Don’t Get Played By Porn Culture
The evidence is piling up. Whether they realize it or not, this generation is being influenced by porn culture and it is having dramatic affects on their relationships and their perception of self. Most folks within the church would still admit that porn-consumption is a “no-no”, recognizing the link between it and the prohibitions against lust found within Scripture. But, is the church equipped to recognize the deceptive messages that are being pumped into culture through porn?
Am I Addicted to Porn?
Your identity is not in your addiction—it’s in Christ. That truth is the foundation from which all deep healing begins.
And if you're someone who thinks, “It's not that big of a deal, I only look every now and then,”—you might want to buckle up. Addiction isn’t only about frequency. It’s about compulsion, secrecy, and ignoring the consequences of your behaviour. Let’s get after it.
How to Be Clean Again
As we have ministered with churches over the last number of years, bringing messages about God’s design for sexuality, we have recognized the way that sexual experiences deeply mark people—they feel unclean. We’ve heard countless confessions about how bypassing God’s moral instructions has caused them to feel defiled. And the shame, left unaddressed, has amplified to the point where they isolate themselves. They keep secrets and draw back. But this is not God’s heart for people!
Pixels vs. Personhood: The Impact of Technology on Human Identity and Relationships
Discover how AI, deepfake technology, and robotics are transforming human identity, sexuality, and relationships. Explore the ethical and spiritual implications of a world where technology blurs the lines between reality and artificiality. Are we losing what it means to be truly human?
Finding Your Way in a Sexually Confused Culture
There is no question that the landscape of our culture when it comes to sexuality and identity is disorienting and confusing. Who would’ve thought it would be offensive to ask, “What is a woman?” Or that an idea such as “men can have periods” would be celebrated as “brilliant progressive thought”? How can the church respond? How can we regain confidence when so many foundations are being questioned?
Living with a Pure Heart in an Pornographic World
We see and hear things all the time that are trying to distort our mindset about sexuality. Maybe it starts as a seed, but if it remains unconfronted, it can grow to a place that wreaks havoc.
You can read some key truths here that will help you know what to do.
3 Reasons Why You Keep Doing What You Do (and the keys to stop those sabotaging habits)
There are some habits in our lives that carry some major, long-lasting consequences. You likely know what they are in your life. These habits could ruin your relationships, destroy your marriage and sabotage your destiny.
So how do we identify the sabotaging habits and also step out of them to a new habit of freedom in Christ? Here are 3 key things you need to understand in order to get free from those sabotaging habits.
How to Prepare Young Boys to Deal with Porn
For so long the religious answer to porn was simply, "Don't" and "Stop." Even those who have no affiliation with faith are discovering via research and experience the damaging affects of pornography on relationships, one’s sexual health, and psychological well-being. But guess what? Knowing the side affects hasn’t stopped the industry.
It's not enough. Porn is built on damaging presumptions; by identifying these lies we can lay a foundation of understanding for our children and put the issue into the context of their life.