What to do if You or Your Spouse Struggles with Porn

IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

How pervasive porn actually is and the harmful effects of porn
What to do if you're personally struggling with a porn addiction
How to bring up the topic of porn to your spouse without it being a shameful conversation
Resources you or your spouse can turn to if either one of you are struggling in this area

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night!

Today’s episode is a big and super important one. Today we’re talking about what to do if you or your spouse struggles with porn.

I’m so glad we’re doing this episode because porn has become a way bigger problem in our country and in our world than I think we sometimes realize and it’s not only affecting individuals, but also hurting and even destroying marriages.

Because of that, I’ve received so many questions from y’all on this topic over the years, but they’re questions I am totally unqualified to answer. The thing is, while many of the things we talk about on the show are very much a part of my story and my marriage, porn just isn’t one of them. I’m thankful for that, but that also means that this is a topic I can’t really speak to — I don’t have much insight or wisdom or advice here.

But that’s why I’m so grateful for today’s guest.

Our guest this week is Rosie Makinney. Rosie is an author, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Fight For Love Ministries, which empowers women with both the facts and the faith to fight against porn addiction and its effects on them, their spouses, and their families. Rosie is a total expert, and not only is she here to remind you that you’re not alone as you walk through this, she’s here to walk you through it — helping you know what to do to find healing, and freedom, and redemption in this area of your life and marriage.

Today Rosie is going to teach us:

How pervasive porn actually is and the harmful effects of porn
What to do if you're personally struggling with a porn addiction
How to bring up the topic of porn to your spouse without it being a shameful conversation
Resources you or your spouse can turn to if either one of you are struggling in this area

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Our guest, Rosie Makinney, is going to help us know what to do if you or your spouse are struggling with a porn addiction and what resources you can turn to if either of you are struggling in this area.

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

Steph’s book, The Lipstick Gospel (here’s a paperback copy and here’s a free digital download!)

Steph’s prayer journal, The Between Places

Rosie’s resource & support group page

Rosie’s Fight For Love Podcast

Rosie’s book, Fight For Love

Self Assessment Test: Am I addicted to Porn?

IITAP - Sexual addiction therapists

Beggar’s Daughter

SheRecovery (formerly Dirty Girls Ministries)

“Brain Heart World” Documentary

Statistics Mentioned:

Porn contributes to half a million divorces per year (2004 stat)

Over a third of young woman are regularly accessing porn

Quotes Mentioned:

"Pornography makes you dissatisfied, depressed and it makes you dumb." - Rosie

"Research has proven that porn is addictive" - Rosie

"Our goal is not to fix him, but to get him to someone who can" - Rosie

"What gets you free is when you really reveal who you are and you are accepted and loved. And, for the first time, you authentically know, you don't have to hide anymore" - Rosie

"This is not your fault" - Rosie

"Stop trying to fix him" - Rosie

"A porn free life and marriage will transform your entire life" - Rosie

CONNECT WITH ROSIE

Facebook // Website // Instagram

CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE

Facebook // Bookstore // Instagram

WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS!

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