Restraining the Instinct: Purifying Memory and Guarding the Heart

Restraining the Instinct: Purifying Memory and Guarding the Heart

Published: August 20, 2025

Duration: 59:18

In this episode, Adam and Dave start with a lighthearted story about a suspicious liquor store and end up diving into one of the most serious struggles facing men today: restraining our instincts.

They reflect on:

The challenges of summer routines, distractions, and drifting prayer livesThe importance of order and rhythm in family and spiritual lifeHow our passions can overwhelm us if not properly trainedPractical steps for purifying the memory and avoiding near occasions of sinThe balance between embracing God’s gifts and remembering the GiverWhat it means to fight temptation as husbands and fathers, especially in...