The Crisis — WHy we exist.
Pornography has become the silent epidemic inside the church.
75% of Christian men admit to struggling with habitual sexual sin on a regular basis. For many, it’s more than a struggle, it’s an addiction. It’s isolating. It’s enslaving. It robs men of spiritual clarity, moral courage, and relational trust. And it's one of the leading causes of divorce among Christian families.
Most men fight it alone. Most churches don’t talk about it. And most families don’t survive it.
That’s why Revive40 exists.
The mission of Revive40 is to create effective, biblically based recovery groups that help men break free from sexual lust and pursue becoming men of godly integrity. These groups are safe, confidential places of hope for men who are addicted to porn and other unwanted sexual behaviors.
Our Mission
Our Vision
We want to see hundreds of locations with thousands of men set free every year from the effects of sexual lust, and to restore what’s been broken in their lives, their families, and their faith communities across Phoenix and beyond.
How We Work
Group Format
We meet weekly in confidential men’s groups. We have worship, teaching, and small groups. Every meeting is a place to share openly, receive encouragement, and hold each other accountable.
Our biblically based WIN curriculum teaches seven winning strategies for breaking free from pornography and sexual sin. It equips men to understand the root of their struggle, fight with both spiritual and practical tools, and walk in lasting freedom.
Curriculum
Leadership model
Every group is led by a Campus Coach, a man who’s experienced his own recovery journey and is now walking in freedom. Coaches guide the group through the curriculum, model freedom, and challenge men to grow in integrity, faith, and relationships.
Our Story
In January 2000, our founder Steve Wagner launched a small men’s recovery group under the name Freedom Fellowship. He had personally walked through the fire of sexual brokenness and knew firsthand the devastation porn and sexual sin could cause. Not just to a man’s soul, but to his marriage, his faith, and his family.
The first week, two men showed up. Week by week, that group grew. Men were getting honest. Chains were breaking. God took three men and built that to impact thousands.
In 2016, we rebranded as Revive40 to reflect both the scale of the problem and the depth of our calling. Research shows that over 40 million Christian men are trapped in pornography and other sexual addictions. Our mission is to see God revive those lives, like he revived the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37. One group, one man, one breakthrough at a time.
Today, Revive40 serves hundreds of men through weekly groups both in-person and online, and we've expanded to include Beloved, a support ministry for women who have experienced betrayal trauma due to a partner's sexual sin.
But this is more than a local ministry. It’s a growing movement to restore biblical manhood and rebuild families, beginning with a few men and expanding across the nation.
Meet the Team
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Steve Wagner
FOUNDER OF REVIVE40 | CEO
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Marla Wagner
FOUNDER OF BELOVED
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Maria Morgante
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | FOUNDER OF BELOVED
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Jim Howle
DIRECTOR OF MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT
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Tim Duerr
DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
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Matthew Wagner
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
FAQs
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Revive40 creates effective biblically-based recovery groups that help men break free from sexual lust and pursue becoming men of godly integrity. These groups are safe, confidential places of hope for men struggling with porn addiction and other unwanted sexual behaviors.
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Revive40 is specifically designed for Christian men who are struggling with pornography or other unwanted sexual behaviors. Whether that frequency is once a day or once a year, our groups provide a judgment-free environment where men can find real support and accountability.
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Yes, you're always welcome.
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Absolutely, feel free to attend multiple groups, or change groups as needed. However, part of the power of Revive40 is the community. The brotherhood you build at your location is not something to take lightly and is a crucial step to your freedom.
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Revive40 groups provide a confidential space where men work through a biblically-based recovery program together. Each meeting will have a teaching, discussion, and small group accountability. You will gain practical tools for breaking free alongside brothers who understand your struggle without judgment.
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Absolutely. Visit the “Start A Group” page under “Resources” for more information and steps to get started!
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We provide training, materials, and ongoing support to help churches launch and maintain effective recovery groups. Our biblically-based curriculum is proven and our approach is practical.
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Yes. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our groups. What's shared in the group stays in the group, creating a safe environment for honest conversation and genuine recovery. However, if you share intent to harm yourself or others, we are legally required to inform the necessary parties.
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Yes. Research shows that pornography use actually changes brain chemistry similar to drug addiction. Studies from the Max Planck Institute found that frequent porn use reduces connectivity in the prefrontal cortex, similar to patterns seen in substance abuse disorders.
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Studies from the Barna Group show that 75% of Christian men use pornography occasionally. More significantly, 39% of Christian men believe their porn use is excessive, indicating a recognized problem that needs addressing.
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Yes. Our biblically-based approach addresses both the spiritual and practical aspects of sexual addiction. When men commit to the process, show up consistently, and engage honestly, they experience real freedom and lasting change.