Heather Kolb and Ashley Jameson discuss new stats on porn in the church, collaborating with the Barna Group. They explore the impact of porn in the church, the role of Barna Group in Christian research, and the need to address porn addiction. The upcoming summit will provide insights and solutions for individuals and church communities.
The podcast highlights the importance of addressing past pain and family influences in relation to struggles with porn and self-care for single women.
A significant upcoming study with the Barna Group emphasizes the urgent need for churches to address pornography issues and provide comprehensive support for individuals and partners.
Deep dives
Overview of Authentically You - A Resource for Single Women
Authentically You, designed for single and college-aged women, addresses the challenges faced in relationships, particularly regarding past negative experiences and struggles with porn and masturbation that can create distance from God. The curriculum offers 20 lessons adaptable to busy schedules, focusing on understanding past pain, family influences, and addressing compulsive behaviors through exercises and self-care to promote a healthy, authentic self.
Unveiling New Research on Pornography and Healing
A significant upcoming study in collaboration with the Barna Group aims to provide up-to-date insights into pornography use and its impact, especially within the church community. The research delves into statistics related to pornography consumption, church responses, and the dynamics affecting individuals, marriages, and church involvement, highlighting the need for informed action and effective support systems.
Raising Awareness and Promoting Change in the Church Community
The study serves as a call to action for churches and leaders to prioritize addressing issues related to pornography and sexual addiction by disseminating the study findings and fostering open conversations. By sharing statistics and personal experiences, individuals can aid in promoting awareness, reducing shame, and creating safe spaces for healing and recovery within church settings.
Empowering Church Leaders Through Insightful Data
Church leaders are encouraged to engage with the study findings to better understand the prevalence and impact of pornography struggles within their congregations. The data underscores the need for comprehensive support for both individuals struggling with porn addiction and their partners, highlighting the importance of holistic healing strategies to strengthen marriages and foster a culture of understanding and intervention.
We have a very SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT on today's episode! Pure Desire is partnering with one of the most influential research firms in the world to bring forth new statistics on the impact of pornography in the church. We're joined by Heather Kolb and Ashley Jameson (hosts of our newest show, Unfiltered) to discuss the origins of this research project, our hopes for this new data, some of the initial findings of the research, and how to get this information in your hands (including a launch event you won't want to miss)!