Pure Sex Radio

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 insights she has learned on her own personal journey of healing; insights she has compiled in her latest workbook, the 12-Week Partner Recovery Guide. If you are a wife who has experienced sexual betrayal, you do not have to travel the road of healing alone!Learn more about Beth and this resource at TheresStillHope.org.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

In many marriages there is one spouse who struggles more with loneliness and the other struggles more with fear. In this last of two episodes, Stephen and Jonathan continue to explore 23 thoughts about loneliness and fear that will help couples still build deeper connection and oneness despite these challenges. There is great hope for growth and intimacy in your marriage.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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 about loneliness and fear that will help these couples still build deeper connection and oneness despite these challenges. There is great hope for growth and intimacy in your marriage.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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 sexuality? In this episode, we have Garry Ingraham back with us to help us wrestle with these questions and how to address them in a culture increasingly confused and combative about sexuality and gender. To learn more about Garry and his ministry, visit LoveandTruthNetwork.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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 ways. Instead of pretending you have no fear or believing a "true Christian" should never be afraid, why not discover that fear only has one message and it doesn't have to cripple you? Join us to learn how to manage your fear in healthy and holy ways.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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, Garry Ingraham shares his story of same-sex attraction and the local church's role in his journey of healing and transformation. There is hope for true community and lasting change when the body of Christ embraces wounded, broken people and points them to Jesus and His Word. Learn more about Garry and his ministry at LoveandTruthNetwork.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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 transformed, vibrant, deepening relationship. In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen will share 4 key skills that will help you transform your marriage to a whole new level of intimacy and fulfillment:"That is sad"Match her wordsGet to the end'Talk like a girl'Discover a whole new way to interact that creates deep connection and empathy. (bonus hint: these principles, if modified slightly, can also deepen friendships, too!)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

"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 this episode, KathyGrace shares her powerful story and struggle with transgenderism and the beautiful path God lead her down to discover her true identity as a woman made in His image. To learn more about KathyGrace and Portland Fellowship, visit http://PortlandFellowship.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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 and mature in: Learn myselfLearn GodLearn others. Join us on this journey of discovery so we can live out the fullness and joy that God designed life to be.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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 her marriage from this cancer. It is possible to have a porn-free marriage in the 21st century. Learn what it takes and discover hope for your life and marriage. Learn more about Rosie and her ministry at FightforLoveMinistries.org.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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," comfort, validation, and make sense of sexual abuse. Discover why this information is valuable and how to help your kids navigate the normal draw toward porn with wisdom and courage. For helpful resources, visit PureLifeAcademy.org/pages/parent-resources. More resources available at ProtectYoungMinds.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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 sexual brokenness? In this episode, Dr. Juli Slattery invites us to explore these questions in depth and provides biblical insight and wisdom for how to engage what she calls Sexual Discipleship. To learn more about Juli and these concepts, visit SexualDiscipleship.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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 spouse, but also in you. In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen will help you discover some important and helpful principles for facing differences with integrity and how to grow a stronger marriage even through difficulty. For additional resources to help you strengthen your marriage, visit https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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 journey to freedom and how her story is being used to help women around the globe find their own hope and freedom from porn and other unwanted sexual behaviors. Learn more about Kim and her counseling practice at DivineID.org. Learn more about the 40 Days of Purity for Women online course at PureLifeAcademy.org.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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, and how to replace this with healthy thoughts and behaviors. Let's learn to "be real" together and take better care of ourselves through genuine recovery!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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 episode we hear from Vern Tompke, a pastor for 30 years who understands this journey personally. Gain encouragement, insights, and practical help for pastors and leaders who want to serve God and others through their brokenness. Learn more about Vern and the resources he offers at BandOfBrothers.care.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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 turns of the journey out of brokenness and into wholeness in Christ.To learn more about Janet and her ministry, visit JanetBoynesMinistries.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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 counterintuitive way to discover the rest your heart longs for: by speaking out your deepest fear. Join us for a robust discussion on how to identify your restlessness and how to find it through courageous vulnerability.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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, Jonathan and Stephen share their personal thoughts on how they have been processing this difficult season, and invite you to consider how you are processing this moment in your own life. To engage our online courses from anywhere in the world, visit PureLifeAcademy.org.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

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. Listen in to gain hope for yourself and your family. Learn more about Brendan and their ministry at Break-Free.co.za.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations