In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Is loneliness a cause of my unwanted sexual behavior? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at ⁠https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Does porn cause delayed ejaculation? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at ⁠https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Why don't you sell Jesus Loves Porn Stars t-shirts? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at ⁠https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ How can I help my son who is addicted to porn? Resources mentioned in this podcast: X3watch.com Have questions of your own? Submit yours at ⁠⁠https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Should I abstain from sex to reset my brain? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at ⁠https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Can I recover from porn induced premature ejaculation? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at ⁠https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ What are signs that you have recovered? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at ⁠https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ What resources do you have for my 16-year-old son? Resources mentioned in this podcast: 10 Freedom from Porn Action Plan Pure Eyes When Shame Gets Real Christian Sexuality Have questions of your own? Submit yours at ⁠https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ How can I help my husband with his porn addiction? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Sex Addiction Test Small Groups Online X3pure Live Free Community Live Free Wives Have questions of your own? Submit yours at ⁠https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ What can I do when I feel lonely and unloved? Resources mentioned in this podcast: ⁠Live Free Community⁠ ⁠Small Groups Online⁠ Have questions of your own? Submit yours at ⁠https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ How can I rebuild trust with my wife? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community Small Groups Online Live Free Wives April Intimacy Blog Posts Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Why is your site so against watching porn? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ How can I talk to my wife about her sexual past? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ What can I use to block porn on my phone and other devices? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ How is XXXchurch different from SA and SSA? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community Small Groups Online Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Are sex dolls OK? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Is it normal to have intrusive sexual thoughts? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Andrew Bauman Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Why does the Bible call semen unclean? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ What resources are there for women who struggle with masturbation? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Small Groups Online Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ My husband is watching incest porn – what does that mean? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ How can I get sexual fulfillment if my wife and I aren't having sex? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community Small Groups Online The Great Sex Rescue and The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Can I masturbate to pictures of my wife? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ What can I do when I get strong urges to watch porn & masturbate? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community Small Groups Online Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

We will be taking a short break over the holidays. However, we will be back in the new year with more episodes answering your questions about sex, sexuality, porn, and more. If you enjoy Office Hours and want to help financially support us, so we can keep doing these podcasts, please make your tax-deductible donation here. Merry Christmas! Carl Thomas and the XXXchurch team

