TNMU #178: The Freedom Fight with Ted Shimer (Part 2)

Back again to finish the conversation about the pervasive and destructive problem of pornography is Ted Shimer. Ted is the founder of The Freedom Fight, an online pornography addiction recovery program. He is a long time mentor of young adults and is trained as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional-Supervisor. His background and training give him a unique and grounded approach to a holistic addiction recovery from porn.   https://thefreedomfight.org   Music Credit: "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)   Expanded Notes: Best way to disclose to your wife is after 6 months clean and with a full confession Helping boys understand good pictures, bad pictures, private parts at an early age is important. Make it positive and de-shame the topic Create a conversation early so boys feel freedom to ask you about things they encounter If dad’s don’t fill in the blanks for their sons, the world will Good Pictures Bad Pictures book as a resource for young kids John 10:10  “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” PIED — Porn Induced Erectile Dysfunction — is a real thing for teenagers and young men Engaging your son starts with honesty about concern and what you’ve learned about this, while de-shaming the topic and letting him know you want to protect him Addiction deepens when it’s used to avoid (or medicate) negative emotions When the Apostle Paul addresses a person’s identity in Christ (in Ephesians), he is clear in confronting the greedy practice of sexual impurity https://thefreedomfight.org Ted’s book: The Freedom Fight YouVersion Bible App 30 Day Challenge: Freedom From Porn