Podcasts by Pure Sex Radio

Recovery by the Power of God's Word from 2021-05-11T13:45:56

Can any good come out of a 30-year sex addiction? Is God willing and able to use such a life for redemptive purposes? Thankfully, yes! In this episode, Steve Etner shares his story of deep sexua...

Discovering Truth and Grace in a Mixed-Orientation Marriage from 2021-05-04T13:30

Every marriage has challenges related to sexual brokenness. In this episode, Matt and Laurie Krieg share their story of what can be called a "mixed-orientation" marriage, which means one...

What are Your "Sexpectations"? from 2021-04-27T13:00

God designed sex to give us a physical picture of what He desires in relationship with us: unbroken, unhindered intimacy. In this episode, Dr. Carol will help us understand God's beautiful d...

A Family Game Plan for Responding to Porn from 2021-04-20T13:00

The number one request we get from parents is how to respond to discovering their child looking at porn. In this episode, John Fort shares about our new online course for parents and teens to go...

The Goal is Connecting from 2021-04-13T13:00

What if what you thought was your sexual brokenness problem isn't the actual thing that needs to be "fixed"? What if the solution ran much deeper than just behavior modification? In ...

Breaking Free from Your Secret Habit from 2021-04-06T14:14:22

Millions of men view porn every day. Many of them don't want this to be part of their daily life. They want to break free from this secret habit. In this episode, our guest is Shawn Bonnetea...

Answering Questions Wives Have About Sex and Intimacy from 2021-03-30T13:20

A lot of Christian wives carry terrible burdens of shame and confusion over sexual intimacy in their marriages. In this episode, Tiffany Hardenberg helps answer many questions these wives have. ...

How to Help Someone See Their Brokenness from 2021-03-23T14:23:18

All of us have a broken emotional system. There are many factors that contribute to such brokenness. And friends and family might recognize this brokenness, but how can they help you see this br...

Men, We Need to Talk from 2021-03-16T15:31:51

Sometimes on this program, we just turn on the microphones and cameras and cut Stephen loose to share all kinds of thoughts and insights and questions that have been rattling around in his head....

Restored to More: Clinton and Charity's Story from 2021-03-09T15:00

Clinton and Charity didn't get married with the goal of facing the pain of sexual addiction and the difficulty of restoring their broken relationship; no one does. But they had to face it if...

Essential Truths to Heal and Mature Your Broken Emotional System from 2021-03-02T15:17:17

One aspect of being made in God's image is that we are emotional, feeling beings. But our emotional systems are broken due to the presence of sin in the world. 

How do we move toward g...

God Made Boys and Girls from 2021-02-23T15:55:40

Gender is a hot topic in today's world, and parents are struggling to know how to navigate this issue with grace and truth. In this episode, Marty Machowski joins us to share from his book, ...

Best of: What Can We Learn from our Lust? from 2021-02-16T15:09:07

Originally aired: April 14, 2018

If you struggle with unwanted sexual behaviors, have you ever examined your lustful fantasies to understand your brokenness? And what can such discov...

A Thank You Letter from a Repentant Husband from 2021-02-09T14:42:08

What does "waking up" look like for a husband who is recovering from sexual sin habits? And how can this waking up cause him to respond radically different to his wife and marriage? In t...

Am I a Werewolf? from 2021-02-02T14:51:24

A man at Gateway to Freedom, our 3-day weekend workshop, once said, "I think I am a werewolf." What an alarming statement! What he meant was he feels like he becomes a different "bei...

Helping Wives Recover from the Aftershock of Sexual Betrayal from 2021-01-26T14:59:20

Sexual betrayal is a tidal wave of pain, confusion, and grief for a wife. It can feel like the very underpinnings of her life have been destroyed; kind of like an emotional earthquake. In this e...

Is There Hope After Divorce Due to Sexual Betrayal? from 2021-01-19T14:56:12

How does a homeschooling mom of 4 young children find hope and healing after divorce due to her husband's long-term sexual betrayal? In this episode, Andrea Rogers shares her story and offer...

Insights from a Brother in Recovery from 2021-01-12T15:24:04

Recovery from sexually addictive patterns takes time. But is this long road of recovery worth it? In this episode, we learn from one brother who shares insights from his first year in recovery; ...

Best of 2020: Going Deeper: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Sex Addiction from 2021-01-05T14:00

Program originally aired: April 14, 2020

Do you struggle with answering the "why" question surrounding your sexually addictive behaviors? What is underneath these compulsive action...

Best of 2020: Helping Husbands Learn & Practice Empathy from 2020-12-29T14:00

Program originally aired: March 10, 2020

When a husband has betrayed trust in his marriage, there is a lot of healing his wife must go through. But is there anything the husband can do to...

Best of 2020: Helping a Wife Heal from 2020-12-22T14:00

Program originally aired: February 4, 2020

When a wife has faced the painful trauma of sexual betrayal, what can her husband do to help her heal? In this episode, Barbara Steffens helps u...

The Challenge and Benefits of Vulnerability in Marriage from 2020-12-15T19:59:35

Every marriage has many challenges to building intimacy. But often we assume that if we just "love each other" then everything will magically fall into place; we will have our "happy...

Allies: Helping Parents Navigate Sexual Topics with their Kids from 2020-12-08T15:03:49

Parents today are wondering how to help their kids navigate the sex-saturated culture we live in, and how to do so with confidence and hope. In this episode, our Family Care Specialist, Anne Ker...

What Does Your Language Say About Your Thinking? from 2020-12-01T20:07:44

How does your language (how you talk; about yourself, about God, about others) reveal your inner thoughts? And why is this important? In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen explore how our langua...

What is Healthy Masculinity? from 2020-11-24T15:25:17

What is healthy masculinity and why is it important? The essence of "manliness" is under severe attack in the western world. But God created men and women with distinct differences that ...

Journey to Healing from Sexual Betrayal from 2020-11-17T15:25:30

It is right and good for a wife to get help when she has experienced sexual betrayal by her husband. But very few ever end up getting the help they need. In this episode, Beth Denison shares ins...

Dealing with Loneliness & Fear in Your Marriage (Part 1) from 2020-11-03T15:32:25

In many marriages there is one spouse who struggles more with loneliness and the other struggles more with fear. In this first of two episodes, Stephen and Jonathan begin to explore 23 thoughts ...

The Image of God and Sexuality from 2020-10-30T13:00

What does it mean to be made in God's image as male and female? Are humans just a higher order of species in the animal kingdom, or is there a truly categorical distinction to human sexualit...

How to Learn (and Respond to) Your Fear System from 2020-10-27T13:51:43

When is the last time you "talked" to your fear? If this seems like a strange idea, you will likely learn something new in this podcast that could help you deal with fear in healthier wa...

Can the Church Be a Safe Place for Healing and Transformation? from 2020-10-20T14:10:41

Can the church be a safe place for those who struggle with unwanted sexual desires and behaviors? How do we walk with sexually broken people in a grace-based, healing manner? In this episode, Ga...

4 Skills to Transform Your Marriage from 2020-10-13T13:39:46

The old saying goes, "Insanity is doing the same thing, but expecting a different result." This is the story of many marriages; using the same old broken tools and expecting a transforme...

Embracing God's Image in Gender from 2020-10-06T13:59:50

"Will you now?"

This was the question God asked KathyGrace Duncan years after she had been living as a man, and years after she had placed her faith in Jesus Christ. In t...

Three Purposes in Life from 2020-09-29T14:17:50

Life is filled with patterns that help us understand what it is truly all about. In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen unpack three fundamental purposes in life that we are all called to know an...

