The Fantasy Fallacy, Shannon Ethridge
The Fantasy Fallacy, Shannon Ethridge
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The Fantasy Fallacy
Exposing the Deeper Meaning Behind Sexual Thoughts

Author: Shannon Ethridge, Stephen Arterburn

Narrator: Lisa Larsen

Unabridged: 7 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 03/14/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Erotica has invaded more than our minds – it has exploded onto our bestseller lists and into our bedrooms.Many are looking to sexual and emotional fantasies as avenues to fulfillment. Our fantasies, however, are not reliable guides into the future—they are actually rocky road maps from our past. Best-selling author Shannon Ethridge theorizes, “Fantasies are simply the brain’s way of trying to heal itself from unresolved tragedies and traumas. We mentally compartmentalize our pain to make room for pleasure.”Fantasies have deep psychological roots, and if acted on many of them can do deep psychological damage. Rather than let fantasies rule us, let’s take out the sting and bring them under God’s rule, allowing the Lord to heal us from the brokenness and insecurities that cause inappropriate fantasies to haunt us.Without being judgmental or condemning, Shannon helps us dissect several common and often-disturbing topics, such as:a distorted fascination with pornographythe mental pursuit of multiple partnersthe lure of gay and lesbian desiresbondage, domination, and sadomasochism (BDSM) With tips for controlling unwanted fantasies and resources for providing a safe haven for recovery, The Fantasy Fallacy helps us recognize and heal our emotional pain and equips us to help others do the same.Quizzes and appendixes are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Shannon Ethridge

Shannon Ethridge is a best-selling author, international speaker, and certified life coach with a master’s degree in counseling human relations from Liberty University. She has spoken to youth, college students, and adults since 1989, and is the author of 21 books, including the million-copy best-selling Every Woman’s Battle series.She is a frequent guest on TVand radio programs, such as The Today Show , The 700 Club , New Life Live! with Stephen Arterburn, and Life Today with James and Betty Robison. She also mentors aspiring writers and speakers through her BLAST Program (Building Leaders, Authors, Speakers and Teachers). Although grateful for the opportunities to influence this generation as a writer and speaker, Shannon remains most passionate about her role as a wife and best friend to her husband, Greg, and a mother to daughter, Erin, and son, Matthew. Learn more at www.ShannonEthridge.com.

About Stephen Arterburn

Stephen Arterburn is a New York Times bestselling author with more than eight million books in print. He most recently toured with Women of Faith, which he founded in 1995. Arterburn founded New Life Treatment Centers as a company providing Christian counseling and treatment in secular psychiatric hospitals. He also began “New Life Ministries”, producing the number-one Christian counseling radio talk show, New Life Live, with an audience of more than three million. He and his wife Misty live near Indianapolis.  

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sheyenne on January 15, 2013

Erotic fantasy novels seemed to be all the rage this past year. Racy, elicit tomes that were once reserved for a dark corner in a dusty bookstore now found themselves on best sellers lists and film versions made their way to the tops of entertainment charts. Things that were once taboo to talk about......more

Goodreads review by bLueRLyN on November 28, 2012

Shannon Ethridge did hit that nail on the head with this book of hers - The Fantasy Fallacy. I wasn't actually expecting it to be so powerful and riveting and not to mention downright enlightening. I believe that she was moved by God to write this book as a bondage breaker for most people. Although......more

Goodreads review by Haleigh on October 28, 2023

I wouldn't necessarily not recommend it because there were some great insights, but it's definitely a chew and spit sort of situation. Was so surprised when the author mentioned my hometown and then my pastor by name (!!). I had no idea she lived here/went to my church. I believe she has since moved,......more

Goodreads review by Anaïs on May 02, 2020

This is a book I wish someone would've given me in middle school, every semester in high school, first year of college, upon getting married and every other important milestones as a woman. Truly a blessing and a MUST-READ (no matter your faith/beliefs).......more

Goodreads review by Bill on July 18, 2020

Excellent for those who use fantasy as an outlet in their minds I liked the fact that the author opened up with her own struggles. That help me be engaged and relate. The book tries to explain the why behind the fantasies.......more

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