Podcasts by Sex Addiction, Pornography, and Sexual Purity -- Castimonia.org

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 99: Do you want to get well? from 2023-09-21T14:00

Listen in as Chris and Doug talk about the connection to Jesus healing the man at the pool to their recovery journey. The pain to change has to be greater than the pain of changing…and wha...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 98: The Lord’s Prayer and how it applies to sex addiction recovery from 2023-04-04T13:20:41

Doug and Chris discuss each line of the Lord’s Prayer to see how it might apply to your recovery and your walk.  It is a powerful way to look into how our higher power can still practically...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 97B: Thomas’s testimony part B from 2023-03-30T15:00

Join Thomas and Doug as they discuss the hope and freedom possible in recovery. Listen to his testimony of what worked for him to establish sobriety as well as the patterns he puts into practice...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 97A: Thomas’s testimony part A from 2023-03-28T15:00

Thomas discusses his addiction with Doug. His testimony is one that will resonate with many men. He discusses his upbringing and struggles throughout young life as well as those as an adult. He ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 96: White Noise – How to face addiction recovery head on! from 2023-01-26T15:01

Doug discussing the imagery of white noise, and how that analogy can play out in recovery. What are the items that distract us from experiencing all of life? What are we training ourselves to “n...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 95B: Chris’s Testimony Part B from 2023-01-12T15:00

Join Doug as he talks with Chris about his journey of addiction and life choices that led him out of darkness.  Chris shares how counselors, friends, Castimonia, and other avenues brought h...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 95A: Chris’s Testimony Part A from 2023-01-10T15:00

Join Doug as he talks with Chris about his journey of addiction and life choices that led him into darkness.  Part A is the testimony of how life can become unmanageable and out of control....

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 94:Notes from Doug’s iPhone from 2021-12-07T13:54

Listen in as Doug talks about how to strive to not use perfection as the standard, how to seek to not envy, and how to dig into the past. This is a random episode of items from my notes taken du...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Episode #24 Change is…Chaotic from 2021-10-05T14:12

Change is traumatic, chaotic. It fed my addict. Its something prior to recovery that I depended on.

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 93: The New Man podcast with Jorge and Doug from 2021-09-14T15:00

The New Man Podcast airing on Purity Podcast this week. – Jorge and Doug talk about Sex Addiction Recovery Here are the notes from the New Man podcast episode that we are airing on our channel. ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 92B: Kenneth’s Sexual Addiction Testimony Part B from 2021-09-02T16:00

Join Kenneth as he shares his testimony and life-long battle with sex addiction as it relates to early childhood sexual trauma.   This episode is designed to help men realize that they...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 92A: Kenneth’s Sexual Addiction Testimony – Part A from 2021-08-31T19:14:16

Join Kenneth as he shares his testimony and life-long battle with sex addiction as it relates to early childhood sexual trauma.   This episode is designed to help men realize that they...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 91: Interview with Christopher Bueker from 2021-08-18T15:00

Join in on Doug and Chris’s conversation on how to help equip families and parents to talk about sex, pornography, and addiction.  Chris has a new book out on the topic, and learn some practical...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 90: You See What You Want to See from 2021-06-15T14:00

Episode 90: You See What you Want to See–Sex Addiction Recovery Tips Doug disucsses how in life we can get so focused on one aspect or action that we create a filter in which we see “everything....

CASTIMONIA PURITY PODCAST EPISODE 89: Step 12 and Spiritual Awakenings from 2021-03-09T19:44:08

Jorge and Doug discuss some ways to work Step 12 and for Jorge to let go of his resentments. Remember that you are not alone on thisroad of recovery…..for more information please email us ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 88B: Ian’s Testimony part B from 2021-03-04T15:00

Join Ian and Doug as they discuss the hope and freedom possible in recovery. Listen to Ian’s testimonyof what worked for him to establish sobriety. Ian discusses the idea of recovery being more ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 88A: Ian’s Testimony part A from 2021-03-02T15:00

