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 story of transformation through love and repentance demonstrates the power of God's grace even in the darkest times. Join us for this genuine and uplifting discussion filled with hope.

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TimeStamps:
0:00 - From Addiction to Freedom
9:24 - Christian Struggles With Sexual Sin
22:53 - Music, Dark Seasons, and Finding God
30:05 - Marriage Struggles With Infidelity and Porn
37:02 - Overcoming Addiction Through Faith
41:57 - Overcoming Addiction to Affirmation
51:38 - Transformation and Betrayal
1:01:18 - Marriage Struggles and Finding Peace
1:11:55 - Reconstructing Faith and Self-Identity
1:17:27 - Learning Love Through Transformation
1:30:56 - Repentance and Being Born Again
1:44:02 - From Death to Life

Keywords: Addiction, True Freedom, Faith, Love, Hope, Overcoming Addiction, Guilt, Shame, God's Love and Grace, Repentance, Power of Love, Healing.

[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 yourself.

Because here's the thing. Your thoughts didn't get loud on their own. You've been rehearsing lies for years. Shame talks to you every single day and you never fight back. Today that changes.

We walk through declarations built straight from the Word. Verses about who you are in Christ. Verses that crush shame instead of managing it. Verses you can say when the urge hits, when the guilt creeps in, when you feel like you're the only one still stuck.

This isn't about trying harder. It's about believing truer. Repeat these out loud. Write them down. Put them on your mirror. Let your mouth catch up to what's already true about you in Christ.

You are not what you did last night. You are who God says you are. Time to start saying it back to Him.

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.

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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. But real transformation doesn't come from stronger willpower—it comes from the renewing of your mind.

You'll learn why pornography no longer has power over you as a believer, what it means to present your body as a living sacrifice, and how changing the way you think about yourself, your past, your mistakes, and your relationship to sin can completely change your experience of freedom.

If you've been trying harder without seeing lasting change, this episode will show you the biblical path to transformation.

In this episode you'll learn:

• What Romans 12:1-2 teaches about freedom from porn
• Why trying harder isn't the answer
• How renewing your mind leads to lasting transformation
• Why your identity matters more than your behavior
• How to start thinking like a free man instead of a prisoner

Freedom is your new normal—and it starts with the way you think.

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 shows you what actually leads to lasting change: emotional awareness, curiosity, and a growth mindset rooted in grace—not performance.

You’ll learn:

• Why motivation isn’t your real problem
• How emotional dysregulation drives the cycle
• The hidden danger of all-or-nothing thinking
• How to turn slip-ups into breakthroughs
• What it looks like to grow with compassion instead of condemnation

This episode will help you stop resetting your progress—and start actually transforming.

Because you’re not starting over… you’re learning how to live free.

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 in old patterns. But what came next wasn’t condemnation—it was clarity.

You’ll learn:

• Why “I should know better” is actually keeping you stuck
• How frustration with yourself fuels the very habits you’re trying to break
• The real reason you turn to scrolling, porn, or numbing behaviors
• How to process difficult emotions without medicating
• The role of dopamine, withdrawal, and why relapse can feel so disorienting
• A simple (but not easy) shift that leads to real, lasting freedom

Most importantly, this episode will challenge the way you see yourself.

Because the path to freedom isn’t beating yourself into change…
It’s learning to walk with the kindness and compassion your Father already has for you.

If you’ve been stuck in the shame cycle, this conversation will help you step off the hamster wheel—for good.

"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 and flat.

Rich walks through a real coaching conversation with a guy who slipped up — not to shame him, but to investigate what actually happened. What they found was a trail: one notification, a few hours of doom scrolling, and then the familiar chase.

If you've ever asked "what do I do when I'm bored?" — this episode is for you. Rich shares the practical dopamine reset strategies he actually uses: driving in silence, reading novels, walking without your phone, and sitting in the secret place. None of it is flashy. All of it works.

Your dopamine levels can be restored. The sky can be blue again. But it starts with being willing to sit with the discomfort long enough to get there.