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John Doyel dedicated himself to helping men recover from sexual sin and return to God. He led a recovery ministry at Vineyard Columbus called 180 Recover.

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How to Find the Right Support Group for Porn Addiction Recovery

Why should you find a porn addiction support group? If there is one thing I have learned in playing football, basketball, and lacrosse through high school, four years of varsity lacrosse in college and coaching…

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10 Keys to Victory Over Porn

Be Honest with God and Yourself Victory over porn begins when you quit lying to yourself and God. You have more than a problem with porn. You can’t stop watching it no matter how many promises you…

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Why Can’t I Stop Watching Porn? 3 Reasons It’s Hard to Quit

I can’t stop watching porn. No really, I want to. I have made promises and tried fresh starts in the New Year. I have even gone forward in church, gotten down on my knees, and begged…

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How to Be a Porn Addict’s Best Friend

A friend of yours may be a porn addict, but if he’s still struggling, he might not be a really close friend. Everything about being an addict screams isolation and shame. Fear can be a strong…

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Surviving the Worst Day of Your Life: Confessing Porn Use to Your Spouse​

September 9, 2005 was the worst day of my life. Confronted by my church board leaders, I had to admit my addiction to porn and headed home to tell my wife and four children. I…

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7 Attitudes that Hinder Recovery from Sexual Sin

Why is recovery from sexual sin so incredible difficult? I believe millions of Christian men and women have realized that they have become hooked by this powerful sin and feel so defeated because it seems…