The guest in this episode is Matt Fradd, an author and speaker on the cultural analysis of porn. They discuss the impact of porn on relationships, debunk myths about it, and offer practical steps for parents. Topics include Matt's personal journey, societal pressures, and the importance of parental conversations about pornography.
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Early Exposure
Matt Fradd, growing up in Australia, was exposed to pornography early on, even having a friend's mom buy it for them.
This early exposure normalized pornography, making it seem acceptable despite any internal discomfort.
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Porn's Allure and Downfall
Pornography acts as a powerful temptation because it perverts the natural, good desire for sex.
It offers short-term relief and pacification of emotional turbulence, leading to a cycle of use.
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Women and Porn
While pornography is often seen as a male issue, women are increasingly affected, finding themselves hooked on porn and masturbation.
Women, unlike men, often imagine themselves as the pursued woman in pornography.
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How is porn affecting this generation? What are some of the most common and pernicious myths people believe about how it affects relationships? Sean and Scott interview Matt Fradd, author of "The Porn Myth." He offers an insightful cultural analysis of how porn has shaped our culture, responds to the most common myths, and offers some practical steps for parents and other leaders.
Matt Fradd speaks to tens of thousands of people every year. He is the best-selling author of several books, including Does God Exist?: A Socratic Dialog on the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas and The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography.
Matt earned his master’s and undergraduate degree's in philosophy from Holy Apostles College, and is pursuing a master’s degree in theology from The Augustine Institute.
Matt’s podcast Pints With Aquinas receives over half a million downloads every month.
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