Joshua Harris

American author and former evangelical pastor, best known for the 1997 book 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye'; later disavowed the book's teachings and stepped away from pastoral ministry.

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  1. 1. Sex Is Not The Problem

    Argues that sexual desire itself is not the core problem but uncontrolled lust is, offering a biblical diagnosis and practical, gospel-centered strategies for resisting sexual temptation; it explains how to identify underlying idols and patterns that lead to pornography and sexual sin, encourages repentance and community accountability, and provides concrete steps—boundaries, confession, prayer, and renewing the mind—to pursue sexual purity and healing within the context of Christian faith and relationships.

  2. 2. Dug Down Deep

    Unearthing What I Believe and Why It Matters

    Aimed at helping Christians move beyond shallow faith, this book walks readers through core biblical truths—God’s character, human sinfulness, the meaning of the gospel, and the believer’s identity—and shows how those doctrines should shape decisions, relationships, suffering, spiritual growth, and involvement in the church. With clear explanations, personal illustrations, and practical application, it challenges readers to confront doubts, cultivate humility and dependence on grace, and build a resilient, joy-filled life rooted in Scripture rather than cultural trends or fleeting feelings.