Protecting Your Kids from the Dangers of Pornography (ft. Greta Eskridge)

The enemy is always ready to try to take God's plan — love — and twist it into something dark: pornography[1]. As parents, it's our God-given duty to ensure that our children have the tools to face this world with love, compassion, and readiness. We are also called to protect our children from the dangers of darkness and to show them the way they should go as they grow.

We dive into a sensitive topic often avoided by parents — pornography. Our guest, Greta Eskridge, shares her wisdom and insights on how parents can prepare their children for the potential dangers of pornography, starting as early as age six. Greta stresses the importance of being open and honest with kids, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for them to ask questions and share their concerns. We also discuss the impact of pornography on the human mind, body, and spirit and ways to seek healing and recovery.

If you're a parent struggling with how to address pornography with your children or have faced addiction or trauma related to it, this episode is a must-listen.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:

1. Understand the impact of pornography on the body, brain, and spirit.
2. Learn the value of creating a safe and open environment to talk about worldly topics with your children.
3. Discover how to respond to a child who has seen pornography.

Resources

• Revelations Podcast:
• Website:
• Instagram
• Apple Podcast
• The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
• Fight for Love by Rosie Makinney
• https://protectyoungeyes.com/ Protect Young Eyes
• Bible Verses
• Romans 12:21
• Deuteronomy 30:18-20
• Ephesians 5:11
• Get Greta’s books:
• Adventuring Together
• 100 Days of Adventure

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Episode Highlights

[00:04:09] Why Cultivating Real Relationships Is Key

• Greta felt that God had a plan for her.
• She felt she had to write a book on building genuine and powerful relationships with children before parents can discuss the dangers of pornography.
• Real relationships with parents can help children distinguish between true and fake ones. It also protects them from the harm of pornography.
• Greta encourages parents to cultivate intentional connections with their children from day one.

[00:06:45] From Naivete To Advocacy: A Mom's Journey

• It’s vital to raise awareness about the dangers of pornography.
• Greta saw a student in the high school class she was teaching in with a highly inappropriate picture in his binder.

[08:34] Greta: “We’re in a digital age. How will we protect these kids?”

• According to Josh McDowell, pornography is the greatest danger the modern Church and modern Christians face.

[00:16:07] Teaching Kids About Pornography: The Importance Guide

• Pornography is a human issue that children need to learn about from a young age.
• Providing a definition for pornography and empowering children with the tools to respond correctly can help them stay safe.
• Pornography has a physiological effect on the brain. Psychologically it objectifies people and rewires the brain.

[30:02] Reagan: "The pure, direct line through Jesus Christ that God the Father wants an intimate relationship with us. And that's where we get our love, first and foremost."

• How it rewires the brain is particularly dangerous for children, whose brains are still developing and have a high degree of neuroplasticity.
• The dangers of pornography affect e...