Reconstructing Faith with Trevin Wax

Season 2, Episode 4: The Secret Catastrophe

Oct 26, 2023

This episode of the podcast addresses the damaging effects of pornography, its presence within the church, and the need for moral judgment. It explores changing attitudes towards pornography in society and shares inspiring stories of individuals overcoming addiction. The significance of heart accountability groups and the motivations behind viewing pornography are discussed. The path to finding sanctification and the interconnection of culture, politics, and political theology are also explored.

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Pornography's harmful effects extend beyond societal consequences and pose a significant challenge to the hearts and minds of individuals within the church.

Addressing the issue of pornography within the church requires a multi-faceted approach that integrates therapeutic and theological perspectives, emphasizing the importance of understanding the neurological impact, taking responsibility, and pursuing righteousness.

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Pornography is a growing concern in American society

The podcast episode discusses how pornography is increasingly seen as a scourge in American society. The harmful effects of porn, such as objectification and corruption of the mind, are acknowledged. The consequences, including increased marital infidelity and the links to abuse and exploitation, are highlighted. The normalization of pornography and the need for a conversation about its human impact are emphasized.

Introduction

5min

Changing Attitudes Towards Pornography in Society

11min

Two Inspiring Stories and the Difference Between Accountability and Integrity Groups

2min

The Importance of Heart Accountability Groups

6min

The Different Experiences and Motivations Behind Viewing Pornography

13min

Sanctification and the Path to Jesus

17min

The Interconnection of Culture, Politics, and Political Theology

2min

More and more commentators speak openly about the social and mental health consequences of porn: the degrading nature of warped expectations, the ever-more transgressive practices, the normalization of violence, and the dark underside of human trafficking. But most of the time, they stop short of pronouncing moral judgment about pornography in general. As people who follow Jesus Christ, we go further. We don’t oppose pornography merely because of bad outcomes. We oppose pornography because we know, deep down, our hearts are to be pointed in a different direction. But we fool ourselves if we think porn is something only out there, in the world. The pervasiveness of pornography affects the church as well—young people and old, men and women.

On this episode of Reconstructing Faith, join Trevin Wax as he discusses how to address this secret catastrophe, the challenge that pornography poses to hearts and minds inside the church, not just out in the world.

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