Porn-Again Christian
Written by Mark Driscoll
Review by: Shaun Harrison
A summary of this book:
A book all about helping guys who struggle in the area of purity and who desire to be set free. Porn-Again Christian is a candid, no-nonsense guide aimed at helping Christian men navigate the struggles of pornography, lust, and sexual sin. Written in a direct and often humorous style, the book combines Biblical truth with practical advice to challenge cultural norms and call men to sexual purity. It emphasizes repentance, accountability, and God’s design for sexuality within marriage, offering hope for lasting freedom through Christ.
What did you like about the book?
It’s a book for guys only. It’s a straight-talking-shooting book that helps and identifies with the realistic struggle most guys go through in terms of purity and masturbation
What did you not like about this book?
It needed a greater reliance on Scripture — God’s word is so powerful in giving us clarity and helpful tips to exit the cycle of destruction and the devil’s hold over our minds and actions. In Matthew 5:27–28, Jesus taught, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Also, in Mark 7:21–23, Jesus said, “For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” Then in Titus 2:11–12, Paul wrote, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.” This grace enables us not merely to hide our sin, diminish our sin, justify our sin, or accept it as inevitable. Rather, God’s grace enables us to put to death our sin so that we live dead to sin and alive to Christ where we were previously alive to sin and dead to Christ (Rom. 8:13–14).
Who would benefit most from reading this book?
Mainly young men, also those in relationships, and married men.
Do you recommend this book?
Yes, but there are some things you should know…
If someone reads this book, they should be aware of the following…
This book is intended for a male audience. It’s intended for those who are struggling, unable to be set free in this area. The book gives practical handles as well as highlights what the word of God says about this and provides handles for freedom in our pursuit for purity and holiness
About the review author
Shuan & Angie Harrison have been married since 1997 and have 3 kids, Tyde, Kellan and Adaya. Shaun owns his own property business and is a qualified property valuator. They have been part of Oxygen Life since 2002, and have been serving as an eldership couple since 2014.