Ian discusses his addiction with Doug. Ian’s testimony is one that will resonate with many men. See how living a double life can lead to so many negatives factors, and that it comes upon us slow...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 62: What do I do now? Beginning steps for sex addiction recovery. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jorge and Doug discuss some practical steps for starting the recovery and healing process, if you were “just found out”.  This is a common question of men looking for resources for someone re...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 50 (4Real!): I Am Right! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Episode 50 – I am right! Being confident as a way to hide sex addiction Doug discusses how “being right” was a mask to hide his weaknesses.  Being known by others wasn’t possible...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 87B: Patrick’s Testimony part B from 2020-12-10T14:41

Patrick tells Doug the rest of his story of what recovery meant to him. He challenges men to bebold in their recovery practices, and he charges those new in recovery to make it a true priority i...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 87A: Patrick’s Testimony part A from 2020-12-09T14:32

Patrick tells Doug has story of addiction with same sex attraction, pornography, and otherassociated vices. He discusses his childhood trauma and the ways that affected his thinking throughadult...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 86: Step 11 in Sex Addiction Recovery from 2020-11-09T15:00

Step 11 in Sex Addiction Recovery: Keith and Doug discuss some ways to work Step 11 by allowing God to truly direct our steps as well as being open to that process. Remember that you are not alo...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 85: Step 10 in Sex Addiction Recovery from 2020-10-06T14:10:17

Step 10 in Sex Addiction Recovery: Jorge and Doug discuss the practical aspects of working Step 10 in recovery. It is nearing thefinish line of the 12 steps!Remember that you are not alone on th...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 84: War, Grit, and Lust from 2020-09-22T19:53:37

Doug talks through some action steps and analogies for addiction recovery. He points to theidea of treating every day like we are prepping for war…Remember that you are not alone on this r...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 83: Loneliness, Fishing Lures, and Animal Skins from 2020-06-10T01:02:41

Doug talks through some analogies that help his recovery as he looks for ways that Satan is trying to trap him.  He discusses how loneliness can be a driver towards addiction, so we need to...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 82: Interview with Joe Dallas – The Game Plan from 2020-05-05T14:43:01

82 – Interview with Joe Dallas – The Game Plan  Joe Dallas is an author, counselor, and speaker that is highly sought for his expertise in addiction recovery.  He has his own story of struggling...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #23: The Perfect Storm from 2020-04-14T12:59:11

Bonus Episode 23 – The Perfect Storm  Where were you when everything stopped? I was traveling for work. Asking why.  I think that maybe just maybe…God is using this time because He knows i...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 81: Staying Calm in the COVID-19 Chaos from 2020-04-06T15:15:21

81 – Staying Calm in the COVID-19 Chaos – Sex Addiction Recovery Jorge and Doug discuss the crisis currently in America and how that may negatively affect our recoveries due to stress and isolat...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 80: Finding Serenity in Sex Addiction Recovery from 2020-03-10T14:00:09

    Doug discusses the differences in sobriety and serenity as well as practical ways to apply serenity to our lives.  What does it look like in recovery?  How do you truly find replacement...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 79: Eddie Capparucci – Going Deeper – Inner Child Work in Sex Addiction Recovery from 2020-03-03T17:41:18

Eddie is a Christian counselor and author as well as fellow brother in recovery.   His most recent book “Going Deeper” is a look at 9 different child types that can identify with. ...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #22: God, How Could You? from 2020-02-03T14:32:36

Bonus Episode 22 – God, How could you? I didn’t understand how could God let the things happen to me that led me to addiction? How could he let them happen to my wife? God, How could you?

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 78b: Sam’s Testimony Part B from 2020-01-30T20:00

Sam and Doug pick up where they left off at the depth of Sam’s addiction story.  This episode highlights where he found and healing. Hopefully there are ways that you can identify with this...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 78a: Sam’s Testimony Part A from 2020-01-28T15:00:04

Sam’s Testimony (Part A) — Sex Addiction Recovery Sam and Doug discuss his childhood, and how his addiction began and developed.  They discussed his life trying to overcome his addic...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 77: Be Less Jerk – Christmas Fun on the Sex Addiction Podcast from 2019-12-26T02:00

Jorge and Doug help those in recovery prepare for the holidays. They walk through some practical tips for the holiday season and the new year that are good for all year round. Check out the “dad...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 76: The Power of Parables in Sex Addiction Recovery from 2019-12-24T20:46:16

Doug shares two different parables that have added him in his recovery. He also talks about patterns in his live that can lead towards positives as well as negatives and the importance of recogn...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 75: Conversation with Brad from “Addict’s Messy Marriage” Podcast from 2019-12-02T15:00

Brad and Doug discuss the nuances of trying to work on a marriage and recovery at the same time.  It is difficult to stay “on our side of the street” but they discuss some practical suggest...

