Overcoming Pornography: Strategies for Church Leaders and Communities with Sam Black

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Join me in this powerful episode of God-sized Stories as I sit down with Sam Black, a distinguished journalist and author of "The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and How to Fix It".
We dive deep into the pervasive issue of pornography within the church and its devastating effects on ministries and individuals.
This is a must-watch for pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone seeking understanding and healing on this critical topic.
In This Episode 👇
Discussing Pornography:
– Impact on church ministries.
– Early exposure and neurological effects.
– Science behind addiction.
Spiritual & Community Guidance 🤲
– Forming a spiritual restoration team.
– Promoting love, honesty, and self-awareness.
Relationships & Marriages 💍
– Pornography's toll on marriages.
– Divorce statistics related to pornography.
Solutions from 'The Healing Church' 📚
– Sam’s book and endorsements.
– Effective church approaches.
Support Systems 🌟
– Covenant Eyes features.
– Importance of allies in recovery.
Parental Guidance:
– Helping children navigate exposure to pornography without shame.
We invite you to share your thoughts, questions, and personal stories in the comments below. This episode serves as a critical resource that should be shared widely among church leaders and community members committed to fostering open dialogue and genuine healing.

• To watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pcMTbhSzjcY
• To win a copy of the book: https://kingsumo.com/g/1w94j63/the-healing-church-what-churches-get-wrong-about-pornography-and-how-to-fix-it-by-sam-black-book-giveaway-free-30-day-subscription-for-covenant-eyes
• To read my column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://patriciaholbrook.com/2024/10/the-churchs-hidden-battle-the-growing-threat-of-pornography/
• To connect with Sam Black: https://www.thehealingchurch.com/

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