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Why Aren’t We Talking About Porn in the Church? (EP. 236)

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Why Aren’t We Talking About Porn in the Church | EP. 236

“It is an addiction that so many people in the Church struggle with, including pastors, why are we talking about it so infrequently?” – Justin Watkins

Justin and Tony are back on the pod for Week 3 as we continue our series on Lust, Sexual Addiction and Pornography. Today we are talking about Pastors and Porn and how pornography greatly affects Christian leaders and the Church. Statistics say that 50-57% of pastors admit they struggle with pornography. So why are we not having conversations about sexual addiction in the church? One, it is a “taboo” topic and an uncomfortable and messy topic. Pastors and churches are afraid to admit it and talk about it that it is an issue. For pastors specifically, it is a struggle that IF they admit it could jeopardize everything. Another issue is some churches are afraid if they talk about the uncomfortable issues, people will stop showing up. To the pastors, church leaders and men listening to this, the Church is a place for the broken. We can’t build towards what God has for us if we are pretending and faking. There is freedom in being vulnerable and being transparent! James 5:16 says, “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16 (NIV). The power of not being real is keeping us from all that God has for us. It’s time to confess, get accountability and work towards freedom.

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SHOW NOTES:

    • Justin and Tony are back on the pod for Week 3 as we continue our series on Lust, Sexual Addiction and Pornography
    • Today we are talking about Pastors and Porn and how pornography affects Christian leaders and the big C Church
    • 70-80% of men view a pornographic image on a monthly basis
    • 60% of people ages 18-34 view pornography on a monthly basis
    • 50-57% of pastors admit they struggle with pornography
    • This topic is prevalent across the board – men, women, ages, professions
    • Why are we not having conversations about sexual addiction in the church?
    • It is a “taboo” topic and an uncomfortable topic
    • Pastors and churches are afraid to admit it and talk about it that it is an issue
    • Pastors and churches see it as a “guy problem” and don’t want to address the whole church about it
    • Pastors feel that it will jeopardize everything – family, career, etc., if they admit that they struggle with porn
    • It is an addiction that so many people in the Church struggle with, including pastors, why are we talking about it so infrequently?
    • Some churches are more concerned with offending people and making sure people show up
    • To the pastors and churches listening – make the men in your church and your men’s ministry a priority
    • “Sometimes we get this crooked view of God where He cannot look upon sin or be near sin because sin would somehow taint His holiness. God is not like a pristine white couch upon which no one can sit for fear of it getting soiled. God can no more be tainted by sin than the ocean could be dyed red with a single drop of food coloring.” Jeremy Myers
    • We have this perception individually and especially as a Church that we can’t bring our real stuff and brokenness to God
    • We are too often afraid of what God thinks and what others think and so we keep it to ourselves and continue to struggle alone
    • We are ALL walking through this life broken, we need God and we need one another
    • We can’t build towards something if we are pretending and faking
    • There is freedom in being vulnerable and being transparent
    • “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16 (NIV)
    • The power of not being real is keeping us from all that God has for us
    • Get accountability! Confess to a mentor or friend and allow him to hold you accountable. YOU NEED A MENTOR.
    • Men, you cannot do this on your own. Let us be a resource for you, contact us today
    • From mentorship to small group resources, we want to prepare you for the climb – visit menofiron.org/thesummit.
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