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A man hugs his grief-stricken wife. Telling the whole truth offers hope and freedom from pron addiction.

The Truth Offers Hope and Freedom from Pornography Addiction

Confessing the whole truth about a pornography addictions offers the best path for healing for a couple. Here are some things to consider in working out that process.

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How Do You Respond to Your Teen’s Suspected Porn Use?

Knowing how to respond to your young teen’s porn use can be overwhelming. Learn how to approach them with grace, patience, and understanding.

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When Love Is Broken: 3 Things to Remember When Your Spouse Breaks Your Trust

After my husband confessed his pornography addiction, I wondered if I could ever love him again. But we fought for love — and won.

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Parenting GenZ: The Conversation About Porn

The following excerpt is from “Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child Through a Hostile Culture”

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Beyond Protecting Your Child from Bad Influences

Get tips to help you be a proactive parent during turbulent times.

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Forced Pregnancy and Abortion

What is Forced Pregnancy? We have heard the word forced pregnancy tossed about. But what does that mean? Some people are equating the lack of abortion access to forced pregnancy. Equality Now says it this way: “Forced pregnancy is defined as when a woman or girl becomes pregnant without having sought or desired it, and …

For Wives: How to Overcome a Pornography Addiction

The Christian life is a lifelong journey of surrender and becoming more like Christ. Apply that specifically to your struggle with pornography. What does it practically look like for you to surrender your sexuality to the Lordship of Jesus Christ?

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Women Addicted to Porn: God Wants to Set You Free

God wants to heal women addicted to porn, just as he did with me. He wants the best for you and your marriage. Here’s what you should know.

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Uprooting Pornography

Church leaders can speak the truth in love about pornography and offer hope for repentance and restoration.

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6 Steps to Upholding Sexual Purity in the Church

Stetzer reminds us that we can demonstrate a more excellent sexuality as a missional embodiment of what Jesus desires for all of humankind.

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Reframe Your Teaching on Pornography

Nick Stumbo shares steps we can take to become places that truly transform the broken sexuality of our congregation and of the world.

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The Roots of an Addiction

Destructive addictions usually start with small compromises. The same is true with a pornography problem. John, Greg and Erin discuss some helpful first steps a married man can take if he’s struggling with pornography. Featuring Mr. David Samuel.

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When a Secret Sin is Uncovered

Statistics reveal that many married men are struggling with a pornography addiction, even in the church. If this has impacted your marriage, please know, you’re not alone. John, Erin and Greg discuss how to take a step toward healing, after a secret sin has been uncovered. Featuring Mr. David and Mrs. Kirsten Samuel.

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Rescuing Your Marriage from Pornography (Part 2 of 2)

Rosie Makinney examines the damaging impact of porn on marriage and explains how couples can protect themselves against it. (Part 2 of 2)

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Rescuing Your Marriage from Pornography (Part 1 of 2)

Rosie Makinney examines the damaging impact of porn on marriage and explains how couples can protect themselves against it. (Part 1 of 2)

Cybersex Addiction

How to Help Girls with a Cybersex Addiction

Girls who struggle with pornography will find hope and healing as they learn how to get out of a cybersex addiction and discover healthy sexuality.

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How Pornography Impacts Marriage

Pornography — whether used infrequently or as an addiction — is a big deal. And it can have a major impact on a marriage.

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Restoring Trust After Pornography Addiction

Restoring trust in light of your spouse’s pornography addiction

How to Overcome Porn Addiction and Restore Relationships

Forgiving a pornography user too quickly can hinder recovery because it avoids the problem. Bravely acknowledging the emotions associated with betrayal is imperative to the true forgiveness process.

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Pornography, the Brain and Bonding

God created the brain to bond sexually with one person: a spouse. When we understand how our brains really work, we’re free to enjoy God’s design and trust that it’s far better than we imagine.