Latest podcast: "What can I do to help my child overcome sexual sin?" Biblical counselor Mark Shaw answers this complex question.
This episode: In our special Thanksgiving edition, we'll talk with three staff members who fought for gratitude in the midst of trials.
This episode: After Stephen and Jubilee ruined their lives in the pursuit of wealth, God gave them a new vision centered on His Kingdom.
This episode: A God-filled marriage doesn't just happen. It's built through ongoing repentance toward God and humility toward each other.
This episode: It's so encouraging when the person who sees our sins most clearly is also completely devoted to helping us walk in victory!
This episode: Sexual sin was only a small part of Nolan and Kendra's marital problems. The bigger issue was that they loved the world.
This episode: Want a unified marriage? In this episode, Jeff and Rose Colón talk about navigating the big obstacles that prevent unity.
This episode: Infidelity and selfishness tore Steve and Kathy's marriage apart. Brokenness and humility restored unity and true devotion.
This episode: The battle for purity in this world is fierce. But there's tremendous strength when spouses join forces with each other.
This episode: Those who believe God is good, trust Him. Those who trust Him, surrender to Him. Those who surrender to Him, obtain victory.
This episode: Satan constantly fosters an apathetic spirit in the Church—because a Church without fire or zeal is no threat to his domain.
Latest podcast: A British girl brings God's light into "The City of Darkness." We review Jackie Pullinger's story, "Chasing the Dragon."
This episode: Some say brain science gives cutting edge insights into porn addiction. Find out why you don't need that to live in freedom.
This episode: If we want to live in freedom now, do we have to "work through" bad childhood experiences? Or is that another half-truth?
This episode: Some say that people view porn because they want to escape from emotional pain. That sounds plausible…but is it biblical?
This episode: We do ourselves no favors when we tell ourselves that "sin is no big deal because nobody's perfect!"
This episode: If we follow our feelings, we experience instability, chaos—even addiction. But when we align with truth, we're free.
This episode: Counterfeit versions of grace have just enough truth to seem like the real thing, but don't offer power to overcome sin.
This episode: Steve Gallagher compares some core beliefs of 12-step systems of recovery with what the Bible teaches about overcoming sin.
This episode: God's unconditional love should never be used as an excuse for habitual sin, but should fuel our efforts to live in purity.
Many addicts end up blaming God for their addiction. Find out why in this episode of the Pure Life Ministries Podcast.
Don't miss the first episode in our new series, "10 Half-Truths that Keep Us Addicted to Porn"!
This episode: Our instincts tell us to keep our sins hidden, but God's Word tells us that being honest leads to a life of power over sin.
This episode: Sexual sin destroys intimacy, but God's Word shows couples how to restore trust and purity to their marriage bed.
This episode: Children are deeply impacted by their parents' behavior. So, is a parent responsible if their child develops an addiction?
Hey Podcast fans! Have you heard our "Freedom from Porn" series? For this week's podcast, we'll take you back to that series' second show.
PLM Podcast fans, have you heard our series "The Church Addicted"? For this week's podcast, we'll take you back to that series' first show.
This episode: From nearly insane to one of the greatest missionaries of the 1900's—we'll review Brother Andrew's thrilling autobiography.
This episode: Steve Gallagher and the leadership of Pure Life Ministries will answer your questions in our Men's Sexual Sin Q&A Part 2.
This episode: When we put our trust in God and allow Him to do a work in us through our trials, we become a vessel of blessing for others.
This episode: Hurting wives desperately need the Word of God because it has the power to go inside of them and make them completely new.
This episode: There are many natural (but ungodly) ways to react to a husband's sin. Kathy Gallagher helps wives see new ways to respond.
This Episode: When someone hurts us, we must be especially careful to guard our hearts against a self-righteous and judging spirit.
In this podcast: When Kathy Gallagher saw that her husband Steve was in the fight of his life, she determined to fight with him and for him.
In this podcast, Kathy Gallagher exhorts wives to make sure that the pain of their husband's sin is not destroying their faith in God.
In this podcast, Kathy Gallagher talks about God's perspective on what a perfect marriage looks like, and what it requires to have one.
The core of our message to hurting wives is that when everything is crumbling around us, Jesus is solid and the source of real hope.
Kathy Gallagher joins us to begin a 9-episode series going through her book, "When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart."
Ryan used porn and drugs to escape emotional pain. But when something terrifying happened at a party, he was determined to find freedom.
Seeking fulfillment in earthly things is futile. But if we seek fulfillment in God Himself, He will meet our deepest needs.
This world is a spiritual warzone. But if we will stay close to our victorious Jesus, He will give us the strength to win our battles.
One of the most effective ways to protect your heart and mind from the power of sexual temptations is to learn true contentment.
In this episode, we'll talk about how to effectively deal with day to day temptations so that you can stay on the road to freedom.
Cultivating a spirit of forgiveness is an essential part of maintaining freedom from habitual sin.
Through a long series of events, God reached into terrible darkness and called Brian to become a devoted follower of Jesus.
In this episode, we'll talk about some really common myths that Christians believe about sexual addiction.
Join us for the 2nd part of our special Christmas episode as we focus again on the wonder of Jesus.
Join us for a special Christmas episode as we focus on the most amazing gift ever given—Jesus Christ.
In this episode: We'll get to the heart of addiction and we'll talk about the first step men must take if they want real freedom.
