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I am so grateful to see the issue of porn/sex addiction being brought into the open thanks to brave men like this Navy Seal. Most porn addictions started for men when they were innocent children, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Staying quiet about it and keeping it a dirty secret is why it perpetuates. Porn rewires your brain and causes brain damage. Porn is a weapon of modern warfare that is pushed on children to destroy society. Porn addiction ruins lives and destroys families. It destroyed 2 marriages for me, so now I AM GOD’S VENGEANCE. I am still praying for the restoration of my 2nd marriage. My 2nd husband is an Army veteran who is currently in the Coatesville VA in patient PTSD program for the 4th time and the Doctors don’t take me seriously about his addiction or his toxic exposures and his chemical sensitivity. Every time he has another toxic exposure he goes crazy. They won’t detox him. The VA has him on 10 different pharmaceutical drugs and they’re feeding him ultra processed food, making him WORSE! It’s time for the medical community to take porn addiction and toxic exposures seriously. Porn/sex addiction is exacerbated by toxins like lead that lower dopamine. Veterans are exposed to (MORE LIKE DELIBERATELY POISONED WITH) more lead and other toxins than the general public which is why there’s such high rates of addiction and suicide. yourbrainonporn.com #MAHA
this sexual sickness on children needs to be spoken out loud I admire this guy that's speaking out about this . He has taken his tradigy and made it his testimony. God bless him
So have I. From 3 -4 yrs old til 14. Actual love and sex were made one. No porn, just wanted sex/love from guys. Not my shame anymore! Jesus loved me out of that and addiction. I'm free and happy and content, even when depression tries taking over. I just hold on to Jesus that much stronger. Saved & blessed!
Jesus! What language was that? You expected people to read that? The only "tragidy" is that you were born in a developed nation, but still live like a peasant learning a new language. What year did you drop out of elementary school?
@NoahBorneo1 The forgiveness journey. It was for me, not them. God helped me understand, that I was innocent, not dirty, as I was made to think. I believe all know it is wrong for children, as children. Our bodies were made for procreation and pleasure. Yet that, can be twisted by evil, for destruction of our spirit, (emotions, thinking). Then our minds and spirit are led away to live a life, God never meant for us. I came to the end of myself and cried out, that He was truly real, WHY did He make me?! I didn't want to live in the hell on earth, I found myself in. God showed up. It took time, I'd fall a few times to addiction, but stood back up and learned where I was weak & how I was baited back to the old ways, by temptation. Satan ALWAYS baits his victims. Thru our emotions and or senses. Keep running the race! We are not perfect and we are worthy and soooo very loved in God's eyes. Seek Him! Cry out to Jesus. Talk to a professional. Read. I was never made to STAY stuck in misery. I was made to overcome thru the love of Christ Jesus.
I remember in fourth grade my older brother made me be his "watch out" while he watched porn. As I got older I found out my adoptive grandad was obsessed with it. Part of why I turned out asexual..
Thank you Shawn and Chris. I struggle with this. I failed today and once again asked to the Lord to forgive me of it. Being a christian and still having this stain on my character is a huge source of shame. I pray for all who have this addiction/struggle. Please pray for me too.
Profound testimony brother. Friend's church had a men's only conference and the guest speaker's topic was, "Every Man's Battle". They discussed how pornography, especially pornography introduced to children, was damaging their ability to have, or even know, what a normal intimate relationship should look like as they started dating as teens or young adults. It has destroyed marriages, led to other addictions, and even caused pastors to leave their profession. I attended a different church than my home church a few months ago. A visiting pastor gave a great message, was one of the better speakers I have ever heard in a church setting, and in the middle of his sermon, he talks about being a former porn addict. I think the audience was just stunned that someone that just delivered such a powerful message of hope and love had ever been down that dark road. Thanks for sharing.
Porn doesnt showcase what a "normal intimate relationship" should look like that should be fostered by the adults in the home. Pornography is sex in which is why were all here.
I am also a Christian. I struggled with that addiction, even in my married life. The way to resist the devil and rebuke his lies is to expose them. Three times i confessed this to my wife, asked her forgiveness, and together we prayed for the Holy spirit to remove this issue from me. I have been completely healed of this and have no desire to search it. Praise God for His grace, mercy and compassion. It says in the bible that Jesus was tested in all areas of life, and remained without sin until he bore our sins on the cross. You will have victory
Great job. I just lived this same story a few weeks ago with my wife eventually praying over me. I finally feel free from it. While I do still get the urges and impure thoughts, the difference is I now have the strength to resist every single time. The battle is not of flesh and blood, but the spirit.
I was healed as well through fasting and confession but ultimately realizing the grace that has been given me by Christ and how he took the burden of sin on Himself so that I might be forgiven. Absouletly empowering.
Boy, this is a hard listen, gents. I commend you for having a honest conversation about reality and sexual tramas that people need to hear. One I couldn't have openly.
I am 46 and a corn addict. I have been on the road of sobriety from it since 10/13/21. It’s monkey on one’s back for sure. I have done a bunch of proactive work to help free myself of it. Setting up my phone so I can’t view it, which took having a friend to lock it so I couldn’t view it. That was a hell of an ego check to admit to a person I need help with this because I have no control over this. I also regularly go to meeting to meet with others with the same problem. This has lead to me stopping drinking for 2 years now less one day I had a beer and a shot of whiskey while camping with buddies. I didn’t have a problem with the drinking but seeing the damage it has done to friends and family I can’t co-sign on it anymore. Thank you for sharing and god bless.
You’re not alone man!! It’s hard to quit. I’m commend you for asking for help, I’ve struggled with that, and I’m but still struggle. I’m working at it but hearing so many people struggle with it helps.
I also struggle with it since age of 9. I need to talk to someone about this. Also like the idea of someone else putting locks on my phone to block the porn sites. Never thought about it
Thank you for sharing and being open about it.♥️ I actually believe that is the solution; to not keep it inside of yourself,dont be alone about it,talk to others and ask for help. Because you boys and men see it as a weaknesses to ask others for help with different things,but it is not! It is actually the other way around: to ask for help is actually to be strong, because you are then doing something that is really really hard to do for a boy or a man,that is to be strong,-to be scared and feeling stupid,but doing it anyway! That is to be strong.♥️
Good job on the road to freedom. Guilt and shame only feed the problem. For me, freedom comes from forgiveness in Christ and not focusing on one's own sin. Receive the gift of salvation and keep your eyes on Him.
I was married to a sex addict (a person addicted to porn). He was abused as a child , and thus began a lifelong relationship with shame and acting out. In our marriage , he was heavily immersed in porn and strip clubs. I wasn’t setting boundaries and holding them firmly which I learned from a professional recovery from sexual addiction type ministry. I was told by my pastor to “be his safety net” which made his issue feel like my responsibility. The addition destroyed our marriage, our 4 children, and, for me, built an insecurity within me that I’d not experienced. It’s been years since then, and I’m still not healed from the deception, cheating and feelings of inadequacy. I know I should be - I work hard at giving it to God. It just doesn’t go away. If you’re addicted to porn, do everything possible to heal from it. This will have long term effects and consequences you cannot fathom! If you don’t recover and break the cycle, you will pass this onto your children!
Thank you for the wife's perspective. My wife has left me, rightly so, though I've been healed from this muck and mess, she is left with the destruction.
@@hamatoyoshi8711 Hamatoyoshisan, there is good reason for hope. Pick up a bible and read, confess your sins to the Lord, believe and you will be saved.
Remember that most churches are "complimentarian" which pushes the "man is the head" garbage that is unbiblical. They twist scripture to suit men. Man and woman are equal, although different. A man should use his sexuality to protect and serve his wife (in all ways). My wife was abused by "the church" as a child and suffered so much destruction from "Christian marriage books". Be careful who you take advice from and learn to listen to yourself when something feels wrong.
