Expert Uncovers the Complex Nature of Porn Addiction (Biblical Perspective)
Channel: Dr. Chris Harper
Date: 2024-02-20

Today I’m joined by Ted Shimer. He’s the author of the book “The Freedom Fight: The New Drug and the Truths That Set Us Free.” Ted is an expert on pornography addiction and he’s doing amazing work to help families that are struggling with this pervasive problem that causes so much destruction to young people and adults alike.

In this episode we discuss the affects of pornography on the brain and how men use it to escape reality in a way that distorts their perception of the real world. Ted provides great advice for how to guard your emotions and overcome the porn epidemic.

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CHAPTER MARKERS
0:00 - Rejection And Porn
0:18 - In The News
00:26 - Isolation And Loneliness
00:47 - Welcome
01:00 - How You Are Introduced To Pornography Matters
02:30 - What Today's Episode Is About
02:46 - Introducing Ted Shimer And What He Does
05:29 - Jonathan Williams speaks on prominence of pornography
07:00 - The Age Of First Exposure to Pornography
07:55 - The Adolescent Brain And Addiction
08:54 - Technology Is An Open Door
11:35 - An Over-Sexualized Society
12:50 - What Are The Effects Of Pornography
14:36 - The Dopamine Rush
15:46 - Porn Stunts Emotional Development
16:30 - Carnal Pleasures
16:56 - The Process To Freedom
18:38 - Bring It Into The Light
19:02 - How Do We Equip People To Help?
23:00 - Resources Available 
23:26 - Objectified Vs Personalized
25:18 - What Does It Mean To Be Free?
28:10 - Rejection Trigger
29:12 - Enslaved
29:53 - How Do We Renew Our Minds?
34:11 - The Importance Of Accountability
35:51 - You Can't Find Freedom Alone
36:38 - The Spiritual Destructiveness of Pornography
38:15 - Sprint Towards Jesus, Run Towards Community
38:44 - The Blessings of Freedom
41:15 - We're Not Just Fixing Symptoms
41:51 - You Can't Outrun Porn, You Have To Outgrow It
42:52 -  Find Resources At THEFREEDOMFIGHT.ORG

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