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Episode Summary:

What are some of the myths and lies that our culture believes about pornography? Matt Fradd wrote a book asking that question, and he joins us to discuss some of the biggest myths about pornography.

Here are a few of the myths that Matt addresses:

Porn empowers women.

Only religious people oppose porn.

Porn prevents rape and sexual violence.

Women don’t struggle with porn.

Porn isn’t addictive.

To be antiporn is to be antisex.

In this episode, Shane and Matt discuss the neurological, psychological, and sociological impacts of pornography. They also discuss the experiences of porn performers and users.

Some of the Interview Questions:

Is porn actually harmful?

Is porn actually addictive?

What are some of the most accepted and dangerous myths you see in culture?

You argue that porn is destructive for individuals, relationships, and societies, can you explain how?

What does it mean to be pro-sex but anti-porn?

Why is porn so alluring?

Is freedom from porn possible?

What is a positive understanding of sex?  

Who is Matt Fradd? 

Matt Fradd speaks to tens of thousands of people every year. He is the best-selling author of several books, including Does God Exist?, The Porn Myth, and Marian Consecration With Aquinas. Matt’s podcast Pints With Aquinas receives hundreds of thousands of downloads every month. Matt earned his master’s and undergraduate degrees in philosophy from Holy Apostles College. His new course STRIVE: A 21-Day Detox from Porn equips men with the tools needed to quit porn for good. Matt lives with his wife, Cameron, and their children in Georgia.