A Grace-Based Approach To Sexual Recovery (with Jonathan Daugherty)
Feb 12, 2024
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Jonathan Daugherty, founder of Be Broken, discusses the power of grace in sexual recovery, emphasizing worthiness and the transformational nature of grace. Topics include creating grace-based environments, evolving boundaries, and freedom from pornography addiction.
Grace is the powerful force for transformation and freedom from porn, melting away pride, shame, and comparison.
Recovery should be approached with a grace-based mindset, recognizing that the work of recovery itself is a gift of grace and an opportunity to grow in reflecting God's image.
Deep dives
Grace as the Foundation of Transformation
In this podcast episode, Jonathan Darty discusses the importance of grace in real life transformation and recovery. He highlights that grace is the absolute foundation of transformation, emphasizing that no amount of activities or work can bring about true change if it is not rooted in the grace of God. Jonathan shares his personal experience with grace-based recovery and how it has transformed his own life. He explains that grace is the undeserved kindness and gift of God, demonstrating the worth and value He places on each individual. It is through grace that one can experience healing, changed desires, and a deepened relationship with God.
Engaging Grace as a Powerful Approach to Recovery
Jonathan delves into the concept of grace and its application in recovery. He defines grace as undeserved favor and kindness, specifically the gift of God's grace through Jesus. Jonathan stresses the importance of viewing grace as a gift rather than something earned through effort or performance. He insightfully differentiates grace from earning, highlighting that grace is not opposed to effort but rather opposed to the idea of trying to earn salvation or value through one's own works. He encourages individuals to approach recovery with a grace-based mindset, recognizing that the work of recovery itself is a gift of grace and an opportunity to grow in reflecting God's image.
Grace-Based Recovery: A Shift in Perspective
In this section, Jonathan explores the concept of grace-based recovery and its implications. He explains that grace-based recovery focuses on understanding oneself as an image bearer of God and recognizing the unwavering worth and value one possesses in God's eyes. Grace-based recovery involves creating environments that prioritize grace as the foundation, where individuals understand that their worth cannot be affected by their behaviors or mistakes. Jonathan highlights the importance of setting aside a performance-based mindset and embracing a grace-based approach that fosters growth, connection, and learning from mistakes.
Freedom and Transformation through Grace
Jonathan shares the profound impact of freedom from porn and the transformative power of grace. He discusses how grace provides a sense of security and eliminates fear, allowing individuals to fully trust in God's unconditional love and acceptance. He also emphasizes how grace transforms desires, shifting them from a focus on addiction to a desire for authentic relationships and a life lived in alignment with God's design. Jonathan concludes by expressing his joy in the relationships formed through the journey of grace-based recovery and how those relationships have enriched his life.
What is grace, and how does it apply to sexual recovery? Jonathan Daugherty inspiringly explains how grace is not "soft" but the most powerful force for transformation and freedom from porn. Pride, shame, and comparison all melt away under the core truth that you are worth the life of God's son, and that can never change.
Jonathan Daugherty is the founder and president of Be Broken, and founder of the Gateway to Freedom 3-day workshop for men. He also hosts the weekly radio program, Pure Sex Radio. Jonathan lives with his wife and family in San Antonio, Texas.