Podcasts about Pornography

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode-137-Transformation-Not-Transaction_-Romans-12-and-the-Recovery-Matrix.mp3 In this episode, Chris explores the Bible through the lens of addiction recovery and the Transformational Recovery Matrix. Drawing on themes from The Transformational Recovery Matrix, this conversation unpacks the differences between sobriety and transformation, performance and surrender, and behavior management and heart renewal. Chris explains: The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 137: Transformation, Not Transaction | Romans 12 and the Recovery Matrix appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

A Catholic exorcist sprinkles holy water on an inmate's tattoo and the man starts screaming that it burns. Over a decade as an exorcist has shown Father John exactly how evil gets carried into a home — a doll, a statue, a souvenir — and goes to work on the people you love before you ever feel it in the room. Catholic exorcist and longtime prison chaplain Father John breaks down generational curses, cursed objects sold in ordinary shops, the demon that admitted hatred alone can generate a curse, and the fairy statue that concealed a decapitated priest sealed in plastic. He explains how to tell mental illness from a spiritual attack, why heavy pornography use can leave a demon attached, and what the Church never taught its own priests. Raw field notes from a man who does this work every week — not theory. CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Tattoo That Burned When Blessed 01:10 Cartels Pay Satanists to Curse the Drugs 06:14 Santa Muerte: The Saint Inmates Pray To 07:42 Is It Mental Illness or Is It Evil? 11:28 Generational Curses: Binding the Family Line 14:47 The Psychologist Nobody Could Help 18:35 "If You Hate Enough, You Can Make a Curse" 20:16 The Price of a Curse: Evil Doesn't Work Free 22:53 764, Sextortion & the Cult Hunting Kids Online 24:10 Heavy Metal to Satanism: One Man's Slide 26:37 The Boy, the Red Eyes & Five Years of Terror 34:32 Can a Baby Be Possessed? 35:26 The Samurai Doll That Brought an Apparition 37:10 How to Destroy a Cursed Object 39:13 The Fairy Statue With a Priest Sealed Inside 45:36 Fr. Amorth and the Object That Burned His Hands 46:20 Crystals, Wands & the Shop on Your Corner 48:24 Tarot Cards and the Suicide Case 52:50 The Demon That Tricked St. Faustina 58:15 Three Voices in Your Head: Choose Carefully 1:02:04 Why Your Priest Has No Idea What to Do 1:09:39 Confession Is a Minor Exorcism 1:10:24 Pornography and the Sexual Demon 1:11:34 Bless Your Phone With Holy Water 1:15:34 Even Judas Walked With Jesus 1:18:14 Epstein, Power & People Who Serve Evil 1:21:29 "Eyes Wide Shut Is Not Cinema" 1:29:16 The Baby's Night Terrors That Stopped 1:33:00 Evil Is Always Probing for a Way In 1:36:49 Can You Confess Straight to God? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at no additional cost to you. I only link to books, products, and resources I genuinely recommend or that were mentioned in the episode. Your support helps keep this channel running. Thank you.  GUEST & EPISODE RESOURCES - Father John's ministry & resources → [GUEST LINK — CONFIRM URL BEFORE PUBLISH] - An Exorcist Tells His Story — Fr. Gabriele Amorth → https://amzn.to/4ehmvNd - An Exorcist: More Stories — Fr. Gabriele Amorth → https://amzn.to/4o2Skwp - The Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul → https://amzn.to/49vh4Yu - Catechism of the Catholic Church (Second Edition) → https://amzn.to/4fl1sdM - The Catechism of the Catholic Church: Ascension Edition — United States Conference of Catholic Bishops → https://amzn.to/49yRYry  Sacramentals referenced in this episode: Holy Water, The Rosary - Browse the full DDG Reading Library: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedadsdoomsdayguide  SUPPORT THE SHOW If the show's ever made you think differently, you can support it here: https://buymeacoffee.com/sohara24x It helps me book guests and keep episodes coming. Thank you.  GOT A STORY? (VEIL ENCOUNTERS) From ghosts to the truly bizarre - if you have seen it, we want to hear it. Share a written account or a 60-120s voice note here (consent + anonymity options): https://forms.gle/3fTnj7TeFnRcHFnE9  FIRST RESPONDERS — TELL US YOUR STORY (STAY ANONYMOUS) Have a strange or interesting encounter (it does not have to be paranormal)? We want to hear it: https://forms.gle/nvM7bsTb96gsBB6L6 ABOUT DDG The Dad's Doomsday Guide explores exorcism and demonology, hauntings and ghosts, NDEs and consciousness, and the search for meaning. Honest, curious, evidence-seeking. CONNECT Email: podcast@dadsdoomsdayguide.com Phone: 213-465-3252 Website: https://www.dadsdoomsdayguide.com/ DISCLAIMER All opinions are our own. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and not financial, medical, or legal advice.

Pornography's damage doesn't stay private, and the Robertsons have seen firsthand how shame and  secrecy can break down families. Al, Zach, and Chris Grainger — author, podcast host, and founder of The Lion Within Us men's ministry — talk about why pornography has become one of the biggest spiritual battles facing families today, while also digging into the broader cultural problem of people trading purpose, leadership, and courage for comfort. The guys remember the time Phil walked straight into a dangerous situation and gave the men who stole his firearms one ultimatum: return everything or else. In this episode: Hosea 5, verse 14; Revelation 5, verses 1–14; Proverbs 22, verse 13; Zephaniah 3, verses 1–3; 1 Peter 5, verse 8; John 10, verse 10; Romans 12, verses 1–2 “Unashamed” Episode 1345 is sponsored by: https://preborn.com/unashamed — Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. https://homechef.com/unashamed — Get 50% off and free shipping on your first box plus free dessert for life! http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College https://fastgrowingtrees.com — Get 20% your first purchase when using the code UNASHAMED at checkout. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 When Chris Grainger's First Met Phil 06:45 Phil's No-Nonsense Confrontation 12:18 How “The Lion Within Us” Began 17:35 Why Men Are Looking for Real Connection 21:20 Porn, Shame & the Battle for Men's Minds 28:21 The Lion of Judah vs. the Fake Lion 32:10 Biblical Lessons from ‘The Lion King' 35:41 Finding a Paul and a Timothy 42:28 Zach & Al Get Humbled by Their Mentors 48:36 Why Men Must Lead Their Own Families— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Juli, Hannah, and Joe answer one of the hardest questions many of us face: What do I do if my spouse is looking at porn? This conversation is honest, compassionate, and full of hope. We talk through the pain, shame, confusion, and secrecy that pornography often brings into a marriage—and why healing is still possible for both the person struggling and the spouse who feels hurt and betrayed. You'll hear practical wisdom on how to find the support you need, why you can't be your spouse's accountability partner, and how true intimacy is about so much more than just changing a behavior. Whether this struggle has touched your marriage personally or that of someone you love, it's one you'll definitely want to share. Co-hosts: Hannah Nitz & Joe Caruso It's book launch week!

