Unfiltered with Matt Farnsworth

This episode uses the soldier-and-armor metaphor to expose how morning habits and mindless scrolling leave you vulnerable to self-sabotage, and how treating your body as a temple can restore purpose and discipline. It emphasizes replacing motivation with daily discipline, using Scripture and perseverance to overcome temptation, and introduces the "Armor Up" app as a tool to fight lust, fear, shame, and other strongholds. Matt's Best Selling Book: https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8 Book Matt to speak at your next event Website: https://mattfarnsworth.net The App Armor Up — For the man or woman battling lust, fear, addiction, or pride. Daily tools to fight back. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app

Just when I thought a chapter had closed, an agent from William Morris offers a second chance at fame during a fateful meeting at the Chateau Marmont, with Naomi Watts nearby and the promise of stardom within reach. Faced with a seductive counteroffer, I refuse to compromise my integrity or my family, walking away empty-handed yet saved by a force I now recognize as the Holy Spirit—leaving me to grapple with loss, conviction, and the enemy’s displeasure. Matt's Best Selling Book: https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8 Book Matt to speak at your next event Website: https://mattfarnsworth.net The App Armor Up — For the man or woman battling lust, fear, addiction, or pride. Daily tools to fight back. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app

After a night of partying, a drunken prank with a shotgun spirals into a life-changing arrest when the narrator admits to moving the weapon. What starts as an attempt to do the right thing becomes a harsh lesson about how honesty, bad choices, and an indifferent system can ruin a life. This episode follows the descent from a casual evening to King County Jail, exploring regret, naïveté, and the painful realization that telling the truth can sometimes be the worst decision. Matt's Best Selling Book: https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8 Book Matt to speak at your next event Website: https://mattfarnsworth.net The App Armor Up — For the man or woman battling lust, fear, addiction, or pride. Daily tools to fight back. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app

This episode challenges the idea that staying quiet is brave, sharing one man’s story of long-held trauma, addiction, and the healing that came when he finally spoke the truth. It urges listeners to choose vulnerability, seek help, reconnect with God and others, and transform fear into freedom. Matt's Best Selling Book: https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8 Book Matt to speak at your next event Website: https://mattfarnsworth.net The App Armor Up — For the man or woman battling lust, fear, addiction, or pride. Daily tools to fight back. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app    

We discuss a powerful personal journey of battling addiction that nearly cost a life. I share how secret drinking in isolation escalated to a critical health crisis, where doctors gave only two weeks to live. This is an unfiltered conversation about hitting rock bottom and the message of hope that comes from surviving the unsurvivable. This is Will Gordon's story. Matt's Best Selling Book: https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8 Book Matt to speak at your next event Website: https://mattfarnsworth.net The App Armor Up — For the man or woman battling lust, fear, addiction, or pride. Daily tools to fight back. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app

I thought I was in control of my life. I thought I was winning on my terms. I wasn’t. This is a raw chapter from my #1 bestselling book, The Comeback Blueprint—read by me. If you’ve ever battled addiction, lust, pride, or that quiet feeling that something beneath the surface isn’t right… this chapter will hit you. 🎧 The full audiobook is coming soon. Get the Book Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKMR998X The App Armor Up — For the man or woman battling lust, fear, addiction, or pride. Daily tools to fight back. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app Website https://mattfarnsworth.net

It all started when I was in the sixth grade. The combination of my genetics, a degenerate basketball coach, and a failed system started my insane addiction. It took 28 years to hit a bottom that would finally force me to change or die.  Matt's Best Selling Book: https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8 The App Armor Up — For the man or woman battling lust, fear, addiction, or pride. Daily tools to fight back. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app Book Matt to speak at your next event Website: https://mattfarnsworth.net Work with Matt: https://mattfarnsworth.net/coaching/ podscan_NyI3ia4RQTM5OQjVBFtPaUAqtDjWrkdU

On my way to Nashville for The Stand Up Dude podcast. I said "Good Dude," which is another podcast I am doing. My bad.  Matt's Best Selling Book: https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8 Book Matt to speak at your next event Website: https://mattfarnsworth.net The App Armor Up — For the man or woman battling lust, fear, addiction, or pride. Daily tools to fight back. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app   Work with Matt: https://mattfarnsworth.net/coaching/ 12 years sober. Over 1,000 men coached. Whatever broke you — addiction, marriage, identity, failure, fear — there's a cycle. And you can break it. Stay Connected Website | https://www.mattfarnsworth.net/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mattfarnsworth Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamfarnsworth/  

The Comeback Blueprint — Book #1 bestselling memoir in Christian Leadership, Men's Spirituality, and Personal Success. This is not a self-help book. It's the raw, unfiltered story of addiction, Hollywood, a near-death experience, and the identity transformation that changed everything. Available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8 In this raw and unfiltered episode, I take you through the unraveling of a life that, on the surface, looked stable—but underneath was quietly falling apart. After 11 years of sobriety, I found myself trapped in a codependent relationship, disconnected from my identity, and slowly drifting back toward the very thing I thought I had escaped. What followed was a chain reaction I never saw coming—betrayal, emotional collapse, and a relapse that led me straight to rock bottom. A devastating crash. A broken neck. Three minutes where my life was gone. But the physical damage wasn’t the real breaking point. It was the moment I realized I had no idea who I was. In this episode, I walk you through the warning signs I ignored, the pain I tried to numb, and the truth that finally set me free: sobriety alone isn’t enough if you never confront what’s underneath. This is a story about identity, loss, rebuilding, and what it actually takes to change your life—not temporarily, but for good. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle, lost in a relationship, or unsure of who you really are… this one is for you.

