Christian Porn Addiction Programs Are Making It WORSE (Here’s Why)

In this episode, Coach Craig Perra tackles one of the most controversial and important topics in the church today: why so many faith-based porn recovery programs fail—and how they may actually make things worse (unintentionally of course). Drawing on over a decade of coaching pastors, Christian leaders, and men of faith, Craig exposes the hidden disconnect between sin-based approaches and neuroscience. He explores why shame-based recovery fuels relapse, why “perfect sobriety” is an illusion, and how Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a Christ-aligned, science-backed path toward healing. 🔥 Topics Covered: Why so many pastors secretly struggle with porn How “don’t lust” and “don’t touch” rules backfire The dangerous all-or-nothing myth of “perfect sobriety” The truth about our biology, trauma, and unmet needs A faith-aligned alternative: leading your “addict part” with grace, not shame 🧠 If you’ve ever felt like your faith and your biology are at war, this episode might change how you see addiction forever. 👉 Learn more or get help at

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Christian Porn Addiction Programs Are Making It WORSE (Here’s Why) is an episode from Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions by The Mindful Habit® System.

This episode is 25:50 long.

This episode was published on Nov 6, 2025.

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