Next Stage Ep 18 Freedom from Porn: Special Guest Mark Brende, Part 2. September 4, 2024

The Next Stage Episode 18 Show Notes Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Are men simply looking for a sexual outlet in pornography, or is porn just a symptom of a deeper unfilled need in a man's soul? Today, Mark Brende of iEmpathize.org shares a story about meeting a former prostitute who now helps prostitutes leave the industry, and she shared some stunning insights about why men came to her; it wasn't just about sex. 

Mark shared his story with Rob Stout and The Next Stage podcast about his own recovery from a deep addiction to pornography and now his role as a leader with a ministry called iEmpathize.org, which rescues men and women from exploitation industries including sex trafficking.

Episode 18 is the second of two parts. For more information about today’s show or to book personal time with host Rob Stout, visit www.Sherpa5280.com, or email TheNextStage@Sherpa5280.com.

About Sherpa5280 Personal Coaching for Men

Imagine climbing a mountain and gradually discovering an incredible panorama of peaks, lakes, snow drifts, and wildlife; it is as beautiful as it is daunting, and you resolve that that you’re not turning back. What do you need for this climb to go well? You certainly don't need clichés and pity, but tips about hiking gear, crevasses, and, generally, not dying. You need some guidance from someone who has hiked this path before and provides help, guidance, helpful tools, and a shot of good old fashion encouragement – that’s what we all need. You need what all the climbers who have summited the world’s tallest peaks need – a Sherpa. Welcome to Sherpa 5280.

The climb we are talking about is the climb called "your life." Sherpa 5280 brings elite resources to help you "summit life's climb” of faithfully caring for yourself, caring for your loved ones, caring for your business and community colleagues. Whether you are that man, or there is a man in your life who needs resourcing to start the journey or, in some cases, get back on the journey after getting discouraged or sidetracked, let's get back on the trail today. Visit www.Sherpa5280.com or click here to book a free 30-minute online coffee with Rob Stout today (or real personal coffee appointment if you’re in Denver, or live near where Rob regularly travels through the southwest of the United States.)

About Rob Stout Rob Stout holds a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree from Denver Seminary where he specialized in leadership and organizational transformation. He is a Certified Life Coach from Life Coach Institute. Rob has served for over 30 years in leadership, teaching, and coaching roles in numerous business and non-profit organizations with a focus on helping men navigate some of life's most hazardous and strategically critical areas. Rob and Nicole have been married since 1994 and live in Erie, Colorado. They have three grown daughters.

About Getting Even: Countering Life’s Hard Knocks, by Rob Stout. Getting Even: Countering Life’s Hard Knocks by Rob Stout is available in hard cover, paperback, and Kindle. https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Even-C... What do you do when life punches you in the gut? Some men medicate with alcohol, sex, gaming, food, blame, and the rest. Getting Even: Countering Life’s Hard Knocks (LifeRich, 2020) meets a man in the middle of life’s hard knocks and embarks on a journey to fight back, reflect, recalibrate, and move forward. Getting Even helps identify the critically important lessons to plan a way forward. Author Rob Stout has experienced his own hard knocks and transparently shares his journey of recovery and method for moving forward.