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Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love078 - Equipping Group Leaders: Strangulation, Spiritualizing, & Emotional AffairsThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:More women are coming to group with strangulation trauma as part of the abuse they’ve gone through. I recently had a woman in group who had experienced this and ended up with a blood clot in her neck that could have been life threatening. How do we learn more/have better awareness around this?What is the best way to handle spiritualizers in your group—especially if they are spiritualizing the situat...
2025-11-1822 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love077 - Making Sense of My Sexual BehaviorsThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:Even though I'm faithful to my husband, and love him dearly, I lust and fantasize and my maladaptive daydreaming is out of control. How do I navigate these waters? Is this past trauma and my need for control? Where do I start with healing?I stopped my own porn use three years ago after finding out about my husband’s addiction, but I never really addressed it or worked through it — I just b...
2025-11-1112 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love076 - The Harsh Reality of Being in a Sexless MarriageThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:How do I not hate or resent my husband when I grieve the inability to try to have more children because we have a sexless marriage due to the trauma of his addiction?Can you speak to sexual anorexia after betrayal? It's been 5 years since my husband and I have had sex. He thinks I should be willing to try, but I recoil every time he touches me. I can barely kiss hi...
2025-11-0417 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love075 - Purity Culture, Expectations, and a High LibidoThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:- I’ve felt the harm of purity culture, but I’m confused by the reaction against it—where modesty seems dismissed altogether. I see Christian women dressing in ways that feel extreme, and I wonder if immodesty reflects deeper heart issues. Is there still space to talk about healthy modesty without sounding judgmental?- I was told having expectations is wrong, but I disagree. I don’t expect perfection...
2025-10-2821 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love074 - The Unique Nuances of Betrayal and HealingThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:- I was married for 30 years and I didn’t understand the depth of my husband’s porn addiction until about 8 years ago. He refused to seek help and he recently passed away, so I am doing this recovery alone. About 9 months ago, I found him at his place of business, deceased, in front of his computer masturbating to porn. I have signed up for Betrayal & Beyond. I am wondering if my sit...
2025-10-2120 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love073 - Singleness, Same-Sex Attraction, & SexThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:- I am single right now, but every time I get in the shower I think about when I get married and if my husband will want to take a shower with me. I don't want my husband in the shower. So how would I tell him no without hurting him?- I'm a follower of Christ. I was sexually abused several times as a child, I struggled with sa...
2025-10-1414 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love072 - Navigating the Nuances of BetrayalThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:- After 9 years of repeated porn discoveries in my marriage, we're now heading into an intensive with a polygraph. It’s our first time using one, and I feel lost on what to ask. What questions truly bring clarity and healing? What are the top questions a betrayed spouse should ask when preparing for a polygraph?- After years of betrayal, broken promises, and failed recovery attempts, I separated from...
2025-10-0717 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love071 - When Healing from Betrayal Feels like a Revolving DoorThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:My husband and I have been in recovery through PD since late 2024, navigating sobriety, betrayal trauma, and rebuilding intimacy. While I’m seeking emotional safety, he reacts with blame when having sex is paused. I’m craving emotional connection before sex, not withholding love. Am I in the wrong to not have physical intimacy until I feel safe? How can healing happen when emotional safety feels out of reach?I feel frustrated by my...
2025-09-3015 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love070 - Balancing Singleness & RelationshipsThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:I find myself constantly chasing relationships, even unhealthy ones, just so I don’t feel alone. I know it’s not good for me, but the fear of being without someone feels unbearable. How do I start breaking free from this cycle of needing to be wanted?When I’m in a relationship, I have obsessive thoughts that I can’t shut off. I wait by my phone for my boyfriend to respond, a...
2025-09-2318 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love069 - The Ups and Downs of Healing from BetrayalThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:My husband and I are a few months into recovery after he disclosed years of hidden porn use. While he believes he’s walking in victory, I’m unsure how to distinguish true healing from another “purge” phase, given his past cycle. With new safeguards in place, how can I know if real heart change is happening—not just behavioral control?I’m healing from betrayal in my marriage and making real progress, but...
2025-09-1619 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love068 - The Brutality of BetrayalThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:I just finished Sexual Integrity 101 and want to join Betrayal & Beyond. There are no local groups and a 10-month virtual commitment feels impossible. My husband, a former pastor, abandoned me and our four kids after a devastating affair. I’m doing the work alone while he moves on. I feel forgotten. How do I heal when reconciliation isn’t an option? How do I help my kids heal when I feel so broken...
2025-09-0918 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love067 - Women in the Struggle: When Shame Won’t Let GoThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:- My husband makes me feel small and unwanted. I started fantasizing about the characters in one of my favorite shows. I find myself wishing I were married to a man like that. Whenever I’m not watching my show, I hate my reality and life, but I also do not want to get divorced. What should I do?- How do I know if my struggle is just abou...
2025-09-0216 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love065 - Will I Ever Recover From Betrayal?Thanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:- My husband confessed to porn, chat rooms, and video calls, but I’ve discovered more he hasn’t admitted. I’m now in a group and writing a Safety Action Plan, but how do you create one when trust is completely broken? If there are consequences, won’t he just hide relapses better? How do I protect myself when honesty feels impossible and I’m afraid to stay—or leave?- Since D...
2025-08-1915 min
God Hears Her Podcast196. Seeking Pure Desires (with Ashley Jameson)Guest Bio: Ashley and her husband, Jon, discovered Pure Desire during the devastation and erosion of their marriage due to a pornography addiction. After four years of providing Pure Desire groups for men, women, and youth at their local church, restoration has taken place. As the Associate Director of Women’s Groups for Pure Desire, Ashley provides leadership and training to their Regional Group Advisors (RGAs) throughout the country. She has been instrumental in training new leaders to advance the message of hope and healing in the church and community. Ashley is a contributing author to Betrayal and Beyond; Un...
