Under the Juniper Tree 021: “How Pornography Causes Depression”

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Episode #021
“How Pornography Causes Depression”

HOST: Andrew Crowe

Show Notes:

• In this episode, Andrew discusses the problem of pornography in the realm of depression. What is the connection? What can be done about it?

Outline of this episode:

• Why this study?

  • Dr. Kevin Skinner conducted an online study in 2011 to see is there was a connection between depression and pornography.

  • In six months, 450 individuals (mostly men) responded to the study.

  • Almost 30% admitted to watching 3-5 times a week.

  • Over 25% admitted to watching it weekly.

• What were the results of the test?

  • The general populous scored an average of 6 on the depression scale.

  • 3-5 times a week scored 18 – moderate depression.

  • Daily scored over 21 – severe depression.

  • The study showed a huge connection between pornography and depression.

• This podcast is not just directed to males.

  • 1 in 3 users are female.

  • Estimated 40 million Americans are users (13 million females give or take).

• What is the connection between depression and pornography?

  • It is caused by a chemical called “dopamine.”

• Pornography is literally able to take the joy out of life (Prov. 27:7).

What Does One Who Is Addicted Need to Do?

• Be Aware of the Biblical Teachings on the Subject

  • Parents Should Talk to Their Children (Eph. 6:4).

  • Preachers Should Be Willing to Preach.

• Change Certain Habits

• Pray Often (1 Thess. 5:15; Matt. 6:13a).

• Kill the Addiction (Col. 3:5-6).

Episode Resources:

• Biblical Manliness 041: Why I Don’t Watch Porn

• OvercomeOnline.org

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