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My good friend Matt Cline is here with me today to talk through the cultural epidemic of pornography. We are diving into the deeper roots behind sexual sin, temptation, and transformation. Matt discusses why behavior modification alone isn't enough, how our view of sex shapes the way we lead and relate to others, and why isolation keeps people stuck. Explore how true freedom comes through renewing the mind, pursuing Christlikeness, and allowing God to transform us from the inside out.    Episode Highlights: Surface-level behavior change isn't enough—you have to deal with the root issue. The way we follow Christ should shape the way we think about sex and intimacy. Hidden sexual sin doesn't stay isolated—it affects every relationship around us. Sexual immorality pulls us toward selfishness instead of self-giving love. God invites you to live in His grace and the freedom He offers. Quotes from this Conversation: Matt: Love, living in love and engaging in sexual immorality cannot happen at the same time.  The purpose for our sexual desire is a training ground for Christlikeness. For dying to self and stewarding our urges. Accountability should not be focused simply on not sinning. Temptation is simply an opportunity for transformation.  I tried to quit the sin for so long without ever learning how to renew my mind. Never learning how to think like Jesus in the sexual area of my life.  The amount of perversion in our faces all the time, lends to us justifying "lesser sins." You can get rid of the behavior but what about the worldview or the view on sex that has been established in you that you have not yet had renewed?   Dr. Kim: Isolation does nothing good for us at all. Isolation when we're dealing with something negative should not be something that we do. We give people hope because not in us and not our ministries, but in this God who created us. I want to know Nancy loves me even with everything out on the table.  Time to Talk About It: Are there areas in my life where I've focused more on behavior management than true heart transformation? How has my worldview around sex, intimacy, or temptation been shaped more by culture than by Christ? When I struggle, do I tend to isolate myself or invite trusted people into honesty, accountability, and healing?   Mentioned in This Episode: Check out what Matt is doing at Restored Ministries If your marriage is struggling with betrayal, check out our course: Marriage Undefiled  

Want help uncovering the real reasons behind your urges and build a plan to overcome your pornography use? Click here to book a free call with Sam to get help to overcome pornography – https://stopporn.info/    Have questions you want me to address on future podcast episodes? Email me here:  sam@healingcouples.org   Episode show notes: Are you exhausted from trying to quit porn and ending up in the same place? In this video, licensed therapist Sam Tielemans shares the 7 things every man needs in his porn addiction recovery plan — not the surface-level advice you've already tried, but the root cause strategies that actually work long term. You'll learn why most porn addiction recovery plans fail, how to identify the three types of urges and match the right response to each one, why shame is making your porn addiction worse instead of better, and how neuroplasticity proves it's never too late to change — no matter how long you've been struggling. Whether you've been fighting this for 2 years or 20, this video will give you a practical, honest framework for breaking free from pornography for good. This video is for men who are serious about quitting porn, overcoming pornography addiction, and rebuilding their lives and relationships. If you've tried willpower, accountability apps, porn blockers, and NoFap and keep relapsing — this is the video you've been looking for.

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-136-Interview-with-Chandler-from-Relay-App.mp3 What if the problem isn't that men don't know enough… but that they're trying to recover alone? In this episode of Purity Podcast, Chris sits down with Chandler from Relay (JoinRelay.app) to discuss the role of connection, vulnerability, and community in sexual addiction recovery. Together they explore: This conversation is honest, practical, and deeply […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 136: Interview with Chandler from Relay App appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Addiction destroys in the dark. Freedom begins in the light. This week on the Known Legacy Podcast, Brian Becker — certified executive coach, author, and speaker — joins Bill and Travis for a raw and powerful conversation about addiction, confession, healing, and restoration. For years, Brian kept his struggle with pornography hidden, believing silence would protect him and his family. Instead, it slowly eroded trust, intimacy, and connection. In this episode, Brian courageously shares the moment he finally confessed the truth, the painful aftermath that followed, and the incredible freedom, healing, and hope God brought through honesty and surrender. If you or someone you know is battling addiction, shame, secrecy, or isolation, this conversation is a reminder that healing is possible and no one is too far gone for redemption. Don't miss this powerful episode with Brian Becker. Pick up Brian's book Tender Lions here: https://tenderlions.org/the-book/ Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com join our email list! https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/sign-up-page Chapters (00:00:01) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:03:43) - What Advice Would Your Junior High Self Give You?(00:07:34) - What Would Your Junior High Self Tell You?(00:07:55) - Meet the Board of Directors(00:08:47) - Tender Lions: A Junior High Self-talk(00:12:17) - Brian Becker on Healing From The Hurt of His Dad(00:15:38) - Kurt Angle on His Addiction to Pornography(00:20:05) - Pornography Is Not Worth It...(00:24:20) - Bill on His Wife's Porn Addiction(00:29:51) - Brian On Confessing His Sin

We begin an honest examination of pornography, sexual temptation, and hidden struggle within Christianity.

