Sam Black – Winning the Battle with Pornography in the Church and Home *Bonus Episode*

"It's important that you have another man in your life that you're being open and honest with. Why? Because a man knows how a man thinks." — Sam Black

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In this bonus episode of the Thinking Dad Podcast, host Garritt Hampton and guest Sam Black, of Covenant Eyes, dive deep into the critical issue of pornography affecting the church and destroying marriages and lives. Sam shares valuable insights on how churches can better address this challenge and offers practical steps for individuals seeking freedom and healing. Learn how to rebuild trust in your marriage, establish strong accountability, and foster genuine relationships and support within your community.

🔗 Episode Highlights:

• Addressing porn addiction in church leadership and congregation
• Practical steps for safe disclosure within marriages
• Rebooting intimacy through abstinence
• Building strong, accountable male friendships for accountability and support
• The necessity of church involvement in personal growth

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Recommended Resources:

The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong about Pornography and How to Fix It, by Sam Black

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds, by Kristen A. Jenson

Victory App from Covenant Eyes

The Porn Circuit: Understand Your Brain and Break Porn Habits

Your Brain on Porn: 5 Proven Ways Pornography Warps Your Mind and 3 Biblical Ways to Renew It

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Bob Lepine - Gospel-Centered Leadership at Home and In the Church

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Discussion Questions:

1. Understanding the Problem: Sam Black mentioned that only 7% of churches are actively addressing the issue of pornography. Why do you think this percentage is so low, and what can churches do to increase their involvement?
2. Primary Goal in Restoration: According to Sam, the primary goal is to draw a person closer to Christ. How does this goal outweigh the temptation to merely deal with the symptoms of pornography addiction?
3. Practical Steps: Sam Black discussed the importance of a real discipleship process for healing. What practical steps can a church take to implement such a process effectively?
4. Communication in Marriage: How should a married couple approach a situation where one partner is struggling with pornography? What are the potential challenges and solutions in this scenario?
5. Role of Abstinence: Sam mentioned a period of abstinence from both masturbation and sex as a way to reset intimacy. How do you think this might affect a marriage in the short and long terms?
6. Accountability: Sam emphasized that a spouse should not be the primary accountability partner. What are the reasons behind this, and how can men find suitable accountability partners?
7. Community and Support: What steps can men take to create and nurture strong, Christ-centered friendships that offer mutual support and accountability?
8. Vulnerability and Strength: Sam argues that true strength comes from being fully known and fully loved. How can men overcome the fear of vulnerability in their relationships with other men?
9. Impact of Pornography on Marriage: How does pornography use negatively impact the intimacy and sexual relationship within a marriage?
10. Church’s Role in Healing: What specific roles should church leaders and congregations play in addressing and healing the issue of pornography within their community?

 

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