The Broken Windows theory, developed more than 30 years ago, holds that police can stop higher levels of crime by giving more attention to the smaller crimes, such as breaking windows. By emphasizing law and order and a different level of community expectations, crime rates overall can be lowered. A lot of police and social…
Fighting Against Pornography- Part 2
Editor’s note: The following story deals with sexually-themed subject matter that will not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised. This is part two in a four-part series. Read part one: “Ubiquitous assailant: The dangerous unasked questions surrounding pornography“. Read part 3: “Why laws to fight pornography aren’t being used.” Read part four: “How couples break the…
Fighting Against Pornography- Part 3
Editor’s note: The following story deals with sexually-themed subject matter that will not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised. This is part three in a four-part series. Read part one: “Ubiquitous assailant: The dangerous unasked questions surrounding pornography.” Read part two: “Second-hand porn: the spreading circle of damage.” Read part four: “How couples break…
Fighting Against Pornography Part 4
SALT LAKE CITY — With an eye toward both preventing and recovering from the devastating impacts of pornography, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched a new website that is based on what one therapist calls “the enabling power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.” The website is titled “Overcoming Pornography Through the…
Fighting Against Pornography- Part 5
Editor’s note: The following story deals with sexually-themed subject matter that will not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised. This is part four in a four-part series. Read part one: “Ubiquitous assailant: The dangerous unasked questions surrounding pornography.” Read part two: “Second-hand porn: the spreading circle of damage.” Read part 3: “Why laws to…
Shamed - Help Make this Documentary a Reality!
For those of you who are personally, or through the life of a loved one, struggling with pornography or sex addictions in your lives, you understand the power of shame. You know how incapacitating it can be. You understand that until you can remove the shame from what you are going through, you cannot heal.…
Healing the Brokenhearted
KSL Channel 5 out of Salt Lake City, UT, recently produced a documentary that offers viewers an inside look into the heartbreaking experiences of women and couples impacted by pornography and sexual addiction. The documentary is called “Healing the Brokenhearted” and aired between general conference sessions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.…
Book shows path to healing
The Deseret News recently wrote an excellent article on the new book “Love You, Hate the Porn: Healing a Relationship Damaged by Virtual Infidelity” by Mark Chamberlain and Geoff Steurer. It’s got some great information on how the book provides a clear path to help couples impacted by pornography and sexual addiction.
LifeSTAR of St. George featured in the STG News Online!
LifeSTAR of St. George was featured in a cover story on the St. George News website. I spent about an hour with the journalist, Mori Kessler, who asked excellent questions and wrote a great article on our program. Much thanks to the St. George News for covering our efforts to help those impacted by pornography…
Church Leader Speaks Out on Addiction
Elder M. Russell Ballard, an apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, opens up about his own family’s struggles with addictions and how change is possible. Watch the interview HERE