I did eventually pick it up, but it took recovery and structure. That was 12 years ago. Matt's Best Selling Book: https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8 Book Matt to speak at your next event Website: https://mattfarnsworth.net Work with Matt: https://mattfarnsworth.net/coaching/ 12 years sober. Over 1,000 men coached. Whatever broke you — addiction, marriage, identity, failure, fear — there's a cycle. And you can break it. Stay Connected Website | https://www.mattfarnsworth.net/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mattfarnsworth/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-farnsworth/. Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamfarnsworth/

You just quit drinking. You feel amazing. Be careful. That feeling has a name — and it's one of the most dangerous moments in recovery. Most people don't see it coming. I didn't. Eleven years sober and it still took me down. 12 years on the other side. Over 1,000 men coached. This is what nobody warns you about clearly enough. The Comeback Blueprint — #1 Bestseller in Christian Leadership, Personal Success & Men's Issues: https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8 Website: https://mattfarnsworth.net The Film — Dying for Meth: https://mattfarnsworth.net/dying-for-meth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfarnsworth/  

This is why your marriage is weak, your brain is in a fog, and your masculinity is at its weakest. The enemy has taken you hostage. Don't let him win. 14-Day Spiritual Warfare Challenge (FREE): https://www.warfareblueprint.com The Unchained Blueprint (6 Week Program): https://warfareblueprint.com/unchained-warriors Armor Up App (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645 Armor Up App (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app The Comeback Blueprint (book): https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8 Private Coaching (1-on-1): https://comebackblueprint.us/coaching_form

14-Day Spiritual Warfare Challenge (FREE): https://www.warfareblueprint.com/challenge Armor Up App (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armor-up-gospel-warrior/id6748839645 Armor Up App (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.armor_up.app The Comeback Blueprint (book): https://a.co/d/04Bu9Iy8 Private Coaching (1-on-1): https://comebackblueprint.us/coaching_form

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Lust is a breakable cycle for Christians. Many feel a false sense of condemnation when they fall to sin. Listen to learn how to approach sin over lust properly.

Most people run from the truth about their life. I call it the void. It's that black space. The thing you avoid. The place you numb. The question you refuse to ask yourself at 2 AM.    

Rock bottom is not your grave – it's your starting point. In this episode, I share what happened when I broke my neck in a car crash going 80 mph, died for 3 minutes, and what God taught me through it. Plus, your mission: Face the Void.  

I was a hardcore atheist in Hollywood. Now I'm warning you: there's a spiritual war happening all around you, and most Christians don't even know they're under attack. In this episode, I break down the shocking stats: 23% of evangelicals think the Bible is a fairy tale. 56% believe we're all born good. If that's true, we're in serious trouble.

I have done my fair share of dating. As a certified life and transformation coach, I highly recommend that you heed my advice. I managed to find the perfect woman after many mistakes that, at times, almost cost me my life! Check out the Garage Community I have built just for men on Skool. Free weekly coaching calls. Join now and get the advice you need to find the right woman.

Learn the 4 steps to take turn your rocket bottom into success.

It got more than ugly for me. Here is the whole story. 

In this episode of Unfiltered, Matt Farnsworth shares the essential mindset for every guy's dating life: The Let Them Theory. Through personal experiences including addiction, a broken neck, and loss, Matt emphasizes the importance of letting go of relationships that are not working. He stresses that chasing after someone who does not value you undermines your self-worth and leads to destructive behavior. Matt advises focusing on personal growth, hitting the gym, building your brand, and creating your future instead of obsessing over someone else's life. By doing so, the right person will eventually come along when you are at your best. Join Matt in this transformative journey and start inking your own path to success. 00:00 Introduction to the Let Them Theory 01:08 The Painful Lessons Learned 02:13 The Impact of Social Media 04:02 Reclaiming Your Sanity 04:14 Building a Better You 05:21 The Turning Point 06:33 The Challenge to Ink Your Own Path

Unfiltered with Matt Farnsworth: Conquering Inner Demons and Finding True Happiness In this powerful episode of 'Unfiltered with Matt Farnsworth,' Matt delves into the importance of confronting personal challenges and how adversity shapes our lives. He draws from horror films like 'The Exorcist' to illustrate the pitfalls of relying solely on medication for personal issues. Matt advocates for courage, self-examination, and stripping away layers of pretense to achieve true self-love and happiness. Sharing his journey through addiction and recovery, he highlights the power of spiritual healing, the necessity of seeking help, and the misconception of equating external success with internal fulfillment. The episode emphasizes embracing discomfort and making difficult choices to break away from enabling environments and adopt strategic life changes for lasting transformation and happiness. 

