It took one year for his relationship with his wife to fully heal. Later, Clay stated that he was thankful that God protected and strengthened his and Renee's marriage during this time. With the changes in his personal life, Clay released A Different Man in 1999.
After a full year, Clay's bond with his spouse had recovered completely. He later expressed his appreciation for God's protection and fortification of their marriage during that period. As a result of these personal adjustments, Clay released A Different Man in 1999.