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Encouragement for Pastors Facing Ministry Fatigue: The Silent Strain

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Ministry is often described as a calling, a deep and sacred mission to shepherd the people of God. But for many pastors, the calling also becomes a burden, and one that...

Leading on Empty: Recognizing and Recovering from Leadership Burnout

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Leadership in mental health and other helping professions is often deeply fulfilling, but also emotionally taxing. Many professionals find themselves running on fumes,...

Helping Your Child Navigate a Struggle with Pornography

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey When parents discover their child is struggling with pornography, the shock can be intense and disorienting. The immediate reaction often involves confusion, disappointment,...

The Woundings of Life

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Throughout my clinical career, I have observed a consistent theme among both youth and adults, many are carrying deep emotional wounds from life events they were never...

Helping Parents Respond to a Child's Pornography Problem

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Shock and Fear The discovery that a child has been viewing pornography can be deeply unsettling for any parent. As Weiss and Glaser (2021) explain, "Learning about a...

Navigating the Transition: Raising a Son from Childhood to Young Adulthood

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Raising a son involves more than meeting physical needs. It requires emotional sensitivity, developmental awareness, and a nuanced understanding of the shifts that occur as a...

Cultivating Healthy Friendships in a Christian Life

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Friendship is one of the most profound and rewarding blessing God has given us. Within Christian communities, the role of healthy friendships is vital, not only for emotional...

The Crucial Role of Parental Connection in Boys' Emotional Development

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey The emotional and psychological development of boys hinges significantly on the depth and quality of their relationships with their parents. During formative years, the...

The Role of Healthy Male Mentors to Guide Boys and Young Men

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Many parents are concerned about the future of their sons, especially in a culture that often sends confusing or unhealthy messages about masculinity. As young men navigate...

A Boy's Transition from Mother to Father

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey As boys grow from early childhood into adolescence, they undergo a unique and powerful psychological shift, one that leads them from the maternal world of nurture and...

The Human Spiritual Root System

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Understanding the Spiritual Roots of Emotional and Relational Growth When we think about the human heart from a biblical and emotional perspective, it is helpful to...

Breaking the Silence: Helping Teens Confront Hidden Sexual Struggles

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Recognizing What Teens Are Really Facing Many parents today assume their teenagers are not dealing with deep sexual struggles, especially if they are raised in faith-based...

Christian Parents Talking to Teens About Sex and Pornography

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Understanding the Challenge Today’s parents face an unprecedented task. They must guide their teens through a culture steeped in sexual imagery, internet...

Born That Way? Ongoing Research Reveals Deeper Dynamics Behind Same-Sex

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Challenging a Common Assumption The phrase “born that way” has become a mainstream explanation for same-sex attraction (SSA), often framed as immutable and...

The Surge in Anxiety Disorders Among Young Adults in the U.S.

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Anxiety disorders are becoming a defining mental health issue for young adults in the United States. The 18 to 29 age group, once regarded as the prime of life, is now...

Raising Teens Together: Partnering With Your Church and Family

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Raising teenagers is a journey that no parent should have to take alone. God never intended for families to function in isolation. Throughout scripture, we see examples of...

Missing Rites of Passage: A Silent Struggle for Boys in Modern Culture

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey In modern American culture, the transition from boyhood to manhood is often ambiguous and unmarked. Unlike traditional societies that intentionally guide boys through rites...

Finding Meaning: A Therapeutic Approach to Depression

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Depression remains one of the most widespread mental health concerns across the globe, impacting people of all ages and backgrounds. While traditional approaches often focus...

The Confusion of Exposure: How Pornography Shapes Teen Perspectives

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD When Curiosity Becomes Confusion In an age of nearly unrestricted digital access, adolescents are often introduced to pornography well before they are emotionally or...

The Hidden Impact of Pornography on Children

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Widespread Exposure and Deep Impacts In today’s digitally driven culture, pornography is not just readily available, it is often aggressively marketed, especially...

The Alarming Prevalence of Pornography Use Across Age and Gender

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Pervasiveness Across the Population In today’s hyperconnected society, pornography has become one of the most widely consumed forms of media. The ease of access...

Learning to Trust God When We Are Struggling

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Life brings seasons of both joy and hardship, and during times of struggle, our faith is often put to the test. It is in these moments that learning to trust God becomes not...

Disturbing Trends in Teen Pornography Use

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD The Alarming Rise of Pornography Use Among Teens In today’s digital culture, exposure to pornography is occurring at increasingly younger ages, with concerning...

Sexual Curiosity in Children and Teens During Puberty

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Puberty and Confusion in a Digital Age The adolescent years are a complex time of growth and change. As children enter puberty, their bodies, brains, and emotional worlds...

A Father's Role: A Son's First Glimpse of Manhood

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey From the earliest years of life, boys instinctively look to their fathers for cues on what it means to be a man. A father’s tone of voice, his approach to challenges,...

