Jason Martinkus, Part 1

Apr 28, 2019

In this episode Scott talks with Jason Martinkus who leads Redemptive Living, which helps men who are struggling to restore their sexual integrity. 

• Jason shared about being introduced to pornography at a young age and the effects it had on him. Unfortunately, many men can relate to his experience. If appropriate, share with the group your first introduction to pornography and the effect it has had on you.
• "Swearing every time would be the last and then hating myself when it happened again" - I think we've all been there before, even the apostle Paul can relate. Read Romans 7:14-25. Why does this seem to be part of the human experience?
• What does it mean to for us to have two powers at war inside of our minds or to be slaves to sin? Why did Paul choose that language?
• Jason said, "you're not going to heal without the truth being on the table". What is it about bringing things into the light to allow them to be healed? (Imagine a doctor performing surgery in the dark)
• If we all agree with that principle, then why do we still resist it in our own lives? Why do we, why do you, resist being completely honest and vulnerable?
• Read 1 Corinthians 6:18. Jason mentioned some about the neurochemistry of our brains, building off that, why and how does sexual sin affect us in different ways?
• Jason reflected back on how his secret sins were destroying him and eroding his faith. As a man, as a follower of Jesus, and to the people around him who needed him. How are your secret sins affecting you? Who else may they be affecting too?