Intentional Guy

What does it take for a man to truly change? Intentional Guy Podcast explores that question through powerful conversations with men who've lived it. From addiction to freedom. From prison to purpose. From broken to rebuilt. These men surrendered their old lives and intentionally became better versions of themselves. Their stories aren't just inspiring—they're proof that no matter where you are right now, a turnaround is possible. Join us for raw, honest conversations that will challenge and encourage you.

Intentional Guy is a religion podcast hosted by Michael Chestnut, with 101 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Michael Chestnut hosts Intentional Guy, a religion show with 101 episodes published.

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  Episode #135

  If Your Son Was Struggling With Porn, Would He Tell You? | Chris Rogers

  Aug 19, 202648 minS4

  If your son was struggling with pornography, would he tell you? Would he even know he could? Most of us grew up in homes where nobody talked about this — so we learned to hide it. Now our kids carry more temptation in their pocket than we ever had access to. In this episode, Michael Chestnut sits down with Chris Rogers, former teacher and founder of Rebooted Teen, who coaches teens and high-performing men through compulsive sexual behavior — and who's walked his own road of recovery. You'll learn: The two questions every kid is really asking: "Am I safe?" and "Can I trust you?" Why leading with shame guarantees they stay stuck ("If you lead with shame, they stay the same") The 3 categories of red flags to watch for — technological, social, and behavioral How to have the conversation even if you're still fighting this battle yourself Why it's not you vs. your child — it's you and your child vs. the problem FREE Parent Resource from Chris: https://rebootedteen.com ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – Would your son tell you? 1:48 – Chris's story: from music teacher to recovery coach 5:50 – How does a dad even start this conversation? 7:53 – "If you lead with shame, they stay the same" 10:53 – Red flags: technological, social, and behavioral 14:20 – What boundaries are really for 19:03 – You don't have to be the one to fix it 20:33 – The home as the "rehearsal room" 24:12 – Social media and the most anxious generation ever 30:33 – "How can I talk to my son when I'm still struggling?" 32:35 – Mike's birds-and-bees story 35:15 – Being matter-of-fact + the Rebooted Teen Parent Program 40:08 – One action every dad should take today 42:27 – Curiosity is a superpower — you are your child's original influencer Subscribe for weekly conversations helping men live free and intentional. Find a Celebrate Recovery near you: https://www.celebraterecovery.com #TheIntentionalGuyPodcast #ChristianMen #PornAddictionRecovery

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  Episode #134

  The Harmless Little Hobby

  Aug 13, 202615 minS4

  For hours at a time, I sat alone in my garage smoking a pipe. No secrets. No shame. Nothing I'd have to hide if you walked in. And that "harmless little hobby" was quietly eating my life. This episode isn't about my struggles — it's about yours. Maybe your garage is a bottle, a game, a phone, the gym, the boat, or the deer stand. Hobbies are good. But there's a difference between a hobby that restores you to your people and an escape that removes you from them. In this episode: The escape I never wrote about in either of my books The "false positive" — how the enemy comes through the door you never thought to check 1 Corinthians 6:12 — permissible things that master you Genesis 3:9 — the first question God ever asked a man: "Where are you?" Four practical steps to name what's underneath and take your hours back THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: Name your garage. One sentence: "My escape is ___, and it helps me avoid ___." Then drop the word GARAGE in the comments — and when you see it from another brother, pray for him. He just turned on a light. RESOURCES: Are You Ready? — 12 short chapters, each readable in about five minutes. Built for the man who's done hiding. [PASTE LINK] Exposed — my full story: how far down I went, and how God pulled me back. https://www.amazon.com/Exposed-Secret-Divorce-Journey-Restoration/dp/B09PHJS848 #TheIntentionalGuy #ChristianMen #MensMinistry #CelebrateRecovery #Escape #Addiction #Recovery #FaithAndFreedom #ChristianPodcast #MenOfGod #IntentionalLiving #BiblicalManhood #Accountability #HurtsHangupsHabits #Freedom

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  Episode #133

  The Hidden Orchard: What Grows in the Dark — with Matthew Wingo

  Aug 12, 202638 minS4

  What are you planting in the dark? In this episode, Michael sits down with Matthew Wingo — founder of Turn Right Ministry and author of Turn Right: The Pursuit of Noble Things — a man whose story runs so close to Michael's own that he calls him his twin in journey. Matthew was winning in public and losing in private, quietly tending what he calls a "hidden orchard" of buried emotions, isolation, and secret struggle. For nine years he watered those seeds in silence — until the harvest came, costing him two marriages and sending him into a prodigal season that ended with nothing left but Jesus and the ashes. Matthew and Michael go deep on the fear of failure, the lie that you're the exception to God's grace, the moment of confession across the table from a mentor who just kept smiling and saying "you're forgiven," and why the trials that follow us out of the far country are the very crucible God uses to refine us. If you've ever felt too far gone — if shame has become your identity — this conversation is for you. You're never out of His reach. IN THIS EPISODE: The hidden orchard: why bad things grow in the dark The prodigal son isn't a salvation story — it's a squandered-inheritance story Owning 100% of your 5% Step 4 inventory: connecting the dots of your own wiring The power of confession with a trusted brother Why testimony gives hope that theology alone can't Grab Matthew's book Turn Right: The Pursuit of Noble Things — available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Google Play. Until next time — keep being intentional. Let's get coffee. Let me be your brother. Let me walk beside you. #TheIntentionalGuy #ChristianMen #MensMinistry #FaithBasedPodcast #Testimony #CelebrateRecovery #Redemption #ProdigalSon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalManhood #Brotherhood #Accountability #GraceOfGod #HopeAndHealing #TurnRight #MatthewWingo #MenOfFaith #RecoveryJourney #ChristianLiving #FreedomInChrist

