uthor and Speaker, Dr. Sam Serio has just released his book called “Sensitive Preaching to the Sexually Hurting.“

In addition to being a widely sought-after Counselor, Teacher, Preacher, and Communicator – Dr. Sam Serio has written this book to especially help pastors, church staff members, seminaries/colleges, and specialized ministry leaders to communicate much better to those who are sexually wounded or addicted.  He actually addresses seven very difficult and delicate sexual topics – using the Scriptures in providing for you actual sermon sentences, ideas and counseling tips.  There is no book like it. Pornography. Abortion. Same-Sex Attraction. Casual Sex. Childhood Sexual Abuse/Molestation. Sexless Marriage. Sexual Assault/Rape. All seven are covered. Dr. Serio speaks with warmth and wisdom to empower today’s and tomorrow’s pastors or counselors to minister more effectively to people who suffer and hurt from sexual sin or pain.  

“Dr. Sam Serio has written the book that few others would have. I know of no other book like it. You will want a copy.”
-Jay E. Adams
Founder of The Institute for Nouthetic Studies

“The topic of Sexual Abuse is so important – thank you so much for your incredible work in this regard.”

-Josh McDowell, Josh McDowell Ministry

“Dr. Serio shares his profound knowledge of Scripture and sexual abuse throughout this book. Those who wish to address the walking wounded from sexual sins but don’t know how – will find this a phenomenal resource! Sam Serio’s book should be in every pastor’s study and also in every Christian counselor’s office.”
-Karen (Austin) McDonald
Counselor and President of Rachael’s Rest

“I applaud Dr. Serio for offering perspective, compassion, and thought-provoking sermons as a guide for pastors to address this diffcult issue. This is a must – read for all pastors and those in pastoral care in order to facilitate accountability and healing for the millions of wounded survivors.” 

-Angela Williams: Founder of VOICE Today and Author of From Sorrows to Sapphires

“Dr. Sam Serio profoundly informs in expicit words how to minister to and counsel the sexually hurting who are presently and silently suffering . The precise words needed for healing are found throughout his book.”
-Keven C. Covert
Author of Brick By Brick: Healing His Way – A Devotional and Journal for Healing a Woman’s Heart

“One of the areas which many preachers avoid discussing is sexuality. Sam Serio offers helpful resources to pastors and teachers in addressing sexual issues. These are timely topics and Serio has done a real service to church leaders by providing this thoughtful and practical tool.”
-Michael Duduit
Preaching Magazine

• 1 out of 4 females have had unwanted sexual contact, abuse, or assault occur in their lifetime. You felt completely helpless and feared for your life. You were told to never tell anyone. You were told that you somehow caused it. They never apologized and never will. How do you deal with that rage within you? Do you feel so dirty and damaged? You need to heal from this hurt.
• 1 out of 6 males have had unwanted sexual experiences happen to them before the age of 18. You didn’t tell anyone because you were embarrassed. You were tricked into doing things you didn’t want to do. Maybe now, you don’t like anyone that even remotely reminds you of him. Ladies have tons of support groups but men don’t have anyone. I would like to listen to you.
• 85% of women and men knew their offender quite well within their family or social setting. You can’t believe they got away with it. They go on as if nothing happened but for you, it was a life-changer. Now, do you have a tough time trusting anyone or trusting your kids around anyone? Holidays or family reunions really get you down when everyone puts on their smiley face.
• A rape occurs every 3 minutes in the USA.  20 Million women and men have been raped here. Maybe you were betrayed by someone who told you they cared but only wanted to use you. Maybe alcohol was involved. Nevertheless, you feel dirty and no shower can erase it from you. Do you cringe when someone touches you by surprise? Maybe it’s time to share your story.
• 1 in 3 women today in the USA will have had at least one abortion during their lifetime. Out of the 57 million abortions since 1973, there are millions of women and men who deeply regret it. Do you wonder what your little one would have looked like? Do you regret your decision now? Are you angry at yourself or someone else? Did you ever take the time to truly grieve your loss?  Men also suffer.
• 45% of all Internet users view porn and 25% of all Internet search engine requests involve porn with 50 million people regularly visiting porn. That’s not counting mobile, cable, or magazines. About half of all divorces today are somehow connected to porn. Might your marriage be shaky? Are you hurting someone you love? Might you be the one now being hurt by his watching porn?
• 10% of adults believe they have a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender attraction or orientation. Are you wondering if you are? Are you willing to talk about it to see what direction to now take?
• 85% of adults have had premarital or casual sexual experiences by the age of 20 in America. Might you be wondering how to recover from a relationship and how to rebuild your life again?
• Sexual refusal and sexual betrayal are also hurts that weaken a marriage in unbelievable ways. ​

