The allure of pornography can be quite intoxicating. And why not? It’s always available and easy to hide. Nobody else has to know about it.
 
Pornography is one of the few places in life where you are in complete control of your sexuality. Quite frankly, pornography never says no. You can be vulnerable, take emotional risks, and explore whatever you want to with no fear of judgment.
 
What you have just read is what the world has to say. But what about the Bible? Based on the various precepts set forth in Scripture, it is quite clear that the enemy has taken one of the most amazing gifts that God has given us, the gift of sex, and twisted it.
 
Believe it or not, pornography is a big deal that destroys families and relationships. Yet, most Americans don’t think pornography is a problem. But it is. Just ask our guest, Joshua Broome.
 
In 2013, Broome was not only into pornography but he had made it a career. He had appeared in over 1,000 adult films and had even won awards for this work, the adult film industry’s top honor, “Performer of the Year”. Broome was making more money than he thought he would ever earn, and living large had become a reality not some far fetched dream.
 
But within his soul, Broome was empty. He had done all the things that he thought would satisfy him completely yet they didn’t work. Instead, they actually amplified his anxiety and deepened his depression to the point where he was planning to end his life.
 
But God intervened. Intending to commit suicide, a chance encounter with a bank teller changed Broome’s life. In that moment, he made the impulsive decision to leave the adult film industry for good.
 
That decision changed my Broome’s life forever. While his departure from the porn industry was not easy, he still struggled with his identity and purpose. But he purposefully sought to make better choices.
 
Interestingly enough, today, more than a decade later, Broome is married and the father of three. He has gone from touring the world with porn-star fame to touring the world spreading God’s redemption and freedom. He has a new book out called “The 7 Lies That Ruin Your Life”, designed to give practical advice for those struggling with false approval and purpose.
 
Broome joins us on the Crossmap Podcast to talk about why so many people struggle to find their identity and purpose and how pornography tries to fill that void. Listen as he urges parents to overcome their fears and engage in honest dialogue about sex with their kids and highlights that it is a beautiful aspect of life that God intended for marriage.

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