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ How can I get past the shame of past sexual acts? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community Small Groups Online When Shame Gets Real Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ How can I stop my wet dreams? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ What does my husband mean when he says he's sexually frustrated? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community Live Free Wives Small Groups Online When Shame Gets Real Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ What does a sexually healthy person look like? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Wives The Good Guy’s Guide to Great Sex The Sexually Healthy Man What is a Sexually Healthy Man? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Can my brain recover if I’m into weird fetishes? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community  Small Groups Online Unwanted Book Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Is it OK for a woman to initiate and pursue in a relationship? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ Can XXXchurch help someone addicted to visiting strip clubs? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community  Small Groups Online X3pure One-on-One Help Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ I quit porn, but why can't I quit masturbating? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Small Groups Online Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ How often are you tempted to lust? Resources mentioned in this podcast: When Shame Gets Real  Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following question: ➡️ How can I develop intimacy with God to fight lust? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community  Small Groups Online Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ Can you help with my son's sex addiction and transgender feelings? Resources mentioned in this podcast: The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender Live Free Community  Small Groups Online X3pure.com When Shame Gets Real Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ Did I Truly Repent If I Keep Looking at Porn? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community  Small Groups Online X3pure.com When Shame Gets Real Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ What can I do if Christians don't understand when I share my problems? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community  Small Groups Online Live Free Wives When Shame Gets Real Shameless Event Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ Do you know of affordable treatment centers for sex addiction? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community  Small Groups Online X3pure.com Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ How do I help my daughter who was addicted to porn? Resources mentioned in this podcast: When Shame Gets Real by Carl Thomas 5 Practical Reasons to Pursue Sexual Abstinence Christian Sexuality Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ Do you have any tips for journaling? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ How do you stop your addiction when you’ve tried to get other people involved? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community  Small Groups Online X3pure.com Unwanted by Jay Stringer When Shame Gets Real by Carl Thomas Going Deeper by Eddie Capparucci Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ How do I defeat the cravings to look up naked celebs? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ Can I speak to a live person about my issues? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community Live Free Wives Small Groups Online X3pure.com Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ I struggle with porn use so does God love me and am I still saved? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ What do you do when you aren’t sexually attracted to your wife? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Andrew Bauman's books Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question:    ➡️ How can I talk to people about the dangers of porn, so they’ll listen?    Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ What can I do when marriage counseling is not improving my/our sex life? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question:    ➡️ Will the temptation to lust ever go away?   Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ Can you help me quit my masturbation habit? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community  Small Groups Online  X3pure Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ Are you still connected to Craig Gross? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ Do you offer accountability & blocking software? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community Small Groups Online X3pure Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ Can I do sex industry outreach if I'm a former addict? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ What can I do if I get triggered when watching TV and movies? Resources mentioned in this podcast: Live Free Community Small Groups Online X3pure Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question:  ➡️ Can you help my porn addiction if I'm gay? Resources mentioned in this podcast: + Live Free Community Have questions of your own? Submit yours at https://www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ Where can I find help for my son's porn addiction? Resources mentioned in this podcast: + The Live Free Community + When Shame Gets Real  + Unwanted by Jay Stringer Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ Where can I find some free accountability groups to join? Resources mentioned in this podcast: + The Live Free Community + Small Groups Online Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ How can I steward my natural sex drive as a single man who wants to remain abstinent? Links mentioned in this podcast: + When Shame Gets Real (book) + Christian Sexuality (course) + 5 Reasons to Keep It Buttoned Up (blog post) Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question:   ➡️ How can I stop masturbating and looking at porn when I was sexually abused as a child? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: ➡️ How do women struggle with porn as compared to men? Also, pick up your copy of When Shame Gets Real where Carl explores this topic and more in greater detail. Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question:    ➡️ Is masturbation always a sin, even when porn is not involved?   Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question:    ➡️ How can I get a sponsor?   Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question:  ➡️ My son was exposed to porn at a young age; how do I help him return to purity? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question:    ➡️ Should I worry about sobriety?   Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following question: I just caught my son sexting; what should I do? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following questions: 1) Is it ok to have fantasies about my wife with another man? 2) Is it OK if a married (or any) couple mutually agrees that it is okay to participate in kinky stuff? Get your free chapter of the new book When Shame Gets Real: A new way to talk about sex, porn, and masturbation at whenshamegetsreal.com Have questions of your own? Submit yours at xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following questions: 1) What should I do when I have a porn scene that keeps coming into my mind after being sober a few days? 2) What advice do you have to prevent being bored and living on purpose since boredom is a major trigger for me? 3) Do you think vibrators for women can serve the same purpose as porn does for men? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following questions: 1) How as a grandparent can I help my grandkids who are 8 and 9 stop touching each other inappropriately? 2) Will my past porn addiction impact me and my wife once we are married? 3) What is healthy to do after a relapse? Whether 100 days or 10 days? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following questions:   1) What do I do if I am afraid that my future wife will reject me because I have a small penis?   2) Is oral sex and anal sex sinful between husband and wife in marriage if there is mutual consent?   3) How can I help my son get past the porn he was shown by a friend at school?   Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following questions: 1) Can someone help my husband and convince him to abandon his lustful life and preserve our marriage? 2) How does someone confess a struggle with porn fueled violence against women if it’s illegal and could end them up in jail? 3) Will God eventually walk away from me since I’ve blown up my life? 4) Should married couples talk about what they want to do with each other in regard to sex and foreplay? Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following questions:   1) What are your recommendations for porn blocking apps?  2) Where can I find data on the Adult Industry's annual spending on marketing?  3) I am addicted to porn, and I need to be held accountable. Help?  4) What do you do if you suffer a relapse after a long period of time?   Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following questions:   1) I am 17 years old, and I want to be set free from porn. Help?  2) What is the process of rewiring our minds, so we can stop lusting?  3) How do you escape the temptation to masturbate?   Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode, we answer the following questions:   1) What resources are available for teens?  2) Why do I look at porn when I'm married to a beautiful woman?   3) How can I make sure my blocker works 100% of the time?   4) My wife has no sex drive...Help?  5) Why are animated and hentai porn so damaging?   6) I don't enjoy sex because of medication I take that numbs me.    Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following questions:   1) How do I get rid of my addiction?  2) If I struggle with porn, should I pursue a relationship?  3) My mom is letting my live-in cousin watch porn in the house.  4) I struggle with same-sex attraction & shame & don’t know what to do.  5) I struggle with lust and am alone due to my learning disability.  6) My wife can’t have sex due to health issues and I still have urges.   Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following questions:   1) What can I do if I enjoy the thrill of forbidden sex?   2) How do I handle my husband checking out other women?   3) Is sexy lingerie and striptease OK in the marriage bedroom?   4) Is “spicy” talk OK between a husband and wife during sex?   5) Can a “real” Christian struggle with porn and masturbation?   Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following questions:   1) I need the DESIRE to quit porn, but it holds a real powerful place in my life. What can I do?   2) Can I as a mom talk to my teenage son about sex and porn if his dad won't?   3) How can I protect myself from non-pornographic but sexually arousing images such as yoga pants, tight jeans, etc?   4) My wife doesn't have the same sex drive as me. What can I do? Any advice?   5) Is it a sin for a woman to masturbate without porn or visually picturing someone?   Here is the link to the book I mentioned:  The Great Sex Rescue - https://www.amazon.com/Great-Sex-Rescue-Recover-Intended/dp/1540900827/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=great+sex+rescue&qid=1629735282&sr=8-1   Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following questions: 1) What does lust look like in practice? 2) I need to stop looking at porn and don’t know of anything here where I live that can help me. Help? 3) What do I do about sporadic urges? 4) My pastor suggested accountability software. I need help. Any suggestions? 5) How do I bring up my struggles with my wife? 6) What do I do with my sexual energy when it strikes at the office? Here are links to the two books mentioned in this episode: Unwanted by Jay Stringer Pure Eyes by Steve Luff Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours

In this Office Hours episode we answer the following questions:   1) My wife is not having sex with me... is it ok to masturbate & scratch that itch?     2) How do I talk to my kids about masturbation?    3) How do I talk to my dad about his porn addiction?    4) What contributes to homosexuality?    5) How do I deal with cultural sexualization when my sex life is minimal?    Here is the link to the video we mentioned about the origins of SSA: https://www.watermark.org/message/1897-same-sex-bonding   Have questions of your own? Submit yours at www.xxxchurch.com/office-hours