Pornography can take a powerful hold on your life, but you don’t have to face it alone. This free video playlist brings together honest conversations and practical guidance from men who understand the struggle and have helped countless others walk toward freedom. Whether you are just beginning to acknowledge the problem or have been fighting it for years, these videos will offer you hope, direction, and a path forward rooted in faith and healing.
Sam will delve into the consequences of children being exposed to pornography, highlighting why they are at significant risk and how early exposure can lead to problematic porn habits.
This session will cover the fundamentals of neurology. Sam will explain why pornography use is not merely a moral issue, but a neurological one.
Trauma and pornography use are often closely related. In this session, Sam will investigate the connection between the two.
In this session, Troy Haas, CEO of HopeQuest Ministry Group and a prolific author on addiction recovery, explains the addiction cycle and reveals how our brains mislead us into handling distress and uncomfortable emotions through unhealthy behaviors.
This video outlines the four components of the Porn Rut: Sensitization, Triggers, Desensitization, and Compulsiveness. It highlights how cultivating godly habits can rewire the brain and help break the cycle of porn addiction. Sam stresses the importance of integrating psychological, neurological, and spiritual approaches to help individuals overcome pornography addiction and experience freedom and renewal.
This material explores issues related to identity struggles, feelings of inadequacy, and unhealthy coping mechanisms that lead to dependence on pornography. It emphasizes the importance of seeking accountability and relying on God’s strength to overcome addiction and build healthier relationships. Watch this video to learn how to support those who need God’s empowerment to make positive choices.
Listen to Nate Larkin’s profound humility and insight as he intertwines the story of Samson with his personal journey of recovery, offering a refreshingly honest example for those seeking help but hesitant to begin.
Sam explores our tendency to neglect and poorly address our wounds, which prevents us from fully following Jesus’ directive to cast our burdens on Him. By examining the traumas that drive individuals towards pornography, such as childhood abandonment and sexual abuse, we gain crucial insights for supporting those struggling with addiction. We discover that understanding these issues and embracing Christ’s redemption are vital for healing and transformation.
In this video, Nate will address those dealing with pornography addiction, offering practical advice for helping their spouses navigate the difficult journey of disclosure, recovery, and achieving forgiveness.
When we realize our enslavement to compulsive behaviors that damage our integrity and relationships while conflicting with God’s values, we need a plan. Troy, who has led many from darkness to light, outlines how to find our way back to the freedom God intends. Viewing pornography as a soul infection can foster a healing environment. Addressing negative decision-making openly and preparing a supportive community increases the likelihood of recovery. Troy uses a Biblical story to show how a positive church environment and understanding the recovery process can drive transformation.
Authenticity and vulnerability can be difficult for men, as society often discourages deep emotional connections. Yet, a thriving church needs precisely that. Men need safe spaces to express their true selves. Listen as Matt shares insights on this innovative approach to men’s ministry.
Sam Black is the author of The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and How to Fix It and The Porn Circuit: Understand Your Brain and Break Porn Habits. The director of recovery
education, Sam joined the Covenant Eyes team in 2007 after 18 years as a journalist. He has edited 16
books on the impact of pornography and speaks at parent, men’s, and leaders’ events.
Sam is passionate about helping Christians live free from pornography because he knows you keep what you give away. He walks his own grace-filled journey with the support of valued allies.
Troy Haas, MDiv, currently serves as the Executive Director of the HopeQuest Ministry Group and has
almost 30 years of ministry experience, including six years as an IMB missionary in Kenya and 15 years as
Director of Restoration Ministries at First Baptist Church of Woodstock.
Troy’s personal struggle with addiction and own journey of recovery have enabled him to minister to
others with authenticity and grace, providing hope that freedom is possible. Troy and his wife Melissa
have dedicated their lives to encouraging, enabling and equipping the body of Christ to live out
Galatians 6:1—Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently.
Troy earned his Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his
Bachelor of Arts degree from East Texas Baptist University. He resides with Melissa and their three
children in Woodstock, Georgia.
Nate Larkin knows the struggle of maintaining a public persona while battling secret addictions. Growing up as a Pentecostal preacher’s son, Nate was a role model but hid a deep internal conflict. After earning a B.A. in Religious Studies and a master’s from Princeton Theological Seminary, he became a pastor, yet his addiction to pornography led him to quit ministry.
A move to Franklin, TN, and a 12-step recovery group transformed his life. Understanding the importance of community, he founded the Samson Society in 2004, a mutual aid group for Christian men seeking honest friendships. Nate authored Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood, advocating for authentic brotherhood. Today, the Samson Society has over 250 groups in the U.S. and continues to grow globally.
Dr. Roy Smith has over 40 years of experience as a psychologist and counselor for men and their families. He founded Pennsylvania Counseling Services, which now has ~650 employees and operates in 11 counties in South Central Pennsylvania. An ordained minister with the Evangelical Church Alliance, Roy is also the founder of Servant’s Oasis, a non-profit supporting selfless workers for over 30 years. They are developing a retreat center in Harrisburg, PA.
Roy created LiveUp Resources, producing books and videos to guide individuals toward their God-given potential. He has written 24 books on men’s issues and mentorship, contributed to two video series for women, and authored a 12-volume series for children called The Campfire Gang, teaching biblical leadership and character skills. Roy holds a Master of Divinity, and master’s and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology. He is married to Jan, a fellow psychologist; they have two children, a son-in-law, and two grandsons.
Matt Wenger holds a master’s degree in Couples and Family Counseling. He began his clinical work with
traumatized children and young people and learned how complex issues can lead to mental distress and
dysfunction in homes. Matt connected with the TINSA® (trauma-induced sexual addiction) approach to
treatment, particularly the overlap between childhood trauma and addiction, and started working with
those who identified as sex addicts at Begin Again Institute.
As a counselor and Clinical Director, Matt is energized by helping clients find words to express their
emotions around their traumas. He utilizes Emotion Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Motivational
Interviewing, Guided Meditation and is trained in Brain Spotting. Matt sees all people as deserving of
living a full, healthy life and works hard to help his clients move towards that end.