2025-08-1832 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love064 - Sexual Wholeness When I Feel Like a Spiritual MessThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:I grew up in the church and always thought wanting sex, or enjoying it, made me less godly. Now I’m married, and feel so much confusion and guilt about what I should want. How has culture and religion shaped the way I view desire, and how do I know what’s actually true? Every time I try to explore my sexuality, I get hit with this wave of shame, like I’m doing...
2025-08-1222 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love063 - The Lasting Effects of Betrayal TraumaThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:My husband is making great progress in his recovery, attending group sessions and trauma counseling, but I’m struggling to catch up. I’ve had trouble finding a counselor and don’t have a group, though we both attended an intensive. He sometimes dismisses my concerns, like he did with his mom, and it’s making me hesitant about a trip we have planned. Should I push through and go, or is it okay to...
2025-08-0519 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love062 - Finding the Hard Answers to Healing & RecoveryIf you have a question you’d like us to answer on Unfiltered, email us at unfiltered@puredesire.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!Thanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:My group was excruciating tonight—hearing others’ victories while I’m drowning in pain felt unbearable. I’m exhausted from picking myself back up after every setback, asking why healing comes easily for some but not for us. I know God has a plan, but it s...
2025-07-2913 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love061 - Finding the Support You Need for HealingThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:In the new edition of Betrayal & Beyond you took out the part about "forgiving yourself." I am happy you did because I don't agree with that concept. I believe in God's forgiveness, but I wonder why you decided to take that part out of the new edition?Each time my husband relapses, I feel completely lost—especially now, four years in, after his first relapse in a long time. The longer the gap...
2025-07-2215 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love060 - How Addiction Recovery Impacts RelationshipsIf you have a question you’d like us to answer on Unfiltered, email us at unfiltered@puredesire.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!Thanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions: As my husband and I walk through recovery—he’s in Seven Pillars, I’m in Betrayal & Beyond—I’m nearing the end of my group and preparing for full disclosure. I wish there were clear resources to help our Christian parents, includin...
2025-07-1519 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love059 - Masturbation, Sexual Health, & SinglenessThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:I’m 26, single, and struggling with porn addiction. While I have filters in place, I’ve turned to sexually explicit romance books as a substitute. It feels less harmful since the characters aren't real, but I know it still impacts me. Can reading these books damage my future relationships, or will marriage truly make the cravings disappear? I'm 46, still single, and always thought I’d be married by now. Over the years, I’ve felt...
2025-07-0815 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love057 - Communication, Spiritual Bypass, & Self-EsteemThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:How does one communicate needs in a marriage when one partner is stuck in the shame spiral of addiction? My husband gets defensive when I express my needs, which deepens my emotional wounds. How can I safely share my feelings and build trust and intimacy when he reacts this way?Could you talk more about spiritual bypass? It seems like people sometimes use faith or spiritual practices to avoid addressing deeper emotional or...
2025-06-2424 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love056 - Navigating Passion, Sex, & Physical TouchThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:Our sex life confuses me. My husband expects me to engage instantly, even after disconnection, yet refuses intimacy unless I’m fully enthusiastic. I’m willing, even when not interested, but he won’t proceed unless I’m all in. We feel like we live separate lives—could that be affecting our intimacy?My sex-addicted husband won’t have sex, even after 5 months sober. He avoids it, can't perform without porn or escorts, and e...
2025-06-1714 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love055 - What to Do After Decades of BetrayalIf you have a question you’d like us to answer on Unfiltered, email us at unfiltered@puredesire.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!Thanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:After 29 years, my husband had an affair, quit his job, filed for divorce, and left—refusing counseling or reconciliation. I still love him and believe in restoration, but he’s enamored with someone else. Am I pitiful for hoping? How do I find peace when...
2025-06-1012 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love054 - Recovery is Not a 'One Size Fits All'l ProcessIf you have a question you’d like us to answer on Unfiltered, email us at unfiltered@puredesire.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!Thanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:- My husband has nearly 9 months of sobriety. He finished Seven Pillars and now attends a men's group for ongoing support, but he's growing tired of the 30-minute drive. How much sobriety and healing should he have before stepping away from group? When i...
2025-06-0317 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love053 - When Leaders Ask Hard QuestionsThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:I recently joined Pure Desire. Is it okay for a woman to discuss with her pastor her sexual issues with her husband in their home? What responsibility does the pastor have in this situation? In what environment should he accept this responsibility and offer guidance? I'm a therapist with a newly married client who struggles with low sexual desire despite loving his wife. He abstained before marriage, avoids porn, and they share aff...
2025-05-2713 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love052 - Forgiveness, Empathy, & TriggersIf you have a question you’d like us to answer on Unfiltered, email us at unfiltered@puredesire.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!Thanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:I'd love to hear you discuss forgiveness. We're often warned against forgiving too soon or improperly, but rarely told how to forgive the right way. When is the right time? What does forgiveness look like without reconciliation or trust? Can unforgiveness lead to bitter...
2025-05-2022 min
The Union PodcastEpisode #106- Nick Stumbo On What To Do When You’re Leading & Struggling With PornIn this powerful episode of The Union Podcast, we sit down with Nick Stumbo, Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries, for a candid and hope-filled conversation designed specifically for church leaders.As pastors, ministry leaders, and youth workers navigate the pressures of spiritual leadership, many also face private struggles with sexual brokenness — often in silence. Nick shares his own story of battling pornography addiction while in pastoral ministry, and how coming into the light became the starting point of healing, not the end of his calling.We also discuss the sobering results of “Beyond the Porn Phen...
2025-05-1400 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love051 - Recovery & RelapseEmail your questions to unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On today’s episode, we answer the following questions:I am wondering if a husband is supposed to tell his wife about relapses after full disclosure? My husband doesn’t want to cause me “more trauma” and says, “I am acting like an accountability partner.” When I tell him it’s to help restore trust with honesty, he says he has been honest because I’ve known about his struggle. But I don’t know about...
