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Book Review: “Good Pictures Bad Pictures” by Kristen A. Jenson

In a world where children are increasingly vulnerable to harmful online content, Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Kristen A. Jenson emerges as a crucial tool for parents. The internet is no longer a luxury, but a daily part of life, making it imperative for parents to have tough conversations early. This book provides a thoughtful,…

How I stopped masturbating and looking at porn after 25 years of addiction

The Two Keys to Victory: How I stopped masturbating and looking at porn after 25 years of addiction by Joel Hesch, founder of Proven Ministries Introduction The struggle with porn, masturbation, or other sexually addictive behaviors feels like a fight for survival, where each day brings its own battles, and the waves of temptation threaten…

The Silent Complicity of the Church: Sexual Integrity and the Fall of Pastors

***Musings on the recent fall of another prominent pastor and a response to Albert Mohler’s comments. The Silent Complicity of the Church: Sexual Integrity and the Fall of Pastors The church, as the body of Christ, is meant to be a light in a dark world—a city on a hill, illuminating the path for those…

What Every Dad NEEDS to Tell His Daughter About Sex

What Every Dad NEEDS to Tell His Daughter About Sex A Father’s Role: The Sacred Responsibility of the “Sex Talk” In a world where kids are exposed to hyper-sexualized content at a disturbingly young age, how can a father protect his daughters while also equipping them with a strong, biblical foundation for understanding their bodies…

The Importance of Having “The Talk” with Young Children

How to have “The Talk” with a 4-year-old!! The importance of having “The Talk” with young children cannot be overstated. For many parents, the idea of discussing sex and relationships with their kids feels overwhelming. However, addressing these topics through a biblical lens plays a crucial role in a child’s spiritual and emotional development. God…

Comprehensive Sex Education for Kids

Every parent wants to believe they still have time. “Not today,” they insist. Some dark corners of the world are better left until next year. Understandably, we want to preserve the seasons of our children’s precious naïveté as long as possible. Regrettably, we are not afforded the luxury of shaping the world according to our…

An Apocalyptic Dystopia

Step into an IMAX Theater with me for a few moments. If you wouldn’t mind, I’d like to invite you into a thought experiment. Let’s pretend that we lived in a different kind of world for a brief spell. Imagine that we lived in an apocalyptic dystopia. inside the nightmare Depending upon your political convictions,…

Living through the Sex Industry w/ Harmony Dust

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Living through the Sex Industry The latest episode of the Naked Gospel podcast, “Living through the Sex Industry,” features the insightful story of Harmony Grillo. Harmony is the founder of Treasures, a beacon of hope for women facing exploitation. The conversation begins with host…

Parenting in a Pornographic World w/ Josh Glaser & Dan Weiss

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Porn and Parenting The new podcast episode “Parenting in a Pornographic World” tackles the challenge of parenting in a digital age. Pornography is on every phone and easily accessible. Porn is setting the standards for our children. When it comes to porn and parenting,…

Singleness in the Church: Hope Johnson

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Singleness in the Church Are you single and part of a church community or interested in caring for singles better? Tune into the latest episode of the Naked Gospel podcast. Host Shane O’Neill engages in a riveting conversation with Hope Johnson, a dynamic writer,…

The Gospel and Porn

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast The Gospel and Porn The podcast episode “The Gospel and Porn” tackles the gritty, often overlooked struggle against pornography addiction. The episode begins with a candid discussion about the perils of pornography addiction, shedding light on its devastating impact for early exposure. Shane…

Pastors and Porn with Pastor Will

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Pastors and Porn In the latest, electrifying episode titled “Pastors and Porn,” host Shane O’Neill takes us on a deep dive into the intersection of sex, pornography, and faith. Pastor Will joins us, whose candidness and passion ignite the discussion. This isn’t your average…

Lewis and Tolkien: Imagination and Sexuality w/ Michael Ward and Holly Ordway

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Lewis and Tolkien In the latest episode of the podcast, “Lewis and Tolkien: Imagination and Sexuality,” host Shane O’Neill delves into the profound impact of imagination on our understanding of faith, morality, and sexuality. Joined by renowned Lewis and Tolkien scholars, Michael Ward and…

Life Beyond Porn w/ Drew Boa and Sathiya Sam

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Dive into the powerful “Life Beyond Porn” podcast that boldly explores sexual integrity, porn addiction, and their profound impacts. Host Shane O’Neill guides eye-opening conversations with Drew Boa and Sathiya Sam, who fought to break porn’s shackles and now offer hope to others…

Escaping Sex Work and Trafficking: A Survivor’s Journey w/ Harmony Dust

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast escaping sex work In the latest powerful episode of the Naked Gospel podcast, host Shane O’Neill takes listeners on a deep journey into the dark world of sex work and human trafficking. Harmony is a brave survivor and beacon of hope. She tells…

A Conversation on Faith and Family with my Dad, Jim O’Neill

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast faith and Family Dive into the Naked Gospel as Shane O’Neill talks to his dad, Jim, about faith and family. This isn’t just a chat; it’s a journey into what connects us, our struggles, and grace’s liberating power. In an open exchange, Shane and…

Theology of the Body and the Meaning of Sex: Christopher West

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Theology of the Body Christopher West, founder of the Theology of the Body Institute, joins Shane O’Neill. They discuss Pope John Paul II’s theological framework on the sacred connection between the human body and God. West explains how our bodies aren’t just biological…

How to Get Free from Porn: Ted Shimer

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast How To Get Free from Porn Dive into the electrifying podcast “How to Get Free from Porn” with Shane O’Neill and Ted Shimer. This episode is not just a conversation; it’s a transformative journey tackling pornography addiction. Ted Shimer shares crucial insights from…

Sam Allberry: Hook Up Culture and our Bodies

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast hook up culture and Christianity Dive into “Hook up Culture and our Bodies,” where host Shane O’Neill and Sam Allberry discuss human life’s divine complexity. This episode merges Christian truths with our physical realities, offering insights into the sanctity of our bodies as…

Following Jesus in a Pornographic Age: Dr. Matt Tan

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast About this Episode: pornography and faith Dive into the podcast episode “Following Jesus in a Pornographic Age,” where Shane and Dr. Matt Tan tackle the pervasive dangers of pornography. This episode isn’t just a discussion; rather, it serves as a wake-up call. It…

Gen Z Virginity

Past Expectations When I was growing up as a strait-laced Southern Baptist kid in the eighties and nineties (1981 model here), the only conversation being had about sexual integrity was sex-before-marriage. True Love Waits was the gold standard of moral piety among teens. A “promise ring” was the token display that meant a young Christian…

Sexual Fetish and Porn Genres: What Are They and Do They Mean Anything? A Conversation with Sathiya Sam

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Episode Summary: There are literally hundreds and hundreds of different porn genres. It’s strange to think that porn is telling a story, much less that it’s telling hundreds of different stories. So how does that work? And what does sexual fetish have to…

Ask a Gay Christian Anything: An Audience Q&A with Art Pereira

For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast EPISODE SUMMARY Art Pereira is a Christian who is sexually attracted to other men. He joins us to exclusively answers your questions. Art answers questions about same-sex attraction and Scripture, how to find a church, how to come out to friends, and so…