Free From P*rn

Summary: In this inspiring conversation with Tyler Morrison, we explore his journey of overcoming addiction to lust and affirmation. Growing up in a Christian family, Tyler carried guilt and shame for years until he found freedom through God's love and grace. We discuss his struggles with sexual sin, the importance of accountability, and how he broke the cycle of guilt and shame. Tyler's...

[Bonus Episode] Words Are Weapons: Scriptural Declarations to Speak Over Your Life This is a bonus episode. No guest, no long teaching, just you and the Word. You've heard it said "speak life." But do you actually know what to say? Today we're handing you ammunition. Not hype. Not empty positivity. Actual scripture you can speak out loud and let reshape what you believe about y...

Porn isn't really about lust. It's about not being able to handle life. In this episode Rich digs into the verse he uses more than any other — Philippians 4:6-7. The one about anxiety, prayer, and a peace that guards both your heart and your mind. If stress and anxiety are what lead to the slip, this is the verse that cuts it off at the root. Part one of two. richard@lovereality.org

What if the biggest breakthrough in your freedom journey isn't trying harder—but thinking differently? In this episode of the Free From Porn Podcast, Richard Young unpacks one of the most powerful passages in Scripture for overcoming pornography: Romans 12:1-2. Many believers are stuck in the same cycle because they're fighting with more effort while operating from the same old mindset....

Rich kicks off a new series on Bible verses that combat addictive thoughts — and he starts somewhere you might not expect. One verse. Taught to him by his sister. Easy enough to memorize, powerful enough to anchor your mind when anxiety and urges start rising. This is the first verse Rich reaches for. Listen to find out why.

What if the very tool you’re using to track progress is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, Richard breaks down why the “day counter” mindset can quietly sabotage your freedom—and how all-or-nothing thinking fuels shame, guilt, and relapse cycles. If you’ve ever felt like you’re back at square one after a slip-up, this will reframe everything. Instead of obsessing over streaks, Richard sh...

Why do you keep going back to the same habits—even when you know better ? In this episode, Richard shares a powerful moment from a real coaching call that exposes one of the biggest hidden drivers behind porn use and compulsive scrolling: self-frustration disguised as growth . After a tough week filled with frustration, unmet expectations, and emotional overload, a client found himself right back...

"The Other Team Is On Scholarship" You're not broken — you're being played. In this episode, Rich pulls back the curtain on why doom scrolling feels impossible to stop: there are highly paid professionals whose entire job is to keep you hooked. And if you've got a porn habit layered on top of that? You're in a dopamine loop that makes everything else in life feel gray...

What happens when the guy behind the pulpit is hiding the same sin as the guy in the pew? In this episode, Richard and Justin sit down with Jonathan Leonardo — pastor, minister, and founder of Love Reality — for one of the most honest conversations we've had on the podcast. Jonathan pulls back the curtain on a decade of double-mindedness: translating Greek in seminary by day, feeding a secret...

What if the thing you call “failure” is actually the key to your freedom? In this episode of the Free From Porn podcast, Richard Young and Justin Khoe dismantle one of the most dangerous beliefs Christian men carry: “If I mess up again, it’s over.” That mindset doesn’t protect you… it traps you. We unpack why all-or-nothing thinking keeps you stuck in the cycle—and how a simple shift can change ev...

If you’ve ever asked, “Why is this happening to me?”—this episode will completely reframe how you see your struggle. In this episode, we break down one of the biggest mindset traps keeping men stuck in cycles of shame, guilt, and pornography—and how to finally step out of it. What if your struggle isn’t random?  What if it actually makes perfect sense based on everything you’ve walked through? Ins...

What if your worst mistake wasn’t the end of your story—but the beginning of transformation? In this episode of the Free From Porn Podcast , Justin shares a raw and unforgettable story from his teenage years—getting arrested for shoplifting on a military base in Las Vegas. What follows isn’t just a story about consequences… it’s about conviction, identity, and the kind of moment that sticks with y...