This guy is spot on with everything he said. I can remember that first time that I watched and it was by accident. I wasn’t looking for any of that, and then it hooks you. As I grew in my Christian walk, I could sense that dark demonic spirit still hooking me into thoughts that leads to watching more. It’s a battle for sure and it’s a spiritual battle along with the mental, physical battle as well. This addiction literally destroys you from the inside out. We’re taught as young men that’s it’s normal, then you join the military and 90% of the men in there don’t give a crap what you’re watching or they are encouraging it. I’m 57 now, and I’d like to say that I’ve concurred the addiction, but that would be a lie. I don’t struggle as much as a I did when I was younger, but it’s still there. I thank the Lord for his patience, mercy, grace, and love. Without him I’d be hopeless!
Exactly. It like many other things are intentionally being used to destroy society and quite frankly society has fallen and now it's each individual, or at most each family, fighting for themselves at this point. The only hope any of us have is with Jesus Christ at our side and yes, His grace and patience for us is blatantly supernatural as I would have stopped taking my calls decades ago. But I still know His love and it is through His strength alone I am still fighting. So, anybody struggling I must urge you in the strongest terms possible to seek out a personal relationship with Jesus. His strength is the only real way to survive the struggle in the long run.
I’m really grateful that you have guys like this be vulnerable. You guys like this the people look up to because he was on seal team, and now he’s sitting there talking about some really difficult things that a lot of men would struggle with. So having guys like him on there being vulnerable helps out thousands upon thousands of other men to slowly start to feel safe to become more vulnerable. I can absolutely relate to this as a veteran and also as a man who experienced a collective amount of traumas from childhood all the way up until I was 40 years old. It can destroy a man’s life and create so many inner demons that are constantly screaming at you every day. So thanks Shawn!
This is the greatest public health issue we have ever faced, and an existential threat. Sadly, it won't be widely recognized as such until it's too late.
As an elementary teacher, any student I worked with that had been exposed to corn, all struggled with anger issues. So many young boys struggled and you could witness a noticeable difference in them from those of their peers. It was really sad!!
Thanks! Hello Sean, I have been watching a lot of your interviews with various military personnel as well as other things and you have very informative interesting content very straightforward. I like your questions I like how you listen to your guest fully you’re fully engaged in what they’re saying I am so glad I found your channel. I know you’re probably won’t see this and I know you get thousands of comments and praise And I even like the few that I’ve seen with you and your wife and the things you talk about there’s humor there with your wife, but it’s also very real. Thanks Michelle
Never told anyone else this but my older cousin introduced me to corn and demonstrated how to self pleasure when I was a child. I never understood how this affected me until I was an adult and messed up with intimacy. Glad this man is using his platform to talk about this evil.
This is exactly why I mentioned in another Shawn Ryan video of just how he brings the truth of the hardships and beauty at times of just how much we all don't understand our own minds though cast doubt on others like they themselves don't have something of their own within that they would explain to their therapist as a "little dark creature inside." You are a true hero in the eyes of those who don't have the same platform. Thank you and bless you all ✨️
When I left the military, I started a career in social work and public health research. One of the studies I worked on looked at how pornography affects veterans, and it really opened my eyes. I found that pornography is much more damaging than most people realize, both physically and emotionally. For many veterans, it becomes like a drug-something they depend on-which can seriously harm their relationships and other areas of their lives. In fact, it’s the most common addiction I’ve seen among veterans, but it’s often overlooked. This experience really highlighted for me how important it is to address this issue and provide better support for veterans dealing with it.
Shawn, I've watched you since the very beginning and all you've done is gotten better. No matter what anyone states to the contrary or brings against you, you're doing something incredibly important here, and in so many ways. From the time of first opening our eyes at birth we are extremely sophisticated awareness computers. We MUST process everything.
ill man up, similar shit happened to me. ruined my life and was a root of alcohol addiction for half my life on the path to forgiving and trying to move on
Thank you for not shaming, alienating, or dehumanizing people for this stuff. Also, thank you for not coming at this subject from an overly religious point of view. You’re a very compassionate man and more people need to learn the way of being compassionate and forgiving to get passed their traumas.
God bless you Shawn Ryan for giving these wonderful Heroes a platform to share their incredible stories. God bless you Fettes & every one who shares their stories & info here, you all are a blessing in my life.
We're in this trauma together. I was repeatedly raped and abused by multiple people as a kid. And the same shit happened to me as I got older. I'm now 32 and drunk to numb my day and stumbled upon this. I've been plagued by this shit since I was 5. I still struggle with corn and drinking and smoking. AND avoiding social contact other than going to work. And it's been this long. But I stand by Jesus for help. I'm not out of my coping mechanisms the least bit. But I know that God understands what's happening inside me and understands who I really am as a person. And I try to be as in line with what he would want from me to be PROUD of me every day. And my faith and my persistent repentance as I push through my struggles, I know is valued by the father. I love ALL of you reading this.
Like Paul said, keep the faith, finish your race. The Lord knows our struggles like you said. I would rather struggle with something, than be completely given over to it. Jesus Saves.
This is absolutely beautiful. I am so sorry that you have walked the road that you have but it sure seems as if God has a great plan for you. Hang in there and never stop fighting.
HIS ANXIETY IS GIVING ME ANXIETY. HE IS HAVING DIFFICULTY EXPRESSING HIMSELF AND IT IS UNDERSTANDABLE. PORN ADDICTION IS REAL AF. YOU GET SO IMMERSED IN IT TO THE POINT THAT YOU BRING THAT PERVERSION INTO YOUR RELATIONSHIP. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THINGS GET OUT OF CONTROL. YOU BECOME SO DESENSITIZED THAT IT BECOMES YOUR NORM.
I think back to my first marriage (ended in destruction) and am so embarrassed about all the sexual behavior. Involving other men and women, letting someone pay to be with my her for a night, consuming corn daily, posting our own corn on the internet, all sorts of stuff. Gross. I’ve since been baptized, gone corn-free, and in a new marriage. Though I’m forgiven, it’s still embarrassing to think about what a strong hold the enemy had on me for many years.
What he says really resonates with me. I distinctly remember the first time I saw Por# as an 11 year old. That was 30 years ago at a friend’s house. It’s disturbing how easy it is for kids to access that crap now.
This is one of the most real interview conversations ever and its all true. I had good parents growing up but mostly I was just lucky I wasn't exposed to bad things until I was about 17 and even then it was somewhat traumatic. Some of the worst stories I've heard involve older children exposing younger kids to very bad things. That is was I give zero F's if people call me a helicopter parent.
Feel bad for these men but you should here the testimony of a faithful modest wife that finds out this has been in her marriage. Most pain ever. The betrayal is so intense and almost unbearable. Praying for the world.
We’re all in this fight together. Every single one of us. To anyone reading this, whatever is in your way right now, you’re stronger than it, you’re tougher than it, and you’re better than it, you’re going to beat it. You must truly believe that. Trust in Jesus and read his words. God bless.
