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    Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle

    Written by Michael John Cusick

    Narrated by Nick Podehl

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    "Every man who knocks on the door of a brothel is looking for God." -G. K. Chesterton
    What if a lust for porn is really a search for true passion?

    In a world where there are 68 million searches for pornography every day and where over 70 percent of Christian men report viewing porn in the last year, it's no surprise that more and more men struggle with an addiction to this false fantasy. Common wisdom says if they just had more willpower or more faith, their fight would be over. Is the answer really that simple?

    According to counselor and ministry leader Michael John Cusick, the answer is no-but the truth may be much more freeing. Backed by Scripture, Cusick uses examples from his own life and from his twenty years of counseling experience to show us how the pursuit of empty pleasure is really a search for our heart's deepest desire-and the real key to resistance is discovering and embracing the joy we truly want.

    Cusick's insights help listeners understand how porn struggles begin, what to do to prevent them, and most importantly, how to overcome the compulsion once it begins. In the end, this powerful audiobook shows us all how the barrier built by porn addiction can become a bridge to abundant life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateJun 5, 2012
    ISBN9781469203348

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    • 4/5
      Review: Watching the news recently I noticed how many stories revolved around extramarital affairs, addiction to pornography, and call girl solicitation, and most of the people involved were married. I was appalled thinking about the guilty party's significant other. Did they know? Were they shocked? Were they angry? What did they decide to do about it? Etc... To find out that someone you love is cheating, (physically or mentally), must be absolutely horrible, and I can only imagine the pain and emotional hurdles one must face after such a transgression. So when I got the chance to read Surfing for God I was compelled to hear Michael Cusick's take on why some people are so tempted to indulge in forms of cheating or adultery online. I admit, I have seen an occasional pop-up advertisement for "Find Sexy Singles Now!" or "For Better Sex, Click Here" while browsing the inter-webs, but my thought has always been, "Who the heck is going to click on those?". Well, I haven't, but I do know people that have, and that forbidden curiosity got them into more trouble than they thought possible, nearly toppling a marriage and leaving their relationships strained. I liked the overall format of the book. The flow seemed to work pretty well and the progression from "What's Better than Porn" to "Becoming the Hero that You Are" followed an enlightening and scripture-filled path that allowed for deep reflection on discussed topics. Michael Cusick talked about his own struggles with pornography/strip clubs throughout the book, using his experiences with temptation to emphasize the debilitating effects of any addiction. I could tell by the way that he described the situations, and how he dealt with them, that he genuinely wanted to help other men with similar problems; allowing the lost sense of kinship with God to return to them. However, I felt that the overall tone was one of punishment, and some of the sections seemed to berate the reader - don't get me wrong, in these situations someone needs to "put their foot down", but will a man read a book that continuously blames him, with no reprimand for society and the media? It is not just the individual's fault, (though they are the primary instigator), but also the fault of those that allow such material to be showcased for all to see. There was a lot of judgement going on, and even I felt guilty - for what? I am not sure. For this reason, I cannot call the book inspirational, even if it is meant for Christians. Another aspect that I did not quite care for was the language, which was very crude in some instances - it got the point across, but there were other ways to explain things without it. Overall, I feel that Surfing for God is a great tool for any man who struggles with indiscretions or addiction, or those who are curious them, but I wish that women had also been a target audience. There are women with the same types of problems that could definitely benefit from some guidance. Good book for getting control of core issues and getting back to God.Rating: On the Run (4/5)*** I received this book from the author (Book Sneeze) in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

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    • 5/5
      This is the real deal. Do this and you will be free.
    • 5/5
      This book has been one of the best books I have read on porn. It’s firm but grace filled. It’s info was spot on.
    • 5/5
      It has given me a framework for overcoming my pornographic addiction as well as sexual immorality by helping me recognize that I am broken and the shortcomings I experience can only be fulfilled by recommitting myself to God. This book not just brought me tears and guided me to acknowledging my faults.

      Great read, it is a book to be read over a long period of time and re-read. Which I most definitely will be doing. I have to get the hard copy now!
    • 4/5
      An important book, a book that is a keeper. I will be keeping this book as a resource in my continual battle against the ill designed things. I am thankful for this book and would recommend it to other men struggling with addictions; especially addictions of pornographic-natures.

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