Richie Henson has over a decade of experience working in youth ministry and currently serves as the Senior High Pastor at New Hope Community Church. Today he joins us to field questions about pornography submitted by students aged from Junior High to College. 

Questions Covered in This Episode: 

• What constitutes porn and is there porn that is ok?
• Does the Bible have anything to say about porn other than the basics about sex and lust?
• What do I do if I find out my siblings watching porn? 
• I feel shame and want out but don’t trust my parents to handle it well
• Should I break up with my boyfriend if he's watching porn regularly?
• If I send my boyfriend pictures, will he stop watching porn?

Podcast Richie Referenced:

Asking For a Friend Podcast 

Join us as we unpack more of our journey and detail some of the initial steps we took towards healing. Your story might not look exactly like ours, but it can be redeemed like ours has. 

Phylicia Masonheimer is a bestselling author, Bible teacher, and host of the Verity podcast. Her blog and shop, Every Woman a Theologian, exists to teach Christians how to know what they believe and live that out boldly. Phylicia walks us through her story of being introduced to erotica at a young age and the importance of finding her true identity in Christ. We also discuss the advantages of accountability and fellowship in our lives.

Resources:

Podcast Phycilia Referenced: Verity Podcast with Phylicia Masonheimer

Books Phylicia Referenced: A Gospel Primer for Christians by Milton Vincent and Christian Cosmo by Phylicia Masonheimer.

Jeff Carter, PT, MBA, is the Owner of Apogee Therapy Center (atcforme.com), a Functional Medicine and Integrative Health Therapy Center. Jeff will draw on his years of experience and passion for research to unpack how pornography creates addiction in the brain, as well as steps we can take to break free.

Resources Jeff Referenced:

The Hacking of the American Mind:The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains by Robert H. Lustig (Neuro-Endocrinologist)

How an Addicted Brian Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ5LH634W8s

Jeremy Bilderback MA, LLPC is a close friend and mentor. He has earned his Masters in Counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. Jeremy will be talking with us about how pornography acts as a damaging imitation of real relational connection. 

Books Jeremy referenced: Sex and the Supremacy of Christ by John Piper & Justin Taylor, and Every Young Man's Battle: Strategies for Victory in the Real World of Sexual Temptation by Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker, & Mike Yorkey.

Kimi Moody is a student at Anderson University and has served as a camp counselor and youth leader for over four years in northern Michigan. She is giving voice to the importance of building trust with kids and students.

Books Kimi referenced: Live Original by Sadie Robinson and Beth Clark, and Not Yet Married by Marshall Segal.

Bible study plan Chelsea referenced: Finding Freedom Workshop with Alyssa Bethke and Sadie Robertson.

Tim Manzer is the Care Pastor at New Hope Community Church in Northern Michigan. Tim has decades of experience in counseling and mentorship.

Books Tim referenced: Winning The Battle Within, Pure Desires, *Note: The Betrayed Heart book that Tim mentions is out of print.

We’re so happy you’re here! Please join us as we share our goals for this series and discuss why we wanted to start the conversation about the effects of pornography. We’re here for you.

Podcast reference: Walking Lessons for Christians Who Sometimes Fall Down, By Nate Larkin

Join Chelsea and Layton as they discuss pornography’s hard truths through the lens of stories, science, and Scripture. Liberator Podcast was created to remove the barriers of shame and embarrassment that stifle conversations and community around the effects of pornography. We look forward to earning your trust.