According to research overseas 70% of men within the church engage in watching porn regularly and over 50% pastors also struggle. It goes even higher to 76% when its men under the age of 25. But women aren’t void of this either, there is a silent battle going on for women as well. 87% of christian women have seen porn and of that under the age of 30, 33% watch porn monthly. Keep in mind that 40% of viewers worldwide are women. The devastating side effect of that is that 94% of our children will see porn before the age of 14 with the average age of introduction at 8. Porn & Sexual addiction is a pervasive and destructive hidden sin that is happening within the Church and we must start addressing it. So it begs the question, why is it not discussed regularly and why is the Church so ill equipped to handle it?
In this episode, we address the why and more importantly the HOPE that is available to us all. Bernard runs a ministry throughout Australia and NZ that helps equip churches and sees individuals set on a path of freedom and restoration from this often overlooked and guilt ridden, shame-filled battle that so many are in. We discuss everything from why it's a growing issue, how to find support, how leaders can create change, how you can support others (including what not to do!!!!) and what the journey of restoration looks like.
Whether this a journey you are on yourself, know someone who is or potentially just blissfully unaware, then this episode is for you. Let us grow in understanding and grace so that we can work towards wholeness and redemption from the waging war that is silently sweeping our church and devastating lives.
Time stamps
1:29 Intro & stats showing the reality
07:28 Bernards testimony
17:46 Where has the church gone wrong & how did we end up here?
27:10 Why doesn’t God heal us immediately through prayer & prayer ministries?
32:08 Direction & clarity for leaders
40:30 What to do & what not to do
45:39 How to get help, healing & restoration
Episode Notes:
puredesire.org
Bernard@puredesire.org
Stats pulled from
Pure Desires
Covenant Eyes ministry stats
Josh McDowell ministries stats
The new drug stats
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