How to Fight for Love in Your Marriage from 2020-09-22T14:05:56

Porn is a devastating cancer to a healthy marriage. Do you know how to detect the warning signs and what to do to heal? In this episode, Rosie Makinney shares her story of what it took to save h...

6 Reasons Kids Search for Porn from 2020-09-15T13:54:44

Why do kids search for porn? And why is this important for parents to know? In this episode, John Fort shares 6 main reasons that kids search for porn: curiosity, peer pressure, "freedom,...

What is Sexual Discipleship? from 2020-09-08T15:11:56

Do sex and discipleship go together? What is the difference between knowing the facts about God's design for sex and how to integrate these truths into our daily lives and struggles with sex...

Growing a Stronger Marriage Even When It's Difficult from 2020-09-01T14:13:13

Every couple who enters counseling voices the same problem: we don't communicate. But this isn't actually true. Marriage reveals the truth about differences and difficulties -- in your s...

Hope and Help for Women Struggling with Unwanted Sexual Behaviors from 2020-08-28T13:00

Kimberly Johnson faced heartbreaking trauma in her childhood and spent 23 years engaging in sexually addictive behaviors as a result. But she has a story of hope! In this episode, Kim shares her...

Replacing Escaping & Hiding with Healthy Thoughts & Behaviors from 2020-08-25T13:25:21

Why does it take so long to recover from sexually addictive patterns? What does it mean to "play the long game"? In this episode, we dive into the damaging habits of escaping and hiding,...

Pastors on Porn from 2020-08-18T13:45:57

Does failure automatically and permanently disqualify Christian leaders from effective ministry? If not, how can leaders "walk with a limp" and still disciple others well? In this episod...

From Broken Home to Broken Sexuality to Wholeness in Christ from 2020-08-10T20:40

Janet Boynes never intended to live a lesbian lifestyle for 14 years, but that is where her childhood chaos and sexual brokenness took her. This episode unpacks her story and the twists and turn...

Finding Rest by Speaking Out Your Deepest Fear from 2020-08-04T13:00

Addiction never creates restfulness. In fact, it does the exact opposite. So, how does an addicted person discover true rest for their mind and soul? In this episode, we suggest a counterintuiti...

How Are You Processing COVID Stress? from 2020-07-28T13:00

How do you respond to difficult moments and seasons that you can't predict? Such as the COVID-19 pandemic? These are unusual and unique times for all of us worldwide. In this episode, Jonath...

Hope for Families in South Africa & Around the World from 2020-07-24T13:00

We have Brendan Botha from South Africa back with us again to talk more about the damaging effects of porn and how families can break free from its influence. This issue is global and ubiquitous...

A Story of Hope & Freedom in South Africa from 2020-07-21T11:45

We have a special guest on the program today. Brendan Botha was raised in a broken home in South Africa, and was introduced to porn at an early age. In this episode, Brendan shares his story of ...

The Intimacy You Crave from 2020-07-14T13:00

Lucille Williams has ministered to couples and families for over 25 years. She has a strong desire to safeguard marriages, especially when it comes to what happens in the bedroom. In this episod...

Good Questions for Women to Ask Men from 2020-07-07T15:14:46

Are you a single woman who desires to be married, or maybe are already in a dating relationship that has potential for marriage? Then this episode will help you to ask strategic questions of you...

Freedom & Healing from Shame, Addiction, and Abuse from 2020-06-30T12:40

Many women have faced the terrible trauma of sexual abuse and rape. How can a woman heal and recover from such deep pain? In this episode, Joy Skarka shares her personal story of sexual brokenne...

The Third Talk from 2020-06-26T12:30

Our kids view over 14 billion porn videos every year. What can parents do to protect their children from being swept away by the online porn epidemic? In this episode, John Van Arnam, the founde...

When (& Why) Do Men Escape to Porn? from 2020-06-23T13:25:01

When do men go looking for porn or some other kind of sexual escape? And why do they seek it out? Finally, how does a man change this unhealthy pattern? In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen exp...

Online Care Groups for Wives from 2020-06-16T15:07:04

For wives facing the difficulty of sexual betrayal trauma the journey to wholeness travels along a continuum of healing, growing, and serving. And it is imperative that this journey take place i...

An Unexpected Journey to Hope from 2020-06-12T13:00

What happens when a couple realizes that porn addiction is not merely a "problem" to be fixed? What if there is far more to it than that? How can a couple navigate the possibility of res...

Sexual Betrayal and Spiritual Battle from 2020-06-09T13:00

Sexual betrayal trauma has a profound impact on a wife emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. The impact can shake the faith of the most deeply rooted Christian woman. How can she heal? And is ...

A Biblical Framework for Emotions from 2020-06-02T14:33:21

Did Jesus have anything to say about understanding our emotions? Human beings are rather predictable when it comes to our emotional systems, yet we often talk as if it's impossible to unders...

Why Jesus? from 2020-05-26T13:56:27

Why do you and I need Jesus? In times of crisis and disruption (or temptation) our priorities are exposed, whether good or bad. In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen share why they love and trus...

Helping Teens Talk About Difficult Topics from 2020-05-19T12:32:19

There is truly nowhere on earth that sexual struggles don't exist for teens. But this doesn't mean we need to be fearful or hopeless as parents or educators. In this episode, our guest S...

Are Sex Offenders Modern Day Lepers? from 2020-05-15T13:00

Is there hope for someone labeled a sex offender? This is a heavy and hard subject to address. But in this episode, we hear from a wife who has traveled this road with her family. Her husband is...

Understanding Therapeutic Disclosure from 2020-05-12T14:12:54

How can your marriage survive sexual betrayal (of any kind)? And how important and helpful is counseling to this process? In this episode, our guest Dan Drake will help us understand therapeutic...

The Power of Community from 2020-05-05T14:11:08

The big question a porn addict must answer in order to recover is: Do you really want to be free and sober? In this episode, our special guest Carl Thomas shares his story of addiction and recov...

A Dangerous Mix: Alcohol and Sex from 2020-05-01T13:00

A listener reached out to us to address how alcohol and sex combined can be detrimental to intimacy in marriage. Our guest, Mark Denison, will help us explore the dynamics and dangers of mixing ...

Relationship Insights from a Marriage Counselor from 2020-04-28T13:00

There is a Proverb that says, "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise." (13:20) Stephen Cervantes has been an excellent marriage counselor for over 30 years. He is wise in understandin...

About Recovery and Asian Culture Shame from 2020-04-21T13:00

How much does one's culture shape their sexuality? And how does that aid or hinder recovery from sexual addictions? Sam Louie is an Asian-American who knows personally how difficult it can b...

Going Deeper: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Sex Addiction from 2020-04-14T13:00

Do you struggle with answering the "why" question surrounding your sexually addictive behaviors? What is underneath these compulsive actions? In this episode, Eddie Capparruci helps us u...

The Harms of Negative Talking from 2020-04-07T13:00

Many of us don't pay much attention to how we talk. Especially if we have a "negative talk" template. In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen unpack this template to help you recognize...

Gateway Insights #16 from 2020-03-31T13:00

Since 2008 hundreds of men have experienced our Gateway to Freedom 3-day intensive workshop. Powerful transformation has occurred in many men's lives. Over the years, men have allowed us to ...

Talking to Your Kids About Sex: What Works and What Doesn't from 2020-03-24T17:03:59

Parents, you are the most influential person in your child's life. This means there is no one who can guide and mold your child like you can. But there are wise ways to influence and foolish...

Preparing for Your Wedding Night from 2020-03-17T18:33:20

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

One of our soon-to-be-married listeners sent us a question on how he can be "read...

