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Every Man's Battle, Revised and Updated 20th Anniversary Edition

Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time

Stephen Arterburn & Fred Stoeker

About Every Man's Battle, Revised and Updated 20th Anniversary Edition

The groundbreaking guide to fighting sexual temptation, with more than 4 million copies sold in the series—now revised and updated to help men navigate the realities of technology and other contemporary challenges
 
“Every male should read this book. As the battle for our minds intensifies, the need for direction increases.”—Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author
 
We live in a world awash with sensual images 24/7. The exponential growth of pornography and internet infidelity has men locked in a battle of spiritual warfare against these temptations, often drowning in addiction, defeat, and shame.
 
But you can be victorious in the battle for sexual integrity. Every Man’s Battle reveals a detailed strategy that has helped millions of men win the war against temptation. This revised and updated edition of the bestselling classic offers:
 
• Guidance for navigating cultural challenges with a godly view of women and sexuality
• Current insights into the proven connection between porn and sexual dysfunction
• Critical advances in brain science that show how addiction affects our minds
• Practical solutions to rein in wandering eyes and lustful thoughts
• Suggestions for nurturing a marriage filled with vibrant sexual intimacy
• A clear plan to help you avoid or end addictive behavior and experience lasting freedom

Every Man’s Battle
offers a practical, biblical plan to help you experience victory and wholeness, as well as a comprehensive workbook for group discussion or personal reflection.

Praise

“Every male should read this book. As the battle for our minds intensifies, the need for direction increases. This book offers timely and timeless counsel.”—Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author

“Sexual temptation is more prevalent than ever before, hounding men in every moment of every day, through our phones, movies, TV, the internet, and more. Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker recognized the growing need to shift the conversation, and they put forth a resource to help men overcome their struggles and achieve victory. Countless lives and marriages have been transformed already by the principles in Every Man’s Battle, and this thoroughly updated guide to living with integrity will propel that impact even farther.”—Josh D. McDowell, author and speaker

“There is no more common enemy of true manhood than the diversion or the perversion of our sexual capacities. I welcome every contribution to the arsenal of resistance.”—Jack W. Hayford, LittD, former pastor of the Church on the Way and founder and chancellor of the King’s Seminary

“This book will revolutionize the marriage of every man who reads it. Why? Because every man battles sexual temptations, and every marriage grows stronger when these temptations are defeated. The vulnerable, honest, and insightful pages of this book reveal what every man must know.”—Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

“This timely resource presents clear, practical principles for sexual purity. Arterburn and Stoeker call for courage, commitment, and self-discipline as they lead men into a more successful relationship with God, family, and spouse. This book is truly for every man.”—Dr. John C. Maxwell, founder of the INJOY Group

“God has used Steve Arterburn countless times to impact my heart and life; I am thankful for him and his investment in Every Man’s Battle. I am also grateful for Fred Stoeker. Fred pours himself into this book with honesty, vulnerability, and a practical strategy to fight the good fight. He offers biblical truth and hope to anyone with ears to hear how to battle the war of sexual temptation. Read with an open heart, Every Man’s Battle may save your marriage and your witness.”—Dr. Gary Rosberg, president of America’s Family Coaches

“Having grown up in a machismo world and getting caught up in gangs before I turned to the Lord in prison, I definitely needed to read Every Man’s Battle when it came out twenty years ago—and I’m glad I did.”—Casey Diaz, author of The Shot Caller

About Stephen Arterburn

Stephen Arterburn is the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries–the nation's largest faith-based broadcast, counseling and treatment ministry–and is the host of the nationally syndicated "New Life Live!" daily radio program heard on over 180 radio stations nationwide. Steve is also the founder of the Women of Faith conferences attended by over 3,000,000 women.

Steve is a nationally known public speaker and has been featured in national media venues such as Oprah, Inside Edition, Good Morning America, CNN Live, New York Times, USA Today and US News & World Report.

As a best-selling author, Steve has written over 80 books, including the bestselling Every Man's series. He has been nominated for numerous writing awards and won three Gold Medallion awards for writing excellence.

Steve has degrees from Baylor University and The University of North Texas as well as having obtained two honorary doctorate degrees.

Steve resides with his family in Laguna Beach, California.

About Fred Stoeker

Facing a moment of truth regarding his sexual purity a couple years after his wedding in 1981, Fred Stoeker is well aware of the battle men face with sexual sin. After stumbling upon his father's Playboy magazine under his Dad's bed in first grade, Fred struggled with pornographic materials for the next twenty years or so. Despite entering a committed relationship with Jesus Christ at age 23, Fred continued to struggle with pornography until his wedding the following year. He quickly found that marriage did not eliminate the problem and the negative effects of his sexual sin upon his intimacy with God and with his wife Brenda grew more each year.

While Fred had graduated from Stanford University with a BA with Honors and had begun a successful sales and consulting business in Des Moines, IA, his marriage was struggling, as well as his feelings of personal integrity. Embarking on a study of Christian literature on marriage as well as reviewing his studies on Human Sexuality at Stanford, Fred began to search for answers to his problems. Daily Bible study allowed the word of God to wash him clean and to begin to transform his mind, and before long, God had used Job 31:1 and Luke 6:46 to begin to break the stranglehold that sexual sin had over his life.

Through the years, Fred watched for a Christian book to be written that would convey the practical knowledge that the Holy Spirit had taught him during his battle for sexual purity. He knew such a book was necessary, because he'd been teaching these practical principles over the years and had seen the impact they had in the lives of men in his city. Imagine his surprise when God tapped Fred himself to write that practical book he'd been watching for. Just as God had promised Fred during prayer, God took this practical message all over the world through the best-selling books Every Man's Battle and Every Young Man's Battle.

Fred's marriage to Brenda now spans almost thirty years in the Des Moines area and has been blessed by the birth of two sons and two daughters. Currently, Fred is a bestselling author of several books, including Hero, Every Young Man's Battle and Tactics, the president of Living True Ministries, and a popular conference speaker who challenges men to become sexually pure, to reconnect in true intimate relationship with their wives, and to train their sons to become godly men.

Product Details

320 pages | Published by WaterBrook

On Sale Date: Feb 25, 2020

Trim Size: 6 x 9

Carton Quantity: 24

Sneak Peek

Read the first few chapters of Every Man's Battle 20th Anniversary Edition. The groundbreaking guide to winning the battle with sexual temptation--now revised and updated to help men navigate the realities of technology and other contemporary challenges. From movies and television to print media and the Internet, men are continually bombarded with sensual images and content. It is impossible to avoid temptation, but this book offers a clear and tested strategy for victory. Millions have found Every Man's Battle an invaluable guide to overcoming the struggle and remaining strong in the face of temptation. With extensive updates, including the latest data on the intersection between brain science and sexuality, this bestseller shares the stories of dozens who have escaped the trap of sexual immorality and presents a practical, detailed plan for living with sexual integrity and a godly view of women. A comprehensive workbook makes this an ideal resource for small groups as well as personal use.