1. Don’t assume he’s got it under control. If he had it under control, he wouldn’t be breaking your heart with his confessions right now. One of the worst things you can do for your husband is be naive. He needs you. Pornography addiction is a big deal. As much…
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Somebody’s Daughter: Win a Free DVD-CD Set About Porn Addiction
There are (at least) two unhealthy reactions our culture has to porn. The first is that porn is so common, we fail to see why it is a problem. The second is that it is so taboo, we fail to talk about how it is secretly hooking us. Our friends…
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7 Questions Wives of Porn Addicts Often Ask (Part 3 of 3)
Ella Hutchinson specializes in counseling wives of sex addicts. In this 3-part blog series, she looks at common questions these wives ask. (Go back to read Part 1 or Part 2 of the series.) #7: Is there hope? Can a man like this change? Recovery from sexual addiction is very…
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Save My Marriage: Counseling the Wife of a Porn Addict (Part 3 of 3)
Although we like to see marriages restored, there is no guarantee that a husband will truly repent of his sexual sin. However, even though he might not change or the circumstances may not change in their marriage, God is able to change the wife’s heart. He is able to use…
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Save My Marriage: Counseling the Wife of a Porn Addict (Part 1 of 3)
For 25 years, Pure Life Ministries (PLM) has been ministering to Christian men who are enslaved to all kinds of sexual sin. Invariably when a married man comes to us for help, there is a hurting wife left behind in a lonely struggle, trying to cope with both the emotional…
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Don Jon’s Religion: Why the Church Often Fails to Help Porn Addicts
Recently I had the opportunity to see a pre-release of Don Jon, Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s writing and directorial debut about a young man whose porn use interferes with his relationships. While many Christians in particular would consider the movie to be highly inappropriate (see this post for full details), there were…
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Hooked: A Christian Response to Porn Addiction (Live Online Seminar)
Join us next week for our live webinar. Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot now. I will be presenting information about pornography addiction and how the church can help those who feel trapped in this sin. I am excited to be joined by my friend Crystal…
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Help for Porn Addiction: 3 Critical Steps for Accountability Partners
Often I’ve wondered what I would learn if I was a fly on the wall of a counselor’s office. I don’t feel a great need to snoop on others’ private problems; I just feel there is something to be learned listening to an honest, raw conversation about things that really…
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Podcast: "You Can Make It" – The Testimony of a Recovering Porn Addict
Special thanks to Steve Siler of Music For the Soul and John Mandeville for giving us permission to post this track from their CD project: Somebody’s Daughter: Confronting the Lies of Pornography.
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What is Porn Addiction? – Brain Scientist Tackles a Tough Question
In this interview, Dr. William Struthers talks about what exactly porn addiction is. 1. You can be a non-addict and still be an unhealthy user. As with any kind of substance or activity—whether it be drugs, alcohol, or gambling—you may not be addicted to these, but you can still manifest…