Silently Suffering

Just A Guy In The Pew Podcast

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re silently carrying the weight of the world—brokenness, shame, or wounds you’ve never been able to share. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry it by yourself anymore. Last weekend, the @JPIIHealingCenter hosted the first-ever Restored Men’s Healing Conference, and it was powerful. Men from all over the country (and even other countries!) showed up with open hearts, some for the very first time. These were men who had been silently suffering for years—dealing with wounds from abandonment, addiction, rejection, or just feeling like they’re not enough. Over the weekend, we watched God work in incredible ways as men opened up, shared their stories, and allowed Christ to step into those broken places. It was humbling and hopeful. In this episode, Victor and I unpack some of the key takeaways from the conference and dive deep into the struggles many of us face but rarely talk about. We’ll cover why we feel like we need to hide our pain, how self-reliance is a trap, and most importantly, how God’s grace can reshape the broken parts of our lives. Here’s the truth: Healing is possible. You can start today. You don’t have to have it all figured out; you just have to take one step forward. Let’s talk about how. PS - Advanced giving with #igivecatholic on #givingtuesday is now LIVE 🚨 You can give today. Your support creates safe, transformative spaces for men in need. 👉 https://bit.ly/40TfJHs ___________________________________________________________________________ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Welcoming everyone back to The Pew and a shoutout to attendees of the Restored Men’s Healing Conference. 03:15 – Silent Suffering: Why so many men carry hidden burdens and how the conference revealed the depth of that pain. 08:40 – The False Mask of Self-Reliance: How trying to handle everything on your own can lead to deeper wounds. 12:25 – Vulnerability as Strength: Breaking the myth that opening up makes you weak—it’s actually the key to healing. 16:05 – God the Potter: Exploring the biblical imagery of God reshaping us like clay and why it’s so relevant to our lives. 20:50 – Action Steps for Healing: From confession to community, practical ways to start finding freedom in Christ. 26:45 – A Story of Grace: Heartfelt moments from the conference where men experienced breakthrough and restoration. 33:10 – Final Thoughts: Why you’re never too far gone for God’s love and how to take the next step forward. 36:00 – Prayer: Wrapping up the episode with a prayer for healing and trust in God’s provision.