Finding Christ’s Plan // E05S09
We do not have to be trapped. Our sexual shame so often becomes the tallest wall preventing us from deliverance from the very sin that leads to that shame! We think we are the only ones who struggle and are afraid to be honest about our struggles. Yet, we are not, there a many brothers and sisters who will walk alongside us if we will only ask. And Christ will do a mighty work in our lives, though usually not immediate, He is faithful to make us new, removing our evil desires and filling their void with Himself.
Guest Info:
Carl knows what it’s like to feel trapped by pornography, unwanted sexual behavior, and crushing shame. He’s a former porn addict who’s been helping others find freedom for over 10 years. In 2019 he launched Live Free Ministries and created the Live Free Community App to provide a safe and supportive community for men who hunger for real freedom. He also launched Live Free Wives, a free support community for spouses. Carl is an ordained pastor, published author, certified Neuro Health Coach, and the CEO of XXXchurch.com. Carl’s passion for helping individuals find freedom, peace, and purpose is only matched by his New Jersey directness, love for family, devotion to Philadelphia sports teams, and infatuation with his white Jeep Wrangler.
Verses from Escaping Sexual Shame:
1 Thessalonians, Proverbs 6:32, 1 Corinthians 7:8, Ephesians 5:13-14
Quotes from this episode:
“Hey it’s not about the momentary shame or guilt, it’s not any of that. It’s, do I feel good now and put off what I want for the rest of my life. The time perspective radically changes things.”
Carl Thomas, The Pantry Podcast, Escaping Sexual Shame
“Pornography, addictions, sexual immorality, usually end up in an identity somewhere, where we need or desire something more… And it is a struggle… that doesn’t go away overnight!”
Shea Watson, The Pantry Podcast, Escaping Sexual Shame
“Instead of just saying ‘it’s sin,’ and then closing the book on it… you humble yourself and tell your kids how it’s affected you… and if you do that you are arming your kinds with real truth”
Michelle Watson, The Pantry Podcast, Escaping Sexual Shame
Topical Timestamps:
00:34 – Intro
01:35 – Living in Holiness
03:31 – Introducing Carl Thomas
04:50 – Life Change
10:12 – Lightbulb Moment
13:11 – Not in one instant
14:41 – Community
19:31 – Online Resources
23:32 – Fairy dust
27:17 – Deliverance vs. Sobriety
28:46 – Being Honest
34:52 – Conversations
38:26 – We don’t understand sex
41:34 – Spirit of the Law
43:26 – Talking to Kids
50:28 – Keeping it Real
51:40 – What are we missing?
54:55 – Come to Him
56:42 – Outro
