| Title | : | Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing |
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| ISBN | : | 1631466720 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 978-1631466724 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle, Paperback, Audio CD |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 pages |
| Publication | : | NavPress |
Many of us feel ashamed and undesirable after years of sexual brokenness and addiction. The guilt and stigma surrounding sexual struggles can paralyze us and keep us from seeking help and healing. Author Jay Stringer approaches these sensitive subjects with gentleness and understanding.
Based on original research from over 3,800 men and women, Unwanted is a groundbreaking resource that explores the “why” behind self destructive sexual choices in order to help readers work towards freedom. Addressing difficult issues with compassionate insight, this book discusses:Abandonment and broken relationshipsTrauma and sexual abuseThe sex industry and pornographyViolence against womenLearning to love and care for yourselfHealthy conflict and repair in your relationshipsInvesting in communityCreating healthy boundariesA perfect resource for those seeking self help or those working to minister to the sexually broken people around them, Unwanted offers life changing, practical guidance rooted in clinical evidence to light the way on a path to wholeness.
“If you’re hungry for deep healing or searching for practical ways to help others heal. this will be an incredibly sharp tool in your tool belt!” ―Shannon Ethridge, MA, author of Every Woman’s Battle
“ Unwanted demonstrates a depth of insight and wisdom that I found stunning! It will truly help many come out of their shame and finally be free.” ―Dr. Ted Roberts, cofounder of Pure Desire Ministries
“ Unwanted is a courageous, insightful work that will undoubtedly equip many on the journey to freedom.” ―Dr. Juli Slattery, cofounder of Authentic Intimacy and author of Rethinking Sexuality
Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing Reviews
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In 19 chapters, divided into three major sections, author Jay Stringer delves into the sensitive topic of sexual brokenness. While confronting the harsh realities of such brokenness, Stringer manages to maintain a caring, pastoral approach by pointing the way to healing and
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Great read, easy to understand, for anyone with unwanted sexual behavior, counselors/mentors/ and those that live with loved ones struggling with pornography, affairs, and prostitution. A good read for parents of young children who want to be proactive and protective of
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Jay Stringer explores the existence of unwanted sexual brokenness that can continuously and unexpectedly wreck havoc in a person's life. As one who has experienced unwanted sexual brokenness at a young age during my formative years, I was unaware of how it came to affect
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Wow. I rarely give books five star reviews, but I think this one deserves it. I was interested in it because of my work in the anti sex trafficking field. Unwanted touches on trafficking multiple times, as the theme of unwanted sexual behavior is the core of the book.
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Going in, I thought this would be just another book about purity culture and marriage, and I was skeptical about it being biblical. I thought Jay might try to justify sin by placing the blame solely on outside influences. But this book actually found a healthy balance by
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As a vocational ministry worker, I found this book to have many insights and helpful points. Our society is very broken in particular with regards to sexuality. Although not reading for personal application, I found myself in deep reflection in my past in regards to
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Jay Stringer's Unwanted is an essential read, especially in today's world, where unwanted sexual behavior is glorified as the pathway to freedom and happiness. It serves a dual function: to redeem anyone suffering from sexual addictions while preventing others from falling
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A fantastic and easy to understand book, Unwanted does a great job of leading readers through the thought processes and science behind erring sexual behaviors, or "sexual brokenness." Jay Stringer takes a biblical and gracious approach to a relevant and widespread topic in
