Listen "Life-Changing Freedom from Pornography | Featuring Sam Black"
Episode Synopsis
Have you ever wondered about the impact of pornography on our lives and how it affects our brains? Join us for a revealing conversation with Sam Black, the Director of Life Change Education at Covenant Eyes, as we explore ways people overcome or avoid pornography addiction altogether.
With his background as a former journalist and author of two books, The Porn Circuit: Understanding How Your Brain Interacts with Pornography and The Healing Church, Sam shares valuable insights on how Covenant Eyes fosters transparency and accountability through self-chosen allies, setting the groundwork for lasting change.
Diving further into the topic of pornography addiction, we discuss the importance of early exposure, repetition, and trauma in fostering a stronghold of porn usage. Sam sheds light on the role of dopamine in our brains when we first encounter porn and the potential for neural plasticity to reshape our minds.
Learn about the crucial role of a safe fellowship process in helping individuals find freedom from pornography and the significance of commitment to our allies during times of weakness.
Finally, we address the impact of pornography on churches, its potential to undermine ministries, and the vital role of apps like Covenant Eyes in combating this issue.
Discover the importance of understanding why we struggle with pornography and the available resources to aid us on this journey, including free ebooks and audio versions of courses in the Victory app by Covenant Eyes.
Listen in for encouragement, hope, and practical advice on how to break free from pornography addiction and live a healthier, more fulfilling life.
With his background as a former journalist and author of two books, The Porn Circuit: Understanding How Your Brain Interacts with Pornography and The Healing Church, Sam shares valuable insights on how Covenant Eyes fosters transparency and accountability through self-chosen allies, setting the groundwork for lasting change.
Diving further into the topic of pornography addiction, we discuss the importance of early exposure, repetition, and trauma in fostering a stronghold of porn usage. Sam sheds light on the role of dopamine in our brains when we first encounter porn and the potential for neural plasticity to reshape our minds.
Learn about the crucial role of a safe fellowship process in helping individuals find freedom from pornography and the significance of commitment to our allies during times of weakness.
Finally, we address the impact of pornography on churches, its potential to undermine ministries, and the vital role of apps like Covenant Eyes in combating this issue.
Discover the importance of understanding why we struggle with pornography and the available resources to aid us on this journey, including free ebooks and audio versions of courses in the Victory app by Covenant Eyes.
Listen in for encouragement, hope, and practical advice on how to break free from pornography addiction and live a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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