Living in Freedom from Addiction
In the midst of addiction, our hope for freedom can be clouded by a loss of control, depression, and isolation. From personal experience, the light at the end of the tunnel becomes more and more dim as failure and shame build. While trapped in my addiction to pornography, I thought for years that freedom was […]
The Porn Epidemic: Problem, Consequence, and Hope
I love hearing the highlights of people’s lives, vacations, weekends, or even workdays. They are insights into people’s unique passions, joys, and personalities. In my two years traveling with Josh McDowell as his assistant, I experienced quite a few highlights. But one event, in particular, still stands out to me: the Set Free Conference. There […]
Wounds, Shame, and Isolation: My Story
For two years I traveled with Josh McDowell, helping to wake people up to the fact that pornography has become an epidemic in America — despite the fact that few seem to recognize the problem. I know first-hand the devastation it causes, and how easy it is to become addicted and enslaved by shame. Here’s […]
A Much-Needed Wake Up Call
Dear Josh, Well done! I have been sounding the trumpet on this topic [pornography] for the past 10 years. We hit it hard in our confirmation program at our church for sixth through ninth graders. However, in recent years, I have been convicted that our efforts are coming too late. Despite the fact that all […]
A Psychiatrist’s Letter to Young People about Fifty Shades of Grey
There’s nothing grey about Fifty Shades of Grey. It’s all black. “Fifty Shades of Grey is being released for Valentine’s Day, so you’ll think it’s a romance. Don’t fall for it.” Dr. Miriam Grossman. A Psychiatrist’s Letter to Young People about Fifty Shades of Grey By Miriam Grossman, MD {Many of you have asked that I provide my letter to young people as a PDF. Download A Letter […]
10 Ways to Fight Pornography
One of the best ways to protect your kids from pornography is to protect yourself.
I’ve been experimenting and finally realized porn was an issue.
“I’ve been to psychologists and psychiatrists for the last 8 years. Have been diagnosed with depression, severe social anxiety, severe memory impairment, and a few others. Have tried Effexor, Ritalin, Xanax, and Paxil. Dropped out of two different colleges. Been fired twice. Used pot to calm my social anxiety. I’ve been approached by quite a […]
Set Free Summit: Day 4 Recap
The Set Free Summit concludes today with a focus on restoration. We have recognized the problem of pornography and how pervasive it is in our culture throughout our world. Today, we discover how we can be restored and help others become restored through God’s Word. Dr. Ted Roberts: Is Real Revival Possible? Roberts took the attendees […]
Set Free Summit: Day 1 Recap
What a day! The Set Free Summit kicked off with an audience representing 19 countries and 350 different organizations. The purpose: to bring awareness to the pervasive problem of pornography and encourage the Church to fight for freedom. Three amazing speakers took the stage to share their stories and insights about porn’s destructive nature and the redemption that […]
Josh McDowell: Call to Arms
May we rise up to be a part of the solution–starting with ourselves, then our families, our churches, our children’s schools, our countries, and then the world! “We need a Wilberforce, a Mother Theresa and a Bonhoeffer in the church today who have the courage to battle the devastation of porn as they did slavery, […]
Three Simple Words to Set You Free
It was a Tuesday morning, and I get a phone call from a college student who is a regular attender of my church. Answering the phone, I’m met with a voice filled with urgency. “Can we meet up today? I really need to talk with you.” After agreeing to meet, I sat down with this […]
