#59 - On Porn and Sex Addictions (Part IV)

A Way Beyond the Rainbow

This is the fourth and last part of our 4-episode comprehensive series on understanding and overcoming porn and sex addictions. In this episode, we examine together relevant spiritual themes on the journey of sexual recovery, including patience, perseverance, surrender, repentance and going back to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. We also discuss many lessons from the story of Prophet Yunus (PBUH) in relation to sexual recovery.

What are some gems that we can learn from Prophet Yunus (PBUH)'s story that are relevant to our journey of recovery from addictions and unwanted behaviors? How can my temptations, habits and sins turn into prayers and a path to the Divine? How can the themes of patience, surrender, admitting one's powerlessness and tawbah form the foundation of my recovery and healing journey? These and other questions are explored in this episode.

References used and resources mentioned in this episode:
- Coffee With Karim podcast episode 9: "Sex, Porn & Paradise" with guest speaker Zeyad Ramadan
- Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam by A. Helwa

Chapters

1. #59 - On Porn and Sex Addictions (Part IV) (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:38)

3. Reflections from the Story of Prophet Yunus (PBUH) (00:01:45)

4. On Turning Temptation into Prayer, and the Beauty of Repentance (00:23:42)

5. Ending Remarks (00:43:33)