Providing Helpful Accountability
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Excerpt: Providing Helpful Accountability
Course: Freedom From Pornography
Speakers: Brittni De La Mora
The Heart of Accountability
What does it truly mean to be a good accountability partner? It means extending grace, love, and kindness when the person you're supporting stumbles. It’s crucial to understand that individuals grappling with addiction are acutely aware of their missteps. They don't need us to point out the obvious.
Rejecting Shame
Instead, our role is to reject shame on their behalf. When they're drowning in feelings of inadequacy, remind them: 'You are not defined by your sin. You are a child of God.' Be a source of strength and encouragement, offering unwavering support.
Leading with Kindness
The Bible teaches us that God's kindness leads people to repentance. Let's mirror that kindness. Those seeking accountability have already acknowledged their shortcomings. They've reached out for help, recognizing their need for support.
Practical Steps: Embracing Grace-Filled Accountability
Be gracious, loving, and kind. Reject shame and affirm their identity in Christ. Be a source of strength and encouragement. Emulate God’s kindness.
Conclusion: Cultivating a Culture of Grace in Recovery
Accountability isn't about judgment; it's about fostering a culture of grace. It's about walking alongside someone, offering support and encouragement as they navigate their journey toward healing. By embodying God's kindness, we can empower others to break free from addiction and embrace their true identity in Christ.
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Freedom From Pornography
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Part 1: Stories of Struggle
Session 1: What is the Struggle?
Video: Introduction: Freedom from Pornography
Topics: Early Exposure and Unseen Wounds
Session 2: The People
Video: Brittni’s Story
Video: Humanizing the Struggle
Video: Safeguard your Life from Porn; Warfare Prayer to Break the Chains
Topics: The Broken People Who Make Porn; Taking Action Against Using Porn
Part 2: The Roots of Dependency versus Design
Session 3: How Does This Dependency Begin?
Video: What’s in the Search Bar
Topics: The Truth about the Industry; What’s Driving Your Porn Use
Session 4: Biblical Roots
Video: Knowing Your Enemies
Video: Rejecting Synthetic for Authentic; Looking for Patterns and Capturing Thoughts
Topics: Three Enemies; Gypsy Moth Mating Disruption; Inner Healing Prayer
Part 3: Reconnecting and Reattaching
Session 5: Reconnecting With An Authentic God
Video: Habits for Healing with God
Topics: How God Sees You; Wild Mustangs; Learn the Formula for Success
Session 6: Working On Self
Video: The Neuroscience of Addiction; What Porn Does to Your Brain
Topics: Judgement and Shame; Visceral Reactions; Your Brain’s Reaction
Session 7: Working With Others
Video: Practices for Building Community; Relationships of Trust
Topics: Communities; Who to Trust; Action Before Failure
Session 8: Healing With A Spouse
Video: Providing Helpful Accountability; Confess the Temptation, Not the Mistake
Topics: Being a Safe Listener; Sharing Safely; Listening Triad
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