Hidden heartaches and secret struggles with addiction are everywhere, including in the church.  What if the family that looks the most "put together" on Sunday morning is the one quietly falling apart by Monday night? Behind matching pajamas, anniversary posts, and small-group Bible studies, so many women are carrying a secret heartache they can't bring themselves to name out loud. In this honest, hope-filled conversation, Dr. Beth sits down with author and women's ministry director Jody Allen to talk about what happens when the marriage you prayed for, prepared for, and did "everything right" to build still doesn't turn out the way you imagined. Jody shares the long, painful road of loving a husband who battled a pornography addiction throughout their marriage, a struggle she discovered was far more common in the church than anyone wanted to admit. From discovery, to counseling, to a treatment center, to the eventual decision to divorce, Jody walks listeners through what God taught her in the valley, why she chose to write Hidden Heartache, and how she found that her life, though different than she planned, could still be deeply good. What You'll Learn: Why so many "hidden heartaches" — addiction, financial stress, mental health struggles, family secrets — worsen in silence, and how telling the truth begins to break shame's grip The staggering statistics about pornography use in the church (including among pastors) and why this conversation can't stay taboo any longer How to parent intentionally around screens, social media, and early exposure — especially when you've walked a hard road yourself Why "comparison is the thief of joy," and how to stop measuring your hardships/heartaches against everyone else's highlight reel The role of Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and Christian community in rewiring a brain — and a heart — that has been hurt Why hope is still possible when life doesn't turn out the way you planned, and how God can use even your hardest season to build your future About the Guest Jody Allen has served on staff at her church for over 12 years, where she leads the First Impressions Team and Women's Ministry. She is the author of Hidden Heartache: Finding Courage When Your Husband Struggles with Pornography, a book that helps women move from heartbreak to hope. Jody is passionate about helping women experience meaningful connection with Christ and with one another. She is the mom of young adult twins, loves chunky ice cream, still uses a paper calendar, and never turns down a chance to line dance.  Connect with Jody: Book: Hidden Heartache Website: jodyallenwrites.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jodyallenwrites Instagram: www.instagram.com/jodyallenwrites/ Whether you're walking through your own hidden heartache or sitting beside someone who is, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone — and that God meets us most powerfully in the places we feel most broken. Press play, take a deep breath, and let this conversation remind you: your story isn't over, and hope is still on the table. If it speaks to you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you pay any attention at all to the changes taking place in youth culture, you will be sure to encounter words and terms occasioned by the new pressures, problems, challenges, and opportunities facing our kids as they grow up in today's world. One of those terms that should cause us to wake up and take notice is this: nudification tools. These tools take the form of artificial intelligence- powered apps that allow users to upload a picture of a person, then hit a button to create sexualized images, typically nude photos. A new study from George Mason University has found that the use of these nudification tools which have historically been used by more boys than girls, are now being used by girls at the same rate as teenage boys. Researchers found that roughly one in six teen girls and boys used nudification tools frequently to see how they looked. Nudification is becoming normalized for our kids. Parents, warn your kids about the moral, relational, and spiritual issues related to this troubling trend.

What is ritual pornography — and what happens when pornography stops being performance and becomes ritual? In this provocative and deeply philosophical episode, we sit down with Haus Of Ko to explore the intersection of erotic cinema, psychedelics, intimacy, altered states, and conscious sexuality. From building an erotic film studio to redefining pleasure beyond mainstream porn culture, this conversation challenges conventional ideas about sex, art, power, and human connection. We dive into: What “ritual pornography” really means The difference between performative sex and embodied intimacy How to build an erotic cinema studio and create intentional adult content Psychedelics, altered consciousness, and their influence on sexuality and creativity Why slowing down during intimacy can deepen pleasure and connection Stories from behind the scenes of filming erotic cinema Aging, power exchange, kink, and approaching sexuality with maturity and presence Whether you're interested in conscious relationships, sacred sexuality, erotic filmmaking, BDSM philosophy, psychedelic culture, or alternative approaches to intimacy, this episode offers an honest and thought-provoking exploration of modern sexuality through an artistic and spiritual lens. Follow Haus Of Ko on Instagram: @haus.of.ko Learn more at hausofko.com Come to one of our October 2026 Couples Retreats! Learn more and reserve your spot here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shamelesssex.com/retreat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us on the Killing Kittens cruise in the Mediterranean in June 2026: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠ttps://kkcruise.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shamelesssex.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wish List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG ⁠⁠@shamelesssexpodcast ⁠⁠ Other links: Get 10% off getting soaking wet with code SHAMELESS at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://soakingwet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to Pantydeal for free, and get 50% off the Premium account and unlock unlimited features at http://pantydeal.com/shameless  Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://uberlube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 15% off April's favorite vibrator - the Magic Wand Waterproof (and other sexy items) with code SHAMELESSSEX at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://purepleasureshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Pornhub and Onlyfans released their 2025 data showing search results and trends. Pornhub noted that although people are searching for what they always have, like Hentai and Milf, LGBTQ searches exploded. But is this because of genuine interest or curated results? Further, 5 of the top 15 categories in general were Asian, suggesting that the interest in these categories is not merely a fetish so much as it the fulfilling of a desire. This is why hentai is almost always ranked #1 every year, likely because exaggerated feminine traits from sound to looks. Thus, we ask, is there a right and wrong type of sexual appeal? Is there a difference between reserved femininity and explicit feminism? Is it possible that if men are naturally motivated by women to produce and provide, and if that is taken away, society noticeably begins to deteriorate. In fact, first world societies with less openly explicit material tend to be more modest and advanced, whereas the opposites true when women openly expose themselves. Shame is a powerful motivator and an indicator of self-awareness and moral decency. Men and women have been trying to see each other make forever, and prostitution is one of the oldest practices for workers and clients; though typically a last resort and not something to be proud of like Onlyfans. So, is it possible that pornography can be done artistically and morally?*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.

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The Justice Minister is introducing new laws to make it a criminal offence to possess or distribute extreme and violent pornography. Joining Anton on this topic is Dr Madeleine Ní Dhálaigh, Roscommon GP, Vice Chair of the IMO GP committee.This interview features adult themes and may not be suitable for little ears.

Pornography is often a topic not discussed in marriage. However, it's important to address it because discovering your partner has been regularly viewing porn can often create a deep sense of betrayal. The challenge is most high drive partners are sexually frustrated and therefore turn to porn for a release. In this new episode on the Dr. Wyatt Marriage Podcast I address the top two times you should eliminate porn addiction. 

