Podcast

Recovery from pornography is possible BUT there may be short-term side effects that you didn’t realize. In this episode, Jim talks about some recent studies and the common withdrawal symptoms experienced in recovery.

1. The scientific community is starting to recognize the realities of porn addiction
2. Withdrawal symptoms are real and to be expected
3. Patience and mercy are needed for those in recovery

Jim is joined by John Heinen, founder of the Catholic Gentleman, to discuss why it’s so important for men to have plans and guides for dealing with the trials and ruptures we face. In this wide raging conversation, we learn about spiritual combat, self-mastery and right relationships with God and others. Learn more about the exciting new program Catholic Gentlemen + where you will find monthly videos, challenges, prayers, discussions, and more as your ongoing guide.

Tune in this week as Jim and John discuss:

1. We need to heal disunity between hearts and minds
2. Porn addiction brings countless lives to ruin everyday
3. We have allowed ourselves to become slaves to passions

Jim is joined by Fr. Allen Hoffa to discuss some practical tips for recovery from porn addiction. Hint you generally can’t just pray it away. Listen as they discuss:

1. 1. There is no one silver bullet to healing
   2. You need practical changes in addition to spiritual support
   3. Make a daily examen part of your routine

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.

Listen in as Jim explains:

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

In this episode, Jim highlights some recent conversations with three doctors about the realities of porn addiction and what they have learned…

1. Even if you are not struggling, you know and love someone who is
2. Pornhub recorded over 42 billion visits last year – that should tell you the scope of pornography use
3. The human brain has neuroplasticity and can heal from addiction

Jim is joined by Fr. Vincent Druding of the Archdiocese of New York on this week’s podcast. Together they outline the realities of spiritual attacks, especially concerning pornography and why we should have great hope, because we know who wins. Father Druding has a specific call to help our Church in the area of purity. He is a trained exorcist and leads a deliverance and liberation ministry.

1. Practice immediate dismissal – “Jesus, I know this thought is not of You.”
2. Use your baptismal authority to battle this addiction
3. Have a little ” swagger” in Christ – do not be afraid

In this episode, Jim talks about age verification legislation for adult content sites and how the explicit content producers are kicking and screaming. Utah, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Virginia have passed legislation – can your state be next to protect our children?

1. Age verification is a well-utilized tool to protect minors from any manner of potential harm such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and driving age. Why should porn be exempt?
2. Our legislators have a responsibility to enforce a rarely utilized child protection act to keep porn exposure to those under the age of 18.
3. Porn use is increasingly common amongst our youth. Age verification in addition to open dialogue with parents is a useful tool in protection

In this episode, Jim talks with Fr. Sean Byrnes about the draw of pornography even though we as Christians know it’s objectively not good. They discuss the reasons, the triggers, and the desire for a ” savior” in the tough moments of life.

1. In a broad sense, most people understand that porn is a poor use of time
2. We look for deliverance from the difficult moments
3. There is NEVER a point where God doesn’t love us

When is the line crossed between art and pornography? In this episode, Jim is joined by Fr. Mark Haydu, LC, former International Director of the Patrons of the Arts for the Vatican Museums. They will discuss how we can differentiate the two and then teach our kids how to recognize the imposters.

1. The intent of the art is a critical question
2. We need to teach our kids to go from “the surface” to “the depth” to recognize what is counterfeit
3. Education and reflection is an important part of not letting sin warp the true beauty which God intends

Jim is joined once again by Dr. Allen Hunt, # 1 best selling author, to discuss what he has learned about porn, crisis and marital relationships in research for his books:  No Regrets, 21 Undeniable Secrets of Marriage and Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody. Learn more at fourthquarterguy.com

Tune in and listen to Jim and Dr. Hunt discuss the following:

1. Everybody needs to forgive somebody but it’s often not a one-time act
2. For every negative interaction in our marriage we need five positive interactions to build the “relationship bank”
3. Begin to dream together as a couple and communicate those dreams to each other