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Breaking free, to live with wholeness and peace – Sam’s story

Monday 8th January 2024

Sam Black discusses overcoming pornography addiction through faith, community support, and neuroplasticity in this 'Real Recovery' episode.
50 minutes
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Sam Black's Path to Freedom: Overcoming Pornography Addiction

Episode Overview

  • Sam Black discusses the impact of early exposure, ongoing use, and trauma on pornography addiction.
  • He emphasizes the importance of community, safe processes, and the role of faith in achieving lasting freedom.
  • Sam delves into the correlation between pornography use and church involvement, stressing the need for understanding and empathy within the church community.
  • He highlights the significance of neuroplasticity in rewiring pleasure pathways, breaking patterns, and finding joy in healthier activities.
  • Sam's insights shed light on the complexities of addiction and the transformative power of genuine support and faith.
I didn't just get rid of pornography. I learned to live in greater wholeness, greater peace.
What does it take to break free from the chains of pornography addiction? In this episode of 'Real Recovery', Sam Black, author of 'The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong about Pornography and How to Fix It', joins hosts Bill Arnold and George Fraser to share his personal battle with pornography. Sam dives into the impact of early exposure and ongoing use, shedding light on how trauma can fuel addiction.
He underscores the critical role of community support and safe, structured processes in the journey to recovery. Sam also explores how faith has been a cornerstone in his path to lasting freedom. He talks about the power of neuroplasticity, explaining how rewiring the brain's pleasure pathways can help break harmful patterns and foster healthier habits. Importantly, Sam discusses the intersection of pornography use and church involvement, highlighting the need for empathy and understanding within faith communities.
This episode is a candid look at the complexities of addiction and the transformative power of genuine support and faith.
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