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This week on TTYG we return to The Cure's classic record Pornography and it goes about as well as you'd think.Also up for discussion: A bev from a California far away is slurped and turfed, M.I.A. gets K.I.A. for reasons of being evil now, and we are not medical professionals please do not listen to us.10/10 You're Great is presented by The Alternative. Support the site and our show on Patreon.Follow us on Instagram. You can also find Chris @ChrisFavata on most social media sites.Call the Hot Hotline: 360-559-2371Send an email: 1010youregreat@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've been through divorce, the topic of pornography in dating can feel complicated, uncomfortable, and even a little scary. When do you bring it up? How do you ask without pushing someone away? And what do you do if it becomes part of your relationship again? In this episode, I'm walking you through how to have this conversation in a way that actually builds trust instead of creating fear, pressure, or disconnection. We're going deeper than just talking about pornography. We're looking at what it really represents in a relationship, how to approach it with honesty and emotional maturity, and how to navigate it in a healthy way if it shows up again after divorce. You'll learn: • When to bring up the conversation in dating • What to say instead of asking “Do you watch porn?” • The difference between red flags and green flags • How to protect yourself without becoming guarded • What healthy boundaries actually look like • How to rebuild trust if this has been part of your past If this has impacted your marriage, your confidence, or your ability to trust again, this episode will give you clarity and a healthier way forward.

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Pornography is one of the biggest hidden challenges in modern Christian dating and marriage. It's accessible 24/7 on phones, often kept secret, and its effects run deeper than many realize. Whether you're single, dating, or married, understanding how porn affects dating and relationships is essential for building something that lasts. Research consistently shows that porn use correlates with lower relationship satisfaction, reduced intimacy, higher conflict, and increased divorce risk. From a biblical viewpoint, it distorts God's design for sexuality and […] The post How Porn Affects Dating and Relationships: A Christian Perspective appeared first on Christian Singles Advice | Christian Dating Advice Tips. Related posts: Biblical Marriage Principles for Christian Singles: A Guide to Godly Relationships How to Stop Porn Addiction in Christian Singles Is It Sinful to Date a Non-Christian? A Biblical Perspective on Christian Dating Porn Use, Christian Singles and Dating Relationships Should You Date a New Believer? A Christian Perspective

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Annie and Mr. A discuss their porn watching habits and how they have changed over the years.Support the showIntro music by Poor Man's Poison. Check them out, they're amazing! Don't forget to check out Annie's erotica on Kindle and Amazon, found under Annie Goodman. You can also find us at Annieandmra.com, on Facebook as Annie Goodman, and Instagram and Twitter (X) as @AnnieandMrA. 

Pornography is the number one plague silently destroying Christian marriages today — and most wives never see it coming. Today we tackle the most asked-about topic from over 1,300 listener submissions: what do you do when your husband's secret is finally exposed?RESOURCES:Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

The Dangers of the Queen of Heaven | KIB 529 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing YouTube Description   In this powerful Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake examine the biblical warning concerning the Queen of Heaven and her connection to ancient pagan worship, Jezebel, Mystery Babylon, counterfeit prosperity, sexual corruption, and the spiritual systems now working to reshape culture.   Drawing from Jeremiah, Revelation, and the prophetic contrast between the Queen of Heaven and the Bride of Christ, this episode exposes how ancient Babylonian patterns continue to manifest through religious syncretism, occult symbolism, cultural seduction, and counterfeit spiritual authority.   The remnant must learn to discern the difference between the counterfeit bride and the true Bride of Messiah. In these last days, covenant fidelity, holiness, repentance, and spiritual discernment are essential.  

Today's battlefield? The sexual scandals saturating our newsfeeds. The names are everywhere—this time, Mike Vrabel and Diana Rossini. But it's not about their headlines. It's about a society so desensitized to immorality that we binge on brokenness and call it normal.We call it what it is—sin, pure and simple. That's not popular. That draws fire. That makes the world squirm, scoff, cancel.But here's the truth: Jesus is still the answer. Grace is still sufficient. Repentance is still the way out.So what about you? When your private compromise threatens to go public, when your “normal” drifts from God's truth—will you stand or fold?"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." –Romans 3:23Episode Highlights10:46 - Unchecked sin, nature plus increased access plus decreased accountability. That is a recipe for disaster. Because the higher someone climbs, the more insulated they often become. Fewer people challenge them, fewer people confront them. And without accountability, small compromises don't stay small. They only grow.25:04 - It's people who want the benefits of faith without the cost of discipleship. It's leaders who avoid difficult topics because they don't want to lose attendance, influence, or financial support. So what happens? Sin goes unaddressed. Lust goes unchallenged. Pornography remains the unspoken epidemic, sitting in pews every single week.47:09 - You don't drift into righteousness. You choose it daily, intentionally, relentlessly. Because the same forces that bring down public figures are at work in private lives every single day. The difference is an exposure, it's response. So the question isn't whether this issue exists. The question is what you're going to do about it.Connect with Paul M. NeubergerWebsite

It's a conversation every kid needs (whether you want to have it or not).Many parents and mentors hope the conversation about pornography never comes up—but most teens will encounter it, often earlier than expected and sometimes by accident.What matters most is not avoiding the topic, but creating a safe space where honesty can happen.Shame causes teens to hide, but curiosity invites them to open up.Learning how to stay calm, ask better questions, and talk about healthy relationships can make all the difference in helping teens navigate a complicated digital world with wisdom and confidence...In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:- Internet Safety 101: Pornography 101- Common Sense Media: Teens and Pornography- NLM: Pornography Consumption and Cognitive-Affective Distress- Fight the New Drug- Teen Life Blog: How to Help Teens Quit Porn- Teen Life Podcast: Pornography | Deep Dive on Pornography | Helping Teens Balance Digital Lives with Sarah Brooks..Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.comSubscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribeWatch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter..Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin HodgesHosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin HodgesProduced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

Dr. Justin Houman is a nationally recognized urologist and Assistant Professor of Urology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, specializing in Men's Health, Male Fertility, and Sexual Medicine. As a fellowship-trained expert, he is committed to optimizing men's well-being through state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatments for erectile dysfunction, testosterone optimization, Peyronie's disease, and reproductive health. His patient-first approach integrates cutting-edge medical advancements with holistic lifestyle strategies, ensuring personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each individual. Dr. Houman completed his medical training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles before advancing his expertise at UCLA, home to one of the nation's top programs in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. There, he mastered microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques for male infertility, hormone management, and complex urologic conditions. A recognized leader in men's health research, he frequently lectures and publishes on andrology, sexual medicine, and male reproductive health. We discuss topics including: What leads men to see a urologist? How Dr. Houman is proactive with medicine and men's health 40% of men after the age of 40 will have some time of erectile dysfunction Malnutrition and erectile dysfunction Pornography induced erectile dysfunction Dopamine hits and rush from porn   SHOW NOTES: www.justinhoumanmd.com www.towerurology.com instagram.com/justin.houman.md ___________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Pornography is one of the most painful and misunderstood issues affecting marriages today. But what if we've been approaching it the wrong way? In this episode, we're having a different conversation. Not one that minimizes the impact of pornography, but one that goes deeper into what's actually driving it… and why shame may be the very thing keeping people stuck. We'll talk about how pornography can lead to broken trust, secrecy, and even betrayal in a relationship, and why those things matter deeply in a covenant marriage. But we'll also explore how real healing becomes possible when we stop focusing only on behavior and start addressing what's underneath. If you've ever felt hurt, confused, or not enough because of this issue… or if you've struggled with it yourself and felt trapped in a cycle you can't seem to break… this episode will give you a new way to understand it. We also talk about how to begin healing, both individually and as a couple, and what it looks like to move forward in a healthy way, whether you're married, single, or dating after divorce. There is a path forward. And it doesn't start with shame. It starts with truth, accountability, and healing.

Parents, today I want to remind you to warn your kids about some very real dangers they might face in today's smartphone and social media saturated world. Sexting is defined as the act of sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually explicit or suggestive photos, videos, or messages through their phones and digital devices. For our vulnerable and easily influenced kids, the dangers are real. Recent research on kids thirteen to seventeen found that one in three kids have received a sext, and one in four have sent one. In spite of our warnings, these numbers are up from 2019. The other related danger is sextortion, which occurs when someone is tricked into sending nude images or videos, and then the perpetrator threatens to share those images unless they are given some kind of payment. Researchers found that nearly half of those who had sent a sext were targeted with sextortion. Parents, warn your kids, and teach them that God has called them to flee from sexual immorality.

Rarely does a conversation cut this deeply into one of modern society's most ignored crises. Joe Bartosch and Robert Jessel join Dr. Ryan Willert and Pastor Mike Wrigglesworth to discuss their book Pornocracy, a term they use to describe a system quietly reshaping beliefs about self-image, gender, and relationships in ways most people never stop to examine.The numbers and patterns they describe are genuinely unsettling. Increased cosmetic surgery among young women, declining birth rates, and children exposed to extreme content by their early teens point to something larger than individual choices. The authors introduce the concept of "limbic capitalism," explaining how platforms deliberately exploit the brain's reward system, serving progressively extreme content as people become desensitized. Proteins like Delta-FosB physically harden neural pathways (which means these patterns become genuinely difficult to reverse over time).What does it mean when society stops stigmatizing things that cause real harm? That question sits at the heart of everything Bartosch and Jessel are arguing. They also address the manosphere, school sex education, the consent debate, and OnlyFans, connecting these threads into a broader cultural picture.Honestly, this conversation covers ground that most people avoid covering entirely. Tune in to hear the full discussion.CHAPTERS:00:00:02 - Introducing Pornocracy: A Critical Conversation00:01:54 - Pornography's Impact on Society and Relationships00:08:39 - Porn Platforms Use Addiction Tactics Like Social Media00:12:24 - Pornography's Neurochemical Effects on the Brain00:16:42 - Social Media Insecurity and Self-Commodification in Youth00:19:21 - Pornography's Impact on Children and Parental Strategies00:22:37 - Protecting Children from Digital Devices00:26:50 - Patriarchy, Pornography, and Male Objectification00:30:28 - Humanity, Vulnerability, and Education System Concerns00:33:51 - The Problem With Sex Education in Schools00:36:33 - Consent Culture and Porn Industry Exploitation00:40:30 - Consent Alone Isn't Sufficient00:44:13 - Pornography's Power: Institutional Blindness and Complicity00:47:25 - Trading Joy for Pleasure: Porn's Impact00:51:02 - Money vs Power: The Dark Truth Behind Online Exploitation00:53:11 - Rebuilding Community Through Honest Conversations00:57:09 - Reconceptualizing Pornography as Public Health Crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Agents of Recovery Podcast Coach Wendell and Coach Blu welcome AOR first guest, Drew Boa, a leading expert in overcoming pornography addiction from The Husband Material Academy, sharing his personal journey, therapeutic approaches like Internal Family Systems, and practical tools for recovery. Discover how understanding inner parts, healing childhood wounds, and embracing sexuality can transform lives and relationships. This is a powerful episode! Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Agents of Recovery Podcast01:14 Welcoming Drew Boa: The First Guest02:30 Drew's Journey: From Struggle to Healing04:35 Understanding the Inner Child12:02 The Impact of Early Exposure to Pornography14:54 The Power of Internal Family Systems21:55 Healing Through Self-Compassion24:32 The Ripple Effect of Healing on Relationships28:14 Creating Safe Spaces for Open Conversations30:32 Understanding Sexual Arousal and Desire31:51 The Impact of Pornography on Relationships33:52 Navigating Shame and Deception in Relationships35:57 The Need for Equal Support in Healing39:00 Healing After Betrayal: A Threefold Approach41:47 Validating Feelings and Finding Freedom45:52 The Transformative Power of Community and Support47:53 Introducing Husband Material: A Movement for Change54:06 The Journey of Recovery and EmpowermentFor More ResourcesOutgrow Porn Book - https://outgrowporn.comHusband Material Program - https://husbandmaterial.comHusband Material Book - https://outgrowporn.comSam Jolman - The Sex Talk You Never Got - https://samjolman.com guest linksWebsite - https://husbandmaterial.comInstagram - https://instagram.com/drewboa

