Raising victors, not victims

T Time: Spiritual conversations For, With and About Women.

In a world where 92% of boys and 63% of girls are being exposed to pornography before the age of 18, as parents, guardians, influencers and/or leaders we need to show the next generation that a victory flag has already been claimed for them to no longer live tied to the chains of addiction. In this T Time episode, we discuss the truths and dangers around pornography from a mother's personal experience and how she has, in turn, made it her mantra to educate parents and students on how to face pornography with God's truth.

00:09 Twanna introduces special guest Barb Winters, founder of hopefulmom.net.

01:26 Barb begins by sharing her story of how hopefulmom.net started, which was when learning about her third son's addiction to pornography at 14.

04:17 As a parent learning about your child struggling with pornography, Barb shares, it can feel very lonely because it is not something you want to share with anyone.

06:55 In the world we live in today, Barb says, there are two split views on pornography: either you think it is OK, or you don't even comprehend the pervasiveness of it.

09:16 Barb shares that after going through grief and anger, she realized her son was a victim of a society that says pornography is OK, but he is a potential victor in God's eyes.

12:20 With her son's permission, Barb shares how there was freedom in bringing the sin to light.

13:01 Barb encourages talking to children about pornography and its effects early and thinking through how to daily protect our children from its effects.

15:48 Most parents want a quick fix, but the truth is, there is no quick fix. The important thing is to keep an open line of communication.

17:45 Protecting our kids by providing boundaries is not hurting them; there is a big difference.

19:54 Barb shares her experience with having to forgive a lot of people when walking with her son through his freedom from his addiction to pornography.

22:41 As a certified sexual risk avoidance specialist, Barb gets to go to schools and talk to students about the effects of pornography as well as risky behaviors.

26:54 As a parent of a recovering porn addict, she shares with parents in the same shoes that they are not alone.

29:01 Barb closes in prayer.

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