Pornography has corrupted God’s purpose for intimacy and distorted millions of men’s and women’s view of sex. On this edition neurologist Dr. Don Hilton and certified OB/GYN Dr. Joe McIlhaney will unpack how the brain is simultaneously sophisticated and primal. Chemicals like dopamine reward the brain when pornography is viewed, and with those chemical rewards comes addiction. Studies have shown that porn usage is comparable to cocaine usage and has detrimental physical and psychological effects on the brain.

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Guest Bio

Dr. Joe McIlhaney is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and the founder of The Medical Institute for Sexual Health. He received his B.S in Chemistry from Texas Tech University and an M.D. from Baylor University School of Medicine. After completing his residencies, he joined the United States Air Force for 2 years, acting as a General Medical Officer. Dr. McIlhaney was appointed during President George W. Bush’s administration to serve on the HIV/AIDS Advisory Council. He has authored 8 books including 1250 Health Care Questions Women Ask. Dr. McIlhaney and his wife, Marion, have 3 daughters and 10 grandchildren.

Dr. Donald Hilton is an adjunct Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. He is also a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He has written books and peer-reviewed journals on the topic of addiction and has been appeared in several documentaries about the subject of pornography. He graduated from Lamar University with a B.S. degree and then received his M.D. from the University of Texas. He and his wife, Jana, have 5 children and 6 grandchildren.

Resources From Today's Broadcast

The Pornography Epidemic: An Evil Among Us Part 2

Hooked (by Dr. Joe Mcllhaney)

National Center on Sexual Exploitation

The American Association of Christain Counselors

Resources From Family Talk

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