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  Episode #131

  The Slow Drift: How Good Men Lose Course Without Noticing | Pastor Timothy Allen

  Aug 7, 20261 hourS4

  What if the thing that takes a man down isn't his sin — it's his pride in hiding it? In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Timothy Allen — 43 years walking with Christ, 20+ years of pastoral ministry, and a longtime prison chaplain — for a conversation that hit close to home for both of us. Timothy shares how God called a man who'd never been arrested to a ministry behind bars, and tells an unforgettable story of an inmate who turned down the plea deal he'd prayed for because God said "tell them no" — and what happened next. We dig into his book Before the Fall and why pride, not sin, is what ultimately brings a man down. Timothy breaks down the "slow drift" — how a heading that's off by just one degree looks fine at first but leaves you miles off course — and why every man needs brothers who will carry his mat, tell him the truth even when he gets mad, and never leave him halfway there. I also open up about my own fall, the 15 years I ran from God, and the man who sat with me at a Wendy's and changed my life by refusing to judge me. If you've ever felt yourself coasting, isolating, or hiding a struggle because of what people might say — this one's for you. CONNECT WITH PASTOR TIMOTHY ALLEN Get Before the Fall on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0e56AwXZ Website: https://www.romans10nine.com Romans10Nine Bible study app — courses & daily devotionals (App Store & Google Play) ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & introducing Pastor Timothy Allen 01:04 Timothy's story: an unexpected call to prison ministry 03:33 Michael's season in corrections — where God chased him down 05:12 "What I receive far exceeds what I give" 08:36 The inmate who turned down the deal: "Tell them no" 15:09 Faith, obedience, and asking God for fairness — not a free pass 19:04 Performance-based Christianity vs. grace 21:31 Before the Fall: it's not the sin — it's the pride 22:34 Peter sinking: why men drown rather than cry out 27:27 Iron sharpens iron: the brothers who pulled Michael back 29:46 The slow drift: how 271° looks just like 270° 34:46 The enemy's long game: slow pulls, not big assaults 37:23 The friend who won't sugarcoat it — and why you need him 39:43 Four men and a mat: carrying a brother to Jesus 47:59 Don't point out a flaw unless you're willing to help 51:35 100 men walking to Providence: we're never all weak at once 54:16 Forge your brotherhood before the hardship comes 56:00 Where to find Before the Fall & Romans10Nine Keep being intentional. #TheSlowDrift #ChristianMen #BeforeTheFall #FaithAndFamily #ChristianPodcast #MensMinistry #IntentionalLiving #SpiritualGrowth #Discipleship #PrisonMinistry #IronSharpensIron #ChristianLife

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  Episode #128

  The Trap

  Aug 5, 202611 minS4

  Most Christian men don't lose the battle in the moment they fall. They lose it five minutes later. The enemy whispers, "You did it again. This is who you are. You might as well keep going." One bad decision becomes a whole night. One night becomes an identity. Before long, shame feels more permanent than hope. In this honest episode of The Intentional Guy Podcast , Michael Chestnut speaks directly to Christian men who are tired of fighting the same battle with pornography, lust, and masturbation. This isn't about piling on guilt or pretending sexual desire doesn't exist. One of the most important conversations in this episode is for the single, divorced, and unmarried Christian man . What do you do with a sex drive that God intentionally created when marriage isn't your current reality? Scripture doesn't offer easy shortcuts, but it does offer wisdom, hope, and practical disciplines that help you honor God without pretending the struggle isn't real. You'll discover: Why your God-given sex drive isn't something to be ashamed of. Practical, biblical ways to steward sexual desire when you're unmarried. The hidden trap that keeps men stuck long after they've fallen. What recovery psychology reveals about the "one-more-time" spiral. A simple five-minute strategy to stop shame before it gains momentum. How one honest phone call can change the direction of your entire night. Biblical hope for men who are weary of starting over. If you've ever promised God, "Never again," only to find yourself back in the same place, this episode is for you. You are not defined by your worst night. You are not disqualified by your struggle. You are not fighting alone. The righteous man isn't the one who never falls—he's the one who keeps getting back up. It's time to break the spiral, understand the purpose behind the sex drive God gave you, and discover that restoration is always one honest step away. Scripture: Proverbs 24:16 • Psalm 51 • Matthew 5 • 1 Corinthians 7 ☕ Need a brother to walk beside you? Reach out. Sometimes the next step toward freedom begins with one honest conversation.

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