Helping Husbands Learn and Practice Empathy from 2020-03-10T13:48:50

When a husband has betrayed trust in his marriage, there is a lot of healing his wife must go through. But is there anything the husband can do to help her heal (besides aggressively engaging hi...

Learning, Unlearning, and Learning Anew from 2020-03-03T14:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

How do we learn our unhealthy sexual attitudes, patterns and behaviors? And why is it...

Is There a Cure for Loneliness? from 2020-02-25T15:10:28

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Everyone has faced loneliness of some kind in their lives. But now we are experiencin...

Fighting Fears of Talking to Your Kids About Sex from 2020-02-18T16:15:10

Let's state the obvious: parenting is scary! And when it comes to teaching our kids about sex, it can be very scary, especially in today's hyper-sexualized culture. But we don't have...

Lessons from Portugal from 2020-02-11T14:45:40

Stephen recently traveled to Portugal and he has some insights from this trip that he wants to share with you and me. Learn some history about the Templar Knights, the sovereignty of God, and wh...

Helping a Wife Heal from 2020-02-04T17:54:59

When a wife has faced the painful trauma of sexual betrayal, what can her husband do to help her heal? In this episode, Barbara Steffens helps us navigate this delicate question. She has many ye...

What Can You Learn from Your Anger? from 2020-01-28T16:14:49

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Anger is a powerful emotion that reveals what we value, whether good or ba...

Jesus and The 12 Steps from 2020-01-21T14:00

Do Jesus and the 12-Steps belong in the same sentence? Some Christians may say no. But what if God is bigger than any singular recovery process, and the grace of Jesus is better than empty relig...

Explaining God's Design for Sex to Your Kids from 2020-01-14T14:00

God invented sex. On purpose! But how can parents teach their kids about one of the most basic elements of life? This episode unpacks 5 keys teaching points to help parents communicate God's...

Best of 2019: Lust-Free Living for Men from 2020-01-07T14:00

Originally aired: June 11, 2019

Many men are living lust-FULL lives rather than lust-FREE lives. And so many struggle to fully enter "real recovery" and find the freedom their hear...

Best of 2019: 6 Hours that Will Transform Your Marriage from 2020-01-02T14:00

Originally aired: April 23, 2019

What if we told you that it only took 6 hours a week to radically transform and improve your marriage? You might think we were snake oil salesmen, right? W...

Best of 2019: Laurie's LGBT Journey from 2019-12-31T14:00

Originally aired: April 2, 2019

Laurie grew up in the church. Laurie knew what God's Word said about sexuality. But Laurie struggled with sexual feelings that didn't line up neatly...

Best of 2019: Struggling to Come Clean and Find Rest from 2019-12-26T14:00

Originally aired: July 9, 2019

The starting point of recovery is getting honest about our brokenness and sin. But this isn't an easy thing to do. We need encouragement and a vision for...

Best of 2019: A 7-Day Challenge for Emotional Growth from 2019-12-24T14:00

Originally Aired: January 8, 2019

Every man can grow in emotional maturity. But such growth does not occur organically, or without effort. It takes focus, and it matters what you focus on....

What Men Need to Know About Female Sexuality from 2019-12-17T15:31:35

Many men think women are just too complicated to understand, especially when it comes to sex. But is this necessarily true? In this episode, Jennifer Degler joins us to explain some key basics a...

Marriage Advice 101 from 2019-12-10T14:05:52

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

If you're married, you know that relationship is difficult and messy. But we beli...

Thoughts from a Closed Husband from 2019-12-03T14:51:19

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Nearly every husband we have served over the past 16 years coul...

Help, My 11-Year-Old is Looking at Porn! from 2019-11-26T14:51:22

We live in a hyper-digital world and most parents are struggling to keep up when it comes to helping their children navigate this ever-changing landscape. Especially when it comes to all the sexual...

4 Key Principles for Personal Growth from 2019-11-19T17:31:23

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3 Things We Know About Every Sex Addict from 2019-11-12T15:28:25

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

What if you knew that there were foundational realities to sexual addiction? Could that help you get to the root of the problem and find a w...

Navigating the Revelation of an Affair from 2019-11-05T14:00

Is there really hope for restoration after an affair? Our special guests, Steve and Lisa Goldberg, share their story of brokenness and restoration to help you see up close what it looks like to kno...

What Every Woman (and Man) Needs to Know About Male Sexuality from 2019-10-29T16:38:53

Jonathan presented this session at the Reclaim Conference, hosted by Authentic Intimacy. Discover God's design for male sexuality, how sin (and especially porn) distort God's design, how men can re...

Being a Single, Sexual Man from 2019-10-22T13:00

Oftentimes when the topic of biblical sexuality comes up there is this idea that it only really applies to married people since that's the "approved" context for sexual activity. But where does thi...

Healing Your Brain from 2019-10-15T15:01:36

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Your brain is an organ in your body that can break down, especially when there has been trauma or chaos in your history. But so often Christ...

A Letter to My Resistant Husband from 2019-10-08T15:35:43

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Sometimes husbands who are bound up in sexual sin are riding the fence between their brokenness and embracing integrity as a new way of life...

About Your Emotional Connecting Skills from 2019-10-01T15:05:18

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Relationships are hard! Actually, healthy relationships are hard. It's easy to be selfish, stupid, angry, silent, and disconnected. But ther...

The 7 (Or More) Pillars of Emotional Growth from 2019-09-24T15:22:33

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Why do we keep talking about emotional growth on a program titled Pure Sex Radio? What's the connection between sexual brokenness and our em...

How Do You Say 'Thank You' to God? from 2019-09-17T15:12:29

We live in a world that is increasingly ungrateful. Being offended has become a national pastime. But by God's grace we have much to be thankful for -- in spite of our brokenness! But how do you sa...

Healthy Sexuality After Betrayal from 2019-09-10T14:02:21

How can a couple who has experienced sexual betrayal rebuild healthy sexuality? Can such restoration even take place? In this episode, we invite back MJ Denis, a professional counselor with lots of...

Helpful Thoughts About Sexuality from 2019-09-03T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Sometimes on the program we sit down and just go through lots of questions and ideas that we come across in our ministry. This episode takes...

Understanding Fear and Sadness from 2019-08-27T16:07:03

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Fear is a feeling we all face. But do we know how to understand it and respond to it in healthy ways? In this episode, learn with us how to ...

One Man's Growing Up Story from 2019-08-20T19:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Every man who takes an honest look at his sexual brokenness recognizes there is a need to "grow up" from his immature thinking. This episode...

The 7 Steps of Forgiveness from 2019-08-13T13:00

No human can go through life without being wounded. These hurts, if left unforgiven, will rot one's soul with bitterness and anger. But how do you actually forgive those who hurt you, whether they ...

How God Redeems Our Brokenness to Help Others from 2019-08-06T13:00

Is there hope for transformation and purpose when your life has been devastated by secret sexual sin? In this episode we have Matt Galbraith with us to share his story of how God brought him from a...

Why Invest in SILS? from 2019-08-02T13:00

Special Guest: Daniel Weiss (BrushfiresFoundation.org)

What is SILS? It stands for Sexual Integrity Leadership Summit, and it is a collaborative effort to equip church and ministry leaders...

Grace to Love Well from 2019-07-30T13:00

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This ninth principle helps one catch the...

What's the Ultimate Goal of Recovery? from 2019-07-23T13:00

Is the goal of recovery to simply stop acting out? Or is there something bigger, something deeper? In this episode we invite Josh Glaser, executive director of Regeneration Ministries, to help us a...

Helping Husbands and Wives Go All In from 2019-07-16T13:00

Sexual betrayal is devastating to a marriage. But it doesn't have to be the final chapter. How does a couple really heal and restore from such brokenness? This episode highlights the key principles...

