Accountability is a critical component for growth and improvement. Everyone needs it! We’ll explore in more detail what accountability looks like and how it works to your advantage in different areas of life. What Is Accountability? Accountability is usually defined as a state of being accountable, or a willingness to…
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The Common Reality of Early Porn Exposure
The sad reality for nearly every adult who struggles with porn is that their compulsive porn use started in childhood. In the more than two decades I that have been working with hundreds of men and women trying to overcome pornography addiction, I have met only one who did not…
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Why I Believe I Was a “Sex Addict”
My name is Dann Aungst and I am a recovering sex addict. Yes, I use the word “addict” rather than compulsion or even habit. I believe as an addict, a person is out of control. Someone or some outside force is required to get a person to realize that they…
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How to Trust People
After helping people overcome pornography for more than two decades, one thing has become clear: Defeating porn requires trustworthy relationships. Pornography develops a powerful grip on people that can’t be overcome in isolation. We need deep accountability relationships with people to walk with us on the journey. But there’s a…
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Resources Featured Resource The Healing Church What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography And How To Fix It Millions struggle in secret while misunderstanding clouds porn’s impact on Christians and the Church. Be the beacon of hope that cuts through the fog and leads people through a grace-filled process to the foot of the…
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The Deeper Longings Behind Your Porn Use
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 out regularly and soon became addicted. I tried stopping through my own willpower, making promises…
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A Cure for Impotence: Stop Using Porn!
Ever notice all those “natural male enhancement” or “testosterone supplement” advertisements? They’re nearly everywhere, promising men “a better sex drive,” “improved vitality,” or to “…be the man you used to be.” Directly and indirectly, they promise better sex. Well, it got me thinking, why are so many more men suddenly…
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Running the Race With Endurance
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and redeemer” (Psalm 19:14). This passage has been the one I’ve been able to fall back on in recent months as I continue to wage war against my flesh.…
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Dismantling the Myth: “You Can Look, But You Just Can’t Touch”
Years ago I worked with a guy who was very open about the fact that he looked at pornography. He was married and had a few kids, but he brought porn magazines to work and made no attempt to hide them—except from the boss—who he knew would frown on porn…
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Trigger Alert! What’s Yours?
For those who want to end their use of pornography, the first step is admitting the problem. After this, you need to identify your triggers. A trigger is a person, place, thing, emotion, or experience that can easily lead one into viewing pornography. Some triggers can be easy to identify, such…