2025-05-1318 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love048 - Getting Through Your Husband's Prostitution, Affairs, & LiesEmail us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.In this episode, we answer these questions:- I’m 27 and married for four years with no kids. Six months in, I discovered my husband’s porn addiction and his solicitation of a prostitute. Over the years, he’s continued deceptive behavior, including porn use on a hidden phone, and refusing counseling. In February 2025, he received a threatening call from the 'cartel' (not the first time in our marriage). Though he pro...
2025-04-2221 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love047 - Emotional Betrayal, Trauma, & HealingEmail us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.In this episode, we answer these questions: In 2006, I found out my husband had a pornography addiction. He later worked at a church and grew close to a female coworker. In January 2021, he admitted relapsing and revealed that this coworker helped him stop, claiming to be in love with her. I saw it as an emotional affair and asked him to stop texting her. Four years later, he still texts he...
2025-04-1523 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & LoveHealing from Betrayal with Dr. Barbara Steffens | Guest EpisodeEmail us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.When we experience betrayal, it seems as though our world has been turned upside down. This type of trauma can leave us feeling paralyzed and alone, unsure of what’s happening to us and if healing is even possible. On today’s episode, we are honored to have Dr. Barbara Steffens as our guest. She is the author of Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal and the founding Presiden...
2025-04-0844 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love046 - Is It Possible For My Husband To Achieve Sobriety?Email us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather. In this episode, we answer these questions:- Is lifelong sobriety possible? My husband has been addicted to pornography since he was 12-13. He has gone through a 12 step recovery program and gained 2 years of sobriety and good recovery. Recently, he has started relapsing over a 6 month period and has reached a point where he quit his job and checked himself into a 30-day inpatient addiction recovery center. I am trying to...
2025-04-0118 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love045 - Menopause, Addiction, & Reintegrating SexEmail us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.In this episode, we answer these questions:Do you have any suggestions on menopause and the effect it has on sexual intimacy? How to work through it, as well as just how important is sexual intimacy in a relationship? I know emotional intimacy is key but what about the physical?I would be interested in hearing a talk about the challenges of sex after menopause, especially when porn was in our...
2025-03-2518 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love044 - Unique Forms of BetrayalEmail us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.In this episode, we answer these questions:The language often used by Pure Desire is for married couples, but what about the seriously dating couples who are moving toward marriage? What counsel do you have for young Christian adults in committed dating relationships who are close to engagement/marriage when porn addiction comes into the light?When a husband asks his wife to perform sexual acts he’s seen in porn, is...
2025-03-1811 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love043 - The Complexity Of SexEmail us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather. In this episode, we answer these questions: How do I tread the line between being a trigger for my husband and still being sexy and flirty? I used to love wearing lingerie type nightgowns and throughout the day send messages to my husband about plans for our sexy time. But now I’m scared that if I send him a text like this, it will make him have sexual thoughts and he will hav...
2025-03-1115 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love042 - How Can an Addicted Husband Lead?Email us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather. In this episode, we answer these questions:I'm the addict spouse, and I've had a porn addiction since I was 11 years old (I'm 26 now). I've struggled with sexual addiction well before my wife and I met. I'm in recovery and making progress, but it’s still a very present struggle. How do I lead in my marriage when I feel like I'm not good enough in this area? Or perhaps from my wife's pe...
2025-03-0420 min
The Pursuit of Manliness512: Nick Stumbo | Pure Desire MinistriesSend us a textOn today's PoM Podcast episode I sat down with Nick Stumbo of Pure Desire Ministries. Nick, the executive director of Pure Desire, confronted his own porn addiction 15 years ago. He and his wife found healing through Pure Desire’s counseling and group ministries. Nick believes parents should create a safe place to have an ongoing, open-ended conversation with their kids about healthy sexuality rather than focusing on having a one-time conversation about sex. Even though fathers have one of the earliest and most trusted roles in a young person's life, the dat...
2025-02-2533 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love041 - I think I'm Done With This MarriageEmail us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.In this episode, we answer these questions:I’m 62 years old and found out about my husbands porn addiction over 6 years ago. He had disclosed to me that he had been masturbating and using porn since he was 12 years old. It was devastating. We’ve sought help in many areas: from our church, groups, and counseling. The problem: my husband has never been able to achieve sobriety, ever. He has never stop...
2025-02-2517 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love040 - What Do I Do After An Affair?Email us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather. In this episode, we answer these questions:How do I start a discussion with my husband? He's now bringing up that he thinks I was unfaithful to him 10 years ago. He is currently texting with a girl that he used to text with in a sexual context 4 months ago. He says it's no longer sexual, just small talk and he's shown me some of the messages.I felt neglected when he was deep...
2025-02-1817 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love039 - How Do I Support My Addicted Husband?Email us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather. In this episode, we answer these questions:Do I have to have sex whenever he wants it to keep him from temptation?My husband is working on his recovery, but he says he needs me to be more supportive. I’m crushed and angry. How can I tell him I am unable to cheer him on right now?Is it true that men only feel intimacy through sex?Resources:Find Al...
2025-02-1114 min
The WinShape Marriage PodcastWhat Does Research Say About Pornography? | Nick StumboDid you know 61% of the U.S. population (men and women) say they view pornography and 54% of practicing Christians (men and women) say they view pornography—only a 7% difference—according to the latest research. Additionally, only 11% of practicing Christians say they feel comfortable talking to their pastor about this struggle. Pornography is pervasive among our culture, even those with a Christian worldview. On today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast, Rob Philo talks with Nick Stumbo, executive director of Pure Desire, an organization dedicated to providing resources for those struggling with sexual brokenness, addiction, and betrayal. Nick shares his pe...
