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Breaking free, to live in greater wholeness and peace – Sam’s story
Breaking free, to live in greater wholeness and peace – Sam’s story
Breaking free, to live in greater wholeness and peace – Sam’s story
Sunday 13th August 2023
Sam Black discusses his recovery from pornography addiction, highlighting faith, confession, and community support in 'Real Recovery'.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Sam Black shares his journey of breaking free from pornography addiction, highlighting the importance of faith, community, and self-reflection in the recovery process.
- He emphasises the significance of openly admitting one's wrongs and seeking healing through confession and support.
- Sam delves into the impact of early exposure to pornography, ongoing use, and underlying emotional struggles, shedding light on the pervasive nature of this addiction.
- The conversation gravitates towards the power of community in recovery, the role of faith in finding lasting freedom, and the need for a safe and supportive environment within the church.
- Sam's insights and personal experiences offer a raw and thought-provoking perspective on addiction and recovery, urging listeners to recognise the complexity of the journey to wholeness and the necessity of individual and communal support.
Our stories are more alike than they are different. Their stories are a lot like mine. The details are always different, but the main theme, that early exposure, the ongoing use and repetition, some pain that they've been dealing with for a long time and never really got to the roots of it, keep driving them back to pornography.
Ever wondered how someone breaks free from the clutches of addiction? Sam Black, the author of 'The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and How to Fix It', joins hosts Bill Arnold and George Fraser to share his deeply personal journey. In this episode of 'Real Recovery', Sam opens up about his battle with pornography addiction, emphasizing the vital role of faith, community, and self-reflection in his recovery.
Sam discusses the damaging effects of early exposure to pornography and the emotional struggles that often accompany this addiction. He sheds light on how openly admitting one's wrongs and seeking healing through confession can be transformative. Throughout the conversation, the focus remains on the power of community support and the importance of creating a safe environment within the church for those struggling with addiction.
This episode offers a raw and honest look at the complexities of addiction recovery, highlighting the necessity of both individual effort and communal support. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Sam's story provides valuable insights and hope for finding lasting freedom.