Author: JOHN JONES

Pornography is one of the most debated topics of our time. Some say it’s harmless fun, others call it a pandemic of the soul. For men striving to live by gospel principles, the question hits close to home: Is porn addiction real, or is it just exaggerated religious guilt? The…

Shifting from Fear to Purpose in Recovery In the realm of men’s mental health and addiction recovery, the mindset we choose can determine the outcome of our journey. Too often, men fall into a trap of hypervigilance and fear – an obsessive focus on avoiding relapse or doing everything “perfectly.”…

A Conversation We Need to Have When I set out to write this article, I didn’t expect it to be easy. Masturbation is one of those topics we tend to brush under the rug. Society labels it as “natural,” “normal,” and even “healthy,” while in spiritual and religious settings, it’s…

The Power of a Small Step There’s a story about a group of warriors who, after converting to Jesus Christ, made a life-altering choice. They buried their weapons—symbols of their violent past—to honor a new path of peace. Though they were capable of forging new weapons or digging up the…

Introduction: Recovery Is a Journey, Not a Destination For men battling pornography addiction and the mental health struggles that often accompany it, the path to healing can feel overwhelming and even hopeless at times. Yet, there is powerful hope in a single truth: You are not alone, and you are…

In the world of addiction recovery, few words are as loaded—and as misunderstood—as willpower. For years, I wrestled with it. I heard again and again that willpower wasn’t enough. Don’t rely on it. It’ll fail you. Willpower was almost demonized. And yet, every recovery program I encountered still required choice.…

Our minds are like gardens: fertile grounds where thoughts and ideas can flourish or become overrun by weeds. Whether planted intentionally or not, these seeds of thought shape our memories, desires, and actions.  This analogy of the mind as a garden offers profound insights into cultivating positive mental habits while…

The Misunderstood Power of Willpower “Willpower…is central, in fact, to civilization.”—Professor Roy F. Baumeister In many addiction recovery programs, willpower is downplayed, even dismissed. You’re told it’s not enough—and in isolation, that’s true. Addiction is complex, requiring support systems, structure, spiritual surrender, and emotional healing. But to suggest willpower doesn’t…

Triggers are an unavoidable part of life. They live in our minds and can be influenced by our environment, emotions, and experiences. If you’re on a journey to overcome pornography addiction, it’s crucial to accept that triggers will happen. However, this doesn’t mean that relapse is inevitable. With the proper…