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When you're dealing with conflict or tension in your marriage, praying together and for each other might be the last thing you want to do. Brad and Heidi Mitchell join AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for an eye-opening discussion about how you can bring prayer into the toughest times in your marriage and ideas for how to pray when conflict is high.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41L7g8n Main Topics Covered:The transformative power of prayer in marriage, especially during conflictsHow perceptions of marriage have evolved culturally and the impact of social mediaRecognizing spiritual attacks at different marriage stages, including empty nest and "gray divorce"Building resilience through authentic, raw prayer, and shared spiritual practicesStrategies for praying for a struggling spouse and fostering long-term faithfulnessThe enemy's tactics today, from cultural influences to the rise of pornographyThe importance of intentionality and preemptive prayer during life transitionsTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the importance of prayer in marriage00:29 - The Mitchells' personal journey through marriage challenges01:18 - Building a Christ-centered marriage ministry01:47 - The role of experience in guiding married couples02:23 - Cultural shifts and the portrayal of marriage on social media03:10 - The decline of marriage and its implications in the church04:19 - The dark times that shaped the Mitchells' ministry call05:38 - Strategies to keep marriage strong amid cultural pressures06:08 - Challenges faced during different marriage stages, including long-term marriages07:28 - The importance of vigilance against spiritual attacks08:20 - Specific timing vulnerabilities in marriage, such as raising kids or becoming empty nesters09:32 - The role of complacency versus active spiritual protection10:25 - Preemptive prayer and strategic spiritual defense11:18 - Rethinking prayer beyond ritual, embracing raw authenticity12:22 - Overcoming barriers to prayer during conflict13:46 - Psalm prayers and Scriptures as tools for unity15:11 - How to pray when conflicts or tension are high16:24 - The significance of prayerful agreement and seeking divine guidance17:48 - Praying separately and then coming into agreement18:40 - Supporting a spouse in a faith crisis through prayer and patience19:37 - Engaging in silent, ongoing intercession for a spouse's spiritual health22:49 - Maintaining faith and strength in long-term spiritual battles23:47 - Living a prayerful life that witnesses to a struggling spouse24:40 - New tactics of spiritual attack in current culture26:31 - How societal pressures and media influence marriage expectations27:37 - Romanticizing marriage and the pressure to meet high ideals29:04 - The shallow portrayal of marriage today and the need for biblical foundation30:46 - The rise of quickie divorces and the erosion of biblical values31:57 - Pornography's infiltration and its devastating effect on marital intimacy32:07 - Resources available: the Mitchells' book Build Your Marriage with Prayer33:19 - Connecting with the Mitchells online and where to find their ministry34:07 - Key research findings on prayer and marital successResources & Links:Build Your Marriage - Ministry website with books, resources, and conference infoSpiritual Mismatch by Lee and Leslie Strobel - Insights on faith dynamics in marriageSpecial Notes:Only 5% of couples pray together—this resource aims to change that trendThe importance of honest, authentic prayer life even during conflictsStrategies for praying for spouses who are distant from faithRecognizing and combating modern tactics of spiritual attack 

How should Orthodox educators address masturbation with teenage boys—and what happens when the message is only about prohibition? Dr. Dan Jacobson offers a thoughtful, experience-based approach that balances halacha, mental health, and the lived reality of adolescents, focusing on reducing shame, fostering responsibility, and speaking about sexuality in a healthier, more honest way. To download a free copy of Dr. Jacobson's booklet, Light in the Darkness: Torani Psychological Perspectives on Shmirat HaBrit, go to drdanjacobson.com.

This week's speakersSheila Jeffreys - UK/AustraliaTopic: Pornography and Violence in SchoolsTatyana Sukhareva - Georgia/RussiaTopic: Proposals regarding General Recommendation No. 41 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on the elimination of gender stereotypes and the unequal power relations that perpetuate themBio: I am a radical feminist and human rights activist from Russia, lesbian and childfree. I have a PhD in economics and am a lawyer. I am involved in both academic feminism and activism. I give lectures on feminism. WDI contact for Russia and Georgia.♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀Enjoying our webinars? If you are a position to make a one-off or recurring donation to support our work, you can find out how to do so (and see our financial reports) at https://www.womensdeclaration.com/en/donate/ - thank-you!♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀Women's Declaration International (#WDI) Feminist Question Time is a weekly online webinar (Saturdays 3-4.30pm UK time). It is attended by a global feminist and activist audience of between 200-300. The main focus is how gender ideology is harming the rights of women and girls. See upcoming speakers and register to attend at https://bit.ly/registerFQT. There is also a monthly AUS/NZ FQT, on the last Saturday of the month at 7pm (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney)/9pm (NZ). Register to attend at https://bit.ly/registerFQTAUSNZ.On Sundays (10am UK time), our webinar series, Radical Feminist Perspectives, offers a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Register at https://bit.ly/registerRFP.Attendance of our live webinars is women-only; men are welcome to watch/share recordings here on YouTube. WDI is the leading global organisation defending women's sex-based rights against the threats posed by gender identity ideology. Find out more at https://womensdeclaration.com, where you can join more than 30,000 people and 418 organisations from 157 countries in signing our Declaration on Women's Sex-based Rights. The Declaration reaffirms the sex-based rights of women which are set out in the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 18 December 1979 (#CEDAW).Disclaimer: Women's Declaration International hosts a range of women from all over the world on Feminist Question Time (FQT), on Radical Feminist Perspectives (RFP) and on webinars hosted by country chapters – all have signed our Declaration or have known histories of feminist activism - but beyond that, we do not know their exact views or activism. WDI does not know in detail what they will say on webinars. The views expressed by speakers in these videos are not necessarily those of WDI and we do not necessarily support views or actions that speakers have expressed or engaged in at other times. As well as the position stated in our Declaration on Women's Sex-based Rights, WDI opposes sexism, racism and anti-semitism. For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions (https://womensdeclaration.com/en/about/faqs/) or email info@womensdeclaration.com.#feminism #radicalfeminism #womensrights