2025-02-0552 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love038 - Let's Talk About Control & Manipulation Email us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather. In this episode, we answer these questions:What is the difference between being controlling and setting boundaries?We are 6 years into recovery from my infidelity. My husband still associates my drinking with me being unfaithful. We've had to work through his controlling tendencies and unintentional manipulation in our recovery process. He is definitely more important than alcohol, but if I say I’m not going to drink, I feel like it’s giving into...
2025-02-0417 min
Faith Radio PodcastStumbo, Nick - Pure Desire Ministries Guest: Nick StumboMinistry: Pure Desire MinistriesPosition: Executive DirectorTopic: a discussion about the operation of pornography, its pervasiveness, and resources available to parents to help their children in this topic areaWebsite: puredesire.org
2025-02-0316 minFaith Radio PodcastStumbo, Nick - Pure Desire Ministries Guest: Nick StumboMinistry: Pure Desire MinistriesPosition: Executive DirectorTopic: a discussion about the operation of pornography, its pervasiveness, and resources available to parents to help their children in this topic areaWebsite: puredesire.org
2025-02-0316 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love037 - The Do's and Don'ts of Marital Sex (What's Not Okay?)Email us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather. In this episode, we answer these questions:Over 30 years ago, an elderly woman met with one of our pastors to tell him that the Lord had told her that oral sex is a sin. He took it to heart, and preached a whole sermon about its evils. Is oral sex a sin?If both husband and wife agree, is masturbation okay?Is there a sexual act in the marriage bed that's wrong? I've...
2025-01-3010 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love034 - Navigating Anger and Lack of Attraction During SexEmail us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.In this episode, we answer these questions: I feel rage every time I have sex with my husband. I am angry about how he took advantage of me all these years by having sex with himself and stealing my sex. I do NOT want him to feel any pleasure because he has already stolen enough pleasure for a lifetime through abusive behaviors. How can I possibly move forward in this relationship? A...
2025-01-0917 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love033 - Handling Unique Betrayal SituationsEmail us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On this episode, we answer the following questions:I'm in a Betrayal & Beyond group and it's been great for healing BUT my question is, where do I fit in as the girlfriend? How do I approach a Safety Action Plan when I'm not a spouse and don't really know about relapses or anything in that space?We just had our 31st anniversary—second one since disclosure. It was rather miserable for me...
2025-01-0214 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love032 - Rethinking Sex: Answering Your Unique Sex QuestionsEmail us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.orgThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather.On this episode, we answer the following questions:My husband has cancer and is unable to have an erection without viagra. He's offered to help me achieve orgasm in other ways, but this feels selfish. What do I do?How do you deal with your sex drive after your spouse dies? You ladies talked about prior marriages but does it work the same way with the death of a spouse?How...
2024-12-2615 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love031 - Is Abstinence In Recovery Biblical?Email us your questions! - unfiltered@puredesire.org Thanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather. In this episode, we answer these questions:In porn/sex addiction recovery resources, most of them seem to recommend a celibacy period of at least 90 days. My husband, who is a recovering porn addict, uses 1 Corinthians 7:5 to say that is unbiblical, saying that if we "deprive each other" then we will be more likely to fall into temptation. If the celibacy period is truly something that is worth doing to speed up recovery, how do...
2024-12-1912 min
Kingdom Sexuality213: Is it Time to Make a Change??Tune into our final pornography series episode with Nick Stumbo, Executive Director at Pure Desire Ministries. Nick shares how porn impacted him as a pastor and how he decided to find healing!
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Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?#423 - How to Heal from S*xual Brokenness with Ashley JamesonMy guest this week is the amazing Ashley Jameson. She is the Associate Director of Pure Desire Ministries- a ministry dedicated to equipping individuals and churches with the tools to heal from the impacts of sexual brokenness, addiction, and betrayal. She and her husband, John, discovered Pure Desire during one of the most challenging seasons of their marriage, battling the devastation caused by a pornography addiction. It's tools and resources provided them with the support necessary to heal their marriage and family. Four years later, Ashley now leads leadership training for Pure Desire's regional group advisors nationwide...
2024-12-0445 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love020 - Women, the Church, and ShameThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather. On this episode, we answer these questions:I went to my church for help and left feeling more confused and ashamed. What should I do now?If I’m a woman who struggles, how do I know if I can go to my church for help? What can churches do to create safe environments for women who need help whether it's their own sexual struggles or betrayal from someone else?If you have a question you’d like us to answer on Unfil...
2024-10-0315 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love019 - I Relapsed Last WeekendThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex & Love, with Ashley and Heather. On this episode, we answer these questions:I relapsed last weekend and feel so much shame. How do I pick myself up off the floor?Who do I tell about my relapse?What tools can I use to get back to restoration? If you have a question you’d like us to answer on Unfiltered, email us at unfiltered@puredesire.org or simply reply to this email. We can’t wait to hear from you!ResourcesFull Episode On Youtu...
2024-09-2611 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love018 - My Marriage Is A FacadeThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather. On this episode, we answer the following questions:Everyone thinks he’s the ideal husband, but I’m miserable. Where do I find help if nobody sees the problem?Why is it so hard to walk away from someone causing me pain?My husband and I are in counseling, and the counselor thinks I’m the one overreacting. What can I do?If you have a question you’d like us to answer on Unfiltered, email us at unfiltered@puredesire.org. We can’t wa...
2024-09-1913 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love017 - Mom Life - Part 2: As a Struggling MomThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex & Love, with Ashley and Heather. In this episode, we answer these questions: How much do I share with my kids?If I tell people about my struggles, will I look like a bad mom? How do I avoid hurting my kids while I’m recovering? Will I be able to raise secure kids when I’m such a mess?If you have a question you’d like us to answer on Unfiltered, email us at unfiltered@puredesire.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!Resour...
