The LiveUp Podcast features five powerful series to help you grow in life, faith, and relationships!
Season 1
The LiveUp Podcast
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This episode of the Married Well series explores the journey of marital commitment and personal development, focusing on individual responsibility and community support. Dr. Roy Smith, Dean Brior, and Melissa Haas delve into challenges in marriage, emphasizing trust, communication, and the necessity of forgiveness. The discussion highlights the importance of personal growth, emotional engagement, and genuine connections in relationships. Insights on societal influences, pastoral support, and practical resources for couples are shared, along with reflections on God’s accessibility and the challenges of marriage.
Recorded April 9th, 2025
This episode of the Married Well series explores the journey of marital commitment and personal development, focusing on individual responsibility and community support. Dr. Roy Smith, Dean Brior, and Melissa Haas delve into challenges in marriage, emphasizing trust, communication, and the necessity of forgiveness. The discussion highlights the importance of personal growth, emotional engagement, and genuine connections in relationships. Insights on societal influences, pastoral support, and practical resources for couples are shared, along with reflections on God’s accessibility and the challenges of marriage.
Recorded April 9th, 2025
This episode of the LiveUp Podcast explores how community and support groups encourage our personal development and help us manage our sexuality. Participants share stories and discuss life crossroads, focusing on how important the Samson Society has been in the road to recovery for many of those in attendance. Dr. Roy Smith and co-host Nate Larkin reflect on sexual design, the impact of pornography, and the journey of recovery. The conversation emphasizes healthy relationships, connection, and intimacy, concluding with a call for community support and shared experiences.
Recorded: APril 2nd, 2025
The session focuses on personal development and community connections, encouraging participants to engage with God and deepen relationships with coaches. It highlights struggles with sex addiction, the importance of support groups, and the challenge of changing behaviors. Participants share their recovery journeys, emphasizing the need for vigilance and connection with God. The discussion promotes vulnerability, humility, and reflection as pathways to spiritual growth and unity in relationships.
Recorded March 12th, 2025
Nate Larkin
The podcast explores personal development and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of being present and managing distractions. It highlights individual responsibility in personal journeys, particularly regarding sexuality and growth, and the need for community support. Participants discuss struggles with identity and addiction, stressing the significance of seeking help and surrendering to a higher power. The conversation underscores faith’s role in overcoming challenges and the ongoing journey of personal growth.
Recorded: March 5th, 2025
Nate Larkin
This episode of the LiveUp Podcast discusses the importance of honesty in deepening one’s relationship with God and loved ones. The session emphasizes personal responsibility, the role of support groups, and the significance of trust. It also explores emotional barriers, encouraging practical steps to rebuild trust and foster intimacy while recognizing the universal need for closeness and connection.
Recorded: February 26th, 2025
Managing sexuality is a personal journey shaped by one’s relationship with God and community support. The podcast encourages sharing experiences and growth needs, using crosstalk to foster identity development. It addresses childhood sexual shame’s impact on adult men, exploring trauma, self-perception, and coping mechanisms. The importance of nurturing connections and taking responsibility for healing is emphasized, viewing challenges as opportunities for spiritual growth.
Recorded: February 5th, 2025
This episode focuses on personal development and marital commitment, emphasizing community support and honest feedback. It addresses common marital issues, particularly for couples with past relationships, and explores the importance of understanding past dynamics. The discussion includes trust-building strategies, the role of self-love, and healing attachment wounds, while encouraging open communication. Listeners are invited to seek divine strength and engage in conversations about their struggles.
Recorded: January 15th, 2025
Participants explore the importance of personal responsibility in managing sexuality and personal development. They discuss the role of community support and the concept of ‘surfing the urge’ to handle cravings. Personal experiences with gaming addiction and the idea of gamifying recovery are shared. The conversation emphasizes emotional intimacy, genuine relationships, and the significance of love in overcoming loneliness, while also addressing the harmful effects of pornography on spiritual connections.
Recorded: January 15th, 2025
Preparing hearts and minds for engagement with God is essential for personal development and marital commitment. Community support and feedback are vital for growth, while personal experiences in marriage highlight the importance of reconnecting during crises. The journey of rebuilding trust and addressing challenges like addiction requires honesty and grace. Clear communication of needs and expectations is crucial for a healthy marriage, fostering loyalty and understanding.
Recorded: December 17th, 2024
The podcast explores personal development and managing sexuality, emphasizing community support and living authentically. It discusses the dynamics of relationships during recovery, the impact of trauma, and the importance of self-understanding. The conversation addresses self-hate, its origins, and strategies for overcoming it. It concludes with a reminder of Jesus’ work, the significance of community, and the importance of communication with God, while sharing details about upcoming meetings.
Recorded: December 16th, 2024
Personal development and marital commitment are individual responsibilities that require interaction with God for growth. Building relationships with coaches and community support is essential. The podcast encourages personal challenges and insights into couples’ counseling, emphasizing the importance of commitment and ownership in relationships. Infidelity is discussed as a deeper issue, and rebuilding trust involves genuine effort and time. A personal relationship with God enhances growth and connection in marriage.