This is absurdly wrong and anti-Biblical....God Himself never calls you strong bud....quite the opposite literally....says we are weak...because that is the truth....addiction is the actual weakness TO make the change in our own power....we are weak not just to porn, but to sin...none of us can stop sinning in all areas of sin.....hence our need to call on Jesus for HIS strength ....hence Jesus's verse saying "when you are weak then you are strong"...because no one that thinks they're strong enough sees the need for Jesus' strength...it is unBiblical to tell people who are weak that they are strong, we all need to acknowledge humbly to God who Loves us enough to die for us that yes, what God says about us is true...we are weak to sin...too weak to have battled and conquered it on our own, we need Jesus....so literally.....shut up Satan and get behind darkness until your day of ending begins and are forever no more in human lives....until then....the Biblical strategy is to acknowledge to Jesus that you are weak, too weak to stop, and cry out to Him for Salvation and help in overcoming sin, and the process begins....some are delivered overnight from addiction, for most it's a process of trying and failing then trying and failing less....but it does happen, and freedom does arrive, and the Grace and Love are real during the process of getting out of the sin someone is stuck in, whatever it is from a substance, porn, arrogance, you name it....and that process is called sanctification.....but no one is tougher than sin...no one is tougher than addiction....we are all vulnerable and weak hence God saying in Psalm 103:14 "For He Himself knows our form; He is mindful that we are nothing but dust." "For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do." "But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God-through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. " "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. "
I've always thought of the brain and psyche of a growing child like the game Tetris. Events and experience come falling down into your head and you struggle to make them fit. But sometimes a big irregular piece that's not supposed to be there comes dropping in and there's no way to make it fit good at all. And the new pieces keep dropping and if they are normal, with a little work, you make them fit rather nicely. But those tragic pieces are always deep down and they don't fit right, and all you can do is acknowledge those ugly areas and make sure you make the new stuff fit. But, there is power of the Holy spirit and true repentance and trusting in Jesus will give you a new heart with new desires and those old ways will be the past. Like the ways of a child go away when you become an adult. There is hope.
Yessir! You nailed it! The Holy Spirit will make you new if you truly crucify your entire self and follow Jesus. …but beware folks, if you don’t TRULY know what you’re getting into when doing this, I’ll just tell you now, the things you used to like, you will have no taste for anymore. If it’s not Holy and righteous before God, you will not enjoy it. I can’t even smoke tree anymore or have a few beers anymore. The moment my headspace changes even a little, I’m wildly uncomfortable and unhappy about it. The things guys joke about, won’t be funny to you and you’ll feel like a weird outcast. Also, it’s worth EVERY bit of that “sacrifice” and hardly seems like one when you’re in communion with Jesus Christ.
Great analogy, but I’ve found that studying psychology and going to therapy has equipped me to deal with my PTSD waaaaaaaay more than sitting around waiting for Jesus to fix me. We have free will. It’s our responsibility to work on our own issues for ourselves. If Jesus was interested in fixing my trauma, he wouldn’t have made me an autistic kid who grew up in the ghetto in a house full of drug addicts. Lol I have to fix that myself. That’s up to me.
@@clicheguevara5282 wow… you just described me to a t. Jesus CAN fix that. I’m living proof. That said, God will meet you where you are. He won’t push you. You keep seeking Him and doing what you’re doing for your own good. God WILL deliver you out of the heck that’s in your mind. I used tree to survive for a little bit and it kept me alive, now I have freedom and peace in fullness along with sober living and communion with Christ. …not comparing piously! Just letting you know there IS hope and there IS a future in Christ whenever you’re ready. He’s never left you and He loves you tremendously. I do too. I’ll be saying a prayer for you brother.
I have suffered from this my whole life and I think it had to do more with a dopamine response and/or somekind of emotional/chemical response from it from having a none caring family, abandonment, lack of connection from childhood. It is an extremely hard habit to break. But I’m trying to
That’s the conclusion I came to too. I used it to self-soothe and mentally escape during some tough seasons. I’m 35 and it’s been a part of my life since I was like 10. I’ve finally been corn-free for about a month. What changed it for me was realizing the severe spiritual warfare implications of it and how it puts my daughter at risk being in the same household. Though the urge and impure thoughts are still there sometimes, I have the strength to resist now. Anyway, all things are possible through Christ. Sincerely. Don’t quit. Beat this and shove it down the enemy’s throat.
Shawn, I’ve been following your RUclips since the beginning. Several times It’s been like this for me…. I see the title of today’s show and think to myself, “oh jee, another SEAL with some intense war stories” Like I’ve never seen that before 🙄 And every time….Im wrong. Your show delivers bravery that men need right now! Your show delivers positive messages that men need right now! Amazing work sir. Thank you.
I relate to this hard core. I also was exposed at around 6 years old and it started a porn addiction that lasted around 40 years! I am almost 47 and one year totally sober thank God, which happened because I found God through Orthodox Christianity. Porn is a great evil that destroys the soul and cripples the spirit. Here I am almost 47 finally becoming who I am supposed to be.
I had very similar trauma as a 6-7 year old. I had a friend who showed me ALL the stuff grownups do. He said we needed to practice for when we got older. Clearly he was being abused. It really messed me up.
I can remember profoundly finding a thrown our penthouse magazine at a friends house that was in trash pile while their house was being renovated. I was maybe 11 and it fueled lifetime addiction . I came to faith in my 40’s and I’m now in my 50’s and single and alone for good reason. There’s lifelong damage from pornography but there’s redemption in Jesus Christ . Thanks be to God .
I’m a Christian that struggled with all sorts of sexual addiction since I was younger than kindergarten age. A few years ago I began watching some Derek Prince videos and realized I had a demonic stronghold in this area of my life. I knew that t Christians were given power over demons in the Name of Jesus and so I said “never again sucker, never again!” I have been totally free for over 5 years now. I hope this can help others find freedom. James 4:7
Having the courage to get it out and expose the childhood event that haunts you everyday.... God Bless all who struggle with addictions. IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT... Peace.
I really dig this guy. Super humble and unafraid to take things head on, not to mention he makes ice cream. Probably one of my favorite interviews and I watch them all.
I was three/four years old when, at a gas station of all places, I came across an extremely graphic cornographic magazine. My mom was vacuuming the car out and had set me on a bench that was next to a trash can, where the magazine was sitting (she didn’t see it or know it was there, how could she have possibly even suspected such a thing would be there). She came back and I was flipping through the magazine. She was horrified, snatched it from my hands, and I remember going home and her making sure I was okay. I still vividly remember the images but at the time, my three/four year old mind couldn’t comprehend what I saw.
Shawn Ryan & guests have won so much territory back for the Lord through this podcast. Smashing the enemy constantly and shining a bright light on things that have always been in the shadows. I pray for supernatural-level blessings for Shawn and his guests. Powerful stuff.
Good advice from 135 years ago. Would you be free from the burden of sin? There's power in the blood, power in the blood Would you o'er evil a victory win? There's wonderful power in the blood There is power, power, wonder working power In the blood of the Lamb There is power, power, wonder working power In the precious blood of the Lamb Would you be free from passion and pride? There's power in the blood, power in the blood Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide There's wonderful power in the blood There is power, power, wonder working power In the blood of the Lamb There is power, power, wonder working power In the precious blood of the Lamb Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow? There's power in the blood, power in the blood Sin stains are lost in the life-giving flow There's wonderful power in the blood There is power, power, wonder working power In the blood of the Lamb There is power, power, wonder working power In the precious blood of the Lamb There is power, power, wonder working power In the blood of the Lamb There is power, power, wonder working power In the precious blood of the Lamb
Parenting has it's challenges. Regardless of what our children are exposed or doing to (they can fall to peer pressure, sex, drugs, gangs , alcohol, porn ) daily hugs, communication, involvement in their lives (home, daily prayer, home, activities, homes, school work, home, movie nights, home ice cream nights, homes, baking nights , monitor their activities, ask questions... is so critical. Do Not let the Internet be their parents.
It’s definitely a struggle for sure we all fight it at some point and if y’all sayin u never have your lieing or really lucky. I pray for both y’all and I pray God will help deliver y’all from ur addictions . God is king 👑
U guys are another breed and lvl of human sacrifice and human being. Your allowed to feel however u want and nobody will ever judge u guys.. only a extended hand of help and ear wenever u guys feel the need to reach out. Its OK to ask for professional assistance to better that mental. Even the best of them have mental doubts and deficiencies at times
This was surprising to listen to a special forces operator of the highest caliber speaking about an off topic subject. I knew that porn is pervasive in society especially with the ease of the internet bringing it to us but I never realized how deep the rabbit hole goes! Thanks for this episode, it was very interesting. 👍
As someone who has been corn-free for about a month finally, I can’t even open RUclips without something in my feed that is like softcore corn and tempting. Frankly, it pisses me off. You’re right, it’s everywhere. Alcohol and corn are the two most powerful weapons the enemy has on society.
