There’s a hidden epidemic wrecking spiritual leaders, destroying marriages, and hollowing out the moral integrity of men across the Church. It’s not just a temptation—it’s a crisis of Christian porn addiction.
In a brutally honest interview on Hardly Initiated, Dr. Myron Edmunds, a former pastor turned men's coach, confessed something many pastors would never say aloud: "I preached, then watched porn." Not once, but repeatedly—right after God used him powerfully in ministry.
This is no scandal-bait. It’s a wake-up call. And if you’re a man silently battling lust, shame, or spiritual numbness, or if you're a leader who’s been afraid to talk about it—this blog is for you.
The Hidden Battle of Christian Porn Addiction
Christian porn addiction isn’t a buzzword—it’s a bleeding wound. Dr. Myron shared how he would go on porn binges immediately after preaching, wrestling with guilt, shame, and emotional disconnect from his wife. It wasn’t about a lack of faith—it was a lack of healing.
Let’s be honest. Many men in church today aren’t struggling because they don’t love God. They’re struggling because the Church hasn’t given them space to bleed, confess, or be discipled beyond behavior management. And so, Christian men addicted to porn remain locked in cycles of silence.
"The more anointed you are, the more problems you got... Your anointing is an announcement that you’re messed up." – Dr. Myron Edmunds
What Does the Bible Say About Porn and Lust?
“Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” – Colossians 3:5
Dr. Myron’s confession was bold, but it also aligns with the brutal clarity of Scripture. Sexual sin is not just a personal issue—it’s idolatry. We don’t just struggle with lust; we exchange the glory of God for images that imitate intimacy without covenant.
Jesus didn’t mince words either. In Matthew 5:28, He said that to look at a woman with lust is to commit adultery in the heart. The issue is not the internet. The issue is the unrepented, unhealed inner man that has learned to cope with pressure by escaping into fantasy.
Why Do So Many Christian Men Fall Into Porn Addiction?
The interview exposed a deeper layer: emotional detachment. Dr. Myron shared how, as a pastor, he was saving families in public but failing as a husband in private. Sex in his marriage became non-existent. And instead of communicating or seeking healing, he self-medicated with porn.
He explained something that resonates deeply with many men:
- “I wasn’t cheating physically, but I was avoiding intimacy.”
- “I wanted sex, but I didn’t know how to be emotionally present.”
- “I thought I was entitled to pleasure because I was doing God’s work.”
This is the formula for disaster: spiritual burnout + emotional avoidance + sexual entitlement = addiction.
The Church’s Failure to Address Porn Addiction in Men
The Shocking Truth: Even the Purest Souls Can Be Demon-Influenced—Here’s How to Shield Yourself!
Why do so few churches talk openly about this? Dr. Myron argues that men don’t attend church because the environment doesn’t allow them to be real. He said, “I need a space where I can be vulnerable and grow in safety. The modern church doesn’t offer that.”
Instead, we host men’s breakfasts, pass out ties on Father’s Day, and expect struggling men to smile in silence. Christian porn addiction flourishes in secrecy, and the Church's silence becomes complicity.
Even leaders aren’t immune. In fact, they may be more at risk:
- They're isolated.
- They’re overworked.
- They’re spiritually drained.
And when ministry becomes performance, addiction becomes a backstage routine.
Redefining Biblical Manhood: Presence Before Provision
In Genesis 2, Adam’s first relationship wasn’t with Eve—it was with God. Before he was a provider, Adam was a worshiper.
“We define manhood by provision, but God defines it by presence.” – Dr. Myron
We’ve swallowed a capitalistic, Western model of masculinity that says you’re only a man if you earn, provide, or succeed. But biblically, a man is someone who stands comfortably in God’s presence. From there, his identity and strength flow.
If Christian men want to break porn addiction, they don’t just need accountability filters—they need spiritual identity rooted in God’s design.
To the Man Reading This: You Are Not Alone, But You Must Act
If you’re battling Christian porn addiction, don’t just confess—confront it. Silence is not surrender. But healing only comes when you bring the darkness into the light.
“Return to Me, and I will return to you,” says the LORD. – Malachi 3:7
Here’s what you can do today:
- Start a fast from noise. Silence</strong will reintroduce you to God’s voice.
- Talk to another trusted brother in Christ. Confession kills shame.
- Stop managing behavior. Start healing your soul.
- Pray Psalm 51 out loud every day for 30 days.
You’re not disqualified. You’re not too far gone. But you can’t keep hiding. And you can’t wait another Sunday.
🎥 Watch the Interview That’s Waking the Church Up
This isn’t a podcast episode. It’s a breakthrough. Watch Dr. Myron tell the full story—and share it with a man who needs it.
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