Show Notes

More than 50% of Christian men struggle with pornography. Even with this epidemic, it is so rarely discussed in the local church. In this episode Sam Black speaks to three questions:

1. How did I get here in this cycle?
2. Why do I stay here in this cycle?
3. How do I get out of this cycle?

In answering these three questions, Sam dicusses his own personal journey through grace to freedom. He discusses in depth the cycle that traps us, and some very clear steps that can be taken to be set free.

If you are in this cycle, struggle even a little bit with porn, or know someone who does you will want to explore the resources available to help you break free.

There are two sources of freedom:

1. The Victory App – wherever you get the apps for your phone. This app was created by Covenant Eyes, which is an organization to help men break free of porn.
2. Newcomer meeting for people wanting to take the first step. Sam hosts these meetings personally so you know you are dealing with a man who has struggled like so many, yet is now free from the cyle. These online meetings can be found at: samsonsociety.com

Sam also talks about four area of self awareness, to be understand how to get out of this cycle:

1. What am I feeling?
2. What am I thinking?
3. What am I doing?
4. What am I thinking of doing?

Three Questions to ask yourself:

1. On a scale of 1 to 10, where do I find myself in the cycle that was described by Sam today?
2. Do you have a safe place to begin to walk thru this journey of breaking this cycle in your life? Who are you thinking of to provide support?
3. Will you make the call now, get the Victory app, and get on the next Newcomers Meeting this week?

Men’s Ministry Catalyst is a partner of Covenant Eyes (covenanteyes.com) as we understand the path to freedom requires men who have broken the cycle to help other men also break the cycle. There is hope and help! Take the first step today!

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About Wendell Morton

Rev. Morton graduated from Western Evangelical Seminary with a BA in Religious Education and a Master of Counseling Psychology, Rev. Morton was in full-time ministry for 17 years with both small and large churches. He spent four of those ministry years with Promise Keepers. He was the the US representative to PK Canada – serving on the PK Canada Board.

Wendell also spent 23 years in Corporate America. He built and led sales teams that worked with very small businesses and other groups that worked with Fortune 500 companies. He is gifted at helping identifying the next generation of leaders as well as helping those around him being successful.

Rev. Morton has a passion to help pastors and church leaders build growing churches. Having men come alongside the vision of the pastor, build a dynamic team, create a plan, and execute the model of “each one brings one” has been proven effective for more than 2,000 years. This approach is a great way for every local church in North America to grow while helping men better understand biblical manhood.