NOTE: The resources further down on this page were originally created in January 2016 in conjunction with Pastor Gregg's related message. Others were added in September 2021. Therefore, in the time since, some resources listed here may have become unavailable. If so, we encourage to continue searching for other resources to help you or your loved one. There are many Bible-based and effective resources out there to find!
Pornography Viewing Starts as Early as Elementary School by Amy Steele
Pornography Statistics & Facts by The Recovery Village
Internet Pornography by the Numbers: A Significant Threat to Society by Webroot
The Internet Porn 'Epidemic': By The Numbers
Statistics: Youth and Porn and Statistics: Christians and Online Porn by Enough is Enough
These are excellent resources with up-to-date stats and categories.
The Detrimental Effects of Pornography on Small Children
UPDATED: Sep 22, 2021
Statistically speaking, pornography has run rampant throughout American culture and the church over the last 20 years. Too often, porn has dealt great harm to the men and women of Christ’s church. Porn impacts young and old, men and women, singles and marrieds. No one is immune. The good news though is that Christ can radically transform each of our lives away from bondage and into health and freedom!
If you are visiting this page we realize that you are either:
Our prayer is to let you know about a range of tools and communities that can help create a safe place for you to take steps toward purity and freedom. In our experience we have seen that there are seasons where each of the opportunities listed below are helpful and needed. Don’t limit your approach to one area. Instead, pray to God and ask His leadership in learning to walk uprightly with Him daily.
Resources for Men
Resources for Women
Resources for Families
Resources for Singles and College Students
The Julianna Poor Memorial Counseling Center at Houston's First offers a variety of counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. They recommend groups and counselors outside of Houston's First, as well.
Counseling sessions through the Counseling Center are available via Telehealth platforms and in person at The Loop, Cypress, and Sienna Campuses at Houston's First. Spanish-speaking counselors are available at The Loop and the Faith Center-Spring Branch. Group therapy specific to sexual purity issues is currently offered at The Loop campus. Counseling services are available to both members and non-members of Houston's First. To schedule an appointment at any campus, please call 713.335.6462.
Counseling Services outside of Houston's First
Pastor Gregg's prayer is for his message on Victory over Pornography to be more than a one-time event for our church family. He and the staff are asking God to use that message to change lives — and not just within our church.
In addition to the biblical truths shared in that message, we provide the following resources to help those struggling with pornography and to assist parents in guiding their children. These resources were recommended by staff members in our Children's Ministry, Student Ministry, Counseling Center, and other ministries. The list includes:
Share this page with your friends and partner with Pastor Gregg and the Houston's First staff as we seek to spread hope for those struggling with pornography. Rescue and redemption are possible as we lean in to and stand firmly on God's Word!
Overcome Porn: 40 Day Challenge —The Overcome Porn app is a 40 day program that helps you break free from the temptations of pornography. Each day you’ll learn how to run from porn, run to God, and run with somebody in pursuit of holiness.
iRecovery — The iRecovery app helps you track your recovery from addiction — any addiction. iRecovery assigns recovery points for various recovery activities and then tracks your progress week by week. You may add your own activities to truly customize your own recovery program.
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I Must Heal: Healing From Your Partner’s Sex Addiction — Has his addiction wounded you? Do you want to heal, but can't seem to make much progress? Does he wonder when you are going to "get over it?" Take the first step to healing today! I Must Heal gives you a road map to healing and wholeness. This 3-DVD set contains 30 videos, one for each of the next 30 weeks.
I Can Stop: The Thirty Day Solution to Sexual Addiction — Recovery and sobriety from all destructive sexual behavior begins now! Have you ever wished there was a way to do recovery from sexual addiction in your own home that was both affordable and effective? During the next 30 days, you can experience complete freedom from all acting out behaviors!
A “Family Technology Plan” is a set of guidelines that helps the whole family understand how technology and things with screens will be used and interacted with inside the home. Tony Bianco, Minister to Students at The Loop Campus, provides this one-page snapshot of what such a plan includes and how parents can implement one in their home.
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