What happens when you finally bring your struggle into the light? In this episode of the Free From Porn Podcast , Richard shares a powerful excerpt from the Death to Life Podcast featuring Samuel, a member of the Free From Porn coaching community. Samuel opens up about his journey from secrecy and fear to freedom and boldness in Christ. For years, Samuel believed the truth about his identity in Ch...

Most of the struggle with porn—and honestly, most of the struggle in life—isn’t the behavior itself. It’s the psychological torment happening in our minds. In this episode, Richard Young talks about the power of perspective and how our minds often trap us in unnecessary suffering. We spend so much time trying to manipulate our circumstances so we can finally feel “okay.” When things don’t go the w...

Most men trying to break free from porn believe their biggest problem is their urges. But the real issue runs deeper. It’s their relationship with their mind. In this episode of the Free From Porn Podcast, Richard Young breaks down the three stages every man goes through in his relationship with his thoughts—and why understanding this changes everything. In stage one, you believe you are your thou...

What if you’ve been starting in the wrong place this whole time? For years, I thought freedom meant climbing. Climbing out of sin. Climbing toward peace. Climbing into God’s approval. But there was one idea that broke everything open for me: In Christ, you start where He finished. You don’t begin your spiritual life at the bottom of the mountain trying to reach God.  You begin seated with Christ....

What if the urges you’re afraid of are actually the key to your freedom? In this episode of the Free From Porn podcast, Richard Young flips the script on how we think about urges. Instead of fearing them or trying to suppress them, he explains why urges are actually doing important work—revealing the unresolved emotions, beliefs, and wounds we’ve learned to cope with through porn. You’ll hear why...

Most people think their struggle with porn is about willpower, discipline, or self-control. It’s not. In this episode, Richard breaks down a deeper issue that keeps people stuck—not just in pornography, but in anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and constant inner turmoil: the illusion of control . We talk about why porn is rarely the real problem, but a coping mechanism for unregulated emotions… and ho...

What if trying to outthink your porn habit is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode of the Free From Porn podcast, Richard Young breaks down why willpower, mental debates, and “inner dialogue” are the worst tools for overcoming urges—and what to do instead. You’ll learn: Why your mind isn’t equipped to solve addiction How inner arguments actually drain you and strengthen temptation The diffe...

What does it actually mean to be free from p*rn —and how is that different from trying to be “sinless”? In this episode, Richard breaks down Romans 6 and explains why real freedom isn’t about white-knuckling behavior change, but living from the ontological freedom Christ has already given you.

Every January, we make resolutions we don’t keep—especially when it comes to quitting porn. In this episode, Richard Young explains why freedom doesn’t come from trying harder or setting negative goals like “I won’t do this anymore.” Instead, real change starts with intention . You’ll learn why intentions formed in clarity are stronger than resolutions made in emotion, how fear and desire derail y...

The holidays have a way of stirring up old thoughts, old emotions, and old coping patterns. Family gatherings, financial pressure, grief, loneliness, and anxiety can all collide at once—and when anxiety rises, the mind often reaches for the same “solution” it always has. Porn isn’t the problem. It’s the relief valve we’ve learned to pull when tension feels unbearable. In this episode of the Free F...

Justin shares two hilarious stories of almost joining a cult—and we use them to unpack why old thoughts, temptations, and guilt still show up even when you’re walking in freedom. Learn how to “unsubscribe” from old mental patterns, retrain your mind’s algorithm, and stop taking every thought personally so you can keep walking in the freedom Christ already gave you.

n this episode of the Free From Porn podcast, host Richard Young dives into one of the most overlooked pressure-cookers of the year: the holiday season. For many, Thanksgiving and Christmas bring joy… but they also bring stress, old triggers, family dynamics, and emotional weight that can feel overwhelming. But what if those very triggers were invitations—not setbacks? Richard unpacks why moments...

In this episode of the Free From Porn Podcast , Justin and Richard kick things off with a hilarious question: “What’s the manliest thing you’ve ever done?” What starts as jokes about peeing standing up and awkward gym compliments quickly turns into a story that nearly ends in disaster—Richard almost drowning at a Hawaiian beach because he fought the waves instead of letting himself float. But that...