Welcome to episode #1! In this episode, you'll learn how to conquer the quarantine that most of the world is facing right now in a COVID-19 world.

We believe that this time can be powerful for you to conquer porn once and for all, to get to know yourself, and develop a strong relationship with God and others. We think you'll gain some good insight from this podcast.

Here are some brief notes to help you focus on the main points.

COVID-19 has forced us indoors and has quarantined us from others. As a result, addiction to pornography has skyrocketed and is taking hold of people in a far more destructive way. But what can we do to combat an addiction in the midst of isolation and quarantine? This week's podcast will hopefully shed some light on what you can do to not only conquer porn, but come out of the quarantine stronger than ever.

Developing A New Routine Will Help Your Brain Create Healthy Neural-pathways

Get outside

Limit your screen time

Get up and go to sleep at a consistent (and reasonable) time, get dressed, shave or do makeup
Eat healthy and regularly
Exercise frequently

Look Inward - Don't Waste A Crisis
Make an effort to monitor your patterns. Take note of your emotions and stress points.
This is a perfect time to get to know yourself.

Even if life isn't slower, it is different with no social outings and no live entertainment to watch on TV. Use this time of limited distraction to see yourself clearly.

Increase your self-awareness by writing down what you do when you are tempted or stressed and what leads you into those feelings.

Strengthen Your Relationships With God And People

Reading the Bible at least four days per week and praying 15 minutes a day GREATLY decreases your likelihood of watching porn.  Start small and make it a habit. Spend time getting to know God. 
Invest in others. This may be the perfect time to work on a relationship that has taken a back seat to work or other priorities. Is there someone you need to reconcile with? This brings freedom to the soul, which leads to less cravings to act out in unhealthy sexual ways.

Practice physical distancing but NOT social distancing - we need others so don't isolate yourself socially.

Be proactive in this time to get free from pornography and other unhealthy patterns. This time can launch you into freedom from addiction and a future that is porn free!

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Next week, Matt will share his story of how he quit porn not once, but twice, and why he now doesn't live in fear of slipping up in the future.

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BRADEN HAFNER

Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He has been married for 12 years to his wife Kristen, and they live in Edmonton, Alberta. He is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.com

MATT CLINE

Matt and his wife Louise raise their little guy, David, in Edmonton, Alberta. He is honoured to do what he can to tackle the epidemic of pornography and sexual perversion in every way possible. Seeing lives and marriages get free and experience the love of God in profound ways are what drives him every day. He leads Restored Ministries, is a certified speaker and coach for the John Maxwell Team, and formerly played hockey in the WHL and for Hockey Canada. You can visit www.restoredministries.ca.