The Secret Struggle: Why Pastors Are Afraid to Talk About Sexuality

What happens when the church stays silent about pornography, sexual brokenness, shame, and identity struggles?In this powerful Covenant Eyes Podcast episode recorded live at NRB 2026 in Nashville, Rob Stoddard sits down with Garry Ingraham, pastor and founder of Love and Truth Network, to discuss pornography addiction, same-sex attraction, healing from trauma, spiritual warfare, and how churches can become safe places for restoration.Garry shares his deeply personal testimony of early exposure to pornography, years of struggle, leaving the faith, entering the LGBT lifestyle, and ultimately finding freedom and healing through Jesus Christ and authentic Christian community.This conversation also tackles:• Porn addiction in the church• Why pastors feel unequipped• Sexual brokenness among men and women• Healing childhood wounds• Shame, secrecy, and accountability• Creating safe churches for recovery• Protecting teens from pornography• Covenant Eyes and accountability tools• Biblical truth AND compassionIf you or someone you know is struggling with pornography, shame, unwanted sexual behavior, or identity confusion, this episode offers hope, healing, and practical encouragement.🔔 Subscribe to Covenant Eyes for more conversations on freedom, faith, and digital integrity.Learn more about Love and Truth Network:https://loveandtruthnetwork.comLearn more about Covenant Eyes:https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme#PornAddiction #ChristianTestimony #CovenantEyes #FreedomFromPorn #GarryIngraham #SexualHealing #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndFreedom #ChurchLeadership #accountability Time-Stamped Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:33 Garry Ingraham’s Story Begins01:24 Early Exposure to Pornography01:43 Leaving the Church & Entering LGBT Lifestyle02:43 Returning to Christ04:02 Healing Through Christian Community05:34 Why Love and Truth Network Was Started07:17 Why Churches Avoid Sexuality Conversations09:13 The Church’s Silence on Pornography10:42 Creating Safe Churches for Healing12:10 Inner Healing & Spiritual Warfare15:05 Protecting Teens from Pornography16:21 Where to Connect with Love and Truth NetworkSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved