“Sex is dirty, gross, and shameful—save it for someone special.” That was one person’s response when asked to summarize the Christian sex education they received growing up. Others I interviewed …
Getting Free From Our Sexual Pasts
Our experiences have a profound effect on the way we live our lives. When it comes to our sexual pasts, these experiences can lead to us picking up beliefs that …
3 Keys to Overcoming Lust
What does it mean to “overcome?” While we’re at it, what does it mean to be overcome? We can be overcome with emotion, which means we are overwhelmed by our …
Learning From Our Sexual Sin
“Cliner, what were you doing?! Get it hard off the boards and out!!” I was playing junior hockey for the Red Deer Rebels. Our coach, Brent Sutter (of the legendary …
When Self-Control is Not Enough
“I have an addictive personality.” I used to say that about myself all the time. After all, the evidence was there. I had been addicted to pornography for 15 years, …
Three Reasons We Need To Talk About Porn In The Church
The level of devastation depends on who you ask. Covenant Eyes will tell you the number is 64%. Pure Desire Ministries says 68%. Either way, it’s devastating. This is the …
Quitting Porn for Good – Impactus Young Man’s Podcast Episode 2
On this episode, Jordan chats with Sathiya Sam. He is a world-renowned coach, international speaker, and author, who specializes in helping men overcome porn addiction. They discuss the current cultural moment surrounding porn, common obstacles to getting clean, and some key practices for men who are serious about sobriety.
EP 52: The Thing Beneath the Thing. Dealing with Your Stuff to Live Strong and Courageous
As men, we often feel the desire to provide for our families, and sometimes that pressure can feel overwhelming. Culture tells us to hustle and gather things, but sometimes that comes into conflict with what God is calling us to.
Overcoming Sexual Sin
In my last post in this series, I talked about why men commit sexual sin. Today, I want to follow up those thoughts by exploring the question of whether it …
No Trace of Sexual Immorality
We group a few of us to take a 30-day purity challenge. For 30 days, pay attention to how we view the opposite sex. One guy, though, resisted. “Honestly, I …