Protecting Children from Pornography, Training Kids for Digital Integrity, Creating a Safe Home - w/ John-Michael Bout

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About This Episode Aaron sits down with John-Michael Bout, executive director of Into the Light Ministries, to talk about protecting kids from pornography and discipling them toward integrity. John-Michael was exposed to pornography at age eight and kept his addiction hidden until 18, when older Christian men walked with him into freedom. He explains why parents can't bury their heads in the sand when the porn industry actively targets children, including tactics like misspelled searches for "Elmo" that redirect to porn sites. They talk about aiming at children's hearts rather than just behavior, having age-appropriate conversations, focusing on God's design for sexuality, and why tech safeguards alone won't solve the problem. As John-Michael puts it, your child will get a sexual discipleship from someone, so parents need to be the ones to give it.

About John-Michael Bout John-Michael Bout is the executive director of Into the Light Ministries and a father of three. Drawing on his own journey from addiction to freedom through accountability and community, he equips families to navigate biblical sexuality in a digital world. Into the Light creates free resources, including the Parenting and Pornography series and TechSafe device tutorials, to help parents protect and disciple their children.

In This Episode Exposed at eight — John-Michael's story of hidden addiction and the older men who helped him find freedom. No head in the sand — why parents must engage when exposure starts so young. How the porn industry targets kids — including misspelled searches like "Elmo." Hearts over behavior — aiming at a child's heart instead of just managing actions. God's design for sexuality — leading with what is good, not only what is forbidden. Age-appropriate conversations — practical ways to talk with kids about sexuality. Protect and prepare — why tech safeguards alone aren't enough and kids need training. Women and shame — how pornography increasingly affects women too. Free resources for parents — the Parenting and Pornography series and TechSafe tutorials.

Resources from This Episode Into the Light Ministries Free resources: "Parenting and Pornography" and "TechSafe" series Into the Light Ministries on Instagram Shop Marriage After God Full show notes and blog post

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