Struggling to Come Clean & Find Rest from 2019-07-09T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

The starting point of recovery is getting honest about our brokenness and sin. But this isn't an easy thing to do. We need encouragement and...

Hope After Betrayal from 2019-07-02T13:00

Wives who have faced the trauma of sexual betrayal by their husbands wonder if hope is possible -- for herself, for her marriage, for her future. In this episode we have Meg Wilson with us, an auth...

10 Biblical Truths to Transform Your Emotional System (Part 2) from 2019-06-25T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

We've been working over the past few years to really learn how to understand and heal our broken emotional systems. This episode is the seco...

Grace to Grow Up from 2019-06-21T13:00

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This eighth principle helps one face the...

Lust-Free Living for Men from 2019-06-11T13:00

Special Guest: Jay Haug

Many men are living lust-FULL lives rather than lust-FREE lives. And so many struggle to fully enter "real recovery" and find the freedom their hearts long for. In ...

From Hope to Helping Others from 2019-06-07T13:00

Here is a bonus episode taken from a talk Jonathan gave on 4 key elements of success he has learned over 20 years of recovery and growth. Listen in to gain insights that can help you stay in the li...

Peer Support for Betrayed Wives from 2019-06-04T13:00

Why is it important that wives who have experienced sexual betrayal receive help from other women who have experienced the same kind of betrayal? In this episode we unpack the answer with guest Don...

Grace to Forgive from 2019-05-28T13:44:01

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This seventh principle helps one embrace...

Finding Rest for Your Marriage from 2019-05-21T13:50:32

Marriage is stressful! A couple may love each other and want to spend their lives together, but once they enter the covenant of marriage they discover the challenges that want to work against intim...

Working Through Marriage Challenges from 2019-05-14T13:54:28

What does it look like for ministry leaders to "practice what they preach" in their own lives and marriages? This episode is a conversation with Steve and Jamie Wiechman from Breathe Life Ministrie...

Tips to Grow a Better Marriage from 2019-05-07T14:39:31

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Good marriages don't just happen. It takes work -- hard work! But there are wise ways to work and foolish ways to work on growing a better marria...

Grace to Persevere from 2019-04-30T13:00

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This sixth principle helps one understan...

6 Hours That Will Transform Your Marriage from 2019-04-23T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

What if we told you that it only took 6 hours a week to radically transform and improve your marriage? You might think we were snake oil sal...

One Husband's 12-Month Journey from 2019-04-16T20:06:57

We love real stories of real people who are seeking to live lives of greater integrity. This episode highlights one husband's 12-month journey of going from a man who was disconnected and sexually ...

Grace to Get Back Up from 2019-04-11T18:51:26

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This fifth principle helps one navigate ...

Loving LGBT People Well from 2019-04-09T14:26:51

Special Guest: Laurie Krieg (https://www.himhministries.com/)
There seems to be a great (and growing) divide between the LGBT community and orthodox Christianity. And while there may be real th...

Laurie's LGBT Journey from 2019-04-02T16:51:03

Laurie Krieg's story is a powerful testimony to the grace and power of Jesus to walk with us through all of life's brokenness.

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Grace to Belong from 2019-03-29T19:19

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This fourth principle helps one under...

Sexual Integrity Leadership Summit (Atlanta, May 2019) from 2019-03-26T13:00

Special Guiest: Anne Kerr (TrueNorthFP.org) and Troy Haas (HopeQuestGroup.org)
Church and ministry leaders acknowledge that issues surrounding sexuality are of key importance in our world today...

Grace to Share Your Story from 2019-03-22T13:00

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This third principle helps one understan...

How Does Rejection Impact a Man? from 2019-03-19T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Often we do not fully understand the impact of our parent's brokenness in our lives growing up. Such brokenness can manifest in rejection. How do...

Real Questions from Real Wives (Pt 2) from 2019-03-15T13:00

Special Guest: Gigi Hopkins
This is Part 2 of our conversation with Wives Care Coordinator Gigi Hopkins to answer specific questions from wives struggling through the healing journey from betra...

Understanding Failure in Recovery from 2019-03-12T14:40:22

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
When men fail (stumble or relapse) in recovery, what happened? And why does it matter to unpack what happens in a recovery stumble? This episode ...

Grace to Overcome from 2019-03-08T19:35:52

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This second principle helps one understa...

Real Questions from Real Wives (Pt 1) from 2019-03-05T14:24:28

Special Guest: Gigi Hopkins
Many wives reach out to us for help to navigate through the pain of sexual betrayal. They come with lots of questions. In this episode we address some of the specifi...

Anatomy of a Lie from 2019-02-26T16:31:53

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
There is so much lying and deception in the world, especially among those who have developed an addiction. But why do we lie? And how does knowin...

A Safe Place to Heal and Grow from 2019-02-19T16:21:37

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This first principle helps one understan...

Sexual Healing and the Grace of God from 2019-02-12T15:42:37

Special Guest: David Kyle Foster (PurePassion.us)
Is there a standard for truth when it comes to dealing with issues of sexual brokenness? Is God's Word really true -- and good? Does God's Spir...

Insights and Action Steps for Men from 2019-02-05T14:21:52

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
For men who admit to a sexual struggle, the journey toward greater integrity requires intentional steps in the right direction. This episode is a...

Pain, Recovery, and Your Brain from 2019-01-29T15:17:16

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Your brain controls your body. Duh, right? But do we understand all the ways that the wiring of the brain affects and strengthens habits or behav...

Pure Parenting Basics Overview from 2019-01-22T15:02:30

Special Guest: John Fort
It doesn't take much research to conclude that our American society is sexually confused. And parents, as the shapers of the next generation, are struggling to know how...

Why Women Choose to Stay from 2019-01-15T15:05:24

Special Guest: MJ Denis (Crossroads-Counseling.net)
When a woman faces sexual betrayal from her partner it is an overwhelming trauma. What choices does she have in response? And why would a wom...

A 7-Day Challenge for Emotional Growth from 2019-01-08T14:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Every man can grow in emotional maturity. But such growth does not occur organically, or without effort. It takes focus, and it matters what you ...

Emotional Insights for Men from 2019-01-01T15:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Hundreds of men over the past 10 years have attended our Gateway to Freedom workshop. These weekend intensives help men unpack their stories and ...

Q&A Session with Jonathan from 2018-12-29T13:24:03

Jonathan Daugherty has over 15 years in vocational ministry to men struggling with sexual brokenness issues. This episode is a recording of a Q&A session with Jonathan for men in Atlanta. Liste...

What Does Integrity Require? from 2018-12-25T16:54:20

What are the key characteristics of a man of integrity? This episode is taken from a talk that Jonathan gave to a group of men in Atlanta earlier this year. Gain hope and insight for living every d...

Therapeutic Separation (Part 2) from 2018-12-20T17:12:59

Special Guest: MJ Denis (Crossroads-Counseling.net)
When a couple faces the difficulty of sexual betrayal, what choices do they have for moving forward? Many couples feel they only have two opt...

Therapeutic Separation (Part 1) from 2018-12-18T16:17:06

Special Guest: MJ Denis (Crossroads-Counseling.net)
When a couple faces the difficulty of sexual betrayal, what choices do they have for moving forward? Many couples feel they only have two opt...

Confession and Disclosure for Couples from 2018-12-11T14:42:26

Special Guest: Jessica McDaniel (AustinStoneCounseling.org)
Can confession be a vital practice in building intimacy in marriage? Or is confession just something that must be done to "put the pa...

How to Step Up Your Game from 2018-12-04T16:36:22

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Men, do you want to improve and grow as a man? If so, how do you do that? You must start by asking the right questions. This episode explores 9 k...

A Wife's Response to Betrayal Trauma from 2018-11-27T16:43:28

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Most of us get it that betrayal is wrong and hurtful. But do we understand that sexual betrayal in a marriage relationship is a traumatic experie...

When the Betrayed Spouse Cheats Too from 2018-11-20T14:58:18

Special Guest: Jessica McDaniel (AustinStoneCounseling.org)
There are a lot of resources available to couples where one spouse acts out sexually and the other experiences betrayal. But what hap...

Growing in Christ from 2018-11-13T15:01:56

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Fundamental to living a life of integrity and purpose is growing emotionally and spiritually. Ultimately, life boils down to one's connection wit...

9 Reasons Why Men Abuse Sex from 2018-11-06T15:05:31

Special Guest: Eddie Capparucci
We know that sexual addiction is real, but do we know why men abuse sex? Our guest, Eddie Capparucci, has lots of experience counseling men in this area. In this...

Insights for Life from 2018-10-30T13:33:24

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
This episode is a shotgun blast of ideas and insights to help you grow and mature. Stephen and Jonathan discuss the topics of love, aloneness, in...

From Porn Pastor to Pure Desire from 2018-10-23T13:00

Nick 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 ...

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr. from 2018-10-17T14:16:37

Special Guest: Kristen Jenson (ProtectYoungMinds.org)
The world is awash in sex and pornography is affecting younger and younger children. How can parents address this issue even with their pre...

Helping Youth Understand Sexuality from 2018-10-16T14:39:22

Special Guest: Camille Cates
The confusion and questions surrounding sexuality are at an all-time high in our society. And for teenagers this seems magnified. How can parents and churches help ...

Carrying a Heavy Burden (Part 2) from 2018-10-09T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
When betrayal trauma hits and the burden of pain and disappointment gets heavy, how is a wife to respond? What might it look like to bear this bu...

Carrying a Heavy Burden (Part 1) from 2018-10-02T13:23:46

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
When betrayal trauma hits and the burden of pain and disappointment gets heavy, how is a wife to respond? What might it look like to bear this bu...

Biblical Counseling vs. Traditional Counseling from 2018-09-25T13:05:28

Special Guest: Mark Shaw (TheAddictionConnection.org)
What is the difference between biblical counseling and traditional psychological counseling methods? And why is it important to make a dist...

Tips for Husbands (from Wives who Care!) from 2018-09-18T13:24:28

Special Guests: Gigi Hopkins and Marie Good
What advice might a hurting wife give to her husband that could benefit his recovery process? This broadcast brings insights and tips from two wives ...

Addicted Thinking vs. Healthy Thinking from 2018-09-11T13:55:09

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
What are the differences between addiction thinking and healthy thinking, and how can you move toward the healthier? This broadcast unpacks many ...

Managing Disappointment from 2018-09-04T13:44:07

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
On average, we experience 20 disappointments every day. Disappointment -- those moments when expectations are not met -- is a part of life. But i...

Addressing Porn in the Culture from 2018-08-28T14:35:09

Special Guest: Gina Kaye (GinaKaye.info)
How can we engage the culture on the issue of pornography and its effects in ways that are helpful and non-combative? Today's guest is Gina Kaye, an edu...

Boy Thinking vs. Man Thinking from 2018-08-21T18:41:17

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Do we have a "man" problem in our society? Maybe. There seems to be a lot of "boy thinking" that is derailing the maturing process of men. This b...

Grace-Based Recovery 2.0 from 2018-08-14T18:30:01

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Jonathan has written a completely new edition of Grace-Based Recovery. This is a resource for recovery groups who want to understand and apply th...

Can We Talk about THAT? from 2018-08-07T13:00

Special Guest: Mandy Majors (NextTalk.org)
The world can seem like a scary place for raising kids. There are so many influences that are drawing us away from God's Word and the truth of our sex...

Excuses for Not Growing from 2018-07-31T13:58:57

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Recovery and growth take work. There is no "easy" road to emotional maturity. Because this journey is difficult it can be hard to embrace. This e...

The Story of 3 Men from 2018-07-24T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
When men admit they are struggling with sexual sin and brokenness they are invited to enter recovery. But different men can have different reacti...

Minimalism and Integrity from 2018-07-10T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
How do we as Christians deal with the secular idea that things or possesions brings us happiness? And what connection does this have to do with o...

Rest, Heal & Play from 2018-07-06T13:00

Special Guests: Steve & Jamie Wiechman (BreatheLifeToday.com)

We have Steve and Jamie Wiechman back with us on this episode (and this time, I pronounce their name right!). Steve and Ja...

Steve & Jamie's Story from 2018-07-03T13:00

Special Guests: Steve & Jamie Wiechman (BreatheLifeToday.com)
We love to tell stories on PSR of redemption and hope! Steve and Jamie Wiechman have a wonderful, imperfect story of brokennes,...

Emotional Training for Men 1.2 from 2018-06-26T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Last episode we brought back the conversation about Emotional Training for Men and laid the groundwork for this important workbook. This episode ...

Emotional Training for Men 1.1 from 2018-06-19T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
After 15 years in ministry to sexually broken men we have learned this: every man needs emotional training. Too many assume that simply eliminati...

The Journey to Forgiveness from 2018-06-12T13:00

Special Guest: Lynn Cherry (LynnMarieCherry.com)
What does the journey to forgiveness look like for a wife who has faced sexual betrayal from her husband? This is not something for a wife to ta...

There's Still Hope! from 2018-06-08T13:00

Special Guests: Mark & Beth Denison 
We have back with us Mark and Beth Denison to share more about the insights they have gained from recovery and how they minister to other couples w...

Mark & Beth's Story from 2018-06-05T13:00

Special Guests: Mark & Beth Denison (TheresStillHope.org)
Mark was a pastor -- and a sex addict. He tried to "manage" his addiction while growing a ministry. But it didn't work. It all fell...

Let's Pray! from 2018-05-29T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
How often do you pause to pray? What does it look like to bring brokenness and questions and every part of life before the Creator? This episode ...

Grieving to Grow a Great Marriage from 2018-05-22T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Can there be a positive connection between grieving and a great marriage? We believe there is. This episode explores the journey of one man and t...

Parenting for Purity 1.1 from 2018-05-15T13:00

What might happen if we learned to talk with our kids about sexuality and their feelings rather than just trying to prevent or stop dangerous or damaging sexual behaviors? Our guest on this episode...

Grace and The 12 Steps from 2018-05-08T15:00

Special Guest: David Zailer

Many Christians have a negative view toward 12-step programs because they think it is only a rigid system of behavior modification. But could there be room for ...

My 2nd Awakening (Part 2) from 2018-05-01T15:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Last year (2017) we aired a 2-part broadcast on The Moment of Awakening (Nov 25 & Dec 2). This was one man's story of awakening and the insig...

More Boundaries for Wives from 2018-04-26T13:28:07

Special Guests: Gigi Hopkins and Ronnie West

There can be many different reactions to the issue of boundaries for a wife trying to navigate the healing journey after betrayal by her husban...

My 2nd Awakening (Part 1) from 2018-04-24T16:41:05

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Last year (2017) we aired a 2-part broadcast on The Moment of Awakening (Nov 25 & Dec 2). This was one man's story of awakening and...

Me, Myself, and... iPhone? from 2018-04-17T15:45:10

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Research is beginning to emerge that is showing how people are building a type of "relationship" with their technology. What impact might this ha...

