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Pure Desire Podcast

Your biblically based and clinically informed approach to breaking free from compulsive sexual behav

Episodes

Total: 421

The holidays can easily put us in those rock-and-a-hard-place situations. Our ability to manage and

The holidays can be stressful. There's no way around it. And stress is very connected to unwanted se

The holidays, though often presented as a joyous time, actually can be a stressful time for relation

The holidays, though often presented as a joyous time, actually can be an extremely emotional time f

Are we reaching the next generations? This is a scary question to ask. But if we don’t ask, we might

If we want to create a safe place for healing from the effects of sexual brokenness in our churches,

Honesty in recovery is non-negotiable. But is honesty the same thing as disclosure? On today's episo

174 - Boundaries In Recovery

2020/11/3

When addiction and betrayal are present in a relationship, boundaries will be essential to healing.

173 - No Shame Churches

2020/10/27

No pastor/leader sets out to create a culture of shame in their church. But it happens. Today, with

Women who struggle with pornography tend to be overlooked. Culturally, far too many in the church be

171 - Lapse vs. Relapse

2020/10/13

As we move forward in our recovery, we can run into gray areas when it comes to our patterns and hab

Rich was on the verge of spending 49 years in prison–the first person in Oregon State history to be

Many of us were taught that time heals all wounds. But, as we discuss in today's episode, that is no

168 - Sexual Trauma

2020/9/22

Something that we often hear about in the area of sexual brokenness is sexual trauma. Sadly, it’s su

What does it look like to create churches/communities that are safe? Keith Jenkins–a pastor, black m

One of the best ways to create a healthier sex life with your spouse is communication. Today, we sit

165 - FAQ #10

2020/9/1

How do we discuss our struggles with our spouse? How do moms help their young sons? Is masturbation

164 - Ending Group Well

2020/8/25

Each recovery and support group is going to end someday. But that doesn’t mean that the healing will

Shame is a powerful force in the world, one that drives many of our unwanted behaviors. Today, we ar

162 - Student Groups

2020/8/11

If we want to see future generations live in sexual health, we have to equip them with the tools the