Castimonia Purity Podcast – Episode 74 (Part B) – Kevin’s Testimony from 2019-09-14T18:00:35

Kevin was a listener of the podcast, and he felt he wanted to share his story with other listeners.  After nearly of month of sobriety, he wants his story to help other connect in order to ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast — Episode 74 (Part A) — Kevin’s Testimony from 2019-09-10T14:13:16

Kevin was a listener of the podcast, and he felt he wanted to share his story with other listeners.  After nearly of month of sobriety, he wants his story to help other connect in order to find ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 73: Conversation with Ben – Resentments, Fear, Pride, and Being Right from 2019-08-07T15:00:29

Ben and Doug discuss the power of the progression in working Steps 4-7.  Ben utilizes some real life issues that have come up that can brew into resentments.  These are often caused by...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #21: Pride and Humility from 2019-07-30T15:00:07

Bonus Episode #21 : Pride and Humility All my pride left when I asked God to remove my character defects, right? Well….

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 72: Dr. Milton Magness – How can a moral person fall into addiction? from 2019-07-24T15:00:40

Dr. Milton Magness – How can a moral person fall into addiction? One of the common questions in recovery is “how did I get here?” Often it is the opposite place of our values and our character. ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 71: MessItUp! Part 2 from 2019-07-16T15:00:43

The Bow Tie Guy and the Biker Chick interview Doug on their podcast called “MessItUp” which is great recovery resource as men and women seek healing from all types of addictions and other habits...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 70: Step 9 – Sex Addiction Recovery Tips from 2019-07-02T15:00:58

Jorge and Doug discuss the practical aspects of working such a big step.  Step 9 is making amends to all of those that we have harmed through our addiction, character defects, and selfish a...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 69: Conversation with the “Bow Tie Guy” from Messitup Podcast from 2019-06-04T13:00:31

Paul and Christina host a podcast where the premise is turning your “mess into a message.”  The Missitup podcast can be found on your favorite player, or you can visit their websi...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 68: Creating a Travel Plan in Recovery from 2019-05-23T15:00:47

Keith and Doug discuss the importance of being proactive in recovery, especially when travel is required for work. Sobriety can still be achieved and maintained when traveling. it is often an ar...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 67: Jason Martinkus – Worthy of Her Trust from 2019-05-14T15:00:26

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 67: Jason Martinkus – Worthy of Her Trust Jason is a well-known author of “Worthy of Her Trust”. Doug and Jason discuss his book as well as the difficulty...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 66: Pure Desire Podcast – A Discussion with Nick Stumbo from 2019-04-30T13:00:13

Pure Desire Ministries is a ministry designed at helping Christians find help for pornography and sex addiction.  Nick is a well-known voice for healing in recovery through his work an...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 65: Family of Origin Work in Recovery – A Discussion with Ryan Butterfield from 2019-04-23T13:00:43

Ryan is the co-founder of Regroup Counseling, and he works as a CSAT to help people find freedom from their addiction.  Ryan and Doug discuss the importance of understanding how our development ...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #20: Resentments from 2019-04-18T14:00:47

You are right where God wants you to be. Uncomfortable. That means He is revealing something to you. Something you need to work on. I hate when my sponsor is right.

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 64: You Were Always Worthy – Addiction Recovery Reminders from 2019-04-10T13:52:55

Doug talks about the power of setting down the drive to be seen as important.  He discusses the power in accepting what God has always been telling us about our worthiness.  He discuss...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 63: Theresstillhope.org –Resources for Sex Addiction Recovery from 2019-03-19T14:00:19

Doug talks with Mark Denison who is the co-founder, with his wife Beth, of Theresstillhope.org which is a ministry for sex addicts, their spouses, churches, and pastors. He talks about his own p...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #19 Powerless from 2019-01-15T14:32:45

Bonus Episode 19 –Powerless Truly accepting my powerlessness began recovery for me. With that acceptance came my understanding that keeping my sins secret only kept me powerless.

