Breaking Free from Pornography, The Power of Confession, Building a Marriage-Centered Ministry - w/ Sathiya & Shaloma Sam

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Sathiya and Shaloma Sam, founders of Deep Clean Coaching. After five years of marriage and welcoming their 15-month-old son, they share their journey of building a ministry that helps men overcome pornography addiction while maintaining a strong marriage foundation. Sathiya transparently discusses his personal struggle with pornography and how it shaped his passion to help others find freedom, while Shaloma offers valuable perspective on supporting a spouse through recovery.In this transparent conversation, we explore:How to build a ministry without sacrificing your marriage, including the importance of non-negotiable date nightsWhy confessing temptations is often more powerful than confessing mistakes in breaking addiction cyclesThe healing power of bringing struggles into the light through open and honest communicationHow shame keeps us trapped in cycles of addiction and secrecyPractical ways spouses can create a safe environment for confession and vulnerabilityThe role of empathy and compassion in supporting a partner through recoveryWhy pornography addiction is fundamentally an intimacy disorderHow focusing on the light rather than obsessing over darkness leads to freedomThe dangers of the "trickle truth" approach and why complete honesty is necessaryWhy healthy marriages and families are the backbone of a thriving societyWhether you're struggling with pornography, supporting a spouse through recovery, or seeking to build a ministry while protecting your marriage, this conversation offers biblical wisdom, practical strategies, and hope for lasting freedom.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify and leave us a star rating and review to help us reach new listeners. Your support and feedback mean the world to us!Connect with Sathiya & Shaloma Sam:Deep Clean Coaching: https://www.sathiyasam.com/Podcast: Man Within https://www.sathiyasam.com/podcastInstagram: @sathiyasam - https://www.instagram.com/sathiyamesam/Follow Marriage After God:Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergodInstagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwifeInstagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2025KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Sathiya Sam, Shaloma Sam, pornography recovery, sexual integrity, confession, marriage ministry, addiction freedom, vulnerability, intimacy disorder, marriage support, spouse healing, transparency, biblical freedom, overcoming shame, marriage firstSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marriageaftergod/donations