He fought porn addiction for 23 years — now he helps other men find freedom

The Freedom Group was founded in 2023 and works to help men gain freedom from pornography addiction. / Credit: Courtesy of Joe Masek CNA Staff, Jun 15, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). At 8 years old, Minnesota native Joe Masek was exposed to pornography for the first time and went on to struggle with an addiction to it for 23 years. Through a series of actions he finally gained freedom and after experiencing a calling to help other men, he founded…