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 61: Defining Lust – How to Find True Joy in Sex Addiction Recovery from 2018-12-03T14:16:58

Doug discusses how he defines “lust” and how that affects his outlook in recovery. He discusses how the devil works by taking our eyes off of the gifts God has given us. Doug seeks to help liste...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 60: Step 8 in Sex Addiction Recovery from 2018-10-02T13:00:54

Owning your actions and the hurt that you caused others is a very difficult and necessary step in recovery from any addiction.  In sex addiction recovery, we have a lot of people, identities, co...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 59B: Caleb’s Testimony Continued from 2018-09-27T13:00:55

Doug interviews Caleb to hear about the redemption of his story and the clarity that came from recovery practices. They discuss the ups and downs of recovery and the process over perfection conc...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 59A: Caleb’s Testimony from 2018-09-25T13:00:51

Doug interviews Caleb to discuss his journey through addiction. He discusses his early family life as well as his introduction to pornography and acting out template. He discusses family pattern...

Episode 58: Community Response, Motorcycles, and Poetry – Random Thoughts on Sex Addiction Recovery from 2018-09-11T13:00:51

Episode 58. Community Response, Motorcycles, and Poetry – Random Thoughts on Sex Addiction Recovery Doug talks about some different aspects of sex addiction recovery and trusting God in the proc...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #18 This Counseling Stuff Works? from 2018-09-05T13:00:27

Bonus Episode 18 – This Counseling Stuff Works My recovery has many components. Meetings, accountability, working the steps, reaching out to others, and …counseling?

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 57: I Get Drunk, We Stay Sober – Addiction Recovery in Community from 2018-08-14T13:00:37

Doug discusses the elements of community as they relate to recovery. We are stronger together, and there are elements of recovery that can only happen when we walk through them together. Please ...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #17 Wounds from 2018-06-26T18:54:37

  Emotional wounds affect all of us.

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 56: #MeToo – How It Affects Sex Addicts from 2018-05-22T13:00:35

Doug discusses the Me too movement from the perspective of the addict.  It can bring about feelings of guilt and shame as addicts have misused power and been guilty of objectification in our add...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 55: Conversation About Finding Hope in Living Without Addiction from 2018-04-25T14:00:06

A listener calls in to talk with Doug about his take on choosing recovery and the hope that comes from living without addiction.  Creating new patterns and new choices can be freeing, but there ...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #16 Does This Stuff Actually Work? from 2018-04-17T13:00:50

The Promises state that we will realize God is doing for us what we can’t do for ourselves. Actually changing us. Does it work? For me

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 54: Clint’s Journey Home – A Novel About Sex Addiction from 2018-04-03T13:00:22

Dr. Milton Magness (A.K.A Roy Clinton) discuss his new writing endeavor which is a Western novel about sex addiction recovery. Dr. Magness highlights aspects of the book that are pulled from his...

Episode 52: Step 7 in Sex Addiction Recovery from 2018-03-06T15:04:06

tep seven – Jorge and Doug discuss how to best work Step 7. They discuss the importance of humility in the process of recovery and how difficult this step can be. Email us at puritypodcast@casti...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #15 Another Human Being from 2018-02-20T14:00:59

Episode 15 – Another Human Being Step five means admitting the exact nature of our wrongs to God, ourselves, and to another human being? Seriously? Another human being? You mean I have to do thi...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 51: Seeing Clear in Sex Addiction Recovery from 2018-01-18T15:26:36

Episode 51 – Seeing Clearing in Sex Addiction Recovery Doug discusses how riding a hoverboard can be the same way that we approach life. He also discusses the importance of utilizing tools in ou...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #14 Looking Deep from 2017-09-26T13:00:07

Step Four means looking deep into me. Way deeper than I ever imagined.

