God, Addiction, and the Strength Men Need to Control RelapseGod, Addiction, and the Strength Men Need to Control Relapse
The Freeology Podcast
Jason Lyle discusses how recognising the 'pregnant pause'—the space between impulse and action—can help control addiction relapse by focusing on choice.
11:59•4 Jan 2026
The Power of Choice: Controlling Relapse Through Awareness
Episode Overview
- Relapse begins with forgetting the potential of the present moment.
- Each moment is unfinished and can be shaped by your choices.
- Resistance often comes from within when striving for change.
- Embrace small decisions as they accumulate into significant life changes.
- Living in awareness of the present can transform your future.
“"Each moment you enter is unfinished. What you do with that moment matters."”
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of men battling addiction in this episode of The Freeology Podcast. Host Jason Lyle introduces the concept of the 'pregnant pause'—the critical space between impulse and action that holds the key to real freedom. Through engaging discussions, Jason explores how every moment is unfinished and can be shaped by conscious choices.
He shares that relapse doesn't start with a drink or a bad decision; it begins when a man forgets the potential of the present moment. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how men can reclaim their lives by recognising the power of choice in every moment. Jason's candid reflections, supported by spiritual insights, highlight the resistance faced when striving for positive change and how this resistance often comes from within.
The episode encourages listeners to embrace each moment as a blank slate, where the decisions made can transform one's future. Jason's personal anecdotes and references to biblical stories add depth to his message, making it both relatable and thought-provoking. Whether you're struggling with addiction or seeking to understand the challenges faced by those who do, this episode offers valuable insights into overcoming inner struggles. So, are you ready to take control of your future by mastering the present?

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