Guest Angelyn McMurray (Dealing with Pornography) - HCP 299On this episode, friend of the HCP, Angelyn McMurray, Director of WE ARE FREE (Human Trafficking Ministry) shares about the reality of porn addictions in the church and how it can lead to further brokenness and abuse. This conversation is about how pastors and church leaders need to have an awareness of this sin issue in their own lives and in the lives of their congregation (both men and women). You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

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Eight Iranian women were supposedly prepared to be executed until the White House intervened. However, Iran claims these women were either on bail or already released. President Trump's online post about the women was a repost from Eyal Yakoby, an Israeli activist. The image itself appeared to be AI-generated since all the girls had the same background and lighting. Trump then said he was able to stop the Iranians from killing these innocent people, posturing as a savior. It wouldn't be the first time AI was used to spread such a narrative. In 2025, Clemson University found hundreds of MAGA-bot accounts setup to defend Epstein. Then in March 2026, a story about four soldiers went extra-viral because people claimed it was fake due to their identical background. That story appeared to be a poisoning of the well, because a few weeks later it was reveled that hundreds of Trump supporters online of all types imaginable were actually fake. One set included sexualized women in military uniforms, precisely the same propaganda used by the Israelis to sell the IDF—in some cases, soft-core porn. A company called Generative AI for Good has also been employed from Tel Aviv to create fake videos in absence of real ones for subjects ranging from social justice to Israeli narratives. One video depicts a woman calming she was one of 8 others raped by Iranians. Apparently, all Israeli propaganda is sexual, be it pornography or about sexual abuse. Other videos of real people circulated after the bombing of Iran began in 2026, specifically half-naked girls celebrating the attack in Iran. However, Iran didn't have Internet and many turned out to be Mossad or IDF. All of this has one common source. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.

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In this episode, Chris examines Dallas Willard's powerful VIM framework (Vision, Intention, Means) and why many men remain stuck in pornography despite strong accountability and safeguards. Drawing on Willard's teaching on spiritual formation, Chris explores why lasting freedom requires deeper transformation—not just behavior management. Chris then plugs this into his Transformational Recovery Matrix to show […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 135 – Beyond Pornography: Why Behavior Change Isn't Enough appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” -1 Peter 5:8   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with adult adoptee, Trent Taylor. Trent entered foster care at age four due to domestic violence, extreme neglect, and sexual abuse. After traveling a painful journey through the foster care system, he was adopted at age nine and came to dramatic levels of healing from his traumatic past.    Trent, who is now twenty-five, has devoted his life to helping others find healing. He is a mentor, public speaker, and has authored two books: Shattered No More—A Child's Journey from Trauma to Triumph and Battling the Invisible Enemy—A Guide for Children & Teens to Resist the Magnetic Pull of Technology & Pornography. Trent graduated from Arizona State University with a 4.0 GPA with a B.S. in Family and Human Development. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Watch Me Rise based in North Carolina. Trent is a trauma consultant and serves as a TBRI Practitioner, Life Coach, Educational Therapist, mentor and parent trainer. He gives all the glory to God for his healing & strives to be a light in the darkness.   Listen in to Sandra's conversation with Trent as they tackle the topic of technology and pornography from the adoption and foster care perspective on Episode 528 wherever you get your podcasts.    Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: Watch Me Rise The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon ReNew Retreat in NC

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsPrimary sourcesU.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Missouri. “Former youth pastor indicted for child porn.” December 12, 2012. This is the key source for the original three-count federal indictment, the April 1–September 16, 2011 viewing window, and the identification of Assistant U.S. Attorney Katharine Fincham and the Blue Springs Police Department.U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Missouri. “Former Youth Director Indicted on Additional Child Exploitation Charges.” February 20, 2013. This is the core source for the five-count superseding indictment and the added transportation counts tied to Jane Doe #1.U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Missouri. “Blue Springs Man Pleads Guilty Illegal Sexual Activity, Child Pornography.” May 1, 2013. This is the main source for the federal guilty plea announcement, the reference to U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Maughmer, the Jackson County plea obligations, and the stated federal sentencing range of 5 to 30 years plus up to a $500,000 fine.U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Missouri. “Former Church Youth Director Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Exploitation and Pornography.” May 16, 2014. This is the main sentencing source for the 30-year sentence, the “statutory maximum” language, the court's pattern findings, and much of the detail about additional victims and settings.United States v. Dennis W. Myers, No. 14-2243 (8th Cir. Dec. 22, 2014), unpublished per curiam opinion. This is the source for the appeal being submitted on December 10, 2014, filed on December 22, 2014, the Smith-Bowman-Colloton panel, the Anders posture, the affirmance, counsel's withdrawal, and denial of new counsel.U.S. Department of Justice. “Project Safe Childhood.” General program page. Useful for a short explanatory note when you mention the DOJ initiative in narration or show notes.U.S. Department of Justice. “Fact Sheet: Project Safe Childhood.” February 21, 2012. This is the clearest source for the point that the initiative began in 2006 and was expanded in May 2011 to cover all federal crimes involving the sexual exploitation of a minor.Supplementary contemporary reportingKMBC. “Former church youth director sentenced in sex case.” August 5, 2013. This is worth using as a supplementary local source because it contemporaneously reported the plea and the parallel Jackson County exposure. On Saturday, April 25th, 2026, the 2026 Southeastern Masonic Symposium is happening in person at the Asheville Masonic Temple (80 Broadway St., Asheville, NC)I'll be there in person, so, come down and meet me and the rest of the crew.John Michael Greer — prolific occult and esoteric historian with 70+ books, including Circles of Power and the award-winning New Encyclopedia of the Occult; an initiate across Hermetic, Masonic, and Druidic lineages, and former Grand Archdruid (AODA).Collin Conkwright (American Esoteric) — creator behind American Esoteric, focused on ancient philosophy & comparative religion and serious work around universalism and the Western tradition; also publicly listed as a Master Mason and writer.Ike Baker — independent scholar & esoteric instructor, a practicing ceremonialist and initiatic Mason (Blue Lodge + York Rite), also connected with Martinism and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; host of the ARCANVM podcast; author of A Formless Fire and Aetheric Magic.Thom Carter — a Brother out of Mt. Hermon Lodge No. 118 (Asheville, NC) and part of the presenting lineup for the symposium.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-asheville-masonic-symposium-tickets-1980822909645?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

