(Listen to this episode on any major podcast platform by looking up The Naked Gospel podcast) EPISODE RECAP: Professor and bestselling author, Nancy Pearcey, joins us to discuss what a biblical theology of sexuality means and looks like. Nancy and Shane spend the first half examining hookup culture—modern day sexuality. They explore the features…
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Encounter the Resurrected Christ
Last weekend, believers around the world reflected on the death and burial of Jesus Christ. Sunday we celebrated His resurrection. From church, many went home to a large lunch or dinner and enjoyed time with family. What did the disciples do? They sought the resurrected Christ. The empty tomb Christ’s disappearance dumbfounded the disciples. Peter…
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…
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…
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…
Thanksgiving in The Midst of Lust
By: Allie Joy Hudson 4 min read Thankful in Lust?? When you think about fighting through lust, your natural response probably isn’t to be thankful. Fighting for purity is a hard path, often full of setbacks, frustration, numbness, and discouragement. But there’s an interesting passage in 1 Thessalonians 5 that made me think twice…
Is Porn Only a Religious Issue?
By: Shane James O’Neill Porn Is a Religious Issue Due to our sexualized culture, it’s easy to think that arguments for healthy intimacy and arguments against pornography are only made by religious organizations. For instance, when talking about the sex addiction movement, psychologist Dr. David Ley says: “Most of the leaders of the sex…
How to Deal with Secret Lust
By: Shane James O’Neill 4 Minute Read Time Super Heroes and Secret Lust “There’s a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” — Prov. 14:12 Having grown up with three sisters, I’ve seen my fair share of romance films. But romance is not isolated to chick-flicks, as…
Pornography and Resurrection
4 minute read By: Shane James O’Neill Abused and Lonely If you’re reading this then it’s likely that you’ve felt the suffocating entrapment of lust, or that you’ve felt the pain of unfaithfulness or even abuse from the lust of another. Lust is a deep hole that chokes both marriages and relationships alike….
How Faith Shields From Pornography and Infidelity
By: Shane James O’Neill Lying to Myself I’ve had patches of abusing pornography throughout my Christian life. I’m always shocked to see how quickly the habit grabs a hold of me and how much it impacts my life. When I am watching pornography my life output significantly dwindles: my heart cares less for people,…
3 Ways the Gospel Speaks Into Your Sexual Struggle
By: Shane James O’Neill The gospel does a lot. The Gospel has given explanation and meaning to our origin and our history, and it gives an incredible hope of restoration for the future. In this massive work, the gospel also speaks immediately into our lives. Into my life, and into yours. That’s important. If…