What Can We Learn from Lust? from 2018-04-10T14:41:30

Special Guest: Jay Stringer (jay-stringer.com)
If you struggle with unwanted sexual behaviors have you ever examined your lustful fantasies to understand your brokenness? And what can such disc...

Why We Won't Go Back... from 2018-04-03T14:23:40

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Stephen and I (Jonathan) have been on this journey together of pursuing greater sexual integrity for nearly 20 years. And for the past 12 years w...

Marriage Restored! from 2018-03-27T15:07:35

We have David and Lyn Thomason back with us this week to share more about the process of restoration in their marriage and how they are using their story to help other marriages in crisis through&n...

David & Lyn's Story of Hope from 2018-03-20T13:22:34

David and Lyn were high school sweethearts whose romance at first seemed like a fairy tale story. But after 25 years of many ups and downs in marriage, it seemed like the fairy tale was coming to a...

I Want to Be Known from 2018-03-13T13:59:17

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Most men who have reached out to us for help have struggled to understand themselves on a deep level. What impact did their family of origin have...

Why Do We Cheat? from 2018-03-06T16:51:22

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Many couples have suffered the devastation of infidelity; the breaking of trust through sexual betrayal. And many believe that such a betrayal mu...

The Problem of Lust -- and How to Overcome It (Part 2) from 2018-02-27T16:17:22

Recently Jonathan Daugherty spoke at a men's conference on the problem of lust and how to overcome it. We want to share this talk with you. If you want to better understand this issue of lust and h...

Best of 2017: How do You Fight Porn? from 2018-02-23T14:00

This was our #1 Top Downloaded Podcast of 2017. Originally aired August 26, 2017. 
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
We know that the main reason most people listen to t...

The Problem of Lust -- and How to Overcome It (Part 1) from 2018-02-20T15:54:03

Recently Jonathan Daugherty spoke at a men's conference on the problem of lust and how to overcome it. We want to share this talk with you. If you want to better understand this issue of lust and h...

Best of 2017: How to Understand Temptation from 2018-02-16T14:00

This was our #2 Top Downloaded Podcast of 2017. Originally aired March 11, 2017. 
Living a life of sexual integrity is a battle. Temptation is a reality of life -- it isn’t something...

Silencing Your Inner Critic from 2018-02-14T17:16:44

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
When people enter into recovery from addictive patterns the soon discover they have a long history of an "inner critic" who has been speaking lie...

Best of 2017: Understanding Aloneness from 2018-02-09T14:00

This was our #3 Top Downloaded Podcast of 2017. Originally aired February 18, 2017. 

We spend a lot of time in our lives being alone. But do we understand aloneness very well? What ca...

40 Blessings for a Wife from 2018-02-06T16:13:02

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
It is always easier to criticize than to bless. But a marriage doesn't thrive and flourish by tearing each other down. This episode is a challeng...

Best of 2017: Unpacking Trauma from 2018-02-02T14:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
This was our #4 Top Downloaded Podcast for 2017. Originally aired October 21, 2017. 
What is trauma and how does it affect emotional and...

Boundaries for Wives from 2018-01-30T15:07:28

Special Guests: Gigi Hopkins and Ronnie West
When a wife has experienced the deep pain of betrayal by her husband it is challenging to gain stability for healing and recovery. Understanding wha...

Best of 2017: God's Design for Sexuality from 2018-01-26T14:00

This was our #5 Top Downloaded Podcast for 2017. Originally aired June 24, 2017. 

What do Christian Apologetics and sexuality have in common? More than you might imagine! This episode...

What to Tell Your Son about Sex from 2018-01-23T14:47:08

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Understanding sexuality as a teenage boy is challenging. Life is changing fast during those years and temptations are swirling everywhere. How ca...

Proactive Parenting for Sexual Integrity from 2018-01-09T16:38:56

It's natural to parent defensively when it comes to issues of porn and sexual brokenness. And it's good to establish healthy boundaries and warn our children of the dangers of porn. But it's even b...

3 Skills to Transform Your Life from 2018-01-02T14:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
The New Year brings opportunity for learning new skills. This episode will teach you 3 emotional and spiritual skills that will transform your da...

Jerry's Journey to True Community from 2017-12-22T14:00

Jerry Sinclair is somewhat of a pioneer in the world of sexual addiction recovery. This episode unpacks his story and the beginnings of his recovery all the way back in the early 90's. Gain in...

The Lies of Porn from 2017-12-19T14:17:01

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Pornography has become "normal" in our culture, even something to laugh about and pass off as "no big deal." But is it really no big deal? We bel...

Emotional Training for Men from 2017-12-12T15:52:50

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Most men who become entangled in a sexual stronghold have been emotionally stunted along the way. When they begin their recovery journey they ass...

Practical Help for Marriage Restoration from 2017-12-08T14:00

Special Guests: Bill & Lisa Roitsch (PowerOfHisLove.com)
We have Bill & Lisa Roitsch back on the program this time to share with us practical tips and tools for restoring marriages affe...

Breaking Free for Good! from 2017-12-05T14:00

We have a special guest on the program today. Michael Leahy is the founder of Bravehearts, a faith-based mentoring ministry to men. We will hear Michael's story but also about an exciting 10-D...

Bill & Lisa's Story from 2017-11-30T14:00

Special Guests: Bill & Lisa Roitsch (PowerofHisLove.com)

Bill and Lisa probably shouldn't still be married to each other. But God is a God of redemption and reconciliation. Be encourag...

The Moment of Awakening (Part 2) from 2017-11-28T14:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Transformation from sexual strongholds to sexual freedom and wholeness is very much like waking up from darkness into glorious light. But wh...

The Moment of Awakening (Part 1) from 2017-11-21T17:10:19

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Transformation from sexual strongholds to sexual freedom and wholeness is very much like waking up from darkness into glorious light. But what do...

The Principles & Process of Restoration from 2017-11-17T14:42:10

Admitting you have a problem, even an addiction, is essential for healing and recovery. But what comes next in regards to restoration? In this episode we have back with us Troy Haas of HopeQuest to...

Responding to #MeToo from 2017-11-14T15:27:17

The recent #MeToo social media blitz has revealed once again just how much sexual brokenness and abuse exists in our world. We have our friend and ministry partner, Dr. Juli Slattery, with us ...

Sex, Drugs & the Grace of God from 2017-11-10T14:00

Troy Haas has a story of brokenness and redemption. Raised in a home that left him confused and unprepared for life, he found comfort in medicating himself through drugs and sex. But God had a...

God's Message to Husbands from 2017-11-07T14:56:31

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Men, let's be honest. We are good at grumbling and complaining, especially in our marriages. So let's talk about this. Stephen and Jonathan get p...

Brushfires of Freedom & Purity from 2017-11-02T15:00

Founding Father and patriot Samuel Adams said that change comes by “setting brushfires of freedom” in people’s minds. Jesus said in Luke 12:49, “I have come to bring fire on...

More Insights from 2017-10-31T13:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Sometimes we like to just turn on the microphones and bring a whole lot of popcorn insights. This episode is full of helpful ideas to live accord...

Daniel's Story & Insights from 2017-10-24T13:57:13

Daniel Weiss is the founder and president of The Brushfires Foundation, a non-profit ministry that helps those impacted by sexual brokenness to discover, reclaim and live out their created ide...

Unpacking Trauma from 2017-10-17T15:16:51

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
What is trauma and how does it affect emotional and spiritual growth? This episode unpacks this complex issue of trauma and helps you understand ...

7 Traits of Responsible Tech Users from 2017-10-13T13:00

Special Guest: Kelly Newcom (BraveParenting.net)
We are excited to have Kelly Newcom back on the program today. She has some wonderful insights for parents who want to know how to raise their c...

