Most Recent Posts in Defeat Lust & Pornography
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Watching Porn at Work? The Consequences of Risky Browsing
“I was completely blindsided a month ago. My husband of 23 years…
“I was completely blindsided a month ago. My husband of 23 years lost his job because of viewing porn at work. He was in a high level position. It was his second offense. He had…
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Porn and Curiosity: Porn’s Allure and How to Address It
Pornography has a way of sparking curiosity—even if we believe we should…
Pornography has a way of sparking curiosity—even if we believe we should look away. And sadly, that curiosity has led many people into deep bondage to porn. Here are some comments we’ve received: “This will…
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Porn and the Problem of Impatience
Fast food. High-speed internet. Instant message. Streaming on demand. Same-day shipping. Our…
Fast food. High-speed internet. Instant message. Streaming on demand. Same-day shipping. Our culture doesn’t like to wait. And there’s little reason to bother with waiting these days—if your current provider can’t do it now, someone…
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What the Saints Can Teach Us About Struggles With Porn
You and I are truly in good company as we celebrate the…
You and I are truly in good company as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints (November 1), the multitude of sinners-made-saints who go both recognized and unrecognized in the liturgical calendar. This is true even…
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Porn and Loneliness: Breaking the Cycle
“I’m 18 years old and I have been watching porn since I…
“I’m 18 years old and I have been watching porn since I was 13. It is painful to watch porn, but it is like a drug it is hard to shake off. I do it…
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Hungry for Porn or Just Hungry?
What in the world would make a fish go after a worm…
What in the world would make a fish go after a worm on a hook? Perhaps it’s because he’s just a total idiot. Or he’s a disgusting gluttonous pig who can’t control his desires. Maybe it’s because…
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How Reading Books (For Fun!) Can Help You Overcome Porn
Are you on the lookout for new ways to fight the temptation…
Are you on the lookout for new ways to fight the temptation to look at porn? Obviously, there are a LOT of great books and articles out there to help you quit porn. You can…
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What Happens When You Stop Watching Porn?
So, you stop watching porn—what happens next? We find both good news…
So, you stop watching porn—what happens next? We find both good news and bad news, I’ll start with the bad. Stopping porn, especially if it’s a longtime habit, can be tough. If it were easy,…
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The Deeper Longings Behind Your Porn Use
I was exposed to porn at the age of 12. When I…
I was exposed to porn at the age of 12. When I first saw it, part of me was shocked and disgusted, and another part of me felt exhilarated and curious. I began seeking it…
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Breaking the Insane Rituals of Pornography
Watching pornography often involves several rituals—whether we’re aware of it or not.…
Watching pornography often involves several rituals—whether we’re aware of it or not. And whether we’re aware of it or not, it likewise requires rituals to break free from watching pornography. Anti-Ritualism in America If you’re…