S8 E6 | Is Pornography Actually Harmful?

Released May 8, 2025 by Therapy and Theology

 

The (sometimes secret) struggle with pornography takes an emotional and spiritual toll on individuals, marriages, and families. It's a multifaceted issue that requires a multifaceted healing plan.In this episode, you'll learn:How pornography affects intimacy, identity, and trust.Tools and tactics for having conversations around this topic without fear.What to do (and not to do) the moment you discover something.Scriptural passages to turn to on pornography.Helpful LinksHave a question for Lysa, Jim, or Joel? Leave us a message, and it could be answered on one of our future podcast episodes! Start here.Download “Trust Is a Track Record: 5 Scriptural Truths To Remember God’s Faithfulness" by Lysa TerKeurst here.Purchase "The Trust Journey Bundle" that includes I Want to Trust You, but I Don't by Lysa TerKeurst as well as The Trust Journey (a guided journal to use alongside I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t) here.We'd like to extend a special thank-you to our sponsor for this season, Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you'll receive the “Proverbs: The Beginning of All Wisdom” study guide as our gift to you! Go to compassion.com/proverbs31 to get started!Click here to download a transcript of this episode.Want More on This Topic?Listen to "Can We Talk About the Porn-demic?" here.Listen to "Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and How To Get Help" here.Watch "Red Flags We Shouldn’t Ignore in Relationships" here.