Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast Run to Love, Run from Porn
Feb 10, 2026
Jerry Jenkins, author and speaker known for the book Hedges, offers practical guidelines to protect marriage from temptation. He discusses admitting vulnerability and building defenses. Short strategies include filters, accountability, reminders and routines. He also shares a vivid love story memory and using mementos to keep commitment front and center.
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Porn's Hidden Damage To Marriage
- Pornography harms both individuals and marriages by damaging brain responses and emotional connection.
- Erin Smalley says it leads to secrecy, betrayal, and feeling insufficient during intimacy.
It’s Not Just A Private Vice
- Pornography is not a private problem because it affects the spouse and the relationship.
- John Fuller emphasizes it must be treated as a marital issue, not an individual secret.
Practical Hedges Against Porn
- Install content filters, enlist an honest accountability partner, and limit screen time to reduce exposure.
- Jerry Jenkins and Greg Smalley urge daily prayer and Scripture to lower temptation and build spiritual friction.
