Cutting Sin from your life Proven Ministries has been around for over 20 years. We’ve partnered with hundreds of churches and walked with thousands of men and women through the darkest of sins. But all of this started with one couple — Joel and Teresa. Joel was a successful lawyer in D.C., married…
How do we fight the culture war?
The culture war we fight today is deadly and tragic. These battles are not of flesh and blood…but against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12). David Platt in the description of his book Counter Culture writes, “as difficult conversations about homosexuality [sic],…
Sin: A Matter of the Heart
Sin is a Cruel Master Can you think of any place in the Bible where sin is described as a good thing? Neither can I. Sin is an evil desire. Sin crouches at our doors. It preys on us, lies to us, enslaves us, and destroys us. Years ago, I struggled with promiscuity, pleasing others,…
7 Things God Taught Me through My Time with Proven
By: Allie Joy Hudson 3 min. read An Update Hi, all. Allie here. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for allowing me to have this platform and for taking the time to read what the Lord has led me to share over the years. I wanted to let you know that…
Prioritizing Community in Our Marriage or Singleness
By: Allie Joy Hudson 2 min. read Created for Community God created us to be in community. Genesis 1:27 beautifully declares that God created us in His image. Just as He is in communion with Himself as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we also need to spend time in His presence and around…
Billie Eilish and Porn
Billie Eilish Billie Eilish is one of the most popular and influential pop artist alive. Eilish is a British singer/songwriter who has won seven Grammy Awards. Although Billie is only 19 years old yet she is a literal icon for millions people. She was exposed to porn at 11 and has wrestled with it since…
Reflections on Our Reputation
By: Allie Joy Hudson 3 min. read Anniversary Reflections Today is my wedding anniversary! My husband, Michael, and I are celebrating three years of marriage! As I reflect on what these past years have looked like, I feel so grateful. God has shown us more of Himself and His character. He has provided and…
Craig Groeschel: 3 Practical Ways to Love Your Spouse
By: Allie Joy Hudson 3 min. read Closing the Gap The other day, I was home alone, and I felt the Lord lead me to look for a sermon on marriage to watch online. “Okay,” I thought. “That’s a bit random, but alright.” I went to YouTube and typed in “marriage sermon.” I came…
The Confession of a Chaplain
Chaplain By: Norica Vernon 3 min. read The Confession of a Chaplain “Ministry is transparency.” These words are permanently etched in my memory. They were said by one of my professors who also happens to be a chaplain. I don’t just work for PROVEN Ministries, I am a PROVEN woman. The struggle with sexual…
Using Your Words to Encourage Your Spouse
By: Allie Joy Hudson 3 min. read An Opportunity How often do you take the time to intentionally encourage your spouse? This seems like such a small thing, that’s easy to overlook, but it can make a big difference. My husband, Michael, and I are both words of affirmation people. Words carry weight for…
Battling with Forgiveness
By: Allie Joy Hudson 3 min. read Conviction and Mercy Sometimes I harbor some strange desire to hold onto my guilt and shame. I apologize over and over, whether this is to another person or to God. I continue to linger in the knowledge that I’ve failed, that I’ve hurt someone. In this moment,…
Peter Kreeft: Porn, Pleasure, and Boredom
Peter Kreeft: Porn, Pleasure, and Boredom In this conversation, Shane and Dr. Peter Kreeft touch on everything from Boredom, to Neitzsche’s insanity, to pleasure and pornography. This is one of our nerdiest podcast episodes and we hope you thoroughly enjoy it! Shane and Dr. Kreeft begin this conversation by looking at goodness, truth, and beauty….
An Interview with My Husband: Renewing Your Mind
By: Allie Joy Hudson 6 min. read In a lot of my blogs, I write about how my husband and I have been learning over the years to strive for sexual integrity together. He has been on this journey for about a decade, and it’s been so awesome to see him surrender this area…
Reflections on “The Naked Seed” by C.S. Lewis
By: Allie Joy Hudson 3 min. read Dry My favorite poem is an obscure little work by C.S. Lewis, called “The Naked Seed.” Every time I go back and reread it, it’s opening lines grab my attention right away: “My heart is empty. All the fountains that should run / With longing, are in…
The Orgasm Gap w/ Sheila Gregoire
The Orgasm Gap Research shows us that 97% of men have an orgasm during sex, while 46% of women orgasm during sex. When I hear about that research and see those stats, I can’t help but ask the question, why is that the case? In our sex obsessed culture, why is sex in marriage so…
Am I Worthy of Love?
By: Anonymous 3 min. read Searching for Intimacy I’ve always had a fascination with intimacy. Since I was a child, my deepest desire was to be known and to know someone on a deep level. I remember playing with my dolls and imagining that one day I would have a family. I wanted all…
Fighting Porn in Marriage
Porn, Three Months into Marriage Porn in marriage. I’ve been married for three months, and just three weeks ago I found myself being pulled towards pornography. Kaylee (my wife) is a nurse and was working that night, 3pm to 3am. I saw her computer laying around and I felt both pulled toward it and repulsed…
C. S. Lewis: Sex, Sexuality, and Marriage w/ Michael Ward
C.S. Lewis: Sex, Sexuality, and Marriage w/ Michael Ward The world renowned C. S. Lewis scholar, Dr. Michael Ward, joins Proven’s podcast The Naked Gospel to discuss Lewis’ view of sexuality. In this episode, Shane and Michael discuss everything from Lewis’ personal struggles to his views on gender and contraceptives. There have been many questions…
Three Messages God Gave My Heart after My Husband’s Porn Relapse
By: Anonymous 4 min. read My Protector and Restorer Shortly after the birth of one of our children, my husband (a pastor), wanted to come clean with a struggle he had been having and bring it to the light. Something he had dealt with years prior had resurfaced, and he was once again battling…
Transgenderism with Preston Sprinkle
Transgenderism with Preston Sprinkle Recently, New York Times best selling author Dr. Preston Sprinkle joined us for an interview about Transgenderism. In our current culture many Christians are trying to figure out how to process the issue of human identity. In this interview, Shane and Preston explore what transgenderism is, what the Bible has…
10 Things I’ve Learned through My Husband’s Struggle with Lust
Struggle and Pain, Growth and Gratitude Allie Joy Hudson’s Testimonal In many ways, my husband’s struggle with lust has been a defining force for us as a couple. (He is very open about talking about this and has given me permission to share. I so admire his transparency, and I’ve seen many people open up…
Sean McDowell: Porn and Sex
Sean McDowell: Porn and Sex Sean McDowell joins us to discuss what we should do when we’re trapped in porn or sex-addiction. He also helps us to process how Christians can approach a sexualized culture. Statistics show us that nearly as many Christians are watching porn as non-Christians, so Sean and Shane begin this conversation…
3 Characteristics of Sexual Discipleship
By: Beca Bruder 4 min. read What is Sexual Discipleship? Have you ever seen the words “sexual” and “discipleship” side-by-side? Discipleship is at the core of what it means to be Christian. It’s not what we do, but who we are – we are disciples of Christ. But as soon as you put “discipleship”…
Bi-Sexuality, Homosexuality, and Following Jesus
Bi-Sexuality, Homosexuality, and Following Jesus THE NAKED GOSPEL PODCAST What does God think of homosexuality? How should Christians live in a culture of porn and hooking up? What does it look like to follow Jesus with our sexuality and speak the truth in grace? Come listen as we process these questions and so many more! …
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