Rebuilding Life After Addiction · December 15, 2025 · 4:12
I Was Exposed to Porn at 7 Years Old
with Justin Franich
He was 7 years old when a neighbor showed him a pornographic video. That moment opened a door that haunted him for years. Even after months of victory he felt hooks pulling him back. Then came a vivid dream and a dark presence in his room. This isn't just dopamine and brain chemistry. There's a spiritual component to pornography addiction. His breakthrough came when he spoke scripture out loud and rebuked the enemy.
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Justin Franich
Justin Franich is a former meth addict, Teen Challenge graduate, and pastor who has been clean since 2005. Today he's a husband, father, and Executive Director of Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge. He hosts the Rebuilding Life After Addiction podcast and helps families across the U.S. navigate faith-based recovery options, compare programs, and rebuild life after addiction.
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