A Response to Gay Theology
LGBT-identifying people today are caught in a perfect storm. Though homosexual behavior is ancient, it has never before been normalized. Why now? I wish to propose that it has everything to do with the tech revolution.
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The Joy of Conviction
God’s goal isn’t to judge everyone, it’s to restore them to their fullness of original design. He didn’t just want you in His kingdom, He wants you reigning, unhindered, and living full. He is championing you.
When Everyone Is Smiling – But You
All around us there are hundreds and thousands of people who are all feeling the sting of pain, the hurt of isolation, and the fear of what’s to come. At any given moment, there could be someone on the same street, in the same church, and even in the same family who is battling their own war, unbeknownst to you.
Raised on Porn: Connecting the Dots
There's value in having conversations about tough topics like human trafficking and pornography. Awareness and education is a critical and essential part in beginning the journey of making a difference. So join us in this conversation with Cole Zick, director of Moral Revolution, and Benji Nolot, CEO and founder of Exodus Cry, as they peel back some of the layers of the injustice of human trafficking.
Porn Addiction and Kids: Who Is Most Vulnerable
Dr. Gola is meeting with Kristen Jenson to tell us more about addiction and the brain science behind it–especially when it comes to pornography. One of the features which is common across different addictions, both related to substances and to behaviors–like gambling, gaming or in this case we are talking about problematic pornography use–is there’s a huge disproportion between the effort you need to put in to receive the reward. The reward is much higher than the effort you are putting in.
Don’t Miss Your Season
I don’t know what doors you are waiting on God to open in your life, but I want to encourage you—press into what God has you doing right now and watch Him go to work on your behalf. God desires to do a new thing in your life, but that new thing will require old faithfulness.
Red & Green Flags of Dating
For those of us who are in a season of dating, getting to know someone new can seem daunting or overwhelming! Especially with different feelings and flags popping up all over the place. So this week we had Sloane and Abram come up with an important list of red and green flags to keep an eye out for that will help make dating a little easier and prevent a lot of pain and stress in the future.
Porn Has Become Sex Ed for Children
Turning to porn as a source of sex education is increasingly encouraged by mainstream culture. With porn consumption on the rise, especially among young kids and teens, it’s important to remember that there are some pretty huge differences between what is portrayed in porn and real-life sex.
7 Ways to be A True Friend to Someone in Sin and Shame
Sin kills us! Resisting it yourself, and encouraging others to do the same, is a good idea and I would even say is a GOD idea! However, in a world that is driven by political correctness, it can be tempting to partner with this spirit and join in its polarizing effects by treating those in sin as if their behavior is “totally okay.” Or, on the other side of the coin, you may find yourself trying to create a culture of righteousness and in doing so shame the people that you love.
The After Effects of Children & Pornography
"Parents vastly underestimate the negative experiences their children are having online...pornography takes advantage of a child's natural imitative behavior." Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds, dives into the conversation of what parents should do if they find their child has accessed porn and are acting out on other children. She firmly believes that parents should understand what's happening so that they can be mentors and support to their children.