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SEE OUR EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES HEREPar Pastor Josh Droke

Today, Nick Stumbo and Rich Moore explore 10 common mistakes churches make when launching recovery groups. They share practical advice on avoiding pitfalls like isolating or shaming language and the dangers of a quick-fix approach. This episode is essential for pastors and leaders looking to create and sustain effective, long-lasting recovery group…

Today, we’re diving into a topic that is often overlooked but crucial to the healing and recovery process—empathy and emotional awareness. We’ll explore the importance of developing empathy, not just for yourself but within relationships, especially in the context of recovery from addiction and healing from betrayal. Through personal stories, pract…

SEE OUR EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES HEREPar Pastor Josh Droke

In this episode, Marnie Ferree, the founder of Bethesda Workshops, courageously shares her journey of healing from sexual abuse and addiction, offering hope and practical insights for anyone on a similar path. This powerful conversation highlights the importance of understanding your story, embracing God’s redemptive power, and finding support in t…

SEE OUR EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES HEREPar Pastor Josh Droke

Today Nick and Rodney discuss powerful insights on how to approach the conversation around sexuality in the church with love and grace. They emphasize the importance of sharing your personal journey without shame, offering support to church leaders, and fostering a more open and healing environment. Whether you're a church leader or a congregation …

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God has the ability to redeem even the darkest times. Dr. Steffens takes a deep dive into the healing and recovery process following betrayal—focused mostly on the betrayed partner but also on how the betrayer can help the process. You will be encouraged and gain hope for the future! There is a proven path and essential tools for healing and growth…

Recovery doesn’t have to feel like solitary confinement. As with many areas of our lives, we need others to walk alongside us, to encourage and support us. And this is especially true when it comes to our recovery and healing journey. Today we’re revisiting Nate Larkin’s session from the 2023 Pure Desire Summit to learn what it looks like to redefi…

SEE OUR EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES HEREPar Pastor Josh Droke

The moment of discovery in a marriage or relationship is crushing. The exposure of sexual addiction or unfaithfulness wrecks the relationship. Is there any hope to rebuild? Should we even rebuild? On today's episode, we're joined by Traci Wright (Pure Desire Clinician). Traci knows firsthand the damage the discovery of sexual betrayal does. But she…

SEE OUR EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES HEREPar Pastor Josh Droke

Vicki and Johnny Greenfield are legends in the Pure Desire community! Today, we get to hear their story of healing. Starting with how sexuality was discussed in their homes, moving to sexual brokenness and how it entered their lives, and then moving to how God healed them and their marriage—their story is powerful! Not only will you be encouraged b…

SEE OUR EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES HEREPar Pastor Josh Droke

Today's episode addresses a listener's question—how to manage betrayal triggers. Most of us are aware of triggers for those struggling with addictive or compulsive sexual behavior. But are there such a thing as betrayal triggers? The answer is an emphatic YES! Ashley Jameson joins us to discuss what betrayal triggers are, how to identify them, how …

SEE OUR EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES HEREPar Pastor Josh Droke

We have a very SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT on today's episode! Pure Desire is partnering with one of the most influential research firms in the world to bring forth new statistics on the impact of pornography in the church. We're joined by Heather Kolb and Ashley Jameson (hosts of our newest show, Unfiltered) to discuss the origins of this research projec…

SEE OUR EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES HEREPar Mary Ann Whittaker

Significant relational injury occurs at the moment of discovery. One spouse finally feels free because the truth of their addiction or infidelity is out in the open. The other partner feels buried with trauma and has to reinterpret every aspect of their relationship history. On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Jake Porter (licensed therapist a…

SEE OUR EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES HEREPar Pastor Sky Henderson

Many of us who grew up in the church experienced purity culture—a significant emphasis on sexual purity, especially with young people. While purity culture had good motivations, it has caused its fair share of damage—shame, guilt, and trauma. On today’s episode, we are joined by Katherine Gallagher, the Executive Director of GoStrategic, an author …

Friends, we are here today because Jesus' method of making disciples worked. Never concerned about the numbers, but focusing on the few. In this podcast, Troy Thomas and I are going to talk about what does that look like. And Troy just recently gave a breakout session on influencing your world for Christ. And he's going to walk us through some of t…

SEE OUR EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES HEREPar Wayne Wrzesinski

Summer months bring so much fun and excitement. But for those who are on the recovery journey, summer brings its own set of challenges. Warm weather means less clothing. This means more opportunities for temptations and triggers. On today’s episode, we talk about why summer can be so challenging, what we can do to be prepared for this season, and w…

I'm not sure if there's a greater call on a person's life than to invest their life into the next generation. And this week on our podcast, I have Brenden Sullivan from Priority One Ministries out in the Leehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, and him and I are going to talk about what does that look like and what does discipleship really mean and how do y…

SEE OUR EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES HEREPar Nick Higgins

Addiction can be challenging to wrap our head around. What is addiction? How did this happen? Why me? Robert Vander Meer is on the podcast today to discuss the image and behavior of a cyclone and how this metaphor is helpful in understanding how and why addiction shows up in our life. RESOURCES Full Episode Video (YouTube) Bob Newhart “Stop It” Vid…

This week, Steve has the incredible privilege to have on Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the men who have written a number of great movies over the years. Movies like War Room, Courageous, Fireproof, Facing the Giants. They have a new movie coming out this fall called The Forge, and we had a chance to just talk today about what's behind the movie, what …

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Matt Dobschuetz, host of Porn Free Radio and founder of Recovered Man, is back on the show today! Today, we talk about edging—non-relapse behaviors that follow our addictive patterns. We talk about what qualifies as edging, how to become more aware of any edging behaviors, the importance of check-ins with our community or group, and how to address …

Lots of men in the church today that sort of have the Peter Pan mentality. I just don't want to grow up. Lots of men in their 50s, 60s, and 70s who are still acting like spiritual babies, right? Just making messes all over the place. Well, in this podcast, we want to talk about how do we help the men of our church grow, to spiritually mature, and t…