  ​All these sexual hurts have spiritual solutions. You don’t get over it – you get through it. Your emotions can best be healed by a God who knows you best. Returning to your roots and to the way He has wired you is a very wise choice. This is too deep for you to handle on your own or to rely on others to get you through this. He can help you heal from your sexual hurt in powerful and permanent ways that will transform your life. The goal is to help you find your strength in God. You’ll be amazed at how much help He offers and how much strength you’ll receive. It’s time to finally begin healing that hurt…

…but sometimes they do, especially when it comes to the number of people who have been sexually hurt by someone else. They (or you) probably didn’t tell anyone about it yet it happened to you and you’ll never be the same now. The police don’t know, your spouse doesn’t know, your family doesn’t know, your colleagues don’t know, and your friends don’t know. No one really knows but you – and now you try to deal with it. Maybe it happened a long time ago but then, maybe it happened last night.

Sexual crimes are the least reported of all types, for a wide variety of understandable and good reasons. For every one actually reported, there are anywhere from 5 to 10 times more that are never mentioned. Maybe it wasn’t actually a crime but maybe it was casual or consensual – but now you’re really feeling the effects of what happened. You struggle with it or you know someone who is trying to cope with it…

Sexual hurt and pain can be the most overwhelming burden you can privately carry for the rest of your life. It’s a gray thundercloud that sometimes suddenly bursts on you (and everyone around you!) but sometimes it just drizzles all day long, leaving you dazed and confused. Why am I depressed so much now? Why can’t I get over this? Your sexual hurt might be affecting your everyday life at home or work. Maybe your relationships seem much harder to have now. You wonder why you don’t like certain kinds of people or get panic attacks out of the blue.  Your emotions are over-powering you. You don’t know why you over-react so frequently. You don’t know why you’re so irritable or suspicious. Health issues have set in. You just can’t seem to forget what someone has done to you that hurt you so badly.  Maybe you’re blaming yourself for something that you shouldn’t be feeling OR maybe you’re ignoring the guilt that you should be feeling. It could be either. Might you need to talk to someone who will help you

You’re confused as to your sexual identity or you’ve lost your sexual dignity. You feel like damaged goods. You can’t believe it happened. Why you? You’ve lost a lot and try to keep busy so you won’t dwell on it. The anger doesn’t go away. You don’t know who to tell.  You don’t know what to say or do about the shame, humiliation, anger, betrayal, disappointment, crying, loss, fear, depression or destructive tendencies that you now feel. It might be from casual sex, pornography, sexual molestation, rape, same-sex attraction, a sexless marriage or an abortion. That covers a whole lot but then so does this website.

You’ve come to the right website…

Maybe you did tell someone but they didn’t believe you or they told you to get over it and get on with life. Maybe you’re looking for a counselor in Atlanta or a therpast in Alpharetta. You took their advice but it’s not working for you. You just don’t get over something so traumatic. After you finally got the courage to share your sadness, maybe they ignored you or don’t want to be around you as much as they used to. So again, you feel like you have nowhere to turn now.  Here is the person and the place to tell and heal.  Consider calling Dr. Serio for a time to talk – via Skype, in Alpharetta or in the Atlanta Metro area.