More Steps to Purity Mentoring from 2017-10-10T13:00

Our Purity Mentoring program consists of 24 lessons that a mentor leads a mentee through in their pursuit of greater integrity. Our Purity Mentoring program director, Brian Waltmann, joins us in th...

Portrait of a Brave Parent from 2017-10-06T13:00

Our guest today is Kelly Newcom, founder of Brave Parenting. She shares her personal story of what being a brave parent is all about in our culture today. Be inspired and encouraged by this br...

Healthy Detachment from 2017-10-03T13:40:21

The process of healing for a wife who has been sexually betrayed by her husband is difficult and confusing. How can she find an anchor for her soul through such a storm. In this episode we hear fro...

Insights for Recovery & Restoration from 2017-09-28T14:00

Anne Kerr from True North Freedom Project is back with us in this episode to share her insights for recovery and restoration. Be encouraged and inspired to fight (and win!) the battle for puri...

One Year Later... from 2017-09-26T13:42:35

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Stephen and I had the great privilege of being invited by a group of alumni from our Gateway to Freedom workshop to celebrate their 1-year annive...

Anne's Story from 2017-09-19T14:00

This episode highlights the story of Anne Kerr, founder and CEO of TrueNorth Freedom Project in Atlanta. Be encouraged and inspired by her candor and insights into sexuality and God’s go...

Gateway Insights #15 from 2017-09-12T18:40:20

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Hundreds of men have experienced our 3-day workshop, Gateway to Freedom. And many men have given us permission to share their insights with ...

Do the Work! (Part 2) from 2017-09-05T13:39:24

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Have you ever noticed that whenever you try to address any area of weakness in your life that you are met with the same enemy? Its name is resist...

Do the Work! (Part 1) from 2017-08-29T18:39:54

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Have you ever noticed that whenever you try to address any area of weakness in your life that you are met with the same enemy? Its name is resist...

How Do You Fight Porn? from 2017-08-22T14:14:35

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
We know that the main reason most people listen to this podcast is because we deal with the issue of sexual brokenness and how to pursue greater ...

A Trip to Thailand from 2017-08-15T14:37:10

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Stephen went to Thailand! And he just can’t help but share this experience with you. Who knows if this episode will help you grow in integr...

The One Thing from 2017-08-08T14:18

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
What’s the one thing that you can do that by doing it everything else will be easier? This is the question we tackle in this episode as it ...

Understanding Emotional Growth from 2017-08-01T16:52:16

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Many people, especially men, find it hard to identify and understand their emotional self. How does one articulate feelings and why is it importa...

Identity, Grace, and the Word of God from 2017-07-25T19:29:40

As a carryover from our previous program, we wanted to have Carter Featherston back to dive a little deeper into the practical applications of the insights he learned on his journey of recovery. Yo...

Carter's Story from 2017-07-18T14:00

Carter Featherson is a man who knows what it is to be broken by sin and made whole again by the grace of God. In this episode, Carter shares his amazing story with us and encourages us with insight...

Healing from Trauma from 2017-07-11T14:00

Any wife who has faced sexual betrayal from her husband is acquainted with trauma. But what exactly is trauma and how can one heal from its effects? In this episode we welcome our Wives Care Manage...

First Steps to Purity Mentoring from 2017-06-30T19:54:37

We believe it is important to pass along what we learn to others in order to help them pass it along to even more. Thus, our Purity Mentoring program is all about training men to mentor other men i...

Parenting for Purity from 2017-06-27T14:00

Would any parent today disagree that raising children in today’s world is extremely difficult? Especially when it comes to issues of sexuality! That is why we invited our very own direct...

God's Design for Sexuality from 2017-06-13T15:22:32

What do Christian Apologetics and sexuality have in common? More than you might imagine! This episode shares a segment of a webinar Jonathan gave for the Apologetics Academy on God's design an...

Holy Sexuality from 2017-06-13T14:04:48

Special Guest: Dr. Juli Slattery (AuthenticIntimacy.com)
We simply can’t get enough of Dr. Juli Slattery, so we needed to have her back again. In this episode, Juli unpacks for us what &l...

Meet Juli Slattery! from 2017-06-06T14:08:39

Dr. Juli Slattery is the co-founder and president of Authentic Intimacy, a wonderful ministry for women desiring to live out God’s design for sexuality. In this episode, Juli will tell u...

Life After Lust from 2017-05-30T14:04:24

If you have failed repeatedly in sexual sin, is there hope for a life of freedom and contentment beyond such failures? YES! In this episode, we have Forest Benedict back to share with us specific, ...

Forest's Story from 2017-05-23T14:12:26

Forest Benedict is a licensed marriage and family therapist and sexual addiction treatment provider in Calfornia. He has a beautiful story of redemption and hope that we want to share with you. May...

Putting Together the Pieces from 2017-05-15T16:24:23

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Sometimes we just turn on the microphones and pour out ideas and insights we have learned over the years. This episode is full of miscellaneous t...

A Bouquet of Blessings for Mom from 2017-05-09T18:10:43

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounselng.com)
Mother's Day is a great reminder of the sacrifices and investments our mom's made in our lives. We want to take this episode to speak blessings ov...

A Wife Blesses Her Husband from 2017-05-02T14:45:39

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
The journey of restoring a marriage broken by a husband's sexual sin is not easy. Both husband and wife need healing. In this episode, a wife sha...

The Power of Purity from 2017-04-25T15:08:06

We are excited to have Tony Ingrassia back with us on the podcast. In this episode we have the privilege of hearing the insights and wisdom Tony has gained on his journey, and the ministry God...

Tony's Story from 2017-04-19T12:58

One of our core values is story. We love to hear stories of God’s redemptive power to take the broken pieces of our lives and rebuild us in ways that magnify His grace and goodness. Listen to...

Sexual Integrity and ...Marketing? from 2017-04-12T15:00

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Sometimes you can find insights from one field of study that apply to another. Have you ever thought there is a connection between marketing...

The Journey of Transformation from 2017-04-04T14:19:37

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Who are you? Really? Fundamental to the human experience is this innate knowledge that we are defined in some way beyond just the material. Our i...

Keys to True Recovery from 2017-03-28T14:06:22

We have Ken Snyder back with us in this episode. He shares personal insights about community and accountability, grace, repentance, endurance, freedom, and more. Gain practical insights to move you...

A Journey from Sex to Sanity from 2017-03-21T14:15:10

We believe that the first step to recovery and growth is sharing your story of brokenness. This is why we have invited Ken Snyder to share his amazing story of redemption. Listen to this podca...

How to Respond to Temptation (Part 2) from 2017-03-14T13:28:28

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
In the same way that a military general would not expect to win a war by merely employing a single strategy, we too need to have a multi-layered ...

How to Respond to Temptation (Part 1) from 2017-03-07T15:27:20

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Living a life of sexual integrity is a battle. Temptation is a reality of life -- it isn’t something any of us can escape. But how can we f...

Gateway Insights #14 from 2017-03-01T17:25:18

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Gateway to Freedom is our 3-day workshop for men who want to overcome any kind of sexual struggle or stronghold. We have helped over 1000 men fin...

Dealing with Blind Spots from 2017-02-21T16:04:19

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
We all have blind spots, those attitudes or actions that are unhealthy but we remain unaware of them and their effects. How can we discover what ...

Understanding Aloneness from 2017-02-14T21:12:55

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
We spend a lot of time in our lives being alone. But do we understand aloneness very well? What can we learn through aloneness? How can we better...

