Podcast

Our brains are amazing super systems, but can be fooled. In this episode, Jim dives into the neurochemical and scientific reasons we are drawn to pornography and what to do about it…don’t be like the rat! Listen to the podcast to find out why!!!

Takeaways:

1. More is never enough

2. The brain doesn’t know that this is not real

3. Psychological and physiological repercussions are more and more commonplace

In this episode, Jim discusses the 7 words we need to start our recovery: “I admit I am powerless over pornography”. These seven words can be the beginning of our healing journey for ourselves and those we have affected by our porn struggles.

Takeaways:

1. Step 1 of the 12 steps is this admission — why?

2. What are the typical signs of this addiction?

3. What is a Porn Effects Inventory and why do it?

What is happiness and how can we find it? In this episode Jim and Enza talk about what she’s learned from her new initiative HAPPIESTPEOPLE.ORG… it’s not what you think and it certainly isn’t being enslaved to pornography!

Takeaways:

1. Who are we made to be?

2. Meaningful relationships are necessary for joy with God and others.

3. In person, not social media interactions, and time are key components for happiness.

Almost every day we are hearing about a new celebrity, athlete or politician who has been accused of some form of sexual harassment, yet have we ever considered the role of our pornified society that we live in as a driver for that behavior? In this episode, Jim is joined by Dr. Kleponis to outline the neurochemical, psychological and behavioral aspects of this conduct in our workplaces.

Takeaways

1. Porn absolutely changes your perspective

2. Violence and aggression are common porn themes and will influence our individual behaviors/desires

3. In communities and workplaces, training reinforcing dignity is necessary to stem this tide

With over 85 studies outlining the harmful mental effects of pornography, we should be far more hesitant to expose ourselves to it, yet the numbers are growing. In this episode Jim discusses the real world responses our brain has to habitual pornography usage.

Takeaways:

1. There are physical, emotional and neurological effects of porn use

2. Relationships and behavior can be negatively impacted by porn

3. The brain needs to reboot and rewire to heal

Is there really anything we can do spiritually to heal or help a loved one heal from pornography addiction? C.S. Lewis once said “There is no neutral ground in the universe. Every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counter-claimed by Satan.” Join Jim and De as they discuss what we can do in light of the ongoing spiritual battle in our lives.

Takeaways

1. The feelings of despair are a lie…there is great hope for recovery.

2. Do you know your baptismal authority?

3. Learn to listen to your thoughts to sift out what is not aligned with Christ.

Fr. Hoffa and Jim break open the spiritual effects of pornography usage and more importantly what we can do about. Healing from pornography is going to be a journey of the whole person…mind, body and soul and in this episode Jim and Father provide some tools to heal spiritually.

Takeaways:

1. We need to make sure we keep space open for the Holy Spirit

2. We need to move from going through the motions to a relationship

3. Three tips are consistency, relational prayer and daily Examen

In this episode, Jim is joined by Samantha Kelley, the founder and president of FIERCE Athlete, to discuss the growing trend of pornography usage among women and what we can do about it.

Takeaways:

1. Up to 1/3rd of all daily searches on pornographic websites are by women

2. The self soothing they seek is a LIE leading to depression and increased isolation

3. All relationships, not just sexual ones, are impacted by porn consumption

This Independence Day week where we celebrate our national freedom, let’s discuss what is necessary to find FREEDOM from pornography in our lives and the lives of those we love.

Takeaways:

1. True healing is possible but it doesn’t involve ” white knuckle” recovery
2. You are not the only one affected by your struggle, what does your spouse need?
3. Have hope, accept God’s mercy, heal your wounds and be the man or woman God created you to be