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Mar 2025
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402 - How Pornography Fuels a Culture of...

Pure Desire Ministries
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In this eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Lisa Thompson, Vice President of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s Research Institute. We delve into the complex and often misunderstood connection between pornography and sexual exploitation. We explore how the consumption of porn fuels industries that profit from human trafficking and exploitation, an ... Show More
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