Purity Mentoring from 2017-02-07T19:07:48

We are highlighting our Purity Mentor Training program; we want to give you a solid overview of what mentoring is and why it matters to living a life of sexual integrity. Our guest for this episode...

How Identity Shapes Everything from 2017-01-31T14:38:44

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounselng.com)
We all  have an identity, a way of describing and defining ourselves. But this definition doesn’t originate within us. There are voices...

Understanding Body, Soul, and Spirit from 2017-01-24T15:30:06

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Have you ever wondered how your human “being” is made up? We are comprised of these intertwined and interconnected parts of body, sou...

Gateway Insights #13 from 2017-01-17T14:39:43

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Gateway to Freedom is our 3-day workshop that allows men to unpack their secret sexual strongholds in a safe environment where healing and transf...

Wives Care Groups from 2017-01-10T19:10:20

When a wife discovers her husband’s sexual secrets, where can she go for help and healing? Are there safe environments for women to unpack their pain and find hope for the future? In this epi...

Failure Immunity from 2017-01-03T13:41:50

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Everyone has experience with failure. And failure can be scary and confusing and debilitating. But does failure need to define who we really are?...

Gateway Insights #11 from 2016-11-09T15:08:52

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Hundreds of men have found healing and freedom from sexual strongholds through the Gateway to Freedom 3-day workshop. Many have shared their insi...

Love One Another from 2016-08-22T20:47:28

Air Date: August 27, 2016
Special Guest: Dustin Daniels (SevenPlaces.org)
What does the journey from sexual brokenness to true wholeness and health look like? Dustin Daniels is a man who kn...

Gateway Insights #10 from 2016-08-16T13:46:48

Air Date: August 20, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Hundreds of men have found healing and freedom from sexual strongholds through the Gateway to Freedom 3-day worksho...

The Power of Immaturity from 2016-08-09T15:57:38

Air Date: August 13, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Why do some people never grow up? Are there areas in your own life where you remain stuck in immature thinking? Thi...

What Every Man Wants from 2016-08-02T14:05:52

Air Date: August 6, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Are men just sexual animals, or is there more to men than that? We believe men have more layers to their being than ...

Educate & Empower Your Kids from 2016-07-26T13:16:47

Air Date: July 30, 2016
Special Guest: Dina Alexander (EducateEmpowerKids.org)
Every parent who cares about their children must face the realities of the sexualized culture we lives in. So,...

Women at the Well from 2016-07-19T18:12:32

Air Date: July 23, 2016
Special Guest: Shannon Ethridge (ShannonEthridge.com)
Many women are carrying hurt and wounds from sexual brokenness, whether it be someone else's brokenness that wa...

Accountability Jumpstart from 2016-07-12T16:47:38

Air Date: July 16, 2016
Special Guest: Jeff Fisher (PurityCoaching.com)
Accountability is essential to living a life of sexual integrity, but it causes many men to cringe with fear. Our gue...

Healing for the Betrayed from 2016-07-05T14:41:54

Air Date: July 9, 2016
Special Guest: Gina Kaye (GinaKaye.org)
Many women (and men) are facing the sexual betrayal of their spouse, and don’t know what to do. Our guest this week...

God Over Porn from 2016-06-28T14:00

Air Date: July 2, 2016
Special Guest: Jarrod Miller Sr. (GodOverPorn.org)
This week's program features Jarrod Miller Sr., the founder of GodOverPorn.org. He shares his powerful story of sal...

Can Women Struggle with Porn Too? from 2016-06-21T19:59:18

Air Date: June 25, 2016
Special Guest: Jessica Harris (BeggarsDaughter.com)
Porn has long been thought of as a "men's only" problem. But there are many women who also struggle with viewing ...

Understanding Porn's Cultural Impact from 2016-06-14T16:04:12

Air Date: June 18, 2016
Special Guest: Dr. John Foubert
Dr. ??John Foubert is an expert on the impact of pornography on individuals and culture. He is our guest this week, providing us with...

Tips for Healthy Relationships from 2016-06-07T17:00

Air Date: June 11, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Healthy relationships do not happen magically. It takes a lot of work, and even the healthiest relationships can be i...

The Power of Trust from 2016-05-31T17:00

Air Date: June 4, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
What impact does trust have on human development and relationship health? According to Stephen Cervantes, a LOT! This ...

Why Your Family of Origin Matters from 2016-05-24T13:42:29

Air Date: May 28, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Does your family of origin even matter to living a life of sexual integrity? We believe so. Everyone got hurt and conf...

One Grateful Man from 2016-05-17T17:00

Air Date: May 21, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
We received a letter from a man who attended our Gateway to Freedom workshop. In it he shares how the experience was t...

Hope for the Addicted from 2016-05-10T18:42:05

Air Date: May 14, 2016
Practically everyone knows someone who is addicted to something. But few know how to really help their loved ones engage recovery in an effective way. This broadcast is a...

Gateway Insights #9 from 2016-05-03T19:16:52

Air Date: May 7, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Hundreds of men have found healing and freedom from sexual strongholds through the Gateway to Freedom 3-day workshop. M...

The Identity of My Father from 2016-04-26T19:05:45

Air Date: April 30, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Every boy learns something about himself and what it means to be a man from his father. But all boys have broken fat...

Responding to Addiction from 2016-04-19T16:15:51

Air Date: April 23, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
We have heard thousands of sexually addicted individuals make thousands of statements regarding their struggles with...

Sex in the 21st Century from 2016-04-12T15:46:57

Air Date: April 16, 2016
This was a talk that Jonathan gave at the Equip Conference in San Antonio on what sexuality is and how we can best manage it in the world in which we live. 
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Be Strong & Courageous from 2016-04-04T16:11:09

Air Date: April 9, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
One of the first things we tell someone when they share their story of brokenness with us is that they are a man or w...

Understanding Emotionally Detached Men from 2016-03-29T19:14:45

Air Date: April 2, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Most men who develop sexually addictive patterns are emotionally detached, meaning they don't understand how to proce...

What is Your True Identity? from 2016-03-22T17:55:03

Air Date: March 26, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
There are many voices in the world trying to tell you who you are. How do you decipher the true from the false? And ...

How Long does Change Take? from 2016-03-15T17:56:36

Air Date: March 19, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
"Why didn't I learn this 30 years ago?" Why does change, real life transformation, take so long? And what is the gre...

A Son Talks to His Dad from 2016-03-01T19:36:32

Air Date: March 5, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
The bond between a son and his father cannot be overstated. But this bond is not perfect. What happens when a dad doe...

Why is Porn So _____? from 2016-02-23T19:24:44

Air Date: February 27, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Pornography is enticing, powerful, and mesmerizing. But why? What is it about pornography that causes so many men...

Why Men Need Friends from 2016-02-16T19:55:09

Air Date: February 20, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
Why is it so important that men have friendships with other men? And why do so few men have such friends? This br...

What Porn Use does to Your Wife from 2016-02-09T15:14:48

Air Date: February 13, 2016
Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)
What happens to a wife when her husband uses porn? This broadcast explores some comments made by wives who learne...

Recovery Insights from Dan from 2016-02-02T17:08:43

Air Date: February 6, 2016
We have Dan Wobschall back with us again this week. Last week Dan shared his story of addiction, and this week he will share with us his insights from his recovery jo...

Dan's Story from 2016-01-27T15:10:45

Air Date: January 30, 2016
We believe there is tremendous power in the stories of ordinary people who have ventured to dare to enter recovery. Dan is such a man who dared. This broadcast is a s...

How Do I Know He is Changing? from 2016-01-19T21:48

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Many women ask us how they can know if their husband (or son, or father, or friend) is truly changing from their old sexually broken pattern...