Netflix is a cesspool of degradation. I remember watching a particular show and for no reason at all within the first episode of the season they felt the need to display a characters genitals. Instantly turned it off.
@LongRangeStranger yeah one movie I watched had a dude jack off into a plant. I turned it off bc 1. It's gay 2. I don't want to watch a depressing film with porn.
i read somewhere that “Life damages Everyone.” PERIOD. Never Envy Another. I realized as a child that it didn’t matter how hard i tried that other kids(evme adults!) ❤. People mistake my freedom from the opinions of others combined with self affirmation, love and acceptance. I’m very intelligent and funny humble and cocky. My Lights Too bright. Not enough people realize that when you do the right things you feel good about yourself. And others see and know Truth. Truth requires Courage and the World is full of Cowards right now. I don’t understand why it’s sooo important to others to try and hurt my feelings but their criticisms make no sense and i know that what they say and how they really feel. Love more. Be better. God has been my only comfort through my darkest times. The Fear is so pervasive in so many and they aren’t even aware of themselves. Bitches try to fuck me over and people think fantasy’s are Reality and get mad because “things didn’t happen the way they were supposed to”!! They are deceived by demons telling them they want to hear. Immaturity and Selfishness and a whole lot of self absorbed angry brats go through Life as if Life is a Movie and they are the only Star forever. Others merely exist as supporting players. Observe and detach. Pray for their awakening. Their rebirth. JOY. Jesus Others You!! To Serve and really engage is the Life of Contentment. Tragedy’s and Losses & Struggles keep a witty clever dangerous sense of Humor so you can laugh more than you cry. Don’t take yourself too seriously No one else does!🧝🏼🫦🦷👂🏾🫶🏻👻 a
real shit, back in 2013 when i was in middle school everyone had that iphone 5 and 6+ and pretty sure i remember hearing of a kid that legit thought they were funny and turned on some phorn on the teachers computer when they walked out the room, yeahhh i can only imagine the trauma everyone was goin thru just because they "had a phone"😔🙏
@Kiska503 when I would randomly out of nowhere, just have this weird urge. Then it was like I was being forced or pushed to seek it out. Basically, something else was driving me to look at it. As I found out later, it was a demonic spirit giving me those crazy urges.
@BigJon9595 if you truly seek the Lord's help and earnestly pray for Him to deliver you, He will. It's so amazing to be set free from any type of addiction. Remember, by His stripes, we're healed.
Mine started at an extremely young age, it completely warped my mind as well. It wasn’t until the last few years if stopped watching. It completely messes with your mind especially if your in a long term relationship AND your very good looking it WILL cause problems especially if your as young as i am. We made it through that but it wasn’t easy. So learn to control yourself and have some dignity.
One thing to know is once you begin to think about stopping it's got more than one step. You could create cessation by agreeing you want to, begin to think of it past tense, then go on. "I used to want to do that, but now..." "I used to think that was the answer, but now..." or "but..." and St Jerome, he'd sit in a cave all day and yell too, so just remember that we're not Christ, but his presence will bring our guilty emotion. Then Trinity is through saints too. When youre a grown up that is.
I never realized corn was this dark , destructive, addictive thing . Corn ,on the cob or loose kernels, may not be the healthiest food but it makes its way into my diet atleast a few times per month
Love the show Ryan, keep up the good work. I would like to give some constructive criticism in regard to the thumbnail. This video highlights the darkness of the porn industry and the dangers of it, however the thumb nail can be a stumbling block for those who are putting their faith in Christ and moving past a history of porn addiction. I would encourage you to consider different approaches to what thumbnails are put up for content on this type of subject. God bless you and the family.
This is a bigger problem than people care to admit. The addiction to corn is actually stronger than that of an addiction to heroin. The amount of dopamine released actually reroutes people's neuro pathways so that after a very short time, addict behavior begins, and your brain literally can not stop thinking about how to get the next high. I dealt with this issue for longer than I care to admit. The path to recovery is challenging, especially since this version of heroin is free and in everyone's possession at all times with smartphones. But, you absolutely CAN get free of this! The absolute most important first step is admitting to someone you trust that you have a problem with this, then the 2nd step is finding counseling or a recovery group. It is rare that people can just walk away from a heroin addiction without recovery, and this addiction is stronger than that. Help will often be needed to truly learn how to get this addiction out of our lives.
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It’s Joshua Broome. He’s an amazing guy! His testimony is awesome!
Edit: The ex-pornstar you guys are talking about.
I am so grateful to see the issue of porn/sex addiction being brought into the open thanks to brave men like this Navy Seal. Most porn addictions started for men when they were innocent children, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Staying quiet about it and keeping it a dirty secret is why it perpetuates. Porn rewires your brain and causes brain damage. Porn is a weapon of modern warfare that is pushed on children to destroy society. Porn addiction ruins lives and destroys families. It destroyed 2 marriages for me, so now I AM GOD’S VENGEANCE.
I am still praying for the restoration of my 2nd marriage. My 2nd husband is an Army veteran who is currently in the Coatesville VA in patient PTSD program for the 4th time and the Doctors don’t take me seriously about his addiction or his toxic exposures and his chemical sensitivity. Every time he has another toxic exposure he goes crazy. They won’t detox him. The VA has him on 10 different pharmaceutical drugs and they’re feeding him ultra processed food, making him WORSE!
It’s time for the medical community to take porn addiction and toxic exposures seriously.
Porn/sex addiction is exacerbated by toxins like lead that lower dopamine. Veterans are exposed to (MORE LIKE DELIBERATELY POISONED WITH) more lead and other toxins than the general public which is why there’s such high rates of addiction and suicide.
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#MAHA
How's ur wifes wrist
this sexual sickness on children needs to be spoken out loud I admire this guy that's speaking out about this . He has taken his tradigy and made it his testimony. God bless him
I respect this guy and I hope he's doing much better now.
So have I. From 3 -4 yrs old til 14. Actual love and sex were made one. No porn, just wanted sex/love from guys. Not my shame anymore! Jesus loved me out of that and addiction. I'm free and happy and content, even when depression tries taking over. I just hold on to Jesus that much stronger. Saved & blessed!
Jesus! What language was that? You expected people to read that? The only "tragidy" is that you were born in a developed nation, but still live like a peasant learning a new language. What year did you drop out of elementary school?
@NoahBorneo1 The forgiveness journey. It was for me, not them. God helped me understand, that I was innocent, not dirty, as I was made to think. I believe all know it is wrong for children, as children. Our bodies were made for procreation and pleasure. Yet that, can be twisted by evil, for destruction of our spirit, (emotions, thinking). Then our minds and spirit are led away to live a life, God never meant for us. I came to the end of myself and cried out, that He was truly real, WHY did He make me?! I didn't want to live in the hell on earth, I found myself in. God showed up. It took time, I'd fall a few times to addiction, but stood back up and learned where I was weak & how I was baited back to the old ways, by temptation. Satan ALWAYS baits his victims. Thru our emotions and or senses. Keep running the race! We are not perfect and we are worthy and soooo very loved in God's eyes. Seek Him! Cry out to Jesus. Talk to a professional. Read. I was never made to STAY stuck in misery. I was made to overcome thru the love of Christ Jesus.
I remember in fourth grade my older brother made me be his "watch out" while he watched porn. As I got older I found out my adoptive grandad was obsessed with it. Part of why I turned out asexual..
Thank you Shawn and Chris. I struggle with this. I failed today and once again asked to the Lord to forgive me of it. Being a christian and still having this stain on my character is a huge source of shame. I pray for all who have this addiction/struggle. Please pray for me too.
The shame is the REAL enemy! Keep sharing safely. Best to you. 🙏🕊️
Forgive yourself brother
Praying for you brother
Feel the same way, look up something called the “Conquer Series”. It’s helped a lot
it's a psyop used by 'certain people' to weaken men's VIRILITY AND MASCULINITY AND ULTIMATELY THEIR GOD GIVEN POWER
Profound testimony brother. Friend's church had a men's only conference and the guest speaker's topic was, "Every Man's Battle". They discussed how pornography, especially pornography introduced to children, was damaging their ability to have, or even know, what a normal intimate relationship should look like as they started dating as teens or young adults. It has destroyed marriages, led to other addictions, and even caused pastors to leave their profession. I attended a different church than my home church a few months ago. A visiting pastor gave a great message, was one of the better speakers I have ever heard in a church setting, and in the middle of his sermon, he talks about being a former porn addict. I think the audience was just stunned that someone that just delivered such a powerful message of hope and love had ever been down that dark road. Thanks for sharing.
Porn doesnt showcase what a "normal intimate relationship" should look like that should be fostered by the adults in the home. Pornography is sex in which is why were all here.
I am also a Christian. I struggled with that addiction, even in my married life. The way to resist the devil and rebuke his lies is to expose them. Three times i confessed this to my wife, asked her forgiveness, and together we prayed for the Holy spirit to remove this issue from me.
I have been completely healed of this and have no desire to search it.
Praise God for His grace, mercy and compassion.
It says in the bible that Jesus was tested in all areas of life, and remained without sin until he bore our sins on the cross.
You will have victory
Great job. I just lived this same story a few weeks ago with my wife eventually praying over me. I finally feel free from it. While I do still get the urges and impure thoughts, the difference is I now have the strength to resist every single time. The battle is not of flesh and blood, but the spirit.
Praise Korean Jesus 🙏🏼🇰🇷✝️
Amen!
I was healed as well through fasting and confession but ultimately realizing the grace that has been given me by Christ and how he took the burden of sin on Himself so that I might be forgiven. Absouletly empowering.
Amen praise the Lord
Boy, this is a hard listen, gents. I commend you for having a honest conversation about reality and sexual tramas that people need to hear. One I couldn't have openly.
5:01 -5:36 was so well put. One of most despicable parts of modern society is the absolute disregard to children’s innocence.
I am 46 and a corn addict. I have been on the road of sobriety from it since 10/13/21. It’s monkey on one’s back for sure. I have done a bunch of proactive work to help free myself of it. Setting up my phone so I can’t view it, which took having a friend to lock it so I couldn’t view it. That was a hell of an ego check to admit to a person I need help with this because I have no control over this. I also regularly go to meeting to meet with others with the same problem.
This has lead to me stopping drinking for 2 years now less one day I had a beer and a shot of whiskey while camping with buddies. I didn’t have a problem with the drinking but seeing the damage it has done to friends and family I can’t co-sign on it anymore.
Thank you for sharing and god bless.
You’re not alone man!! It’s hard to quit. I’m commend you for asking for help, I’ve struggled with that, and I’m but still struggle. I’m working at it but hearing so many people struggle with it helps.
it's a psyop used by 'certain people' to weaken men's VIRILITY AND MASCULINITY AND ULTIMATELY THEIR GOD GIVEN POWER
I also struggle with it since age of 9. I need to talk to someone about this. Also like the idea of someone else putting locks on my phone to block the porn sites. Never thought about it
Thank you for sharing and being open about it.♥️
I actually believe that is the solution; to not keep it inside of yourself,dont be alone about it,talk to others and ask for help. Because you boys and men see it as a weaknesses to ask others for help with different things,but it is not!
It is actually the other way around: to ask for help is actually to be strong, because you are then doing something that is really really hard to do for a boy or a man,that is to be strong,-to be scared and feeling stupid,but doing it anyway!
That is to be strong.♥️
Good job on the road to freedom.
Guilt and shame only feed the problem.
For me, freedom comes from forgiveness in Christ and not focusing on one's own sin. Receive the gift of salvation and keep your eyes on Him.
I was married to a sex addict (a person addicted to porn). He was abused as a child , and thus began a lifelong relationship with shame and acting out. In our marriage , he was heavily immersed in porn and strip clubs. I wasn’t setting boundaries and holding them firmly which I learned from a professional recovery from sexual addiction type ministry. I was told by my pastor to “be his safety net” which made his issue feel like my responsibility. The addition destroyed our marriage, our 4 children, and, for me, built an insecurity within me that I’d not experienced. It’s been years since then, and I’m still not healed from the deception, cheating and feelings of inadequacy. I know I should be - I work hard at giving it to God. It just doesn’t go away. If you’re addicted to porn, do everything possible to heal from it. This will have long term effects and consequences you cannot fathom! If you don’t recover and break the cycle, you will pass this onto your children!
Thank you for the wife's perspective. My wife has left me, rightly so, though I've been healed from this muck and mess, she is left with the destruction.
Praying for you
I believe you, I am going through that and causing harm in my marriage 😔
@@hamatoyoshi8711 Hamatoyoshisan, there is good reason for hope. Pick up a bible and read, confess your sins to the Lord, believe and you will be saved.
Remember that most churches are "complimentarian" which pushes the "man is the head" garbage that is unbiblical. They twist scripture to suit men. Man and woman are equal, although different. A man should use his sexuality to protect and serve his wife (in all ways). My wife was abused by "the church" as a child and suffered so much destruction from "Christian marriage books". Be careful who you take advice from and learn to listen to yourself when something feels wrong.
We had to find the stash back then. Now kids walk around w instant access to it in their pockets.
It’s horrible isn’t it. There’s a reason why it’s free and accessible to everyone.
Our children are growing up with it and it’s out of control.
We would run across magazines when playing in the woods. Then we just kept playing and paid no attention to the corn
This guy is spot on with everything he said. I can remember that first time that I watched and it was by accident. I wasn’t looking for any of that, and then it hooks you. As I grew in my Christian walk, I could sense that dark demonic spirit still hooking me into thoughts that leads to watching more. It’s a battle for sure and it’s a spiritual battle along with the mental, physical battle as well. This addiction literally destroys you from the inside out. We’re taught as young men that’s it’s normal, then you join the military and 90% of the men in there don’t give a crap what you’re watching or they are encouraging it. I’m 57 now, and I’d like to say that I’ve concurred the addiction, but that would be a lie. I don’t struggle as much as a I did when I was younger, but it’s still there. I thank the Lord for his patience, mercy, grace, and love. Without him I’d be hopeless!
Exactly. It like many other things are intentionally being used to destroy society and quite frankly society has fallen and now it's each individual, or at most each family, fighting for themselves at this point. The only hope any of us have is with Jesus Christ at our side and yes, His grace and patience for us is blatantly supernatural as I would have stopped taking my calls decades ago. But I still know His love and it is through His strength alone I am still fighting.
So, anybody struggling I must urge you in the strongest terms possible to seek out a personal relationship with Jesus. His strength is the only real way to survive the struggle in the long run.
I’m really grateful that you have guys like this be vulnerable. You guys like this the people look up to because he was on seal team, and now he’s sitting there talking about some really difficult things that a lot of men would struggle with. So having guys like him on there being vulnerable helps out thousands upon thousands of other men to slowly start to feel safe to become more vulnerable.
I can absolutely relate to this as a veteran and also as a man who experienced a collective amount of traumas from childhood all the way up until I was 40 years old. It can destroy a man’s life and create so many inner demons that are constantly screaming at you every day.
So thanks Shawn!
This is the greatest public health issue we have ever faced, and an existential threat. Sadly, it won't be widely recognized as such until it's too late.
I mean for Pete's sake my dog watches the stuff!!
