EPISODE · May 17, 2021 · 58 MIN
Porn As Re-Enactment Of Sexual Abuse (with Wendell Moss)
from Husband Material · host Drew Boa
Why do we return to porn even though it harms us? What if we return to porn precisely because it harms us? The answer is often re-enactment. "Re-enactment (noun): the acting out of a past event." Therapist and licensed mental health counselor Wendell Moss tells the story how porn re-enacted sexual abuse from when he was a boy, and what happened when he was confronted by the fierce kindness of God.Wendell Moss teaches at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology and The Allender Center. Although he is privileged and delighted to work with both men and women, Wendell loves to create contexts of healing for men, especially African American men. Contact Wendell here.Books and resources mentioned in this episode (these are paid links):To Be Told, by Dan AllenderHealing The Wounded Heart, by Dan AllenderThe Cure, by John Lynch, Bruce McNichol and Bill ThrallRedeemed Sexuality, by Drew BoaPure Desire, by Ted RobertsYou're invited to HMA In A Day on Saturday, July 11!This free online workshop will go through the entire Husband Material Academy program in a single day.Sign up now at husbandmaterial.com/workshopSupport the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!
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Why do we return to porn even though it harms us? What if we return to porn precisely because it harms us? The answer is often re-enactment. "Re-enactment (noun): the acting out of a past event." Therapist and licensed mental health counselor Wendell Moss tells the story how porn re-enacted sexual abuse from when he was a boy, and what happened when he was confronted by the fierce kindness of God. Wendell Moss teaches at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology and The Allender Center...
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