Steve Siler, producer of the recently released “Somebody’s Daughter: A Journey to Freedom from Pornography” DVD-CD compilation and Christian recording artist John Mandeville, once addicted to pornography and featured in the multimedia project, are calling attention to “Pornography Awareness Week” Oct. 26 – Nov. 2, as designated by The National Coalition for Protection of Children and Families.
According to recent surveys, nearly 60 percent of Christian men and 37 percent of pastors admit to struggling with pornography. Thirty-five percent of women also admit to the addiction. “Somebody’s Daughter” was produced to shed light on how the $13.3 billion pornography industry is plaguing those who profess Christianity, and to promote healing and deliverance from the growing epidemic. Michael Leahy, president of Bravehearts and author of Porn Nation, said, “I’ve seen everything that’s out there on the issue of sexual addiction, and nothing comes close to this. A real gem. Ideally suited for church.”
“Somebody’s Daughter” features a television documentary detailing the lives of three men and one couple active in Christian ministry who struggle with and overcome addiction to pornography. Produced by Music for the Soul, a not-for-profit Christian ministry committed to providing life-changing healing through music and song, the release also includes compelling and therapeutic songs, illustrative music videos and personal vignettes. Study guide curriculum for individuals, counselors and churches also are available.
The concept for “Somebody’s Daughter” was born from a song of the same name written by Mandeville and Siler, founder and director of Music for the Soul, after Mandeville revealed to Siler his struggles with pornography. After attending a meeting for sex addicts, the two men wrote the song to illustrate that women should be viewed as a creation of a Holy God, and as a starting point for Mandeville’s healing. “Somebody’s Daughter” recently won a “Redemptive Storyteller Award “at the 2008