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 50: Step 6 in Sex Addiction Recovery from 2017-09-12T14:30:12

Jorge and Doug discuss the practical steps in working Step 6.  How do we take ownership in our recovery and still step aside for God to heal us?  What does that look like? This is a difficult st...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #13 Being Known from 2017-08-31T13:00:24

Being known feels dangerous and risky. Being known is terrifying. And being known is how God wants to use my story.

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 49: Being Relational from 2017-08-15T13:00:08

Doug discusses the awkwardness of relationship when someone is going through a difficult time, and he gives some tips on how to live in the awkward parts of people’s storms of life. Being ...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #12 from 2017-05-30T13:00:25

Enough with Intimacy Already! I am really getting weary of practicing intimacy. I suck at it. However, I keep getting more opportunities to practice.  

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Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #11 from 2017-05-11T13:30:47

This is a month of milestones. Milestones of recovery and milestones of guilt. How do I recognize them both?

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 47: Interview with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis – Certified Sex Addiction Therapist on Sexuality in Recovery from 2017-05-03T13:00:58

Dr. Katehakis weaves together her background as both a Sex Addiction Therapist and Sex Therapist to look for ways where those in recovery can find healthy sexuality again. She speaks on practica...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #10 from 2017-04-25T13:00:22

Turning my life over to God was something I thought I did a long time ago. It’s the combination of turning my life AND will over to God that I missed…and am struggling with now.

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Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #09 from 2017-04-18T13:00:56

Life in recovery is a Rollercoaster. The ups and downs are intense, terrifying, and rewarding.

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 47 – Dealing With Challenges Sober – Sex Addiction Recovery from 2017-04-11T13:00:57

Doug discusses how the format and hosts of the podcast will be changing in the upcoming weeks and months due to personal challenges. He discusses how being sober will help deal with all aspects ...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #08 from 2017-04-04T13:00:23

Intimacy means more than I imagine. All of the definitions are difficult to achieve!

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 46: The Importance of Telling Your Story in Sex Addiction Recovery from 2017-03-28T13:00:35

Doug discusses the importance of telling your story in addiction recovery. It is a powerful way to become more connected and develop a stronger community.  We learn to overcome our character def...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 45: Overcoming Abandonment in Recovery from 2017-03-21T13:00:46

Doug discusses his character defect of Abandonment and how it can feel all-consuming at times. He discusses illustrations that point out the negative aspects of abandonment that can creep in wit...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 44: Learning To Forgive Yourself – Sex Addiction Recovery from 2017-03-14T13:00:18

Jorge and Doug discuss the aspects of forgiveness in recovering from sexual addiction. They focus on the power of accepting the forgiveness of God through the power of Jesus on the cross.  They ...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #07 from 2017-03-10T13:00:56

Disclosure is the worst best day of my life. I know it is the worst day of my wife’s life. I can’t believe this is actually the right thing to do.

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 43: Interview With Tony Ingrassia – Power of Purity from 2017-03-07T13:00:02

Tony is the founder of the “Power of Purity” ministries, and he is a fellow podcaster in the fight for sexual purity. This conversation highlights his story and the work that God has...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 42: Step 5 – Sex Addiction Recovery – Confession from 2017-02-28T13:00:03

Jorge and Doug discuss how to work Step 5 in sex addiction recovery. They discuss the practical steps in confession to God, to yourself, and to another person.  There is freedom in admitted all ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 41: Interview with Dr. Milton Magness and Marsha Means Part 2 from 2017-02-21T13:00:02

Marsha Means and Dr. Magness are co-authoring a new book that is designed to be a resource for therapist, addicts, spouses and family. Their new book “Real Hope/True Freedom: Understanding...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #06 from 2017-02-17T13:00:02

Preparing for Disclosure is terrifying. I can’t believe I am going to do this. I don’t know that I believe it will work or is worthwhile. Do I really need to do this? Am I not just hurting her m...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 40: Interview with Dr. Milton Magness and Marsha Means Part 1 from 2017-02-14T13:00:29

Marsha Means and Dr. Magness are co-authoring a new book that is designed to be a resource for therapist, addicts, spouses and family. Their new book “Real Hope/True Freedom: Understanding...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 39B: Chris’ Testimony – Pornography Addiction from 2017-02-09T13:00:33

Part B – Chris walks through the second part of his testimony. We get to see what recovery tools became crucial to his healing. We appreciate his honesty and openess, and our hope is that we can...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 39A: Chris’ Testimony – Pornography Addiction from 2017-02-07T13:00:25

Part A — Chris walks us through his life and his growing addiction to pornography. He is rigorously honest about the struggles in his life and the character defects that magnified those. H...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #05 from 2017-02-03T13:00:03

Accountability means something different than I thought! My counselor made sure my accountability partners know how to hold me accountable. What does that look like for me?

