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Back to Episodes137: Why Willpower Fails Men in Addiction — And How Sacred Grit Builds the Nervous System Strength to Win
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The strongest thing I ever did was get into cold water when I wanted to die rather than face myself.
Most men think grit means pushing harder — white-knuckling through, grinding it out, willing yourself to be different. But willpower without regulation is just suffering on a loop.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Willpower without regulation is just suffering
- The most courageous thing I ever did was get in cold water when I wanted to die rather than face myself
- Faith without works is dead — and that's not a moral instruction, it's neuroscience
Click play now if you're ready to stop white-knuckling and start doing the thing that actually changes a man from the inside out.
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The podcast explores the connection between men and dads seeking freedom from addiction, pornography, infidelity, and drinking, while confronting anger, anxiety, and depression through prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, leaning on Jesus and God for strength, confronting pride, discovering purpose, practicing cold plunges, and ultimately building resilience along the journey.