# Sex, Shame, and The Hope of Redemption with Zach Ellis

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Podcast: [Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/confronting-christianity-with-rebecca-mclaughlin-5609832)
Published: 2025-12-02T06:00:11+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2898

## Resource

Therapist and ministry leader Zach Ellis spends his days walking with men tangled up in porn, shame, and unwanted sexual behavior. In this episode, Zach and Rebecca talk about lust as both sin and sign, how trauma fractures us, and why the opposite of addiction isn’t willpower but connection—being truly known by God and his people. If you’ve ever wondered whether your sexual history puts you beyond repair, this episode is a gentle but honest invitation to bring your story into the light of Christ. Follow Zach: Mosaic Counseling Center - Boston Area Christian counseling for problematic sexual behavior The Nathan Project - New England region ministry offering group-based recovery from sexual addiction and betrayal trauma Pure Desire Ministries - National ministry offering in-person and online recovery groups, podcast and more 423 Next - National ministry offering online support groups for youth struggling with problematic sexual behavior Use code WORSHIP for 30% off "All of Me" by Cheryl Marshall at thegoodbook.com —and download your free study guide today. Find Battling Unbelief wherever books are sold, or visit crossway.org/battlingunbelief to get 30% off with a free Crossway+ account.

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