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My Choice Between Marriage and Porn
The following narrative is based on a true story shared by one…
The following narrative is based on a true story shared by one of our members. Names and details have been changed to protect privacy. The Ultimatum Amy handed me the ring, “I can’t marry you.…
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Beyond “How Are You?”—Sharper Questions to Ask Your Ally
When discussing an addiction or struggle with pornography and masturbation, you will…
When discussing an addiction or struggle with pornography and masturbation, you will be hard-pressed to find a “solution” that doesn’t include getting an accountability partner. With any addiction, having an external person as a mentor…
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Understanding the Shame Cycle
Shame plays a very important role in the ongoing use of pornography.…
Shame plays a very important role in the ongoing use of pornography. In his book Unwanted, Jay Stringer found that for each unit of shame they felt, men were 300x more likely and women were…
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Sexual Purity: What Scripture Teaches About God’s Plan for Sex
Since the ’60s, our culture has gone through a sexual revolution. This…
Since the ’60s, our culture has gone through a sexual revolution. This era overturned ideas of sexual morality, poked fun at the prudishness of previous generations, and offered a compelling alternative to traditional ideas about…
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In Loving Memory of John Doyel: A Fierce Advocate for Men in Recovery
John Doyel, founder of 180 Recover Ministries and long-time writer for the…
John Doyel, founder of 180 Recover Ministries and long-time writer for the Covenant Eyes blog, went to be with Jesus on March 4, 2022. Having found healing from sexual addiction himself, John was a fierce…
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Mind, Body, Spirit: A Holistic Approach to Recovery
“What are you made of?” It sounds like a rhetorical question, something…
“What are you made of?” It sounds like a rhetorical question, something from a motivational speech. And in the context of overcoming porn, “What are you made of?” could be taken as a challenge—a test…
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The Relationship Between Porn and Depression: Is It Real?
Have you ever felt strangely sad and gloomy for days, like the…
Have you ever felt strangely sad and gloomy for days, like the world is suddenly colorless and oppressive? Have you ever felt a certain heaviness like there’s an elephant sitting on your chest? Have you…
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Accountability in Marriage: 6 Things to Know
Accountability plays a critical role in healthy marriages and relationships. However, it’s…
Accountability plays a critical role in healthy marriages and relationships. However, it’s not always clear what that role should be. Should husbands and wives be accountable to one another? What does effective accountability in marriage…
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Porn and Anxiety: What Does Research Tell Us?
Is there a connection between watching porn and anxiety? Perhaps you’ve been…
Is there a connection between watching porn and anxiety? Perhaps you’ve been experiencing anxiety and have wondered if it’s related to your porn habit. Maybe you’ve noticed a friend or loved one who seems especially…
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How to Overcome Lust: 4 Tips for Teens
So, you’re a teenager and you’re battling lust. You know that lustful…
So, you’re a teenager and you’re battling lust. You know that lustful thoughts don’t honor God, and you also don’t like the out-of-control feeling of your sexual desires. It feels dirty—and scary. But it seems…
