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“…If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31b, 32 (NIV)

q: What is bmac ministries and who is this Brent McNamara guy?

a: bmac ministries is a ministry directed toward Christian men and women who suffer from any and all addictions. The ministry was founded in 2011 by Brent McNamara who is himself a recovered addict. For more info on bmac ministries, click here.

To read the personal testimony of Brent McNamara, click here.

q: What is pornography addiction and where can I find out more about it?

a: Pornograhy can be defined as any image or movie that we "use" to commit sexual sin. Pornography addiction is a growing problem in our society. With Internet pornography available to anyone anytime; porn addiction has reached epidemic proportions even among Christians! As a matter of fact, a survey of some 2500 pastors revealed that a large percentage confessed to looking at Intenet porn even on their church office computers!

q: Can you help me with other addictions such as alcoholism and drug addiction?

a: Absolutely. Addiction is addiction. It doesn't matter what the addiction, the behavior started at a point in time. Left to itself, the addictive behavior will continue until it becomes "unmanageable". Once some loses a job or a spouse because of their addictive behavior, their eyes can become open to the problem and they can get help. The first step in recovery is to admit that you have a problem. Once that's out of the way, the possibility of recovery is very real. That being said, if we rely on our own strength to "stay clean" we will fail every time. It is only through the power of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that we will be victorious over addiction.

q: Can you recommend any good books on addiction?

a: Yes. Brent has written a combination autobiography/recovery manual on addiction. The book is entitled "No More Hiding, No More Shame: Freedom from Pornography Addiction". Purchase book here

I would also recommend "Addiction and Grace" by Gerald G. May, M.D.; "The Road to Grace" by Mike Genung; "The Enemy Within" by Kris Lundgaard; and a pamphlet called "Just One More" by Edward T. Welch.

At our Christian 12 Step Recovery meetings we have used the "Life Recovery Bible" which features the New LIving Translation of the Bible along with some very helpful notes that are geared toward addiction recovery.

q: How can I find a Christian 12 Step program near me?

a: Go to www.celebraterecovery.com or www.addvicinc.org .Meetings for all states are listed on these sites.

q: My spouse is addicted to pornography? What can I do? I'm hurt and I feel like I've been cheated on.

a: This is a serious problem. Pornography addiction doesn't just hurt the addict. Spouse's of porn addicts, as well as the entire family, are hurt as well. Many marriages never recover and end in divorce. If you're in a marriage and your spouse is a porn addict, you need to get help for yourself--not just for your spouse. You have been hurt. You are suffering from a lack of love and intimacy. First of all, God knows and He cares about what is happening to you. He can heal your broken heart. He can heal your broken marriage but you are going to need support. I would highly recommend a Celebrate Recovery support group. I would also recommend that you see a Christian Family Therapist or Counselor in your area.

 

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