Own Your Identity

00:10:01

What a Relief!

Own Your Identity ·

2026/09/27

Being in the presence of an attractive man could make me exhale. Why?In this episode, I explore the relief I sometimes felt around confident men, the difference between effort fatigue and fear fatigue, and why I now bring my fear to God instead of looking to attraction for relief.Understanding that difference has helped lessen the intensity of my same-sex attractions and freed up more energy for the meaningful pursuits God has placed on my heart.For more tools to live beyond your same-sex

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01:07:41

SSA, Marriage & Male Friendship: What Does Healthy...

Own Your Identity ·

2026/09/14

How much should you tell your wife when you’re struggling with same-sex attraction? What does healthy accountability look like? Can deep friendships with other men—including men who also experience SSA—be part of healing? And what about the longing for healthy physical touch?In this special panel discussion, I’m joined by Rich Wyler, founder of Brothers Road, along with Lare McCreary and his wife, Amy, for an honest and practical conversation about marriage, male friendship, vulnerability,

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00:08:49

Your Story is a Gift

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2026/08/28

What changes when you stop wondering how others will respond to your story and decide in advance that your story is a gift?This episode explores how owning the meaning of your story can reduce mental clutter, help you be more present with others, and free you to share your story from a place of confidence rather than shame.For more tools to live beyond your same-sex attractions and into your purpose, visit Own Your Identity | Same-Sex Attraction Help for Christian Men

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00:10:22

Presence and Curiosity

Own Your Identity ·

2026/08/02

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately started comparing yourself?Maybe you're scanning for the "right" person to talk to. Maybe you're wondering if you measure up. Or maybe you're hiding behind the fear that if people really knew you, they'd walk away.I've lived all three.In this episode, I share three conversations that repeated themselves throughout my young adult years—and the surprising lesson they taught me about relationships.I've come to believe

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00:09:54

Take You with You: Don't Abandon Yourself

Own Your Identity ·

2026/07/11

Have you ever left part of yourself behind?Many of us are moving through life carrying invisible instructions:"Stay here.""You're too weak.""You're too emotional.""I'll come back for you once I've figured life out."In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about the unexpected grief that surfaced while God was blessing my ministry—and how a mentor's simple words changed the way I understood healing:"Big Jason is doing big

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00:12:01

The Power of Meaning and Focus

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2026/06/26

What does the Pride flag mean to you?In this deeply personal episode, I share why the Pride flag has represented grief, permission, deception, and opportunity throughout different seasons of my life. More importantly, I explore two powerful abilities God has given each of us: the ability to choose what something means and the ability to choose what we focus on.Through my own story, the story of my dad, and timeless biblical examples, we'll discover how the meanings we assign to life's

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00:14:59

The Power of a Mentor Mindset

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2026/06/20

What if the best time to adopt a mentor mindset is when you feel least qualified?Most of us think of mentors as successful, confident people who have already overcome life's challenges. But what if one of the most powerful things you could do in a difficult season is spend two minutes a day thinking like a future guide?In this episode, I share a vulnerable story from my final semester of college when I landed in the emergency room after a nervous breakdown. Looking back, I believe adopting a

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00:37:12

Don't Let SSA Color Your Future

Own Your Identity ·

2026/06/12

Chuck was 73 years old before he shared about his same-sex attractions. For decades, fear, shame, and silence kept parts of his story hidden. But when he finally chose to use his voice, he discovered something many of us need to hear:It is never too late. Never too late to tell the truth. Never too late to step out of hiding. Never too late to embrace who God says you are.In this conversation, Chuck shares his journey toward greater freedom, courage, and authenticity—and how choosing to live in the

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00:07:47

If Muscles Could Talk

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2026/06/05

Why did a muscle magazine have such a hold on me?For years, I found myself drawn to images of strong, muscular men. I thought I was looking at bodies. Looking back, I think I was looking for something else.In this episode, I explore a question that has followed me for decades:If muscles could talk, what would they say?They seemed to promise strength, confidence, belonging, security, and relief from the fear that I wasn't enough. But no matter how much I worked out, the message never

