Victory From Porn: It’s Not What You Think
I don’t like that word—victory. It seems to communicate such finality, a destination rather than the bloody journey it takes to relearn how to relate non-pornographicly to [...]
Abuse in the Protestant Church
Abuse in the Protestant Church is a serious concern that has caused immense pain and suffering for so many, especially women. I have spent the last year [...]
The Art of Lament
“Churches should be the most honest place in town, not the happiest place in town.” - Walter Brueggemann The 11-year anniversary of the death of my courageous [...]
What If My Penis Could Talk?
During my 13-year addiction to pornography and 20-year addiction to the objectification of women, I am wondering what my penis would have said if it had a [...]
The Minimization of Pornography
“I have been in sin and need prayer” or “I have a problem with lust” are common confessions within the church context. Those with a bit more [...]
Practicing Full Consent
I remember when I was living fully into my compulsive sexual behaviors of pornography, fantasy, and masturbation, my brain always seeking its next high. Scanning rooms for [...]