The Deep End With Lecrae

He Stared In 1,000+ Adult Films… Now He's a Christian.

Feb 26, 2026
Joshua Broome, former adult film performer turned pastor, shares his journey from fame and trauma to faith and family. He discusses life behind the scenes of the industry, a traumatic assault and near suicide, the moment that redirected his life, and the long work of healing, identity, and rebuilding intimacy and relationships.
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ANECDOTE

Father Wound Fueled The Pursuit Of Success

  • Joshua Broome traced his high-achiever drive to a father wound that made him chase success to feel significant.
  • He believed success might replace a father's approval, pushing him toward modeling, acting, and later porn as validation.
INSIGHT

Porn Became A Substitute For Emotional Validation

  • Joshua says early porn exposure converted emotional pain into a conquest for acceptance through sex and performance.
  • At 13 he saw porn, felt shame and used sexual conquest as another metric to prove worth.
ANECDOTE

Recruited By Glamour And Affirmation

  • At 22 three women recruited Joshua into the adult industry; an agent then sold fame and wealth as a cure for brokenness.
  • The agency's studio had Bentleys on the lot and magazine covers on the walls, offering instant affirmation.
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