2024-09-1224 minUnfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love016 - Mom Life - Part 1: As a Betrayed MomThanks for listening to Unfiltered: Real Talk about Sex and Love, with Ashley and Heather. In this episode, we answer these questions: Since discovery, I can’t seem to function like I did before. I’m crying one minute and angry the next. How long will this last?As a betrayed mom, what steps can I take to begin healing and ensure I don’t take out my pain on my kids?How much do I share with my kids?P.S. If you have a question you’d like us to answer on Unfiltered, email us a...
2024-09-0515 min
The Covenant Eyes PodcastThe Pornography Pandemic: New Data, New Hope with Nick StumboIn this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter sits down with Nick Stumbo, Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries, to delve into the alarming rise of pornography, especially among the digital generation. With the release of a groundbreaking new Barna study on the horizon, we'll explore the staggering statistics and uncover the devastating impact of pornography on individuals, families, and society. Nick will share insights from Pure Desire Ministries on how to combat this epidemic and offer hope for those struggling with pornography addiction. Don't miss this crucial conversation about a problem that af...
2024-08-0240 min
RecoverU | Betrayal Trauma, Sex Addiction Support, Betrayal Recovery, Reconciliation, Porn Addiction Recovery66 - The Path to True ReconciliationWhat is the step by step process to recovery?
What if my husband isn't an addict but there has been some type of infidelity or porn use?
How do we recover our relationship after betrayal?
Today, Kylene and Patrick walk you through the exact steps they recommend couples and individuals take to begin the healing process whether or not it's an addiction.
watch Patrick’s testimony starting at 38:21 https://www.youtube.com/live/rirnsSLaYcw?si=I7aPoJ34MBsL42nD
Where to begin:
2024-06-0548 min
No Regrets Leadership PodcastNick Stumbo - Pure Desire MinistriesHey men, this week we have Nick Stumbo on from Pure Desire Ministries. Nick and his ministry work with men struggling with pornography and supports churches with support / recovery groups and recourses, all avaliable at their links below. Don't forget to leave a review and follow us everywhere @noregretsmen! https://puredesire.org/ https://puredesire.org/podcasts/ https://puredesire.org/tools/
2024-04-1636 min
We Are One PodcastS2 E10 Healthy Boundaries Part 2What We Talked About Today:
- Internal and External Boundaries
- Healthy Boundaries
- Unhealthy Boundaries
Today, I talked about the importance of establishing internal and external boundaries. One of the ministries that has been a supportive community as I have healed from my past is Pure Desire Ministries.
Pure Desire Ministries is a biblically-based and clinically-informed ministry committed to true revival in the church through the healing of the present-day epidemic of sexual brokenness.
Connect with us:
2024-02-0510 minWe Are One PodcastS2 E9 | Healthy Boundaries Part 1What We Talked About Today:
- How to establish healthy boundaries
- Why are boundaries important?
Today, I talked about how and why it's important to establish healthy boundaries. One of the ministries that has been a supportive community as I have healed from my past is Pure Desire Ministries.
Pure Desire Ministries is a biblically-based and clinically-informed ministry committed to true revival in the church through the healing of the present-day epidemic of sexual brokenness.
Connect with us:
2024-01-3015 minWe Are One PodcastS2 Ep 7 | Overcoming Trauma Part 2What We Talked About Today:
- What is trauma?
- PTSD vs. CPTSD
- Christian Counselors (Link Below!)
- Supportive Community
Today, I talked about how to overcome past trauma, how to identify it and seek help. I shared some resources and programs that have helped me as I did this inner work. One of the ministries that has been a supportive community as I have healed from my past is Pure Desire Ministries.
Pure Desire Ministries is a biblically-based and...
2024-01-2216 minWe Are One PodcastS2 Ep 6 | Overcoming Trauma Part 1What We Talked About Today:
- What is trauma?
- Renewing Your Mind
- Supportive Community
Today, I talked about how to overcome past trauma, how to identify it and seek help. I shared some resources and programs that have helped me as I did this inner work. One of the ministries that has been a supportive community as I have healed from my past is Pure Desire Ministries.
Pure Desire Ministries is a biblically-based and clinically-informed ministry committed to true revival in...
2024-01-0919 minWe Are One PodcastS2 Ep 5 | Family of Origin IssuesWhat We Talked About Today:
- Identifying triggers
- Functional Family vs. Dysfunctional Family
- Supportive Community
Today, I talked about how to identify one's family of origin issues and shared some resources and programs that have helped me as I did this inner work. One of the ministries that has been a supportive community as I have healed from my past is Pure Desire Ministries.
Pure Desire Ministries is a biblically-based and clinically-informed ministry committed to true revival in the church through...
2024-01-0115 min
Stories Unveiled Podcast with Ashley SearsFinding Healing Through Sexual Addiction and Betrayal Trauma with Guests Nick Stumbo and Trevor Winsor of Pure Desire Ministries (S2:E1)Welcome to Season 2 of the Stories Unveiled Podcast with host, Ashley Sears, sponsored by Pure Desire Ministries. On today’s episode, Ashley is joined by Trevor Winsor and Nick Stumbo from Pure Desire to chat about their stories, their involvement with the ministry, and how understanding our stories in relationships help in our healing journey.
For more information please visit our website https://www.storiesunveiledconference.com.
Subscribe and get notified of new episodes every other week.
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2023-11-0739 minRecoverU | Betrayal Trauma, Sex Addiction Support, Betrayal Recovery, Reconciliation, Porn Addiction Recovery30 - What to do When You Discover Infidelity in Your MarriageHave you ever found yourself the position to ask the questions: I just discovered my husband texting other women - what do I do? Or, I just discovered infidelity, what do I do next?
Getting connected to helpful resources quickly can make the biggest difference in recovery for BOTH partners. Patrick and Kylene talk about how to approach this situation when it comes up in your relationship and below they have included links to their favorite resources for both individuals to get started on their healing journey!
