The Sexualized Life

What Can I Do?

Talk to your children.

Protect your home.

Get involved with a loving, healing spiritual community.

For help –

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Call the FBCR counseling center – 972-235-5296

Reading Resources:

Undefiled: Redemption From Sexual Sin, Restoration For Broken Relationships by Harry Schaumburg, Moody Publishers

One of the better resources out there on the topic of sexual sin and how it damages relationships.  Dr. Schaumburg has a ministry that deals specifically with those enslaved with sexual sin, Stone Gate Ministries.

Thoughts for Young Men by J. C. Ryle

A classic from the great J.C. Ryle, this small book is one to be used in counseling, small group study, or for personal refreshment and encouragement.

Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is) by Joshua Harris, Multnomah Books

Harris’ original book entitled Not Even a Hint has been re-released under this new title.  Perhaps one of the more well-known books written from a solid, biblical perspective, Harris wastes no time in identifying the root of the problem with pornography and other sexual sins.

Closing the Window by Tim Chester, IVP Books

Tim Chester’s recent offering on the topic if living porn free is a much-needed resource that balances the principles of God’s grace and the gospel with other resources that stress somewhat external precautions as it comes to pornography. Chester does an excellent work at connecting one’s motivation to be porn-free with the greater themes of God’s glory and beauty.

The War Within by Robert Daniels, Crossway Books

Daniels’ book offers a solid look at the interior of the heart where the struggle with all sexual sin lies. At the end of the book Daniels gives a helpful summary of his major principles as well as practical chapters on internet pornography and masturbation.

Sex and the Supremacy of Christ by John Piper and Justin Taylor

This compilation of chapters written from some well-known figures in the church is a treasure trove of wisdom and counsel in many different areas. David Powlison’s chapter and contribution on “Restoring Joy to the Sexually Broken” is one every counselor should read and think through.

CCEF Mini-Books by Various

CCEF has several minibooks that are commendable. The range from the topics of Sexual Addition: Freedom from Compulsive Behavior (David Powlison) to It’s All About Me: The Problem with Masturbation (Winston T. Smith). These small booklets are an invaluable resource for any counselor. Other helpful titles include What’s Wrong with a Little Porn When You’re Married (Nicholas Black) and What’s Wrong with a Little Porn When You’re Single(Nicholas Black).

Living in a Fallen World Counseling Booklet Series by Paul Tautges, Day One Publications

This series of booklets, similar to CCEF’s mini-books, is another helpful tool in the counselor’s toolbox of go-to helps on a variety of topics. Titles include, Help! He’s Struggling with Pornography (Brian Croft); Help! She’s Struggling with Pornography (Rachel Coyle); Help! My Spouse Has Been Unfaithful (Mike Summers).

Porn-Free Church (free e-book) by Covenant Eyes

Covenant Eyes has been a helpful partner in the process of aiding those who are enslaved to pornography to put up helpful parameters to guard one’s heart. This complimentary e-book has many helpful chapters in dealing with pornography, counseling those enslaved to pornography and the role of the local church. Authors and contributors include Luke Gilkerson, Alasdair Groves, and Tim Chester.

Sexual Detox by Tim Challies

This excellent book which originally grew out of a series of blog posts from Christian author and blogger, Tim Challies, is well-written, biblically-based, and gospel-centered. It is also available as an e-book.

The Social Costs of Pornography by The Witherspoon Institute

This short book (51 pages) is the result of a study done from The Witherspoon Institute at Princeton University. Although not written from a Christian and biblical perspective, their observations and recommendations are both startling and insightful as they recommend a course of action.