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Rob Jackson's Featured Media

 

Over the course of my 40-year career, I’ve had the privilege of speaking, writing, and contributing to numerous platforms on topics ranging from faith and relationships to mental health and personal growth. While this list is not exhaustive, it highlights more recent media appearances, sermons, and contributions that represent my ongoing work.

PODCASTS INTERVIEWS

 

The Boundless Show (Focus on the Family®)

Doing Wedding Season Solo

Date: May 2025
Topic: Navigating weddings as a single guest, honoring God through ordinary work, and setting boundaries to prevent work burnout.

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Social Media Savvy

Date: September 2024
Topic: How to use social media wisely while ensuring that advice from counselors aligns with biblical principles.

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Career Conundrums

Date: July 2023
Topic: How to recover from spiritual trauma and navigate career challenges.

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Emotional Self-Care

Date: July 2020
Topic: The importance of emotional health and practical self-care tips during difficult times.

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When Life Scares You

Date: July 2020
Topic: Handling fear and anxiety with a faith-based approach.

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The Power of Touch

Date: May 2020
Topic: The role of healthy touch in relationships and how it can promote healing.

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The Carrie Abbott Show

Men’s Mental Health

 

Date: June 2024
Topic: Addressing men's mental health, focusing on suicide rates and strategies to support them while respecting their dignity.

 

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Left-Leaning Libraries and Pornography

 

Date: July 2023
Topic: Exploring the effects of pornography on children and how parents can address exposure. 

 

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Help for Single Parents

Date: March 2023
Topic: Guidance and encouragement for single parents to create balanced and healthy family environments.

 

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Kids and Pornography

Date: February 2020
Topic: Helping parents understand modern pornography exposure and how to equip their children with truth, boundaries, and biblical wisdom.

 
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Abuse in Marriage

Date: March 2019
Topic: Addressing abuse within marriage from a biblical and trauma-informed perspective, offering guidance for protection, clarity, and healing

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The Noble Marriage | Helping Marriages Heal

Date: February 2026 

Key Timestamps:
LGBT / Gender Identity: 4:45–16:35
Panic Disorder Story: 17:20

Rob shares his personal story of overcoming panic disorder and explains why true healing in marriage and identity begins beneath the surface. From sexual integrity to navigating LGBTQ concerns with grace and conviction, this conversation invites you to pursue peace with God, yourself, and others.

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Date: January 2026 

Rob explains why most marriage struggles aren't actually about sex—they are about our "vertical" relationship with God. If you are struggling with a "counterfeit bond" or feeling like your marriage is more of a transaction than a contract, this conversation is for you.

 

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Fresh Hope for Mental Health Podcast 

 

Loneliness in Men

Date: 2023
Topic: Discussing the struggles men face with loneliness, particularly in the post-pandemic world, and offering practical advice on how men can connect with others through faith-based solutions.

 

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The Dr. Jeff Show (Summit Ministries)

 

Ep. 159 – Identity, Sexuality, & Our Identity In Christ

Date: April 2024

Rob Jackson explores how anchoring our identity in Christ, rather than ourselves, leads to holistic healing and maturity in our spiritual, psychological, and relational lives.

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Pure Passion Media

 

Freedom from the Porn - Masturbation Trap

Date: April 2011

Understanding how pornography and masturbation create spiritual, psychological, and neurological addiction—and why true recovery requires healing the whole person through friendship with God, professional support, and biblical truth. 

 

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The Pursuit in Manliness

 

#235 – Rob Jackson & George Stahnke: Loneliness in Men 

Date: January 2023

Rob and George are  Focus on the Family’s licensed counselors who give excellent insight on why men today are more isolated than ever before, as well as provide advice on what we can do to help. 

 

 

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RADIO INTERVIEWS

The Seductive Lure of Internet Porn

Date: March 2013 

Pornography is more accessible than ever and deeply harmful, but there is hope. Learn how to protect your family and find freedom.

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93.7 The Light

 

Date: October 18, 2023

Rob Jackson on Sexual Identity

 
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 Pilgrim Radio

 

Date: February 23, 2024

Rob Jackson (Counselor with Focus on the Family) on the Rise of Loneliness and Biblically-Based Ways to Address It

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The Common Good

(Omny.fm)  

Date: December 6, 2025

When the Holidays Hurt – Rob Jackson on Grief, Mental Health, and Finding Hope

 
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SERMONS

Living the Christian Life

 

Grace Church, Wichita Falls

Date: November 5, 2023

Location: Grace Church, Wichita Falls, TX

 

(Rob’s Sermon Begins at 33:15)

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Protecting the Eyes of the Church

 

Southgate Baptist Church 

Date: March 5, 2017

Location: Southgate Baptist Church, Springfield, OH

(Rob’s Introduction at 9:10)

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Southgate Baptist Church

Date: October 29, 2017

Location: Southgate Baptist Church, Springfield, OH

  

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ARTICLES

What If In-Laws Try to Run Our Lives?

Published: March 20, 2024
Topic: Practical advice for dealing with controlling in-laws while maintaining healthy family boundaries.

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Giving Your Spouse the Gift of Self-Care

Published: July 8, 2020
Topic: How self-care can nurture individual and marital health.

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Talking About Sensitive Issues

Published: January 1, 2006
Topic: Addressing challenging marital topics like finances, in-laws, and intimacy with grace and understanding.

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Healthy Childhood Sexual Development

Published: 2024
Topic: Guiding parents on nurturing sexual development in children according to biblical principles.

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Advice for Parents of Teens with Porn Addiction

Published: September 7, 2023
Topic: Practical strategies for parents to help teens navigate porn addiction.

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 Biblical View on Transgender Identity: A Primer for Parents and Strugglers

Published: December 10, 2020
Topic: Addressing the complexities of transgender identity through a biblical lens, offering parents and individuals a guide to navigating this sensitive issue.

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BOOKS (Contributed To)

The Complete Guide to The First Five Years of Marriage


I contributed to this comprehensive guide, which offers advice for newlyweds on how to build a strong foundation for their marriage.


Published by Focus on the Family®
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The Savvy Bride's Answer Guide

 

I provided insights into preparing for marriage and building a healthy relationship.


Published by Focus on the Family®
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The Smart Groom’s Answer Guide

 

This book helps grooms prepare for marriage with practical advice and guidance for a strong, lasting relationship.
Published by Focus on the Family®

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BOOKS

 

COMING SOON: My book, When Grace Meets Conviction: Loving God and Your LGBT Child will be published by Tyndale House and Focus on the Family® in the fall of 2026.

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Receive first notice when the book releases, plus access to a private live webinar created exclusively for early readers.


Mental Health Conference Resources

 

Mental Health and the Role of the Church

Grace Church, Wichita Falls, TX
Culture Conference on Mental Health and the Church
Dates: April 21-23, 2023

 

I had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker at this conference, addressing the intersection of mental health and faith, and how the church can play a pivotal role in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges.

A complete set of videos from the April 2023 Mental Health Conference is available. These resources include recordings of the key sessions and accompanying handouts from the event. An e-course is also in development and will include structured modules, facilitator guides for church leaders, reflection questions, and group discussion exercises. Together, these resources are designed to help churches engage mental health topics in a biblically grounded and practical way. Sign up below to receive updates on access and availability.

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