Understanding God as Father: Healing the Wounds of Earthly Relationships

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Understanding God as Father and the Impact of Earthly Father Relationships Our concept of God the Father is one of the most powerful and personal aspects of Christian...

Developing Connection with God as a Father

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey For many Christians, the idea of connecting with God as a Father can feel complicated or even painful. Earthly experiences often shape how individuals perceive God, and when...

The Battle for Christian Values in Western Culture

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey In recent decades, Western civilization has witnessed a steady erosion of its Judeo-Christian foundation. As society moves further away from biblical principles, many...

Understanding Sexualized Attachments and Healing Through Connection

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD The Need for Connection and the Prevalence of Pornography Pornography use remains a persistent issue affecting both men and women, including those in faith communities....

Rewriting the Adolescent Story: Building Resilience Beyond Shame

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey The adolescent years are filled with exploration, risk-taking, and identity formation. Yet many teens walk through this season feeling deeply unseen. According to Clunan...

Nurturing Resilience in Adolescents Beyond Shame

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Adolescence is a critical developmental stage, marked by identity formation, emotional growth, and increasing social complexity. Unfortunately, it is also a time when shame...

Your Actions Speak Louder: Living Out Faith Authentically

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey How Christian Actions Demonstrate Faith and Build Trust in a Watching World In today’s world, people are bombarded with words. Sermons, social media posts,...

Helping Children and Youth Navigate Healthy Sexual Integrity

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Understanding the Modern Landscape Children and teens today are facing a wave of sexual confusion and pressure that no previous generation has encountered. With the click...

Good Boundaries and Goodbyes

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey In her 2025 Plenary Address at the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) World Conference, Lysa TerKeurst brought clarity and spiritual insight to the...

Biblical and Scientific Perspective in Human Flourishing

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey What does it mean to flourish as a human being? In our modern world, many chase success, comfort, and personal achievement, yet still feel something is missing. The Christian...

Brain Health: The Cornerstone of Mental Wellness

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Brain health has emerged as one of the most critical conversations in modern mental health care. Far beyond just addressing psychiatric symptoms, professionals are now...

Building Lasting Intimacy: Deliberate Steps Toward Deeper Connection

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey In a culture where romance is often portrayed as spontaneous and effortless, many couples become discouraged when their relationship doesn't naturally maintain its early...

Rekindling Intimacy in Marriage: Restoring Connection and Passion

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Married couples often find themselves in seasons where intimacy begins to fade. Responsibilities pile up, communication grows shallow, and physical closeness is replaced by...

From Trauma to Anointing: How God Uses What You've Been Through

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Every believer will eventually face moments of wounding; those seasons of hardship, disappointment, or trauma that leave lasting marks. But in God’s kingdom, wounds are...

God Uses Our Wounds to Shape Strength and Purpose

Dr. Floyd Godfrey We live in a world that often views pain as something to avoid at all costs. Suffering, loss, betrayal, and trauma are things we instinctively try to escape. Yet throughout...

Removing Your Shame Label to Feel God's Love

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Many Christians sit in church each week hearing powerful sermons about God’s love, grace, and the importance of cultivating a close relationship with Jesus Christ. Yet,...

Emotionally Healthy Christian Leaders

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Churches across the globe are led by pastors and ministry leaders who love God and desire to see people transformed through the gospel. Yet, it is not uncommon to find...

When Teens Feel Trapped: Pornography Addiction in Adolescents

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD The Hidden Crisis of Adolescent Pornography Use In today’s digital world, adolescents face an overwhelming exposure to sexual content. With smartphones in their...

Breaking the Silence: Teen Pornography Addiction and the Power of Connection

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD A Silent Battle Among Adolescents Teen pornography addiction is becoming an increasingly visible concern among mental health professionals, educators, and parents. With...

Loneliness and Isolation: Silent Drivers of Pornography Addiction

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD The Hidden Link Between Loneliness and Addiction Pornography addiction rarely stems from one single factor. Instead, it often develops through a combination of emotional,...

Treating Pornography Addiction

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Understanding the Onset of Pornography Addiction Pornography addiction is a growing concern in both clinical and coaching settings, often beginning long before...

Fear and Shame Silence Those Struggling with Pornography Addiction

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Why So Many Suffer in Silence Pornography addiction is an issue impacting millions, yet it remains shrouded in secrecy. While society has made strides in discussing...

Compulsive Sexual Behavior Recovery

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Understanding the Prevalence and Complexity of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Compulsive sexual behavior, often referred to as hypersexuality or sexual addiction, is...

The Hidden Crisis Among Gen Z - Loneliness

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey A recent national survey by Hopelab and Data for Progress revealed that half of young people in the United States report loneliness and family problems as major disruptions...

Digital Therapy in the Age of AI: Opportunity, Risk, and Ethical Oversight

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey In recent years, digital mental health tools, especially those leveraging artificial intelligence such as conversational agents (chatbots), virtual therapists, or other...
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