In this episode of the Holy Men Club podcast I’m having a conversation with Jonathan Karlsson.

Jonathan is a pastor, church planter, father, but most relevant for this episode, he too has struggled with addictions to pornography and gaming.

These addictions are very prevalent in our Western society, especially among men. I know that many men want to break free from their porn addiction, but feel stuck. That’s why we will be talking about practical action steps that have helped us that you can directly implement in your life to start gaining victories.

Typically we don’t hear so much talk about gaming, because it’s often accepted in Christian circles. But is this right? Especially in our pursuit to learn to live as holy men, can gaming be a part of that? With this industry making more money than the music and movie industry combined, and its rapidly growing influence, it’s a conversation worth having.

This launches us into a broader topic of different sorts of entertainment and amusement. What are some principles that we should consider when playing video games, engage in pleasure seeking, and how we spend our time.

1:12 - "Bad porn is only bad for you if you let it be"

6:09 - Evolution vs creation arguments converted me

13:25 - How Jesus spoke against watching porn

16:16 - Not watching porn is a joke

24:09 - Betting to lose virginity before 20

28:00 - Porn part of identity

32:26 - Increased sexual appetite can destroy relationships

39:11 - Action steps to break free from porn addiction

50:52 - You are not your sin

57:09 - Gaming addiction & World of Warcraft

1:06:09 - Resting is a religious duty

1:09:25 - Principles for amusement

1:20:33 - The best recreation / amusement we can engage in

1:28:10 - 3 best replacements for addictions

1:36:32 - Sevvie Zone: The danger of overworking (for God)