Exposed
by Michael Chestnut · December 2021
EXPOSED takes you inside the mind of a man trapped by childhood sexual abuse he never reported, pornography addiction he couldn't control, and shame so deep it nearly destroyed him. When federal investigators arrived at his door, Michael faced a choice: surrender to despair or fight for his life.
What you'll discover:
How unhealed childhood trauma creates destructive adult patterns
The specific progression from "harmless" pornography to life-destroying addiction
Why shame keeps us trapped and how authentic relationships break those chains
The practical steps that lead to genuine restoration (not just recovery)
How to rebuild trust, marriage, and purpose after losing everything
This isn't another "I fell but got back up" story. Michael shows you the brutal reality of hitting rock bottom—psychiatric hospitals, suicidal ideation, losing his daughter—and the specific people, programs, and principles that made restoration possible.
Perfect for:
Men struggling with sexual addiction or compulsive behaviors
Anyone carrying shame from childhood trauma
Pastors and ministry leaders facing secret battles
Spouses and families affected by addiction
Anyone who believes their mistakes have disqualified them from love
Why this book matters now:
With pornography addiction affecting an estimated 50% of Christian men, and the average age of first exposure now at 13, this epidemic demands honest conversation. Michael's transparency provides both warning and hope—showing how far addiction can take you and how far grace can bring you back.
About Exposed
EXPOSED takes you inside the mind of a man trapped by childhood sexual abuse he never reported, pornography addiction he couldn't control, and shame so deep it nearly destroyed him. When federal investigators arrived at his door, Michael faced a choice: surrender to despair or fight for his life.
What you'll discover:
How unhealed childhood trauma creates destructive adult patterns
The specific progression from "harmless" pornography to life-destroying addiction
Why shame keeps us trapped and how authentic relationships break those chains
The practical steps that lead to genuine restoration (not just recovery)
How to rebuild trust, marriage, and purpose after losing everything
This isn't another "I fell but got back up" story. Michael shows you the brutal reality of hitting rock bottom—psychiatric hospitals, suicidal ideation, losing his daughter—and the specific people, programs, and principles that made restoration possible.
Perfect for:
Men struggling with sexual addiction or compulsive behaviors
Anyone carrying shame from childhood trauma
Pastors and ministry leaders facing secret battles
Spouses and families affected by addiction
Anyone who believes their mistakes have disqualified them from love
Why this book matters now:
With pornography addiction affecting an estimated 50% of Christian men, and the average age of first exposure now at 13, this epidemic demands honest conversation. Michael's transparency provides both warning and hope—showing how far addiction can take you and how far grace can bring you back.
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Michael Chestnut
Michael Chestnut is a pastor, author, speaker, and host of the Intentional Guy Podcast. After finding freedom from pornography, lust, depression, anxiety, and past trauma through Jesus Christ, he now helps others discover the same hope and restoration. Through Celebrate Recovery, mentoring, speaking, and his book Exposed, Michael encourages people that no past is beyond God’s grace and that lasting freedom is possible.
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