Prayers for all those struggling with this issue. Human biology & culture is reinforcing it, leave the shame behind! Best to you! 🙏🕊️
As an elementary teacher, any student I worked with that had been exposed to corn, all struggled with anger issues. So many young boys struggled and you could witness a noticeable difference in them from those of their peers. It was really sad!!
Yes, the link between pornography and anger is real.
most school cafeterias still serve corn on their weekly menus. We should fight to have it banned
It’s because the demon behind that specific addiction is an extremely violent demon.
@@snehalkrishnan618Wow! I never looked at it like that but you’re right!
I so needed to hear this!
Thanks! Hello Sean, I have been watching a lot of your interviews with various military personnel as well as other things and you have very informative interesting content very straightforward. I like your questions I like how you listen to your guest fully you’re fully engaged in what they’re saying I am so glad I found your channel. I know you’re probably won’t see this and I know you get thousands of comments and praise And I even like the few that I’ve seen with you and your wife and the things you talk about there’s humor there with your wife, but it’s also very real. Thanks
Michelle
Never told anyone else this but my older cousin introduced me to corn and demonstrated how to self pleasure when I was a child. I never understood how this affected me until I was an adult and messed up with intimacy. Glad this man is using his platform to talk about this evil.
Ditching porn (after decades of consuming it) is one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life.
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Yup totally agree its very damaging!!
How?
it's a psyop used by 'certain people' to weaken men's VIRILITY AND MASCULINITY AND ULTIMATELY THEIR GOD GIVEN POWER
it's a psyop used by 'certain people' to weaken men's VIRILITY AND MASCULINITY AND ULTIMATELY THEIR GOD GIVEN POWER
Im a believer... i have strughled with corn since my teens..praying Jesus finally deliver me from it
@@BigJon9595 He absolutely can!
It's hard to identify as an issue but we are sentient for that reason, to do good even when it's the hardest I'm with starting today.
You can beat it with Jesus. Don't give up
From your sister in Christ, you got this! Resist and the enemy will flee. Remember, shame is from the deceiver. God convicts, not shames 💛
Keep at it, Brother ❤
What a critically important thing to talk about. Thank you both for teaching the result of lost innocence.
free from this garbage for over 4 years now. havent looked back. its amazing
Legend. Much respect to you
This is exactly why I mentioned in another Shawn Ryan video of just how he brings the truth of the hardships and beauty at times of just how much we all don't understand our own minds though cast doubt on others like they themselves don't have something of their own within that they would explain to their therapist as a "little dark creature inside." You are a true hero in the eyes of those who don't have the same platform. Thank you and bless you all ✨️
When I left the military, I started a career in social work and public health research. One of the studies I worked on looked at how pornography affects veterans, and it really opened my eyes. I found that pornography is much more damaging than most people realize, both physically and emotionally. For many veterans, it becomes like a drug-something they depend on-which can seriously harm their relationships and other areas of their lives. In fact, it’s the most common addiction I’ve seen among veterans, but it’s often overlooked. This experience really highlighted for me how important it is to address this issue and provide better support for veterans dealing with it.
Shawn, I've watched you since the very beginning and all you've done is gotten better. No matter what anyone states to the contrary or brings against you, you're doing something incredibly important here, and in so many ways. From the time of first opening our eyes at birth we are extremely sophisticated awareness computers. We MUST process everything.
ill man up, similar shit happened to me. ruined my life and was a root of alcohol addiction for half my life on the path to forgiving and trying to move on
So much respect for him to speak out about this. It's a real problem for thousands of men out there.
Millions
@@rahman94just about to comment that. Its probably most men.
Regardless of your struggle. You are worthy!
Every saint has a past, every sinner has a future!
Thank you for not shaming, alienating, or dehumanizing people for this stuff. Also, thank you for not coming at this subject from an overly religious point of view. You’re a very compassionate man and more people need to learn the way of being compassionate and forgiving to get passed their traumas.
Are you still flying a Ukrainian flag!? Jesus, get a clue
God bless you Shawn Ryan for giving these wonderful Heroes a platform to share their incredible stories.
God bless you Fettes & every one who shares their stories & info here, you all are a blessing in my life.
We're in this trauma together. I was repeatedly raped and abused by multiple people as a kid. And the same shit happened to me as I got older. I'm now 32 and drunk to numb my day and stumbled upon this. I've been plagued by this shit since I was 5. I still struggle with corn and drinking and smoking. AND avoiding social contact other than going to work. And it's been this long. But I stand by Jesus for help. I'm not out of my coping mechanisms the least bit. But I know that God understands what's happening inside me and understands who I really am as a person. And I try to be as in line with what he would want from me to be PROUD of me every day. And my faith and my persistent repentance as I push through my struggles, I know is valued by the father. I love ALL of you reading this.
Like Paul said, keep the faith, finish your race. The Lord knows our struggles like you said. I would rather struggle with something, than be completely given over to it. Jesus Saves.
This is absolutely beautiful. I am so sorry that you have walked the road that you have but it sure seems as if God has a great plan for you. Hang in there and never stop fighting.
What a good hearted dude. Respect.
HIS ANXIETY IS GIVING ME ANXIETY. HE IS HAVING DIFFICULTY EXPRESSING HIMSELF AND IT IS UNDERSTANDABLE. PORN ADDICTION IS REAL AF. YOU GET SO IMMERSED IN IT TO THE POINT THAT YOU BRING THAT PERVERSION INTO YOUR RELATIONSHIP. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THINGS GET OUT OF CONTROL. YOU BECOME SO DESENSITIZED THAT IT BECOMES YOUR NORM.
I think back to my first marriage (ended in destruction) and am so embarrassed about all the sexual behavior. Involving other men and women, letting someone pay to be with my her for a night, consuming corn daily, posting our own corn on the internet, all sorts of stuff. Gross.
I’ve since been baptized, gone corn-free, and in a new marriage. Though I’m forgiven, it’s still embarrassing to think about what a strong hold the enemy had on me for many years.
Real Men Speak Truth. Keep Going Brothers.
What he says really resonates with me. I distinctly remember the first time I saw Por# as an 11 year old. That was 30 years ago at a friend’s house. It’s disturbing how easy it is for kids to access that crap now.
Thank you for speaking about this!!!
This is one of the most real interview conversations ever and its all true. I had good parents growing up but mostly I was just lucky I wasn't exposed to bad things until I was about 17 and even then it was somewhat traumatic. Some of the worst stories I've heard involve older children exposing younger kids to very bad things. That is was I give zero F's if people call me a helicopter parent.
Feel bad for these men but you should here the testimony of a faithful modest wife that finds out this has been in her marriage. Most pain ever. The betrayal is so intense and almost unbearable. Praying for the world.
I love that Shawn was honest about the addiction in the Teams. It’s BAD.
On the Army SF side it’s the same. It’s SOF in general. Mental problems some type covered up with achievement and addiction.
We’re all in this fight together. Every single one of us. To anyone reading this, whatever is in your way right now, you’re stronger than it, you’re tougher than it, and you’re better than it, you’re going to beat it. You must truly believe that. Trust in Jesus and read his words. God bless.
This is absurdly wrong and anti-Biblical....God Himself never calls you strong bud....quite the opposite literally....says we are weak...because that is the truth....addiction is the actual weakness TO make the change in our own power....we are weak not just to porn, but to sin...none of us can stop sinning in all areas of sin.....hence our need to call on Jesus for HIS strength ....hence Jesus's verse saying "when you are weak then you are strong"...because no one that thinks they're strong enough sees the need for Jesus' strength...it is unBiblical to tell people who are weak that they are strong, we all need to acknowledge humbly to God who Loves us enough to die for us that yes, what God says about us is true...we are weak to sin...too weak to have battled and conquered it on our own, we need Jesus....so literally.....shut up Satan and get behind darkness until your day of ending begins and are forever no more in human lives....until then....the Biblical strategy is to acknowledge to Jesus that you are weak, too weak to stop, and cry out to Him for Salvation and help in overcoming sin, and the process begins....some are delivered overnight from addiction, for most it's a process of trying and failing then trying and failing less....but it does happen, and freedom does arrive, and the Grace and Love are real during the process of getting out of the sin someone is stuck in, whatever it is from a substance, porn, arrogance, you name it....and that process is called sanctification.....but no one is tougher than sin...no one is tougher than addiction....we are all vulnerable and weak hence God saying in Psalm 103:14 "For He Himself knows our form; He is mindful that we are nothing but dust."