In this episode, Steve Gallagher and the leadership of Pure Life Ministries offer biblical answers to common questions about sexual sin.
When we make freedom from sexual sin the highest goal in our lives, we are aiming at something far lower than what God wants to give us.
Real freedom isn't just about protecting our hearts from lust, it's about yielding to a completely different kind of spirit.
Greg and Paloma's Story of Hope (Part 2): The restoration in Greg and Paloma's lives and marriage can only be described as a miracle of God!
When Greg's sin was discovered by Paloma, their marriage seemed like it was over. But God!
Darlene Deibler Rose was a simple woman who found that God's comfort outshines suffering and His Presence is more powerful than loss.
Here's a paradox: If you want to enjoy tremendous freedom in Christ, then learn to embrace a disciplined lifestyle.
In this episode of Purity for Life, we'll talk about why falling in love with Jesus provides such a powerful motivation to live in purity.
Latest podcast: We would never try to live without water or food. So why do we try to live without a daily intake of God’s word and prayer?
An occasional failure doesn’t nullify the Lord's work in your life. True failure is when you quit moving forward in your walk with the Lord.
In the final episode of our series "Ashes to Beauty", we'll talk about why being ruled by God brings so much peace to our hearts and homes.
After sexual sin, it can seem like an enormous task to re-establish good communication and intimacy in the marriage bed. But God is able!
"Ashes to Beauty" Episode 6: Marriages that have been destroyed by selfishness will be restored and healed through selflessness and mercy.
When a husband and wife become desperate for righteousness, they are taking one more step on the road toward healing and restoration.
Many underlying spiritual issues, which seem unrelated to sexual sin, must be dealt with if an addict is ever to find real freedom.
Latest podcast: Want to overcome temptation? We discuss James' priceless wisdom on the nature of temptation, and how to deal with it.
Scott and Erin tried really hard to fix their marriage on their own. But when they started obeying God, their marriage was transformed.
When Jesus said, "Blessed are those who mourn," He meant that our pain is actually opening the door for tremendous spiritual blessing.
In God's powerful hands, situations that devastate us actually become the first step on our road to redemption.
God has POWER to restore even the most broken marriages. In our newest podcast series, Ashes to Beauty, we'll look at how He does it!
Dr. John Oswalt is back with us for the second part of our discussion about holiness.
God told His people, "You must be holy, for I am holy." But what exactly is holiness? And how do we, fallen humans, become holy?
In this "Story of Hope", you'll hear about how a couple went from utter hopelessness to seeing the Lord make all things new!
If we will faithfully do our part, God will be faithful to fill us with His divine power and glorious nature!
The key to victory is learning to "walk by the Spirit." Join us for Part 2 of our discussion on Galatians.
If you want to live a life of freedom and righteousness, then you do NOT want to miss Part 1 of our discussion on Galatians.
In this bonus segment, Josh Rowand talks with Nate and explains how he uses the Bible to connect with God in a meaningful way.
How will we ever find the strength to bear good fruit in a wicked world? There's only one way. By abiding in the Vine.
Do you want to live a truly fruitful life? Don't buy into plausible sounding opinions. Set your mind on Christ alone.
In this bonus segment, Nate sits down with counselor Ken Larkin to discuss some of the methods and tools he uses to study the Bible.
Without the (real) grace and love of God, it's impossible to live the Christian life. The counterfeits are worthless.
When Nabeel's religion crumbled under honest scrutiny, he was desperate for truth. What he found next utterly stunned him.
Self-pity is just another demonic scheme to keep people away from true repentance. We'll explain what self-pity is and how to repent of it.
In this bonus discussion from our latest podcast, Austin Kropf outlines the methods he uses to engage with God's Word in a meaningful way.
When it comes to things that lead us into sin, Jesus' stance is strong, uncompromising, even seemingly extreme.
If sin has ever led you away captive, Isaiah 55 is for you. "Return to God!" it says, and find in Him a land of spiritual peace.
When we're in deep trouble because of our sin, Psalm 107 is there to offer us strong confidence that God will hear us if we cry out to Him.
For those who are being broken by God, Psalm 51 is like a blazing lighthouse, showing us how to return into the harbor of God’s redemption.
If you aren’t in the habit of reading Christian biographies, we hope that this episode will inspire you to start.
In this bonus discussion, Michael Wheaton expounds on the methods he uses to study the Bible.
In Hosea, a stunning picture emerges. God's deep desire in our pain is not to destroy us, but to open a doorway into hope.
How can we find the confidence to return to God after terrible sin? When we comprehend this glorious truth about God: He is FULL of mercy.
Lives that aren't built on God's Word will come crashing down. In our newest podcast series, we inspire and equip you to study God's Word.
When someone claims that they don't have anyone to help them in their distress, how often is that true? And what should they do if it is?
In "Stephen and Kelly's Story of Hope," we see that the light of Christ shines with incredible brightness in times of greatest darkness.
Any concept of grace that makes us more comfortable sinning is not biblical grace.
There are radical differences between what secular psychology and Biblical Christianity have to say about addiction.
We are aware we must fight against the flesh and the Devil. But are we prepared to acknowledge that we must also fight against the world?
Even marriage cannot fill the empty void that only Christ can satisfy.
A man should be walking in victory and living a life under the control of the Holy Spirit before he enters into a marriage relationship.
When ministering to someone in sexual sin, one must realize that sin has done a level of damage in that persons heart and in their life.