Sam Black: How A Church Can Address the Pornography Epidemic

Join host Bob Lepine as he sits down with Sam Black for this impactful episode of The Bounce. Sam is the Director of Life Change Education at Covenant Eyes, and he shares his personal journey and the ministry's mission to address the often overlooked issue of pornography within the church. Covenant Eyes is an accountability software, which serves over 500,000 people weekly, creating a community of support and fostering lasting freedom from pornography. 

The conversation delves into the prevalence of pornography in the church, where at least two thirds of men and one third of women say they have an ongoing struggle with pornography. Sam addresses the three common factors contributing to ongoing struggles: early exposure, repetitive use, and underlying trauma. 

Bob and Sam explore the impact of pornography on various church ministries, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to healing. Sam provides practical insights into breaking the cycle of shame, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, support groups, and equipping pastors to address this issue.

Join Bob and Sam and they discuss the pervasive influence of pornography and the transformative power of a safe and supportive healing process.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

- Sam Black’s book, “The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong about Pornography and How to Fix It”: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Church-Churches-Wrong-Pornography-ebook/dp/B0BW817DKJ 

- Covenant Eyes: https://www.covenanteyes.com/

- The Covenant Eyes app can be found on the Play Store and Apple App Store, and is compatible with Windows and Apple computer products.

- The Victory app can be found on the Play Store and Apple App Store

- Great Commission Collective: https://www.gccollective.org