Fighting Pornography Addiction with Ted Shimer
Episode Overview
High-speed internet and smartphones have significantly increased pornography addiction. 78% of practising Christians aged 18-70 watch porn, with higher rates among younger Christians. Discipleship and biblical principles are crucial for recovery. Emotional awareness and understanding one's identity in Christ are key to lasting freedom. Community support plays a vital role in overcoming addiction.
The enemy is using this, and you know, there's shame with any addiction, but particularly for the Christian who struggles with a porn or a sex addiction.
In this episode of the Sex, God, & Chaos podcast, Roane Hunter sits down with Ted Shimer, the founder of The Freedom Fight, to tackle the pervasive issue of pornography addiction. Ted shares alarming statistics from a Barna study showing that 78% of practising Christians aged 18-70 watch porn, with an even higher percentage among younger Christians. The discussion delves into how high-speed internet and smartphones have exacerbated the problem, particularly affecting adolescent brains and leading to deeper addictions.
Ted emphasises the importance of discipleship and equipping individuals with biblical principles and brain science to address the roots of addiction. He highlights the need for emotional awareness, understanding one's identity in Christ, and community support for lasting freedom. Ted also shares his personal journey and the transformative power of addressing addiction at its core. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complexities of pornography addiction and seeking practical steps towards recovery.