episode offers clear insight and genuine hope.
Learn more about Deep Clean Coaching, the Inner Circle program, and Sathiya’s podcast The Man Within at https://www.sathiyasam.com/ or https://deepcleancoaching.com/.
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