The other day, I had a thought. It was not a good thought. It was about doing something that I shouldn’t do. Now, the important thing to remember about temptations is that they mostly aren’t voluntary. In the same way you may be tempted to eat a donut because your co-worker brought them into the office with no thought for … Read More
Ever wondered what the Porn Industry’s most profitable phrase is?
By: Brad Pullan “It’s not my place to judge what people do in their personal life.” It’s not surprising that people say this. Living in Canada, and especially spending four years at university, I’ve discovered that a cherished value is to avoid offending someone, and in particular their lifestyle choices, as long as it seems not to be hurting … Read More
How to be a Bad Accountability Partner in 5 Easy Steps
I’ve spent the last decade walking with a variety of guys seeking to live their lives free from pornography and all of its effects. Earlier this year we posted some of the best ways to build healthy accountability groups; but being a good accountability partner is something that doesn’t always come easily. Especially when you have been doing it for … Read More
Dear National Post and Other Publications – Please Stop Publishing Garbage Articles About Porn
By Josh Gilman: Dear National Post. I appreciate your desire to print a diversity of opinions. But as a father of four, a husband, and….. actually no, caveats don’t matter, I don’t need additional qualifications. As a human. Who respects others humans. I am perplexed as to why you have for the third time, printed a mind-numbingly ignorant article on … Read More
“My Boyfriend Used to Watch Porn, But Then He Stopped” #Huh?
Something that we unfortunately hear too often, mostly from younger girls, is that their boyfriends or husbands used to watch porn, but now they don’t. While we sincerely hope that this is indeed the case. It is often a concerning statement because porn isn’t like bell bottom pants or glitter. You don’t just grow out of it. Claiming freedom without … Read More
Disgusting Beasts and Where to Find Them
This week began with the absolutely revolting confirmation about one of Hollywood’s worst kept secrets. That Harvey Weinstein, one of the most influential people in showbusiness in history, was a sexual predator. Who had been using his position of power and influence to coerce women into sexual encounters and then silence them for decades. As I write this, well over … Read More
The Number 1 Thing Your Child Needs to Be Safe
A Parent. It sounds trite, but it really is that straightforward. I didn’t say simple, or easy, but yes it’s straightforward. Your child needs you to be their parent. They don’t need you to be their friend. That’s what their peers are for. Children are not honest or vulnerable with their friends. Children don’t run to their friends with big … Read More
How Watching Old Movies Can Heal Your Mind
Gregory Peck & Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday (1953). Several years ago my family was having a movie day. Now, for most families, this might be a rather straightforward experience, but I come from a very large family filled with professional public speakers. So a “discussion” about which movie to watch is more like a political debate mixed with multi-media … Read More
Love Gives Me the Strength to Fight
By Laura Davis The door clicks shut as he exits the room. My mind is still racing with arguments half-formed, and unspoken. This is unfair. This isn’t all my fault. You can’t just leave as soon as things get complicated. And, quieter: I can’t deal with this on my own. Still angry, I turn to Facebook and flip through posts. … Read More
A Simple First Step to Stop Watching Porn: Location, Location, Location
By: Brad Pullan Are you feeling discouraged by giving in to your porn habit? Wondering what to do next? I have one question worth asking yourself. Where do you find yourself watching porn the most? Is it your bedroom, bathroom or basement? Identifying this is very important. Why? For many people, watching porn is an escape from whatever is going … Read More