In this raw and powerful episode, I take you back to one of the darkest moments of my life—a night that began in chaos and ended with a brutal awakening. After a devastating accident, I woke up drenched in blood, barely able to recognize the face staring back at me in the mirror. It was more than just a reflection; it was a confrontation with the person I had become, a stranger lost to addiction and self-destruction. Join me as I recount the moment that changed everything: stumbling to the bathroom, seeing the flicker of a dim, fluorescent light, and facing the “monster” I’d turned into. This was my rock bottom, my wake-up call, and the last time I ever let alcohol control my life. We all have our demons, and sometimes it takes a shocking realization to start the journey toward healing. This episode is about facing those demons head-on, finding the strength to change, and reclaiming control over your life. Have you ever looked in the mirror and not recognized yourself? Tune in to hear my story, and maybe even find the inspiration to confront your own.

Are you tired of living a templated, average life? In this episode, I share my story of hitting rock bottom—facing jail time, a broken neck, and being broke—and how one single discipline turned everything around. Today, I’m making six figures, married to the love of my life, and living in the best shape of my life. It all started by pushing myself at the gym. But this isn’t just about fitness; it’s about breaking out of the mold, facing your darkness, and building a life that stands out. I’ll reveal how discipline, determination, and the right decisions can take you to the next level. Ready to stop making excuses and finally be the rock in your life? Tune in and start your transformation.

Are you living up to your true potential, or are you stuck in a cycle of settling for what’s comfortable? In this episode of Unfiltered with Matt Farnsworth, I take you through my own journey of hitting rock bottom in a life that looked perfect on the outside. Discover how I broke free from toxic habits, faced my inner demons, and chose the hard path to become the man I was meant to be. If you’re ready to take a hard look at where you’re at and make a real change, this episode will challenge and inspire you to start stepping into your fullest potential—today. Stay Connected Linktree | https://linktr.ee/mattfarnsworth Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@mattfarnsworth Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mattfarnsworth/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-farnsworth/. Twitter | https://twitter.com/MattFarnsworth Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamfarnsworth/

Touching base again a year later with conservative female athlete April. She has been sober for five years and is doing fantastic. She has appeared on Megan Kelly, Pierce Morgan, and Tucker Carlson, fighting to keep trans athletes out of female sports. 

I had a great convo with my wife about emotional sobriety. 

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You can change everything. You just need to get sick and tired of being sick and tired. 

If you get a distal bicep tear, listen to this episode.  

This is how I learned to be successful. Learn through the toughest of times. Never give up. Listen and you will be uplifted. 

In this episode, I discuss how coveting is tearing your life's fabric apart. I also give you some great scripture to guide you through.

Matt Farnsworth's wife chats with him about people pleasing.  Amber's journey through the tangled web of mental and narcissistic abuse struck a chord with me, weaving a tale that many can relate to. Grappling with the need to be accepted, over-apologizing, and a relentless quest for approval are topics we uncover from the heart. Our candid conversation walks you through the vulnerable beginnings of our love story—a connection kindled amid the shadow of my past addictions and her protective reservations. We let you in on our personal strategies for overcoming these trials, highlighting the transformative power of open dialogue and mutual compassion in a relationship's evolution and resilience. 

Pain is unavoidable. It's a part of the human experience, and at some point, all of us will be in pain. We're not going to be able to avoid that. We're going to face trials in our lives. That's the question, and today I want to share with you the keys to resilience and how to bring yourself back from those dark valleys, unfiltered, with Matt Farnsworth.   As I sat with the weight of my own grief, I realized that within my darkest moments lay the seeds of resilience. This episode is a testament to that journey, an intimate exploration of how pain is not just an inevitable part of life, but a profound teacher. Join us as we traverse the challenging yet transformative terrains of suffering and growth, where empathy, sympathy, and faith become our guiding lights. Through personal anecdotes and vulnerable reflections, we unravel the essential roles these virtues play in not just enduring life’s storms, but in thriving amidst them. We'll also delve into the transformative power of faith during times when the light at the end of the tunnel seems but a distant flicker. Drawing from the poetic cries of the Psalms and the strength found in daily practices like prayer and scripture reading, I share how these acts of devotion have brought profound comfort and a reminder that we are never truly alone. This conversation is an invitation to anyone grappling with their own battles, offering perspective on how our trials can shape us into more compassionate, resilient beings and revealing the divine purpose that pain, though unwelcome, can serve in our lives.  

But... you need to hear it because you will never cross a sobriety finish line, yo. It is not something you achieve. It is something you learn to live with.