For addict:
1) Find a CSAT in y...
2023-09-0657 minRecoverU | Betrayal Trauma, Sex Addiction Support, Betrayal Recovery, Reconciliation, Porn Addiction Recovery30 - What to do When You Discover Infidelity in Your MarriageHave you ever found yourself the position to ask the questions: I just discovered my husband texting other women - what do I do? Or, I just discovered infidelity, what do I do next?
Getting connected to helpful resources quickly can make the biggest difference in recovery for BOTH partners. Patrick and Kylene talk about how to approach this situation when it comes up in your relationship and below they have included links to their favorite resources for both individuals to get started on their healing journey!
For addict:
1) Find a CSAT in y...
2023-09-0657 minRecoverU | Betrayal Trauma, Sex Addiction Support, Betrayal Recovery, Reconciliation, Porn Addiction Recovery28 - Resources for RecoveryI just discovered my husband looking at pornography- what dod I do?
The importance of connecting to safe, effective, and knowledgeable resources right away after discovery is invaluable for both the betrayed partner and the sex/porn addict.
In this episode Patrick and Kylene discuss effective resources and include the most common links they recommend using to get started below.
For addict:
1) Find a CSAT in your local area https://iitap.com/search/custom.asp?id=5357
2) If that's not possible, find a CSAT or sex addiction therapist or...
2023-08-231h 11RecoverU | Betrayal Trauma, Sex Addiction Support, Betrayal Recovery, Reconciliation, Porn Addiction Recovery28 - Resources for RecoveryI just discovered my husband looking at pornography- what dod I do?
The importance of connecting to safe, effective, and knowledgeable resources right away after discovery is invaluable for both the betrayed partner and the sex/porn addict.
In this episode Patrick and Kylene discuss effective resources and include the most common links they recommend using to get started below.
For addict:
1) Find a CSAT in your local area https://iitap.com/search/custom.asp?id=5357
2) If that's not possible, find a CSAT or sex addiction therapist or...
2023-08-231h 11
The Carrie Abbott ShowPure DesireLives and relationships are destroyed by unwanted sexual behavior and betrayal. Pornography is often at the center. Nick Stumbo, Pure Desire Ministries Executive Director shares his story, and the power of receiving positive, proven help starting today! https://puredesire.org/
2023-02-1625 min
Pure Desire Podcast279 - How To Support Pure Desire Groups At Your ChurchEffectively supporting our church’s Pure Desire groups is multi-faceted. The words we use from the stage during a weekend service, the oversight offered to group leaders, and the frequency of announcing groups—these all impact recovery and healing groups in our church. On today’s episode, we’re joined by one of our newest team members, Immanuel Garraway, our Church Relations Specialist. We talk through what to do and not do as we support our groups. We discuss what level of pastoral involvement we encourage. Plus, we talk through resources to help churches run effective, life-changing Pure Desire groups.
2022-11-0841 min
Husband MaterialThe Blessing Of Being Reported (with Rich Moore)What if being reported for criminal sexual activity can be a blessing? In this episode, Rich Moore explains how being reported saved his life and propelled him into healing. Rich also reveals how to know if you should report yourself or someone else to local authorities.Rich Moore is the Associate Director of Men's Groups for Pure Desire Ministries, and a certified Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional (PSAP). Rich has been involved with Pure Desire for over 20 years and serves a foundational role in helping churches start a Pure Desire group ministry. Rich is also the author of...
2022-04-1131 min
The Whole Mind PodcastThe One About ForgivenessIn this episode, Wendy and Candace chat about the myths we believe about forgiveness and truths on forgiveness that focus on building a healthier you! Listen in to hear how to forgive, why forgiveness is so good, and more from the Whole Mind.
Mentioned in this episode:
Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lisa TerKeurst (on amazon here - https://www.google.com/search?q=lisa+terKeurst+fogiving+what+you+can%27t+forget&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS842US842&oq=lisa+terKeurst+fogiving+what+you+can%27t+forget&aqs=chrome..69i57j46i13j0i13l5j...
2022-01-1150 min
Pure Desire Podcast227 - FAQ #12: SexSex is one of the biggest areas of a relationship or individual's life that is impacted by sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. Today, we field listener questions on the topic of sex. We cover things like fantasies, fetishes, low-sex drive, sexual anorexia, and more.Submit your questions for future FAQ episodes:Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.orgMessage/DM us with your questionsRESOURCESFULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE)SHEILA WRAY GREGOIRE’S LINKS:THE GREAT SEX RESCUE (BOOK)SHEILAWRAYGREGOIRE.COM (WEBSITE)TO LOVE, HONOR, AND VACUUM (BLOG)CLIFFORD & JOYCE PENN...
2021-11-0954 min
Be You Be LoveWhat is Pure Desire? | S2 E11What is Pure Desire Ministries? Let's talk about it.
☀️ In today's episode, I share with you what exactly Pure Desire Ministries is. As I started my journey through recovery in 2014 with Pure Desire after being sober for only a year, this ministry has been nothing short of a blessing in every way! It is so exciting to share an overview of what has started me down the path that I'm on now.
In future episodes I hope to share with you all the different in's and out's on how Pure Desire, the materials, the grou...
2021-10-2717 min
The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina GriffinNick Stumbo Shares How to Break Free From the Addiction of Porn For GoodDo you feel like you’re the only one struggling with porn? Are you wanting to find freedom once and for all? Is your spouse viewing pornography and you don’t know if you’ll ever be able to trust or love them again? Many people are struggling with a pornography addiction. Prayer is not enough. Find out how harmful behaviors arise from inaccurate thoughts and feelings stemming from corrupt core beliefs. Addressing the main issue at the core, will help stop this unhealthy addiction.
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The pornography problem is bigger than we rea...
