Fight Club: Live in Freedom

In this Fight Club: Live in Freedom podcast Jared sits down with "Jody" to discuss how what begins as “just adult content” can become a dangerous journey down a path you never intended to take. In this powerful episode the guest shares his personal story of how pornography escalated, ultimately leading to his arrest and time in jail for viewing illegal pornographic content. His story is a sobering warning about the dang...

In this powerful episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared sits down with Dr. Kalyani Gopal, Founder and President of the SAFE Coalition for Human Rights, current President of the Psychology Coalition at the United Nations, and past president of Division 12 and Illinois Psychological Association. Dr. Gopal shares her groundbreaking work on “Displacement Trauma,” a term she coined to describe the complex attachment d...

In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Jared Wilson and Michael Broadway move beyond good intentions and focus on the execution required to experience lasting freedom from sin and addiction. Knowing what needs to change is only half the battle. Freedom comes when knowledge is put into action through intentional choices, practical steps, accountability, and daily obedience. They explore why so many people know the right things but...

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Jared Wilson and Michael Broadway discuss why good intentions alone are never enough to lead us into freedom from sin and addiction. Wanting to change is important, but lasting freedom requires more than simply hoping, wishing, or promising to do better. They unpack the gap between intention and transformation—and why so many people genuinely want freedom but continue finding themselve...

On this episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared sits down with marriage expert and host of the Save the Marriage Podcast, Dr. Lee Baucom, for a practical and hope-filled conversation about restoring struggling relationships. Together they discuss why marriages drift apart, the impact of secrets and unhealthy coping mechanisms on intimacy, and the small but powerful steps couples can take to rebuild trust and connection. Wheth...

In this powerful episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared Wilson sits down with Andrew Meritt to discuss a challenge many men overlook: our responsibility to confront sex trafficking in our own communities rather than assuming it's only a problem somewhere else. Andrew shares practical ways men can move beyond awareness into action while also highlighting the importance of restoring dignity, hope, and human connection to those...

In this episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared and Michael tackle some of the most common lies our culture tells about sex, identity, and marriage. They examine the myth that casual hookups are more fulfilling than the deep intimacy found in a healthy, lifelong marriage, challenge the belief that our arousal patterns define who we are, and expose how many have turned sexual desire into a license for indulgence rather than an...

In this episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared Wilson sits down with Michael Broadway to explore the growing conversation around faith deconstruction. They discuss the dangers of dismantling faith without a biblical foundation, while also recognizing that honest questions, deeper study, and refining long-held assumptions can be signs of genuine spiritual maturity. If you've wrestled with doubt, disappointment, or difficult q...

In this episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared and Michael tackle the overlooked issue of self-directed anger in the battle against pornography addiction. They discuss how repeated failures can lead to frustration, shame, and anger toward ourselves, and how that anger often reveals deeper struggles with identity, faith, and our understanding of God's grace. The conversation explores cognitive dissonance—the tension bet...

In this powerful episode, Jared is joined by pastor and best-selling author Tony Portell for an honest conversation about healing from brokenness, overcoming trauma, and finding freedom from addiction. Together, we unpack how unresolved pain often fuels destructive patterns and why true healing requires more than simply managing behavior—it requires transformation from the inside out. We also dive into the psychological and s...

In this episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared and Michael explore how God faithfully molds His people into the image of Christ. Using the biblical analogy of clay in the Potter’s hands, they discuss how spiritual growth often involves shaping, stretching, and refining. While God's work in us is certain, the process becomes far more fruitful when we surrender to His will rather than resist it. Join the conversation as ...

In this powerful episode, Jared sits down with Stephen and Krystina, authors of Grace Even After, to discuss their journey from the devastation of pornography addiction to relational redemption. Together they share the pain addiction brought into their marriage, the difficult road of rebuilding trust, and the incredible grace of God that sustained them through the healing process. Their story is a testament to the power of repentan...

On this episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared sits down with Scott Marsh to discuss his powerful journey from hidden pornography addiction while serving in ministry to the freedom and restoration he has found through God's grace. Scott shares how honesty, healing, and surrender transformed his life, restored his marriage, and gave him a renewed sense of purpose. His story is a reminder that no one is beyond God's redemption...

In this powerful episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared Wilson sits down with Warren Mainard, National Director of IMPACT Players, to unpack why integrity is one of the most critical foundations for men pursuing freedom from addiction and walking in holiness. Together, they discuss how integrity is more than behavior modification, it’s about becoming the same man in private that you claim to be in public. Warren shares...

On this episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared sits down with Eric Bryan, chaplain at Dallas Theological Seminary, to have an honest conversation about the hidden struggles of lust and pornography addiction—especially among those who feel called to ministry. Together, they address the tension between calling and personal battles, offering biblical wisdom, practical insight, and real hope for men and women who fear thei...

In this episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared and Michael challenge listeners to find satisfaction in the spouse God has given them instead of chasing lustful and counterfeit pleasures. Join in as we unpack cultural, physiological, and godly warnings related to how sexual promiscuity, porn, and fantasy train the heart to crave novelty, making real relationships feel less satisfying. The more we feed unhealthy desires, the m...

In this episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared and Michael tackle the dangerous illusion of control that keeps many men stuck in cycles of sin and self-reliance. They unpack how believing “I’ve got this” can quietly replace dependence on God, leading to pride, isolation, and eventual compromise. Through honest conversation and biblical truth, they remind listeners that real strength begins with surrender&md...

In this episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared sits down with psychotherapist Scott Stolarick to unpack the complicated reality of trauma and the powerful grip it can have on our lives—especially for those struggling with addiction. Together, they explore how trauma often whispers lies about our identity, fuels deep shame, and drives destructive patterns that keep people stuck in cycles of coping rather than healing. B...

In this episode of Fight Club: Live in Freedom, Jared Wilson sits down with guest Monica Tanner to unpack the real challenges couples face in communication and the common pitfalls that quietly erode connection in marriage. Together, they discuss how misunderstanding, shame, poor communication, and unmet expectations can create distance—and how intentional listening, honesty, and humility can rebuild trust.

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