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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 38: Living in the Present by Seeing the Future – Sex Addiction Recovery from 2017-01-31T13:00:07

Doug talks about the contrast of the “morning after” when in addiction vs in recovery. Learning to see the consequences of a choice when facing temptation is an important step in rec...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #04 from 2017-01-27T13:00:43

Joint counseling scared me. I had disclosed to my counselor but not my wife. I was afraid of how this would work. Would this be beneficial? Would my wife walk out? How would my counselor recomme...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 37: The Importance of Rest – Addiction Recovery talk with Nick Fouts of Cedar Rock Ministries from 2017-01-24T13:00:16

Nick Fouts is the co-founder of Cedar Rock Ministries that strives to teach people about how to incorporate rest into their lives. He has experience as a presenter, counselor, and he has served ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 36: Working Step 4 – Sexual Conduct&Deep, Dark Secrets from 2017-01-19T13:00:50

Part D – Jorge and Doug discuss the next aspect of working Step 4 in sex addiction recovery.   If you haven’t listened to steps 1-3, it may be a good idea to listen to episode 31 (Step 3),...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 36C: Working Step 4 – Fears from 2017-01-17T13:00:22

Part C – Jorge and Doug discuss the next aspect of working Step 4 in sex addiction recovery.   If you haven’t listened to steps 1-3, it may be a good idea to listen to episode 31 (Step 3),...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #03 from 2017-01-13T13:00:35

Isolating for me is easy. Changing that behavior is hard. Walk with me as I respond to challenges from my counselor to reach out to other men. I am trying to break out of isolation and move into...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 36B: Working Step 4 – Resentments from 2017-01-12T13:00:21

Part B – Jorge and Doug discuss the next aspect of working Step 4 in sex addiction recovery.   If you haven’t listened to steps 1-3, it may be a good idea to listen to episode 31 (Step 3),...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 36A: Working Step 4 – Introduction and Character Defects&Assets from 2017-01-10T13:00:46

Part A – Jorge and Doug discuss the overview of working Step 4 in sex addiction recovery.  If you haven’t listened to steps 1-3, it may be a good idea to listen to episode 31 (Step 3), epi...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 35: Mark Laaser – A Whole New You from 2017-01-03T13:00:36

Dr. Mark Laaser of Faithful and True Ministries shares his story as the first podcast of 2017. He also shares practical advice from his practice about recovery practices.  He emphasizes that men...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 34: Happy New Year – Finding the “New You” Out of Sex Addiction from 2016-12-27T13:00:38

Doug discusses some topics for focusing on the new year.  How to walk in the freedom of God’s grace and your own recovery. We pray for blessing upon you and your family in 2017, and we loo...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 33: Merry Christmas from Castimonia – Addiction Tools for the Holidays from 2016-12-20T13:00:32

Jorge and Doug talk about the upcoming holidays as well as two tools that are helpful in recovery. They discuss the importance of the season as well as difficulties for addicts during the holida...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #02 from 2016-12-16T13:00:09

Meetings are an important part of entering into recovery. Beginning to integrate into a 12 step program is daunting. My experience was intimidating but rewarding. I didn’t know what to expect. H...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 32: God Can Get Your Attention from 2016-12-13T13:00:09

Doug gives an example of a story he heard during his recovery that helped him realize that God is willing to go to any length to get our attention and purify us. Those methods might seem harsh a...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 31: Working Step 3 from 2016-12-06T13:00:38

We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills over to the care of God, as we understood God. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cas...

Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast Episode #01 from 2016-12-02T13:00:23

Of all the content we have posted on Castimonia.org, these read journal entries are some of the most powerful.  Please take a few minutes to listen to these. I am a Christian and a sex addict. T...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 30: Recovery Clichés from 2016-11-29T13:30:36

Recovery is known for having a whole host of clichés that are passed around. Many are deep nuggets of wisdom buried inside an easy to remember saying. While some may seem trivial, they often hav...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 29: Giving Thanks for Addiction??? from 2016-11-22T13:00:37

  Jorge and Doug discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in terms of recovery. Family and friends are not always easy to be around, but especially when dealing with recovery issues. They ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 28b: Mike and Sex Addiction – Testimony and Interview (Part B) from 2016-11-17T13:00:31

God wasn’t through with Mike in the midst of his addiction. He didn’t abandon Mike during his discovery.  God walked with him and carried him through the pain to reach better days on...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 28a: Mike and Sex Addiction – Testimony and Interview (Part A) from 2016-11-15T13:00:06

Mike takes us through his life’s story that walks us through his addiction story. His honest approach to the dark days in his past show the power that Satan can have over us.  He talks abo...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 27: Frank Honess Interview – Sex and Pornography Addiction Podcaster from 2016-11-08T13:00:47

Frank has over 150+ podcasts recorded that are designed to help addicts and men find hope and freedom from the chains of sexual sin. He has a story that powerfully displays the way that sexual i...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 26b: Jorge’s Testimony Followup from 2016-11-03T13:00:13

Jorge takes us through the second part of his story. He guides us through the steps he needed to find healing as well as long-lasting sobriety.  It is possible to find healing from any addiction...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 26a: John’s Follow-up to Episode 14 from 2016-11-01T13:00:50

John takes us through the hope portion of his recovery…how did his recovery start and what resources worked for him to find healing. Our new format will be set up to make all testimonies a...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 25: How Does God Talk To Us Today? from 2016-10-25T13:00:03

Sex Addiction can be a dark place. Pornography and lust can trap us in a dark pit.  Hearing God or our Hgher Power can be difficult, but there are still ways. Andy and Doug discuss ways that God...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 24: Carol the Coach, Sex Addiction Expert, Psychotherapist,&CSAT from 2016-10-18T13:00:36

Carol the Coach is a sex addiction expert, psychotherapist, CSAT, and blog talk radio host. She is a life coach, and she has two podcast/blog talk radio programs.  She was trained directly by Ca...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 23: The Three Circles of Sex Addicts Anonymous from 2016-10-13T13:00:06

Sex Addiction recovery relies on several tools that addicts can learn from. One of those is the intentional decision to look at all behaviors and categorize them.  Certain behaviors are healthy,...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 22: Jorge’s Testimony from 2016-10-11T13:00:49

Jorge walks through his story of early exposure to pornography and sexual abuse. He talks about the tie-ins to his addiction in adulthood, and his out of control lifestyle. He discusses his jour...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 21: Doug’s Sex Addiction Testimony – Celebrating Recovery from 2016-10-04T13:00:43

Doug utilizes his Celebrate Recovery testimony to share his struggle with pornography, lust, and sex addiction. He shares the history and foundation of his life that built pathways that develope...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 20: Step Two from 2016-09-27T13:00:13

We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. That is a powerful step in recovery after realizing how broken, powerless, and insane our behaviors were previo...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 19: Nate Larkin, Founder of Samson Society from 2016-09-20T13:00:55

Nate Larkin is the founder of the “Samson Society” and the author of “Samson and the Pirate Monks” (www.natelarkin.com and www.samsonsociety.com) He shares his powerful s...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 18: Grace for the Addict from 2016-09-15T13:00:48

Ronnie Norman is the Senior Minister for the First Colony Church of Christ in Sugarland, Texas. He discusses his views of God’s amazing grace for all of us. He talks specifically of addict...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 17: Andy’s Testimony – A Spiritual Awakening for Pornography Addicts from 2016-09-13T13:00:08

Andy discusses the power of God in his life in finding healing from addiction to pornography. He discusses his childhood and life-long struggle with pornography and lust. He highlights the dange...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 16: Dr. Milton Magness – Stop Sex Addiction from 2016-09-06T13:00:21