2021-09-0226 min
SMART CounselPornography and Pure Desire, with Trevor WinsorWhat’s the problem with pornography? In common vernacular, we often talk about “porn addiction.” Can people be addicted to porn like they are to alcohol and drugs, or is it strictly a religious hang-up? Could there actually be some neurological or sociological science that says it’s a bad idea?
Rhys talks with Trevor Windsor about the matter, about just what the problem is, and how Pure Desire is addressing it. Along the way, we also hash out some ideas for parents about how to talk to our kids about sex.
This episode of SMART Counsel features the following professi...
2021-07-2045 min
The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast with Sovann Pen025 Nick Stumbo Pure Desire Ministries International Healing from Pornography & teaching your children healthy sexualityEpisode 25 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is with Nick Stumbo.
As a third-generation pastor, Nick started his ministry career at the East Hills Alliance Church in Kelso, Washington. Serving as their lead pastor for more than a decade, Nick observed the fallout of sexual brokenness and devastation in the lives of men and women in the church and recognized, like never before, the need for a culture of grace in the Church. After facing his own addiction to pornography, Nick and his wife, Michelle, found hope and healing through the counseling and group ministries of Pu...
2021-06-2846 min
Created for ConnectionOut of the ShadowsSexual addiction is an uncomfortable topic for most people. But in the church it is especially tempting to hide sexual struggles - particularly for those in leadership. There's been plenty in the news of the failings of Christian leaders around sex. Why is this such a problem and what can we do to become healthier people and leaders?
In this episode, Kevin and Paul interview Scott Spicer, a leader who's been on a long journey from hiding to connection & redemptive work around sexual addiction. Scott's story can inspire hope for those who feel trapped in the shadows of whatever they a...
2021-06-201h 09
Be You Be LoveHow To Talk With Your Kids About Sex | Featuring Rodney & Traci Wright | S2 E8In today's episode, we have the amazing opportunity to speak with 2 of the most open, vulnerable, and smart people I know, Rodney and Traci Wright. Rodney is the Vice President on the Board Of Directors at Pure Desire Ministries while Traci is on the Pure Desire Clinical team. Both are absolutely wonderful in how they share their own personal stories through how love and sexual addiction has impacted their family. They do this through their work with Pure Desire, their book, "How To Talk With Your Kids About Sex", and many other ways.
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2021-06-0934 min
Pure Desire Podcast205 - FAQ #11Are sending intimate pictures of ourselves to our spouse ok? When do we start talking with our kids about sexuality? How do we help our kids if our spouse is addicted? These questions and more on today's Frequently Asked Questions episode.Submit your questions for future FAQ episodes:Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.orgMessage/DM us with your questionsRESOURCESFULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE)
GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSchedule Your Free 15-M...
2021-06-0846 min
Pure Desire Podcast165 - FAQ #10How do we discuss our struggles with our spouse? How do moms help their young sons? Is masturbation a sin? These questions and more on today's Frequently Asked Questions episode.Submit your questions for future FAQ episodes:Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.orgMessage/DM us with your questionsRESOURCESHOW TO TALK WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT SEXPURE DESIRE COUNSELINGTECH ACTION PLANWHAT HUSBANDS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MENOPAUSE (FOCUS ON THE FAMILY ARTICLE)
GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys To Un...
2020-09-011h 06
On the Mic! W/ Ray White"Downloading Truth" - Feat. Trevor WinsorShout out to Trevor Winsor for coming to the mic!
In this episode, Trevor dives into the lessons from his experiences as a former collegiate baseball player, a pastor, a father, and Marketing Director for Pure Desire Ministries.
Take a listen to how his story ties to his guiding phrase of facilitating the development and progression of others' growth in maturity and sanctification.
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2020-04-231h 08
Pure Desire Podcast118 - FAQ #9Is demonic possession present in sexual addiction? When do you disclose to a boyfriend/girlfriend? Are sexual aids ok in the marriage bed? How much is too much to share? These questions and more on today's #PDFAQ episode.Submit your questions for future FAQ episodes:Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.orgUse the subject line: PD PODCASTDM/Message usRESOURCESFULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE)
GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSchedule Your Free 15-Minute C...
2019-10-0840 min
Pure Desire Podcast113 - Women & SexWe have a surprise for you on today's episode. Two guests take over the podcast and talk through frequently asked questions from women regarding sex. This is an episode you won't want to miss!RESOURCESContact Info:Heather Kolb heatherk@puredesire.orgAshley Jameson ashleyj@puredesire.orgSEX DURING RECOVERY – EPISODE 057MOMS & SEX BLOGUNRAVELED: MANAGING LOVE, SEX, AND RELATIONSHIPS
GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSc...
2019-09-0336 min
Pure Desire Podcast096 - Smartphone Purity HacksIs it even possible to own a smartphone and be sexually healthy? The answer is a huge YES! In this episode, we talk through 5 purity hacks to owning and operating a smartphone.RESOURCESTECH ACTION PLAN EPISODETECH ACTION PLAN TOOLCOVENANT EYES: use “PureDesire” promo code to get the first month free!ACCOUNTABLE 2 YOUEVER ACCOUNTABLE
GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSchedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling Consu...
2019-05-0731 min
Pure Desire Podcast094 - FAQ #8Are wet dreams sinful? How do you manage sobriety on sick days? Why don't we offer same-sex attraction groups? Do we always need group? These are only a few of the questions we address in our newest FAQ episode.Submit your questions for future FAQ episodes:Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.orgDM/Message usRESOURCESSEX DURING RECOVERY (PD Podcast)SAFE by Nick StumboDIGITAL NATIVES by Bryan Roberts & Heather KolbMENDED (Marriage Resource)PURE DESIRE COUNSELINGFASTER SCALE TOOL
GET...
