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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...

How the 'Hug My Younger Self' Trend Connects to Recovery from Pornography Addiction

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD The “Hug My Younger Self” trend is taking over social media. By using AI to generate images of a person’s adult self-embracing their child self, users are...

How Generative AI Fuels Both Marketing Innovation and Online Pornography Addiction

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Introduction In 2025 brands are no longer just communicating messages; they are co-creating narratives in real time with their audiences. Generative artificial...

Discerning Church Culture: Healing or Harming?

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD One of the most influential environments in a believer’s life is the local church. Within the church community, individuals often seek guidance, healing, and...

Healing After Sextortion: Guiding Teens Through Fear, Shame, and Restoration

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD The Aftermath of Sextortion For a teen who has been a victim of sextortion, the emotional aftermath can be devastating. Once the manipulation is exposed or the threats...

Sextortion and the Vulnerability of Teens

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Understanding Sextortion Sextortion is an alarming form of sexual exploitation where teens are manipulated into sending explicit images or videos, only to be blackmailed...

Sibling Support Through Abuse or Tragedy - Anchors of Stability

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey When a family experiences abuse or tragedy, siblings often find themselves caught in emotional upheaval that can strain or strengthen their relationship. Whether facing the...

Helping Young Men Develop a Secure Sense of Masculinity

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey In today’s culture, young men face a flood of conflicting messages about masculinity. They are often unsure whether being a man means being tough and emotionless, or...

The Hidden Fallout of a Smear Campaign: How Narcissistic Abuse Leaves Lingering Scars

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey In 2023, I became the target of a vicious smear campaign. The experience was not only painful and confusing, but it opened my eyes to the widespread emotional devastation...

Wired for Connection: How Early Life and Culture Shape the Arousal Template

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD The Arousal Template and Early Emotional Encoding The concept of an arousal template refers to the brain’s internal blueprint for sexual interest and arousal. It is...

The Development of the Arousal Template

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Understanding the Arousal Template The concept of an “arousal template” is foundational in understanding sexual behavior and addiction patterns. Coined by...

Emerging Concerns in Pornography Addiction Trends

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Shifting Patterns in Digital Dependency The landscape of pornography addiction is rapidly evolving, with concerning new trends surfacing that require urgent attention...

The Danger of Toxic Shame and the Labels We Wear

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Toxic shame is a silent force undermining mental and emotional wellness in countless individuals. Unlike guilt, which can motivate us toward constructive change, toxic shame...

How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD Understanding the Influence of Pornography In our digital era, children are often exposed to sexually explicit content earlier than parents expect. Whether through peer...

When Teens Use Pornography to Cope

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD The Emotional Draw of Pornography In today’s digital landscape, many teens are increasingly turning to pornography not simply for curiosity or arousal, but as a...

The Spiritual Dangers of Shame: The Difference Between Shame, Guilt, and Embarrassment

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Shame is a deeply personal and often hidden struggle that affects many Christians, quietly shaping how they relate to God, others, and themselves. It is more than just a...

When You're the Target: Finding Strength as a Caregiver in the Face of Negativity

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey One of the hardest parts of caregiving—whether you're a parent, pastor, counselor, or ministry leader—is that sometimes the people we care about the most hurt...

Helping Children Navigate Anxiety in an Uncertain World

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey In today’s ever-changing world, uncertainty has become a constant companion. Whether it’s news of global conflict, economic hardship, or rapid cultural shifts,...

Helping Teens Develop Their Relationship with God

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Raising teenagers is no small task, especially when our deepest desire is to see them walk in faith and develop a personal relationship with God. As Christian parents and...

Sextortion: What Parents and Youth Leaders Need to Know

By Floyd Godfrey, PhD What Is Sextortion? Sextortion is a disturbing and increasingly common form of online exploitation. It occurs when someone tricks, pressures, or coerces another...

The Power of Connection: Why Teens Need Therapists Who Engage

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Adolescence is a complex stage of development marked by rapid emotional, cognitive, and social changes. Teenagers often struggle with anxiety, identity confusion, depression,...

The Power of Vulnerability: How Shame Stunts Emotional and Spiritual Health

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey Shame is a universal emotion, yet it remains one of the most silencing and isolating experiences for individuals. Renowned researcher Dr. Brené Brown has spent over...

The Peace That Comes from Trusting God's Word

By Dr. Floyd Godfrey How Trusting the Bible Improves Mental Health and Reduces Anxiety In an age marked by anxiety, confusion, and emotional overwhelm, the need for peace is greater than ever....
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