Recorded: November 25, 2024
Participants share their experiences in personal development, managing sexuality, and deepening their relationship with God. They emphasize the importance of support groups for feedback and encouragement. The discussion highlights the challenges of societal distractions and the need for stillness. Desperation often prompts individuals to seek help, and complete surrender is crucial for recovery. The conversation encourages humility, patience, and unity in spirit while engaging in dialogue with God.
Recorded: November 26, 2024
Roy and Dean discuss the process of helping couples through crisis by emphasizing personal development and community support. Their conversation explores the dynamics of relationships, the impact of distorted thoughts, and the importance of grace. They highlight the need for balance in marriage, the role of faith, and the power of prayer in overcoming challenges. Personal stories illustrate the journey of growth and the significance of fatherhood.
Recorded: October 23, 2024
Roy and Nate discuss personal development and the management of sexuality, highlighting the importance of community support. They address challenges in intimacy, the impact of shame on openness, and the struggle spouses face in disclosing past actions. The conversation emphasizes healing through honesty, trust in God, and the significance of emotional growth in relationships. Listeners are encouraged to engage in these vital discussions for personal and relational improvement.
Recorded: October 22, 2024
Dr. Roy Smith and co-host Dean discuss the complexities of marriage, sharing insights from their own long-term relationships. They highlight the decline of marriage culture in America and the significance of mutual commitment for personal growth. The conversation covers balancing work and family commitments, the importance of honest communication, and the strength found in vulnerability. They also reference biblical values that support strong relationships and plan an event to foster connection.
Recorded: September 25, 2024
Male sexuality is significant yet often misunderstood, leading to confusion and compartmentalization. Shame and poor sexual education hinder understanding of sexual identity, particularly in marriage. Vulnerability is essential for genuine connections. The discussion also addresses emotional struggles, the importance of recovery groups, and therapy for sex addiction. Empathy is vital for emotional stability, and sharing personal journeys fosters community support and healthy relationships.
Recorded: September 24, 2024
Season 2
The LiveUp Podcast
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Meet Our Hosts
Dr. Roy Smith, MDiv, PhD
Main Host
Founder of Pennsylvania Counseling Services, LiveUp Resources, Servant’s Oasis, and Knights of the 21st Century
Dean Brior
Co-host for MARRIED WELL
Dean serves as the Development Director for The Marriage Hub, working to expand its ministry and help couples in crisis find renewal through God’s word, Spirit, and community. He leads efforts to support alumni couples, raise scholarship funds, and establish new hubs nationwide. He is the author of The Soth Initiative , and The Soth Initiative: Book 2: Fallout.
Melissa Haas, LPC, CSAT
Co-host for MARRIED WELL
Melissa holds a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University and is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. A certified sexual addiction and betrayal recovery therapist, she helps couples heal their marriages. She serves as a spouse-supporting therapist at HopeQuest Ministry Group’s residential program and counsels at FBC Woodstock.
Nate Larkin
Co-host for ALL MEN
Nate earned a B.A. in Religious Studies and a master’s from Princeton Theological Seminary. After leaving ministry due to pornography addiction, he found recovery through a 12-step group and founded the Samson Society in 2004. Now with over 250 groups nationwide, the society helps men pursue authentic brotherhood. He is also the author of Samson and the Pirate Monks.
Carl Sever
Co-host for Addiction Free
Carl Sever is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Consultation Leader with Pennsylvania Counseling Services and LiveUp Counseling. He specializes in treating addiction and codependency, integrating his personal experience in recovery with clinical expertise. Carl is passionate about guiding individuals and families toward healing and long-term transformation.
Unlock Your Potential: 5 Series on Growth
Don’t let anything keep you from living up to your full potential as a leader. The LiveUp Podcast will feature 5 series, each discussing a different area of personal or professional growth.
Married Well
Marriage Strengthening
God tells us that “two shall become one.” What often makes marriage so challenging is that our own individual lack of growth creates a series of unrealistic expectations that both partners have for one another. This series will sort through how your individual growth can assist your marriage in becoming what you’ve dreamed of.
Hard marriage isn’t the way it “just has to be.” It is a result of how we walk with God differently in a way that creates love for the other individual while we also respect ourselves. Building strong relationships and marriages is not easy, but with the right tools, you’ll be better equipped to understand and resolve conflict.
Spiritual Living
Personal Development
No one is perfect, and yet, we try to appear as though we are. God is a patient personal development coach who never abandons us. This series will discuss the ways in which God creates opportunities for joy, intimacy, and above all, spiritual growth.
Effective Servanthood
Leadership through Service
Effectively helping others fulfill their Godly design by walking with Him more intimately isn’t just difficult… it often requires a miracle.
We will discuss how God is interested in every aspect of an individual’s growth, how relating to others can be challenging, and strategies to make your leadership more effective.
Addiction Free
Sober Living
This series will discuss how you or your loved one can break the chain, stop cycling through the same sins that enslave you, and move toward a more Christ-like life. Discover hope and recovery in faith.
All Men
Successfully Managing Sexuality
Whether you’re struggling with your own sexuality or are a counselor or ministry leader who works with those who are hurting, don’t let anything keep you or your clients from sexual wellness.
We will discuss concepts that encourage each to understand the gift God gives us in our sexual interests, and how it fits in with our personal development and values while expressing it positively within a committed relationship that is based on love. Look at how God designed things to be, and how we can often mishandle this important aspect of who we are.
