He Swam Through Sharks, Cold, and Addiction | Steve “Moby” Leitch

He Swam Through Sharks, Cold, and Addiction | Steve “Moby” Leitch Ultra-marathon swimmer Steve “Moby” Leitch joins Pastor Joseph Spurgeon for a powerful conversation about endurance, discipline, addiction recovery, and the grace of Christ. Steve has crossed some of the most dangerous channels in the world, including the English Channel, the North Channel, Cook Strait, and the Strait of Gibraltar. But the greatest battle he ever fought was not against cold water, exhaustion, or sharks. It was the battle against addiction, purposelessness, and sin. In this episode, Steve shares how Christ rescued him from destruction, rebuilt his life, restored his purpose, and led him into a ministry helping men escape addiction and rebuild their lives. This conversation dives deep into suffering, discipline, masculine endurance, morning habits, family leadership, and what it means to keep going when everything in you wants to quit. If you are tired of soft Christianity and passive masculinity, this episode will challenge you to reject excuses, embrace discipline, and endure faithfully for the glory of Christ. In This Episode Steve’s journey from addiction and collapse to redemption in Christ Swimming the world’s most dangerous open-water channels What cold water, darkness, and isolation teach a man How discipline is built through habits and suffering The importance of morning routines for Christian men Why boredom destroys men Addiction recovery and rebuilding purpose Biblical endurance and masculine perseverance Fatherhood, consequences, and trusting God through pain The mission behind Rising Tides Ministry Chapter Breaks 00:00 – Cold Open: Swimming Through Darkness, Fear, and Sharks01:34 – 1 Corinthians 9 and the Call to Endurance03:47 – Steve “Moby” Leitch’s Story05:26 – Addiction, Collapse, and Crying Out to God09:13 – Returning to Swimming After Years Away12:47 – What Is the Ocean Seven?15:09 – Swimming in Freezing Water17:16 – Sharks, Fear, and Open Water Danger21:27 – The Closest Steve Came to Quitting23:36 – Mental Discipline vs Physical Ability25:26 – King’s Council Promo27:36 – Morning Habits and Masculine Discipline32:50 – Seeing God’s Glory in the Ocean34:51 – The Final Ocean Seven Swim35:30 – Rising Tides Ministry and Helping Men Recover37:22 – Coaching Men Out of Addiction38:38 – Pornography, Mission, and Fighting Sin39:49 – Practical Steps for Breaking Addiction43:34 – Pain, Consequences, and Steve’s Relationship With His Son45:06 – What Comes After Catalina?45:58 – Pastor Joseph Prays for Steve48:09 – Steve’s Final Encouragement to Men49:05 – Closing Charge: Reject Passivity and Endure Resources & Links Steve “Moby” Leitch: stevemobyleitch.net Rising Tides Ministry: risengtidesministry.com The King’s Council Men need more than shallow answers and soft leadership. The King’s Council is a gathering for men who want biblical truth, real brotherhood, and strength under the lordship of Christ. Join us June 20 from 5:00–8:00 PM at Sovereign King Church in Jeffersonville, IN. Pastor Michael Clary of Christ the King Church in Fort Thomas, KY will speak on Piety Without Pietism. Food, discussion, and fellowship included. Take your seat at the King’s Council: https://sovereignkingscouncil.com   About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode equips Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise—exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world.   Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. 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