Matt McAfee, a pastor at Victory Church in the Denver area, released his second book on October 21, 2025, tackling a topic that churches have historically struggled to address openly: pornography addiction among Christian men. The 115-page book, titled “How to Be Free,” sold out on its opening night.
The book offers what McAfee describes as a Christ-centered approach to overcoming pornography addiction, drawing from his personal experience with the issue. Rather than positioning itself as a traditional self-help manual, the book frames recovery as a spiritual journey toward freedom through faith.
A Personal Approach to a Widespread Issue
McAfee, who is married to his high school sweetheart Molly and has two children, wrote the book with men of all ages in mind. Its early reception reveals a significant need within faith communities, where conversations about purity, temptation, and personal struggles are often avoided despite their impact.
“You were made to be free. You were not designed to live in bondage, and Jesus Christ has made a way to walk in absolute, total, unquestionable freedom,” McAfee writes in the introduction. His approach emphasizes spiritual principles, offering the book as an invitation to experience what he calls “the life-changing power of Jesus Christ.”
Beyond the Book Launch
The book has already gained attention from respected Christian leaders. Dr. Mark Rutland, a New York Times bestselling author, endorsed the work, stating: “It’s not so much that every man struggling to be free should read this book. It is rather that every man should read this book.”
The strong launch night underscores the demand for biblically grounded resources that speak directly to men’s real-life challenges. McAfee hopes to continue expanding his reach as he shares this message nationwide.
For McAfee, the book serves a dual purpose: offering encouragement and practical steps for those seeking freedom, while also providing a framework for churches to cultivate healthier, more open conversations about integrity, discipleship, and emotional well-being. His ministry at Victory Church in Denver continues alongside his writing and speaking, with additional resources available through his personal website.
As discussions about emotional health and personal struggles become more common in faith communities, resources like Matt McAfee’s book signal a shift toward addressing these challenges with clarity, compassion, and biblical truth.