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Joshua Broome - "Rocco Reed," Inside The Adult Film Industry | #196

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Joshua Broome is a former adult film star turned pastor, speaker, and advocate for redemption. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he entered the porn industry in his early 20s, earning accolades like “Porn Star of the Year” and appearing in over 1,000 films before walking away in 2013. After hitting rock bottom—struggling with identity, shame, and a life unraveling—he found faith, left the industry, and rebuilt from scratch. Now married with four children, Broome shares his raw journey of transformation, warning about the destructive ripple effects of porn on marriages, mental health, and society. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Joshua Broome Links: X - ⁠⁠https://x.com/iamJoshuaBroome⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamjoshuabroome⁠⁠ Book - ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/154600565X⁠⁠ Book me to speak - ⁠⁠https://www.joshuabroome.me/speaking-requests⁠⁠ Resources for unwanted sexual behavior - ⁠⁠https://ignitemen.net/the-p51-project Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.roka.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - USE CODE SRS ⁠⁠⁠https://www.americanfinancing.net/SRS⁠⁠⁠ NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org ⁠⁠⁠https://www.expressvpn.com/SRS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shawnlikesgold.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hillsdale.edu/SRS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shopify.com/SRS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://trueclassic.com/SRS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ziprecruiter.com/SRS⁠ 00:00 A Dark Experience in Atlanta 00:41 Welcoming Joshua Broom 01:16 The Impact of the Adult Film Industry 04:31 The Dark Side of Pornography 09:41 Joshua Broom's Story & Personal Struggles 14:12 Spiritual Warfare & Personal Growth 30:43 Joshua's Early Life & Forgiveness 43:19 A Life-Changing Phone Call 46:05 A Dark Turn in Hollywood & Porn 56:06 The Reality of Porn Contracts 01:02:24 The Emotional Toll & Aftermath 01:15:39 Life as a Porn Star 01:40:36 The Decision to Quit 01:43:59 Rebuilding Life Outside the Industry 02:06:51 Faith, Redemption & Support 02:14:18 Reflecting on Personal Questions & Grace 02:56:07 Balancing Family, Faith & Final Thoughts 03:02:52 Concluding Thoughts and Prayer

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@KlaatuBradaNikto 2025-05-03

For what it's worth......I noticed when he talked about his experiences in the film business, he covered his mouth with his hands, a clear body language signal of shame and remorse. But when he talked about his faith and scripture, he dropped his hands away from his mouth and smiled with expressions of joy and love right from his heart. This guy came out of pure hell into the light.

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@cliftonwindham4194 2025-05-01

"What stays in the dark grows" That is a powerful statement

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@euhammizh 2025-05-01

It's crazy how universal the correlation is between not having a good relationship with your father and living a screwed-up life.

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@spartymatt9627 2025-05-01

2:36:10 I can't believe what he said. And I had to rewind it multiple times. When I was holding my first son and he was 3 months old, the Holy Spirit came into my heart and what I heard God tell me is exactly as Joshua described. I didn't believe in God, but thought I'd give it a shot, and I heard God say, "Look at your son. Think of how much you love him. That's how much I love you, but even more." Praise God, and thank you Joshua for such a powerful and vulnerable testimony of redemption and God's grace and love. Amen!

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@JeremyPezzeca 2025-05-05

Shawn I really thank you for having him on. As someone who has battled porn addiction off and on for almost 40 years, his testimony has made a impact on me more then anyone. It has restored my faith and my walk with Christ. This may not have happened had you not has him on. He was the perfect man for me to listen to. Man I wish I could thank both you in person. This means everything to me. You have no idea as I was in a really dark place a week ago

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@jayebird2570 2025-05-02

perfect example of, "be kind. you never know what battles people are fighting"

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@MERIDETH-u8r 2025-05-01

I really can't imagine the strength that it takes for Joshua to speak out but God bless him for it.

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@ShawnRyanShow 2025-05-01

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@mrjohnryan 2025-09-13

When I was in college, Josh let me and my buddy work out at his cross-fit gym for free in North Carolina. After a workout one night, he told us his story on how he became a believer. He said his girlfriend (now wife) got him to come to church, and after coming clean about his past she said “What kind of Christian would I be if I judged you for your past.” Incredibly impactful to me, and forever grateful for his story!

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@LesliEschbacher 2025-08-01

The lady at the bank was an angel. She saved him. ❤

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