No one is safe from the effects of pornography. Instead of wondering "if" you/your child/your spouse will be exposed to porn, we have to start asking "when" they will be exposed and what we can do to be prepared and informed to combat that. So what DO you do to prepare and inform yourself? I shared a message with our church recently, and I'm including links to resources that I shared during that message. If you know the facts and how to "fight back," you won't be caught off-guard when you have to deal with the issue of porn in your life of the life of a loved one.
- Fight the New Drug is a fantastic site launched by college students. Their slogan is "Porn Kills Love." They're making looking at porn unpopular and using very compelling arguments to support their case.
- 5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know about Their Kids and Sex by Anne Marie Miller. GREAT book with loads of practical advice!
- Good Pictures Bad Pictures is a comfortable, read-aloud story about a mom and dad who teach their child what pornography is, why it's dangerous, and how to reject it. Using easy-to-understand science and simple analogies, this ground-breaking book engages young kids to porn-proof their own brains.
- Beggar's Daughter by Jessica Harris incorporates statistics, stories from girls she's worked with, and even excerpts from her own journals, to give readers a candid glimpse into the heart, mind, and struggle of a female porn addict.
- At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry is a book recommended by a local recovery group. For anyone going through their program, this book is required reading and comes highly recommended!
- The Conquer Series by Dr Ted Roberts has a lot of resources including videos and DVD courses. They deal extensively with the subject of accountability during their 5-week discipleship series.
- The Fortify Program: An online recovery program. Free for ages 13-20, 21 and older pay $39, which covers the fee for the 13-20 year olds. Sponsored through Fight the New Drug.
- Free Indeed Ministries exists to help those who struggle with relational and/or sexual brokenness. They have several different options, including specific courses for women who are dealing with porn/sexual brokenness.
- Dirty Girl Ministries by Crystal Renaud exists to provide women with help, hope and healing from pornography and sexual addiction. Founded by author and speaker Crystal Renaud in February of 2009, the mission of DGM is to break through the stigma that surrounds female porn & sexual addiction by creating safe spaces for women to find help, hope and healing. And to train up others to do the same.
- Covenant Eyes software/filtering monitors websites visited, search terms used, and YouTube videos watched, and lists them in an easy-to-read report that is designed to start a conversation about healthy online habits. Parents, see where your kids go online. Adults, reduce Internet temptations and protect the relationships you value most.
- Groups like The Exodus Road and A21 keep us aware of the fight against human trafficking and the massive amount of slaves in the world today. The link between trafficked individuals and pornography is very strong.