“Pornography is like a silent epidemic ... but nobody wants to talk about it much,” says child protection advocate Kristen Jenson.She's the author of the “Good Pictures Bad Pictures” series of read-aloud books that teach children how to recognize and reject pornography.In America, kids are encountering porn at younger and younger ages—often without their parents knowing, Jenson says. Once a child has a smartphone, it is only a matter of time until the child is exposed to porn—often by other children. And it's having a devastating impact on their impressionable young minds, Jenson says.“Every school bus in America is a triple X theater because children are showing pornography to other children in buses. I've heard so many stories of five-year-olds getting shown hardcore pornography on a school bus,” she says.Retroactive studies found that the average age kids first view pornography is around 11 years old, but Jenson concluded from her work and research that the average age is much lower.In our in-depth interview, she walks me through many aspects of porn consumption and how children are impacted by it: How does porn affect children's overall development and their chances of meaningful sexual relationships later on in life? How does porn affect children's mental health? How does it affect their sexual health? Do children get addicted to porn? How are girls impacted by porn? How do sexual predators use porn as a grooming tool for kids?Violent porn, in particular, is a huge problem in itself, Jenson said. By the age of 18, the vast majority of teenagers—about 80 percent—have been exposed to violent porn: “That's the main fare out there. It's violent porn. It's hitting, it's slapping, hair-pulling, strangling.”Many children's perception of sex is poisoned by violent pornography. She told me a story of a girl who was kissed by her 12-year-old boyfriend for the first time: “And he strangled her because that's what he'd seen in porn.”It is perhaps unsurprising then that there has been a steep increase in what is called child-on-child sexual abuse over the last decade. In fact, about 70 percent of all sexual child abuse cases are now child-on-child, she said: “Kids love to imitate. When you add in the factor of pornography ... it is not surprising that some of these children want to go ahead and act out what they see in pornography,” Jenson says.So what should parents do to protect their children?Simply telling your children that porn is bad is not good enough, she said. Children need to be given three basic things: a vocabulary to talk about pornography, a warning against it, and a plan of what to do when they are exposed to it.To help parents in this endeavor, she wrote her book series “Good Pictures, Bad Pictures.” These books, geared to different age groups, are meant as a tool to help parents with such conversations: “The point is to model parents talking to their children. It's really important to open that conversation.”“One of the most loving things that you can do for your child is to give them a defense against not only pornography, but all forms of sexual exploitation,” she says.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the details of Iran's ceasefire proposal, Iran's meme war against the U.S., the consequences of porn addiction for a generation of young men, and Canada's Bill C-9 which is hate speech legislation aimed at Christian conviction.Part I (00:13 – 08:22)We Now Know Iran's 10-Point Ceasefire Proposal: The Original Proposal is Unlikely to Come to Pass, But Just Talking is an Important StepPart II (08:22 – 11:50)The U.S. and Iran in a Meme War: Propaganda, Social Media, and the War of Ideas in the Iranian ConflictUS government accounts and pro‑Iranian voices wage ‘memetic warfare' by USA Today (Kate Perez and Carlie Procell)Part III (11:50 – 16:22)The Devastation of Porn Addictions: A Generation of Young Men are Dealing with the Consequences of Their Porn Addictions, and Even the Secular World Sees a Big ProblemA generation of boys grew up on porn. Now, some young men want out by USA Today (Rachel Hale)Part IV (16:22 – 26:11)Canada's Bill C-9 is Hate Speech Legislation Aimed at Christian Conviction: The Removal of Protection of Religious Speech is a Massive IssueCanada hate bill could be ‘weaponized' against people of faith, Conservative lawmaker warns by Fox News (Kristine Parks)Bill C-9 by Canada House of CommonsWhy Mark Carney's Canadian liberals are going to war with the Bible by The Telegraph (Collin Freeman)Canada wants to make quoting the Bible illegal by The Spectator (Jane Stannus)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the collision of LGBTQ ideology and religious liberty in Finland, religious liberty cases over Christian conviction in Louisville, the No Kings protests, and the sentencing of two teens for creating deepfake pornography of their classmates.Part I (00:13 – 11:23)LGBTQ Issues Collide with Religious Liberty in Finland: Christian Legislator Found Guilty of Inciting Hatred for Holding Christian ConvictionReligious liberty crashes in Finland by WORLD Opinions (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part II (11:23 – 13:30)‘Violating the U.S. Constitution Can Be Expensive': Louisville Photographer Wins $800k in Religious Freedom CaseLouisville to pay $800K in wedding photographer religious‑freedom case by Courier-Journal (Killian Baarlaer)Part III (13:30 – 15:56)Another Religious Liberty Case in Louisville: Boyce College Student Fired From Local Coffee Shop for Sharing Christian Views on Marriage When Asked by CoworkerEx-Heine Brothers employee says she was fired for sharing Christian views by Courier-Journal (Lillian Metzmeier)Part IV (15:56 – 20:52)More ‘No Kings' Rallies: Thousands Protested President Trump's Leadership Saturday – We are Witnessing the Increasing Disappearance of the Political MiddlePart V (20:52 – 27:07)A Dangerous Digital Development: Students Sentenced for Creating Deepfake Pornography of Fellow ClassmatesTeens who made deepfake porn of classmates were just sentenced. Will it make a difference? by USA Today (Alyssa Goldberg and Kyle Bagenstose)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the death of Leonid Radvinsky, the dark turn in Cesar Chavez's story, how history discloses the truth, and the defense of biology by Girl Guides and its lack of controversy.Part I (00:14 – 12:30)Part II (12:30 – 14:44)6 Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Cesar Chavez by The New York Times (Sarah Hurtes and Manny Fernandez)Part III (14:44 – 20:21)Part IV (20:21 – 25:59)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.