Every Man’s Battle Podcast
with JJ West & Doug Barnes
When the Temple Breaks: Eric Thomas's Journey from NFL Dreams to Sexual Integrity
Monday, February 23, 2026
📻 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙣'𝙨 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩 – 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟖 Show NotesLicensed counselors JJ West and Doug Barnes kick off a Season 3 mini‑series introducing Every Man's Battle facilitators by sitting down with Eric Thomas, LMFT. Eric shares his powerful story: early exposure to his father's porn stash, NFL dreams shattered by a shooting at 20, years of shame over his scarred body, transactional relationships, and deep isolation—until God met him in an RV in the Eastern Sierras and showed him he was becoming his father: a man who would die alone.You'll hear:How trauma and resentment fueled years of acting out, self‑soothing with porn, and using women to avoid vulnerability.The moment Eric realized he'd "booked his yearly vacation with his dog" because he refused to let a woman close enough to reject him.How God's patient grace brought Eric from brokenness to becoming a facilitator who helps other men find freedom and wholeness.🎟 Use code 𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐏𝐎𝐃 to save $100 on the Every Man's Battle Intensive—the 3‑day workshop where men like Eric lead you out of isolation and shame into brotherhood, healing, and lasting sexual integrity.📧 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓 & 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒Want extra tools and follow‑up content for Season 3?👉 Email [email protected] with "Bonus Content" in the subject line to receive exclusive Every Man's Battle Podcast resources.Have a question, topic suggestion, or your own story to share?👉 Email [email protected] with "Podcast Question" in the subject line. JJ and Doug read and respond to listener emails, and your feedback shapes future episodes.☎️ Need prayer, a counselor, or more info on workshops and groups?👉 Call 800‑NEW‑LIFE or visit NewLife.com for counseling, groups, and faith‑based sexual integrity resources.🎟 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑 – 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐍'𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄If Eric's story resonates—if you see your own trauma, resentment, isolation, or transactional relationships—the Every Man's Battle Intensive is where healing begins. This 3‑day, in‑person workshop, led by licensed Christian counselors like Eric, creates a no‑shame zone where men bring hidden struggles into the light, find brotherhood, and receive practical tools for lasting sexual integrity.📅 Upcoming Dates:January 23–25, 2026: Orange County, CAApril 24–26, 2026: Washington, DC (Early Bird discount ends April 10)February 28, 2026: 1‑Day Online Intensive (Early Bird discount ends Feb 13)Use code 𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐏𝐎𝐃 when you register to save $100 on your tuition. If cost is a concern, ask about scholarships and financial assistance when you call 800‑NEW‑LIFE—New Life does not want money to be the reason you stay stuck.🎧 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓: 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏𝐒After the Every Man's Battle Intensive, ongoing Sustained Victory groups provide weekly virtual coaching, accountability, and deeper healing with other men on the same path. These small groups, led by trained counselors, reinforce biblical truth and help you maintain momentum so you don't go back to isolation, shame, or acting out.🎧 Discover more ways to listen & watch:👉 Every Man's Battle Podcast hub: https://newlife.com/podcasts/every-mans-battle/👉 New Life LIVE & other podcasts: https://newlife.com/podcasts/#EveryMansBattle #SexualIntegrity #EricThomas #FacilitatorStories #ChristianMen #Trauma #Resentment #Grace #RecoveryJourney #NFLDreams #BrothersInChrist #EveryMansBattleWorkshop #NewLifeMinistries
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