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Why We All Need an Ally

If you’re in a partnership where one of you is addicted to pornography, you may have heard that the person struggling with the addiction needs an accountability partner. Guess what. The person who’s not addicted needs one too. But first, let’s talk about what accountability is and isn’t. What Is…

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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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Should You Date a Man Who Struggles with Porn?

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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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

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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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Is Accountability Software Just “Shameware?” 

Covenant Eyes is an anti-porn app for people who desire freedom from pornography but feel like they don’t have enough self-control to stop watching on their own. It’s an accountability tool for people who want to live out their beliefs and ideals and break free from the shame of a…

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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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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…