"For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do."
"But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God-through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. "
"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. "
My mom always told me to act like God was standing right next to you all the time, because you can't hide anything from God.
I've always thought of the brain and psyche of a growing child like the game Tetris. Events and experience come falling down into your head and you struggle to make them fit. But sometimes a big irregular piece that's not supposed to be there comes dropping in and there's no way to make it fit good at all. And the new pieces keep dropping and if they are normal, with a little work, you make them fit rather nicely. But those tragic pieces are always deep down and they don't fit right, and all you can do is acknowledge those ugly areas and make sure you make the new stuff fit. But, there is power of the Holy spirit and true repentance and trusting in Jesus will give you a new heart with new desires and those old ways will be the past. Like the ways of a child go away when you become an adult. There is hope.
Good analogy.
Great analogy!
Yessir! You nailed it! The Holy Spirit will make you new if you truly crucify your entire self and follow Jesus. …but beware folks, if you don’t TRULY know what you’re getting into when doing this, I’ll just tell you now, the things you used to like, you will have no taste for anymore. If it’s not Holy and righteous before God, you will not enjoy it. I can’t even smoke tree anymore or have a few beers anymore. The moment my headspace changes even a little, I’m wildly uncomfortable and unhappy about it. The things guys joke about, won’t be funny to you and you’ll feel like a weird outcast. Also, it’s worth EVERY bit of that “sacrifice” and hardly seems like one when you’re in communion with Jesus Christ.
Great analogy, but I’ve found that studying psychology and going to therapy has equipped me to deal with my PTSD waaaaaaaay more than sitting around waiting for Jesus to fix me.
We have free will. It’s our responsibility to work on our own issues for ourselves.
If Jesus was interested in fixing my trauma, he wouldn’t have made me an autistic kid who grew up in the ghetto in a house full of drug addicts. Lol
I have to fix that myself. That’s up to me.
@@clicheguevara5282 wow… you just described me to a t. Jesus CAN fix that. I’m living proof. That said, God will meet you where you are. He won’t push you. You keep seeking Him and doing what you’re doing for your own good. God WILL deliver you out of the heck that’s in your mind. I used tree to survive for a little bit and it kept me alive, now I have freedom and peace in fullness along with sober living and communion with Christ. …not comparing piously! Just letting you know there IS hope and there IS a future in Christ whenever you’re ready. He’s never left you and He loves you tremendously. I do too. I’ll be saying a prayer for you brother.
This is a champion conversation! Still saving lives here.
Agree💯%
I have suffered from this my whole life and I think it had to do more with a dopamine response and/or somekind of emotional/chemical response from it from having a none caring family, abandonment, lack of connection from childhood. It is an extremely hard habit to break. But I’m trying to
That’s the conclusion I came to too. I used it to self-soothe and mentally escape during some tough seasons. I’m 35 and it’s been a part of my life since I was like 10.
I’ve finally been corn-free for about a month. What changed it for me was realizing the severe spiritual warfare implications of it and how it puts my daughter at risk being in the same household. Though the urge and impure thoughts are still there sometimes, I have the strength to resist now.
Anyway, all things are possible through Christ. Sincerely. Don’t quit. Beat this and shove it down the enemy’s throat.
This is a vitally important topic. Thank you for giving discussions like this a platform, Shawn!
Shawn, I’ve been following your RUclips since the beginning.
Several times It’s been like this for me….
I see the title of today’s show and think to myself, “oh jee, another SEAL with some intense war stories” Like I’ve never seen that before 🙄
And every time….Im wrong.
Your show delivers bravery that men need right now!
Your show delivers positive messages that men need right now!
Amazing work sir. Thank you.
I relate to this hard core. I also was exposed at around 6 years old and it started a porn addiction that lasted around 40 years! I am almost 47 and one year totally sober thank God, which happened because I found God through Orthodox Christianity. Porn is a great evil that destroys the soul and cripples the spirit. Here I am almost 47 finally becoming who I am supposed to be.
A vicious cycle that must be broken.
I had very similar trauma as a 6-7 year old.
I had a friend who showed me ALL the stuff grownups do. He said we needed to practice for when we got older. Clearly he was being abused. It really messed me up.
My husband was and me. The safest thing,he introduced our three sons to it. 😢 Our Pastor says this is a deep pit. You need Pastors to pray this out. 🙏
I can remember profoundly finding a thrown our penthouse magazine at a friends house that was in trash pile while their house was being renovated. I was maybe 11 and it fueled lifetime addiction .
I came to faith in my 40’s and I’m now in my 50’s and single and alone for good reason. There’s lifelong damage from pornography but there’s redemption in Jesus Christ .
Thanks be to God .
Appreciate you telling your story
The courage Chris has is incredible. I hope to have the same one day. Thank you Shawn.
I’m a Christian that struggled with all sorts of sexual addiction since I was younger than kindergarten age. A few years ago I began watching some Derek Prince videos and realized I had a demonic stronghold in this area of my life. I knew that t Christians were given power over demons in the Name of Jesus and so I said “never again sucker, never again!” I have been totally free for over 5 years now. I hope this can help others find freedom. James 4:7
Bro!! You should be given the medal of valor for this!!! Both of you!!🙏💪
Freedom requires a lot of discipline.
Thank you for this frank talk about a seriously dangerous topic infecting many.
This was the best segment… very relaitable
i was there too, that's a very serious addiction, but thankfully i got through it!!!
How? What worked best for you?
Having the courage to get it out and expose the childhood event that haunts you everyday.... God Bless all who struggle with addictions. IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT... Peace.
I really dig this guy. Super humble and unafraid to take things head on, not to mention he makes ice cream. Probably one of my favorite interviews and I watch them all.
Great coverage on this ever present destructive subject.
Much respect for you Chris ❤
That ‘dark creature’ is real. They’re demons attacking us individually.
1983 or so, 11 years old, cable tv, playboy channel, wasn’t locked up?? You can say I was a very nosy kid but that’s how I found it!
The same thing happened to me when I was 8 y/o which I just remembered after listening to him. 🤦🏻
I was three/four years old when, at a gas station of all places, I came across an extremely graphic cornographic magazine. My mom was vacuuming the car out and had set me on a bench that was next to a trash can, where the magazine was sitting (she didn’t see it or know it was there, how could she have possibly even suspected such a thing would be there). She came back and I was flipping through the magazine. She was horrified, snatched it from my hands, and I remember going home and her making sure I was okay. I still vividly remember the images but at the time, my three/four year old mind couldn’t comprehend what I saw.
The guy he’s referring to is Joshua Broome
Shawn Ryan & guests have won so much territory back for the Lord through this podcast. Smashing the enemy constantly and shining a bright light on things that have always been in the shadows. I pray for supernatural-level blessings for Shawn and his guests. Powerful stuff.
This is a brave man on the battlefield and in life also! Thank you for serving!
Good advice from 135 years ago.
Would you be free from the burden of sin?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood
Would you o'er evil a victory win?
There's wonderful power in the blood
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb
Would you be free from passion and pride?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood
Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide
There's wonderful power in the blood
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb
Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood
Sin stains are lost in the life-giving flow
There's wonderful power in the blood
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb
Amen... beautiful powerful hymn. Ty for posting it.
