{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Pure Victory Podcast","title":"254. Karissa's Story: Breaking The Silence","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1774,"description":"Welcome to episode #254! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Karissa's Story: Breaking the Silence Porn, masturbation, and erotica are often labeled as “men’s issues”—but what happens when a woman bravely breaks the silence?In this powerful and honest conversation, Braden and Kristen welcome Karissa, who shares her deeply personal journey of struggling with masturbation and erotica from a very young age, all while growing up in a Christian environment. What unfolds is a story of secrecy, shame, isolation—and ultimately, hope.This episode explores how addiction thrives in silence, how shame distorts God’s voice, and why courage and confession are often the first steps toward true freedom. Whether you’re male or female, single or married, Karissa’s story offers insight, compassion, and a reminder that you are not alone.⚠️ This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Don’t miss next week as Karissa shares the practical steps and resources that helped her walk into healing and lasting freedom.🔑 Key TakeawaysPorn, masturbation, and erotica are not gender-specific struggles—women often suffer in silence.Shame keeps people stuck by convincing them something is “wrong” with who they are, not just what they do.Freedom often begins before behavior changes, when secrecy is broken and the struggle is brought into the light.Triggers are rarely just visual—they are often connected to loneliness, stress, unmet desires, or emotional pain.Choosing the right safe person to share with can dismantle years of shame in a single moment of courage.📖 Scriptural Highlight“But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus… purifies us from all sin.” — 1 John 1:7Bringing hidden struggles into the light doesn’t bring condemnation—it creates space for healing, community, and grace.🛠️ Action ItemsReflect: Ask yourself, “Where am I staying silent out of fear or shame?”Identify a Safe Person: Choose one trusted, grace-filled individual you could talk to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/SM07jDQoBak0gaIu6sKyeL647WeL6VeCJcQrcxfsMAw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMDAz/YjM3NDJjN2Y4MTI4/MzhkODQzOTllYWVm/MDVhNS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}