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00:21:00

Shirts vs. Skins: Uncovering Body Shame

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2026/05/23

What if the shame you carry about your body is actually tied to a deeper story you’ve believed about yourself?In this deeply personal episode, Jason shares vivid memories from his childhood and teenage years — from “shirts vs. skins” in PE to comparing himself to other boys, feeling exposed in his body, and believing he didn’t measure up as a man. He explores how body shame can shape identity, fuel comparison, distort confidence, and even become entangled with validation, masculinity, and same-sex

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00:24:31

You've Got What it Takes

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2026/04/12

“You’ve got what it takes.” That’s what my friend Noah writes to Timothy—a young man experiencing same-sex attraction (SSA) and feeling alone.In this episode, I share Noah’s letter and the impact it had on me. If you’ve wrestled with SSA, shame, identity, or your future, I hope this reminds you: you are not alone, and your story isn’t over.👉 Read Noah’s full letter: https://jasonmellard.com/dear-timothy-with-love-noah/👉 Coaching: https://ownyouridentitynow.com/groupcoaching

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00:40:07

Don’t Die Wondering: Interview with Bent on Men author

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2026/03/22

What are you avoiding that you don’t want to die wondering about?In this conversation with Harrison Bly, author of Bent on Men, we explore a simple but confronting rule of life: don’t die wondering.We talk about what it looks like to:Say the honest thing in friendshipsShare your story instead of hiding itGet curious about your attractions instead of fearing themTake small, meaningful risks that move you toward connectionHarrison shares how vulnerability didn’t come all at once, but through a series

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00:27:42

We Honor You

Own Your Identity ·

2026/03/06

What happens when the story you’ve been telling yourself about your attractions begins to change?In this episode, Jason talks with Kevin, a graduate of the Own Your Identity group coaching program, about his journey from shame and isolation to honesty, community, and a renewed understanding of identity.Kevin shares about growing up with confusing attractions, the loneliness of secrecy, and the courage it took to finally open up to safe people. He also talks about how learning he wasn’t alone changed

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00:06:55

The Attraction Scorecard

Own Your Identity ·

2026/02/27

What if you’ve been measuring the wrong thing? For years, I defined success in my SSA journey by whether I felt more drawn to women than men. In this conversation, I share why attraction isn’t a test — and how real growth is about staying grounded, aligned, and steady no matter what you feel.

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00:38:52

There's Nothing Wrong with You

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2026/02/06

Living with shame can make life so much harder than it needs to be. My friend Lare and I invite you to choose a greater future than what shame offers. You are not broken and you aren't alone.

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00:10:04

Trade Dead-Person Goals for Legacy Goals

Own Your Identity ·

2026/01/30

Are your goals helping you become more alive—or just more controlled? This episode invites you to move beyond avoidance and into legacy, asking a simple but challenging question: what do people experience of life when they’re with you?For more tools to live beyond your same-sex attractions and into your purpose, visit ownyouridentitynow.com

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00:06:34

Remember Wonder

Own Your Identity ·

2026/01/23

What if part of our healing isn’t just honoring what hurt, but remembering what made you feel alive? In this episode, I reflect on wonder as a practical posture—one that calms the nervous system, expands perspective, and helps you engage life with greater openness and courage.For more tools to live beyond your same-sex attractions and into your purpose, visit ownyouridentitynow.com.

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00:06:28

There You Are

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2026/01/15

Do you brace yourself when someone says, "there you are"? In this episode, I discuss how this phrase can feel like pressure. But what if you let it be an invitation to just be yourself? For more tools to live beyond your same-sex attractions and into your purpose, visit ownyouridentitynow.com.

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00:06:22

Reclaim Power Over Attractions

Own Your Identity ·

2026/01/02

You don’t need to eliminate your attractions to be free.This episode reframes same-sex attraction as information rather than identity and offers a framework for responding with clarity, strength, and agency. Discover how to reclaim your power — and join the new course, Reclaim Power Over Attractions.

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00:06:13

Men Create

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2025/12/12

What if the first thing God asked a man to do wasn’t to lead, protect, or achieve—but to create? In this episode, we explore the overlooked masculine calling of creativity: shaping life, bringing order from chaos, creating safety, setting vision, and reflecting the generative heart of God. Whether you’ve doubted your influence or felt outside traditional masculinity—especially for men navigating SSA—this message will remind you of the creative strength God placed in you from the beginning. For more

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