Most Recent Posts in Defeat Lust & Pornography
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Theology of the Body: On Sex and the Meaning of Life
I thrive when I have something that inspires and drives me. You know,…
I thrive when I have something that inspires and drives me. You know, something that puts some pep in your step, wakes you up early in the morning, or even sends you to bed early just to be…
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Porn: A Gateway Drug
I work with men every day who struggle with some type of…
I work with men every day who struggle with some type of sexual addiction, and they all have one thing in common: porn. For a lot of guys, this is their main vice. The men…
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Porn and the Desire Dilemma
We human beings have a problem–we are creatures of infinite desires. We…
We human beings have a problem–we are creatures of infinite desires. We do not simply want joy or pleasure or love or anything else—we want these things to an infinite degree. We not only want…
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10 Keys to Victory Over Porn
Be Honest with God and Yourself Victory over porn begins when you…
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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3 Stories of Guys Who Struggled (and Recovered) From Porn-Induced ED
Erectile dysfunction. It’s kind of an awkward topic to talk about and…
Erectile dysfunction. It’s kind of an awkward topic to talk about and an even more awkward problem to admit struggling with, especially if you’re a young and healthy guy. But there’s actually an increasing number…
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21 Lies Porn Uses to Keep You in Bondage
Certain people have a tell-tale sign that makes it easy to recognize…
Certain people have a tell-tale sign that makes it easy to recognize when they’re lying: their lips are moving. In other words, some folks lie continuously. If their mouth is open and producing sound, it is…
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Why Nighttime Is Danger Time (And How to Resist Its Pull)
Nighttime for many men and women is danger time. Before I got…
Nighttime for many men and women is danger time. Before I got free of my addiction to pornography, nighttime was a dangerous time for me. Especially after a long day of work, I felt a…
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Are you over-spiritualizing your porn struggle?
Have you ever thought that you may be over-spiritualizing, or possibly under-spiritualizing, your…
Have you ever thought that you may be over-spiritualizing, or possibly under-spiritualizing, your struggle with pornography? This question may come as a surprise to you, but asking yourself this question and responding accordingly may help you…
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Women and Masturbation: Talking About It Openly (Part 2)
This is the second half of a two-part series on the topic…
This is the second half of a two-part series on the topic of women and masturbation. If you missed my first post, I highly recommend reading it before you read this one. In the first…
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What Happens When Lust Trains Your Soul
While teaching at a men’s retreat, a standoffish young single challenged me…
While teaching at a men’s retreat, a standoffish young single challenged me with a purity question, “There are so many things in the Bible we don’t observe any longer. I mean, we don’t circumcise, or…