Jessica met Brad through a young professionals group at her church and had been going out with him for several weeks. One evening while having coffee with Brad, he confessed to her that he currently struggles with pornography and is trying really hard to stop. Jessica wasn’t sure how to…
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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 God to help me stop watching it. But I can’t quit porn! What is the…
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2 Things Your Spouse Doesn’t Need to Know About Your Porn Use
If there are certain things you shouldn’t tell your spouse about your porn addiction, it must mean there are important things s/he does needs to know. First and foremost, that you are using pornography. Confessing to your spouse, either before or after you’ve been caught, is crucial for your recovery…
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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 lost his job because of viewing porn at work. He was in a high level position. It was his second offense. He had been given three days off work w/out pay 2 years ago because of it. He…
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High School Student Opens Up About Porn in His School
Normal. When I sat down to talk with 16-year-old high school junior Sam about his exposure to pornography in public schools, the first word he used to describe it was “normal.” Sam was homeschooled through elementary and middle school, so when he started attending public high school as a sophomore,…
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How God Gave Me a Future After Porn
I’m a free man! The joy of saying those words far surpasses any momentary pleasure that porn can give. The chains that once bound me have been shattered into pieces. The joy that I have from this freedom is only surpassed by the joy I receive from helping others who…
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3 Reasons Why I Will Never Allow My Children on TikTok
When I opened the TikTok app for the first time, it took me less than a minute to find explicit content. I wanted to do some research into the claims that this extremely popular platform allows sexual videos, so I downloaded the app. Without even creating a user or verifying…
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10 Phrases Every Person Overcoming Porn Needs to Hear
As an ally or friend to someone working to overcome pornography, knowing what to say to them through their inevitable ups and downs can be challenging. You may not even have any idea of what you can say that will be encouraging, and that’s okay. Just being there for someone…
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Boys Adrift: Book Review
The title of Boys Adrift offers a cogent summary of the purpose of the book. The author is concerned that today’s boys seem less motivated than those of the previous generation. Boys are also doing worse in school than girls. Fewer boys are graduating and going to college. Why is…
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Tackling Taboos: How to Address Porn in Your Men’s Group
If you’re a men’s ministry leader, you likely have a need for men’s ministry resources. You need content that is hard-hitting, relevant, and deeply practical. And you need resources that address the most pressing issues that men today face—such as recovering from pornography. You may feel squeamish talking about porn…
