- In this video, Ashley Willis discusses her husband Dave’s pornography addiction, which she discovered early in their marriage.
- Dave initially struggled with confessing his addiction, fearing how Ashley would perceive him.
- Ashley emphasizes the difference between forgiveness and trust, noting that forgiveness is given freely but trust must be earned through consistent actions.
- They implemented filters and accountability software on their devices as part of the recovery process.
- Ashley highlights the importance of both partners addressing the issue together, as it affects the marriage as a whole.
- Ashley shares her profound experience of giving forgiveness and the power it brought her.
- She quotes St. Augustine, emphasizing the self-destructive nature of holding onto grudges.
- Reflecting on their journey, Ashley acknowledges the challenges but expresses gratitude for the strength they found in their faith.
- Ashley shares her favorite Bible verse, Proverbs 3:5-6, which emphasizes trust in God’s guidance over relying on one’s understanding.
Dave & Ashley Willis are bestselling authors and two of the most popular marriage bloggers in the world with more than one hundred million page views
Some of their books include The Naked Truth, The Naked Marriage & 7 Days to a Stronger Marriage
Hosts of the Naked Truth Podcast, Dave and Ashley recently joined Marriage Today and are keynote speakers at XO Marriage Conference
Their real-life story of redemption from pornography addiction creates an instant connection with couples going through their own marital journey