Resources on Pornography
Sermons
In this sermon, Chip addresses the widespread impact of pornography on individuals and society. While exposure to pornography can lead to shame, addiction, and spiritual disconnection, he emphasizes that it is possible to overcome it through confession, connection, and counseling with a focus on restoring one’s relationship with God.
Books
Sex, God & the Chaos of Betrayal: The Couples’ Road Map of Hope & Healing
By Eva & Roane Hunter
The Hunters offer a raw and transparent account of dealing with sexual addiction and provide a comprehensive road map for recovery, drawing on their personal experiences and professional expertise. Their advice focuses on discovering true intimacy and finding the path to healing for couples affected by sexual brokenness.
Healing Wounds of Sexual Addiction
By Mark Laaser
This book offers a path to healing and freedom from sexual addiction, providing spiritual and practical steps for recovery. Dr. Mark Laaser speaks from his own experience with sexual addiction and recovery, offering understanding, wholeness, and holiness to those affected by sexual addiction.
No Stones: Women Freed from Sexual Addiction
By Marnie C. Ferree
“No Stones” offers a compassionate and insightful resource for women dealing with sexual addiction, combining her personal story with clinical expertise to provide practical help and guidance for recovery. It’s a valuable resource not only for women struggling with sexual addiction but also for their loved ones, as well as counselors and church leaders.
L.I.F.E. Guide for Women: A Workbook for Women Seeking Recovery from Sexual Addiction
By Marnie C. Ferree
The L.I.F.E. Guide for Women is a 21-assignment recovery workbook based on Dr. Mark Laaser’s Seven Principles for living in freedom every day. It’s a biblically-based, time-tested tool for restoring sexual integrity in women and is best used in conjunction with a support group led by Marnie Ferree, a renowned leader in women’s sexual addiction recovery.
The Storm of Sexual Addiction: Rescue & Recovery
By Connie A. Lofgreen
“The Storm of Sex Addiction” by Connie Lofgreen offers a comprehensive examination of sex addiction, providing practical information and compassionate guidance for those affected. It emphasizes the importance of valuing authentic intimate relationships and presents strategic initiatives to address sex addiction as a public health issue.
Quenched: Discovering God’s Abundant Grace for Women Struggling with Pornography and Sexual Shame
By Jessica Harris
Jessica Harris’s book breaks the silence on women’s struggles with lust, offering a road map for restoration and emphasizing that there is grace for every woman. It provides a refreshing perspective and guidance for those seeking freedom from lust, pornography, and sexual shame.
The Porn Problem
By Vaughan Roberts
This short book explores the Christian perspective on pornography, offering a biblical understanding and compassionate approach to the complex issues surrounding it while promoting a liberating view of sex found in the gospel.
God’s Design for Sex Series
By Stan Jones, Brenna Jones, & Carolyn Nystrom
The God’s Design for Sex Series helps parents establish a biblical view of sexuality at home and provides children with the knowledge they need. Each age-appropriate book, with a separate parent guide, promotes healthy dialogue and delivers clear information in a biblically holistic way.
Books for Betrayed Spouse
From Trauma to Transformation: A Path to Healing and Growth
By Debra Laaser
This book is about embracing hope in the face of trauma, and how adversity can lead to personal growth, deeper relationships, and a richer spiritual life. It emphasizes that despair and growth can coexist and that facing tragedy can lead to a journey of learning and personal transformation.
Shattered Vows: Hope and Healing for Women Who Have Been Sexually Betrayed
By Debra Laaser
This practical guide offers tools to help women dealing with their spouse’s infidelity make wise decisions and find healing, drawing from the author’s personal experience and extensive work as a therapist. The book provides emotional and spiritual tools to develop intimacy, transform suffering, and answer difficult questions about trust and forgiveness after sexual betrayal.
Podcasts
The Sex, God & Chaos Podcast
The Sex, God & Chaos Podcast is hosted by authors Eva and Roane Hunter. In this podcast, Eva and Roane aim to start a conversation designed to help you address the mess, connect the dots, and defeat addiction.
Faithful & True Podcast
The Faithful & True Podcast is hosted by Dr. Greg Miller, Director of the Men’s Journey Workshops at Faithful & True, and co-host Randy Evert. This podcast is dedicated to helping men who are struggling with pornography and sexual purity issues and their wives who are struggling with betrayal.
Pure Desire Podcast
Pure Desire is a weekly podcast hosted by Nick Stumbo and Trevor Winsor. This podcast is designed to help you take back your life from the effects of unwanted sexual behavior and betrayal trauma.
Purity Podcast – Presented by Castimonia
If you need help with sexual addiction, pornography, or sexual purity issues, you are not alone. We are walking the road of recovery, and this podcast is a casual approach to finding help, hope, and healing.
Video
Join Chip as he talks video Debbie Laaser, Co-Founder of Faithful & True, and Dr. Greg Miller, Director of the Men’s Journey Workshops, for an in-depth conversation about the challenging topic of pornography and sexual addiction. This interview touches on critical issues facing the church and society today, offering insights and guidance for couples, parents, and families who are striving to live for Christ and in His truth.
Other Resources
Counseling Partners
We understand that some of these topics can be difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our counseling partners for those who are seeking professional help.
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Pearl
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Individuals using this listing for help in seeking a counselor do so at their own risk and under their own liability. Individuals within our faith family have had positive results through some of these services listed. This listing (though not exhaustive) may help aid your journey of healing and recovery.
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