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 your commitments, and what it looks like to set a higher intention rooted in freedom and integrity. Richard shares why your intention should be about who you’re becoming—not just what you’re avoiding.

This episode is a call to set your course for 2026:
Not away from porn, but toward the freedom Christ has already given you.

If you want this year to be different, start here.

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 From Porn podcast, Richard Young teaches a simple but powerful practice that changes everything: learning to observe your thoughts instead of fighting them—and relaxing around the feelings they trigger. You’ll discover why resisting or suppressing anxious thoughts actually makes them stronger, how to step out of the mental “roller coaster,” and what it looks like to take thoughts captive by staying present, relaxed, and grounded in Christ.

As you head into the busy Christmas season, this episode will help you:

• Understand why anxiety—not desire—is the real driver behind porn use
• Learn how to observe thoughts without identifying with them
• Practice relaxing your body and nervous system when triggers arise
• Experience how peace replaces compulsion when tension is released
• Walk through the holidays conscious, free, and no longer medicating stress

This isn’t about trying harder or fighting your mind. It’s about learning how to live from peace—where thoughts lose their power, urges pass, and freedom becomes your new normal.