Parenting has it's challenges. Regardless of what our children are exposed or doing to (they can fall to peer pressure, sex, drugs, gangs , alcohol, porn ) daily hugs, communication, involvement in their lives (home, daily prayer, home, activities, homes, school work, home, movie nights, home ice cream nights, homes, baking nights , monitor their activities, ask questions... is so critical. Do Not let the Internet be their parents.
Great frase, Don’t let the Internet be the parents, thanks
Incredible content. A dive into real life problems, we all have them and don’t understand ourselves
He is right.
100%
Here in Nebraska there’s Corn 🌽 everywhere you look
Lots of husking
@ it’s an epidemic. Lots of buff left arms round here 💪
All those farm kids exposed to mating livestock
@ maybe in Iraq, sorry we are allowed to bang the women here we don’t resort to wherever you use
Corn I'm so confused is it short for porn??
I can hear the pain in his voice, it's horrible what p*rn is doing to children and even adults.
This was really great to share, I thoroughly agree with him.
Demonic influence is behind a lot of these addictions
Jesus preached deliverance and cast out devils from people.... literally. This is still a real thing today. Real deliverance is life changing.
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“Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually.”
Psalms 105:4
It’s definitely a struggle for sure we all fight it at some point and if y’all sayin u never have your lieing or really lucky. I pray for both y’all and I pray God will help deliver y’all from ur addictions . God is king 👑
It actually is about abhorrent sexuality. In all forms
Abhorrent or aberrant? Maybe both!
@@Kjt853 Definitely both
U guys are another breed and lvl of human sacrifice and human being. Your allowed to feel however u want and nobody will ever judge u guys.. only a extended hand of help and ear wenever u guys feel the need to reach out. Its OK to ask for professional assistance to better that mental. Even the best of them have mental doubts and deficiencies at times
This was surprising to listen to a special forces operator of the highest caliber speaking about an off topic subject. I knew that porn is pervasive in society especially with the ease of the internet bringing it to us but I never realized how deep the rabbit hole goes! Thanks for this episode, it was very interesting. 👍
It's not just alcohol and drugs. You cope by all means possible. The brain is a crazy the thing.
God bless this man 🙏
Every netflix show has to have lots of nudity snd graphic sex scenes. Like softcore stuff. Its shoved into everything.
As someone who has been corn-free for about a month finally, I can’t even open RUclips without something in my feed that is like softcore corn and tempting. Frankly, it pisses me off. You’re right, it’s everywhere. Alcohol and corn are the two most powerful weapons the enemy has on society.
Netflix is a cesspool of degradation. I remember watching a particular show and for no reason at all within the first episode of the season they felt the need to display a characters genitals. Instantly turned it off.
@@LongRangeStranger these weirdos in Hollywood like can’t help themselves. They HAVE to be perverted constantly.
@LongRangeStranger yeah one movie I watched had a dude jack off into a plant. I turned it off bc 1. It's gay 2. I don't want to watch a depressing film with porn.
Solid interview good men here 👏🏻
i read somewhere that “Life damages Everyone.” PERIOD. Never Envy Another. I realized as a child that it didn’t matter how hard i tried that other kids(evme adults!)
❤. People mistake my freedom from the opinions of others combined with self affirmation, love and acceptance. I’m very intelligent and funny humble and cocky. My Lights Too bright. Not enough people realize that when you do the right things you feel good about yourself. And others see and know Truth. Truth requires Courage and the World is full of Cowards right now. I don’t understand why it’s sooo important to others to try and hurt my feelings but their criticisms make no sense and i know that what they say and how they really feel. Love more. Be better. God has been my only comfort through my darkest times. The Fear is so pervasive in so many and they aren’t even aware of themselves. Bitches try to fuck me over and people think fantasy’s are Reality and get mad because “things didn’t happen the way they were supposed to”!! They are deceived by demons telling them they want to hear. Immaturity and Selfishness and a whole lot of self absorbed angry brats go through Life as if Life is a Movie and they are the only Star forever. Others merely exist as supporting players. Observe and detach. Pray for their awakening. Their rebirth. JOY. Jesus Others You!! To Serve and really engage is the Life of Contentment. Tragedy’s and Losses & Struggles keep a witty clever dangerous sense of Humor so you can laugh more than you cry. Don’t take yourself too seriously No one else does!🧝🏼🫦🦷👂🏾🫶🏻👻
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Thank you Shawn Ryan. New Mexico 🇺🇸💪🏻❤️
New Mexico! From the north central area.
@ nice we are too.
Its been a 4 year battle in waves, but making the decision to actively leave behind porn for good has done wonders for my life.
100% accurate, the most destructive poisons the devil has ever made...God forgive us...
Great honest talk
real shit, back in 2013 when i was in middle school everyone had that iphone 5 and 6+ and pretty sure i remember hearing of a kid that legit thought they were funny and turned on some phorn on the teachers computer when they walked out the room, yeahhh i can only imagine the trauma everyone was goin thru just because they "had a phone"😔🙏
The Lord Jesus delivered me from my addiction to porn years ago. I'm so grateful.
How did you first know you had a problem with it ?
@Kiska503 when I would randomly out of nowhere, just have this weird urge. Then it was like I was being forced or pushed to seek it out. Basically, something else was driving me to look at it. As I found out later, it was a demonic spirit giving me those crazy urges.
Thats amazing...Iv been a believer for 30 yrs.. still havnt been delivered. Iv been struggling since my teens on and off
@@BigJon9595 what does “been delivered” mean?
@BigJon9595 if you truly seek the Lord's help and earnestly pray for Him to deliver you, He will. It's so amazing to be set free from any type of addiction. Remember, by His stripes, we're healed.
Kids need structure and rules and parents watching and invading privacy. Parents... not buddies.
Mine started at an extremely young age, it completely warped my mind as well. It wasn’t until the last few years if stopped watching. It completely messes with your mind especially if your in a long term relationship AND your very good looking it WILL cause problems especially if your as young as i am. We made it through that but it wasn’t easy. So learn to control yourself and have some dignity.
One thing to know is once you begin to think about stopping it's got more than one step. You could create cessation by agreeing you want to, begin to think of it past tense, then go on. "I used to want to do that, but now..." "I used to think that was the answer, but now..." or "but..." and St Jerome, he'd sit in a cave all day and yell too, so just remember that we're not Christ, but his presence will bring our guilty emotion. Then Trinity is through saints too. When youre a grown up that is.
I never realized corn was this dark , destructive, addictive thing . Corn ,on the cob or loose kernels, may not be the healthiest food but it makes its way into my diet atleast a few times per month
@8:15 He's probably talking about Joshua Broome.
Probably but I believe it may be Randy Spears. Awesome life changing story. It’s on RUclips
Love the show Ryan, keep up the good work. I would like to give some constructive criticism in regard to the thumbnail.
This video highlights the darkness of the porn industry and the dangers of it, however the thumb nail can be a stumbling block for those who are putting their faith in Christ and moving past a history of porn addiction. I would encourage you to consider different approaches to what thumbnails are put up for content on this type of subject. God bless you and the family.
This is a bigger problem than people care to admit. The addiction to corn is actually stronger than that of an addiction to heroin. The amount of dopamine released actually reroutes people's neuro pathways so that after a very short time, addict behavior begins, and your brain literally can not stop thinking about how to get the next high.
I dealt with this issue for longer than I care to admit. The path to recovery is challenging, especially since this version of heroin is free and in everyone's possession at all times with smartphones. But, you absolutely CAN get free of this!
The absolute most important first step is admitting to someone you trust that you have a problem with this, then the 2nd step is finding counseling or a recovery group.
It is rare that people can just walk away from a heroin addiction without recovery, and this addiction is stronger than that. Help will often be needed to truly learn how to get this addiction out of our lives.
Praise Korean Jesus 🙏🏼🇰🇷✝️