2019-04-2331 min
Pure Desire Podcast082 - FAQ #7We talk about how much to care about other people's recovery, examples of practical healthy habits in life, if we can or should watch shows like Game of Thrones, what married couples can do after group, and so much more.Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.orgUse the subject line: PD PODCASTDM/Message us
GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSchedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling ConsultationJoin A Pure Desire Online Group SOCIALS...
2019-01-2932 min
Pure Desire Podcast072 - FAQ #6We talk through more Frequently Asked Questions. The questions on today's episode cover topics like how shame diminishes, what to do when a spouse isn't involved in your recovery action plan, how long it takes to get sexually healthy, if disclosure in a dating relationship is ok, and more.Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.orgUse the subject line: PD PODCASTDM/Message usRESOURCESFASTER SCALE TOOLRECOVERY ACTION PLAN TOOLGROUP GUIDELINE’S PODCAST EPISODEREGIONAL GROUP ADVISORS LIST
GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys T...
2018-11-2039 min
Pure Desire Podcast070 – Stories Of Healing: Mike MaxwellWe hear Mike Maxwell's story of healing from his porn addiction. He talks through what was at the core of his addiction and the destruction that it left in his life. He also talks about when things finally clicked and how God has redeemed his relationships and destiny.RESOURCESEmail Mike for a copy of his book, Purity Driven Life: mikem@puredesire.org
GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSchedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling Consultation
2018-11-0646 min
Pure Sex RadioFrom Porn Pastor to Pure DesireNick Stumbo was a senior pastor with a porn struggle. This is not an uncommon story, but not all pastors with such a struggle are willing to bring it into the light. But Nick did bring it into the light and worked through healing with his church. Now he is the executive director of Pure Desire and helps lead others into the light of truth and grace regarding God's design for sexuality. Hear his story and his insights for living in the light.
Learn more at http://www.PureDesire.org. Support this podcast at...
2018-10-2329 min
PSR PodcastFrom Porn Pastor to Pure DesireNick Stumbo was a senior pastor with a porn struggle. This is not an uncommon story, but not all pastors with such a struggle are willing to bring it into the light. But Nick did bring it into the light and worked through healing with his church. Now he is the executive director of Pure Desire and helps lead others into the light of truth and grace regarding God's design for sexuality. Hear his story and his insights for living in the light.
Learn more at http://www.PureDesire.org.
2018-10-2329 min
Pure Desire Podcast061 – FAQ #5We talk through more Frequently Asked Questions. The questions on today's episode cover topics like relapse and consequences, generationally passing addiction down, the role of Group Leaders in groups, comparing traumas, and more.Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.orgUse the subject line: PD PODCASTDM/Message usRESOURCES3 CIRCLES TOOLCRASH SITE ANALYSISRECOVERY ACTION PLAN (ADDICTED SPOUSE)RECOVERY ACTION PLAN (BETRAYED SPOUSE)PURE DESIRE by Dr. Ted Roberts
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2018-09-0441 min
Pure Desire Podcast050 - FAQ #4We talk through more Frequently Asked Questions. The questions on today's episode cover topics like withholding sex during recovery, what is sexual health, what the healing journey from sexual addiction looks like, and more.Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.orgUse the subject line: PD PODCASTDM/Message us
GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSchedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling ConsultationJoin A Pure Desire Online Group SOCIALSFollow us on FacebookFo...
2018-06-1947 min
Pure Desire Podcast037 - FAQ #3We talk through more Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). The questions on today's episode cover topics like why masturbation is harmful, how to get buy-in for starting the Conquer Series, who can struggle with love addiction, when to pursue counseling, and more.Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.orgUse the subject line: PD PODCASTDM/Message us
GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSchedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling ConsultationJoin A Pure Desire Online Group SOCIALS
2018-03-2045 min
Pure Desire Podcast031 - PD-UniversityWe talk about our event called Pure Desire University (PD-U). We discuss what the PD-U is and who can attend these conferences. We also talk about what churches will benefit from hosting or attending a PD-U. We talk through how to host or attend a PD-U and why we encourage churches to pursue a PD-U.RESOURCESInterested in hosting an event: events@puredesire.org
GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSchedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling Consultation
2018-02-0633 min
Pure Desire Podcast028 - FAQ # 2We talk through more Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). The questions on today's episode cover topics like handling relapse in group leadership, who can/should watch the Conquer Series, timeline of full disclosure, healthy habits for engaged couple preparing for sexuality in marriage, and more.Submit your questions for future FAQ episodes:Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.orgUse the subject line: PD PODCASTDM/Message us
GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSchedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling Consultation...
2018-01-1647 min
Pure Desire Podcast020 - FAQ #1We talk through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) that we hear at our PD-University events. The questions on today's episode cover topics like the neurochemistry of addiction, same-sex attraction, group struggles, identifying the problem in your church, etc.Submit your questions for future FAQ episodes:Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.orgUse the subject line: PD PODCASTDM/Message
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2017-11-2140 min
Pure Desire Podcast009 - Digital NativesWe talk to Bryan Roberts and Heather Kolb, authors of Digital Natives: Raising An Online Generation. Bryan and Heather talk us through the message, purpose, and reasons for this new book. We talk through the importance of raising your kids with healthy online habits and what role parents, leaders, and mentors have in this area. Pre-order your copy here: puredesire.org/digital-natives
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2017-09-0533 minPorn to Purity » p2ppodcastGreat Purity Resource: Pure Desire.org and My Interview With Dr. Ted Roberts
PORN TO PURITY PODCAST
Hope, Encouragement and Resources for those who struggle with sexual sin.
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TODAY’S EPISODE: Jeff of Porn to Purity.com interviews Dr. Ted Roberts, Senior Pastor of East Hill Foursquare Church in Gresham, Oregon and founder of Pure Desire.org. Ted has helped thousands of men, women, teens and ministers find freedom from sexual sin.
2011-01-2800 min