Do you struggle with viewing pornography or sexual brokenness? In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and Dr. Joy Skarka discuss the sensitive and serious topic of pornography addiction. They highlight the prevalence of pornography among women and the various forms it takes, such as online videos, TV shows, movies, and erotica. Dr. Skarka shares her personal story of finding freedom from pornography addiction and emphasizes the importance of discovering one’s identity in Christ and seeking support from a safe Christian woman. They also address the lies women can believe about sexuality and the need to break free from them. The episode concludes with a discussion of Dr. Skarka’s book, ‘Her Freedom Journey,’ and information about her ministry, Authentic Intimacy
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About Dr. Joy
Dr. Joy Skarka, doctoral graduate from Dallas Theological Seminary, is the Director of Discipleship for Authentic Intimacy. Joy leads online groups for women with unwanted sexual behavior and trains leaders to help women find freedom from sexual shame and pornography. Joy has a published dissertation, “Sexual Shame in Women and How to Experience Freedom,” and a published chapter in Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World and is the co-author of Her Freedom Journey.