Episode 3 - Porn is Bigger than Netflix, Amazon, and X Combined

10/11/24 • 34 min

Pornography is viewed regularly by 64% of Christian men and 30% of Christian women.

Porn sites receive more monthly traffic than Netflix, Amazon, and X combined. In fact, according to researcher and author Jay Stringer, people watched 4.6 billion hours worth of pornographic videos on a single site in just one year. Or roughly 5,000 centuries’ worth of time.

What can we do to solve sexual brokenness?

Creating real solutions that are biblically based, scientifically informed, and gospel-centered isn’t just a responsibility—it’s an opportunity for revival and growth.

Join us in October to hear the story of a group of Faith Driven Entrepreneurs and Investors who set out to bankrupt Porn Hub, one of the largest distributors of pornographic material. Learn how these efforts are working to cripple a $97 billion industry.

We recognize the difficult stories shared in this episode. If you are a survivor of abuse and looking for help, please go to justicedefensefund.org/#find-help.

“Note: The audio and story of Laila Mickelwait is sourced from the linked video & interviews.

Pornography is viewed regularly by 64% of Christian men and 30% of Christian women.

What can we do to solve sexual brokenness?

Creating real solutions that are biblically based, scientifically informed, and gospel-centered isn’t just a responsibility—it’s an opportunity for revival and growth.

We recognize the difficult stories shared in this episode. If you are a survivor of abuse and looking for help, please go to justicedefensefund.org/#find-help.

“Note: The audio and story of Laila Mickelwait is sourced from the linked video & interviews.

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Episode 2 - The Deadly Dominoes of Joblessness

A recent report from the World Economic Forum forecasts a shortfall of 14 million jobs.

Unemployment is costly. The adverse effects of joblessness correlate with deteriorating mental and physical health and increased mortality.

A good and meaningful job on the other end of the spectrum, can be what an individual needs to find financial security and purpose.

What are the dominoes that need to fall to solve joblessness? In this episode, we’ll travel around the world, to see how Christians are building, giving, and investing in ways that create jobs.

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Episode 4 - Are Smartphones the New Cigarettes?

Guests: Andy Crouch, Amy Crouch, Jonathan Haidt, Tristan Harris

Adults spend an average of 4.5 hours on their smartphones every day.

The scale of our addiction to technology is only getting worse. In our lives and the lives of our children, smart devices suffocate us. We struggle to turn away and turn them off.

What can we do to solve technology addiction?

It’s not about looking the other way. Technology will always be with us. Christians can shape it in a redemptive direction while also keeping it in its proper place.

Discussion Questions:

How do you see parallels between historical cigarette marketing and current technology marketing? What lessons can we learn from this comparison?
The episode mentions creating "rules where there is misery." What areas of your digital life might benefit from clearer boundaries?
How can families implement technology boundaries without creating resentment or resistance from children?