Dr. Milton Magness is a leader in the fight against sex addiction, and he has developed a proven system for couples to find healing. He is the author of “Stop Sex Addiction,” and he ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 15: Michael John Cusick – Sex Addiction Recovery Interview from 2016-08-30T13:00:47

Michael John Cusick is the author of “Surfing for God” which details his story and struggle with pornography and sexual addiction. He highlights the power of addiction within the che...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 14: John’s Testimony – Overcoming Sex Addiction from 2016-08-23T13:00:33

John shares his life’s story in an honest and open way to help us see patterns in his life that we might identify with. He discusses his early exposure to life situations that were too mat...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 13: Sex Addiction and Polygraphs…an interview with Stephen Cabler from 2016-08-18T13:00:29

Stephen Cabler is a nationally recognized polygrapher and a leader in the use of polygraphs with sex addicts. He has worked with literally 1000’s of men and women struggling with sexual pu...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 12: The Power of Lies – Learning to Tell the Truth and Nothing but the Truth from 2016-08-16T13:30:27

How do you know when an addict is lying? …. When his lips are moving! See why there is no addiction without lying, and how there is no recovery with truth. Jorge and Doug highlight the reasons t...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 11: Pornography Addiction Help – www.pornknow.org from 2016-08-09T13:26:19

Pornknow.org is a group based in the Houston area that seeks to open up the barriers that prevent parents from engaging with their kids in conversations about porn. This podcast is an interview ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 10: Step One Continued from 2016-08-04T13:00:29

Step one takes a lot of work to look deeply into beginning change. We need to first see the true cost of our insane behavior, so we can begin to build a life free from sexual impurity. Learn how...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 9: Step One – Explanation, Examples, and How to Work the Step from 2016-08-02T13:00:16

Step one is the beginning of the journey of the 12-steps. Learn what it takes to break free of the denial and recognize our own insane behaviors. This is a 2-part series that is designed to help...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 8: Recovery Resources (Books) from 2016-07-28T13:00:38

Episode 8. In this mini-podcast episode, Tim Mavergeorge and Doug discuss some great recovery books as resources for those seeking help and healing. Our spiritual path needs guidance from those ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 7: The Addiction Cycle Explained – How Can Anyone Act Like That? Can’t They Just Stop? from 2016-07-26T13:00:36

Episode 7. Tim Mavergeorge is a Christian counselor that manages the branches of the Houston Center for Christian Counseling, and he has extensive experience dealing with addictions and sexual c...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 6: Sean’s Testimony from 2016-07-19T13:00:22

Episode 6. Sean walks us through his early years, addiction, progression, discovery, and recovery. It is a powerful story of the search for significance that can drive us all in the wrong direct...

Purity Podcasts Are Officially “On Air” from 2016-07-13T20:59:49

We are excited to have podcasts about sexual purity and sex addiction recovery hitting the “airwaves” weekly. Each Tuesday a new podcast episode is being released on a wide range of recovery top...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 5: Learning Acceptance from 2016-07-12T14:04:06

Podcast 5 Learning acceptance is a key to a healthy recovery as well as having healthy relationships. We can’t control others, and we must learn to accept ourselves for our faults and circ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 4: What is Sexual Purity? from 2016-07-05T13:22:49

Episode 4: What is sexual purity? Seems like an easy answer, but looking at how it takes a daily commitment makes it a much more challenging concept. But don’t lose hope!  Purity is attain...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 3: Intimacy…Is that even possible with your clothes on? from 2016-06-28T13:12:12

Episode 3. Intimacy…Is that even possible with your clothes on? Men have a hard time being intimate because we have to be willing to recognize and share our emotions. Learn some practical ...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 2: Biblical Origins of the 12 Steps from 2016-06-22T23:55:33

Episode 2. This mini podcast is designed as a simple resource of the 12 steps and their Biblical origins.  Here a brief history of the background of the 12 steps as well as have them read for yo...

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 1: You Are Not Alone from 2016-06-22T23:48:48

Episode 1. You are not alone. Sexual purity is a tough assignment for a Christian male in today’s society. But just because you struggle or have fallen to sexual sin does not mean you can&...