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When Nolan and Kendra Godfrey entered our counseling programs, they were ready to rid their marriage of sexual sin forever. But as they received biblical counseling, they realized that sexual sin was only a small part of their problem. What was far more destructive to both of them was their love of what the world offered. In Ep. 04 of "On the Same Team," we'll talk about why every Christian couple must vigilantly guard their hearts and minds from the spirit of this world.
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.
If both spouses truly want to be united and devoted to one another, how do they walk out that desire? What specific things should they be doing (and NOT doing)? In Ep. 03 of "On the Same Team," Jeff and Rose Colón share some of their extensive counseling experience with us as they talk about the biggest challenges that couples seeking restoration will have to navigate.
Check out the first video in our podcast series going through Jeff and Rose Colón’s book: God is Willing and Able to Transform ANY Marriage | Ashes to Beauty
If you're interested in Jeff and Rose Colón’s book, purchase it here: From Ashes to Beauty
This episode: Want a unified marriage? In this episode, Jeff and Rose Colón talk about navigating the big obstacles that prevent unity.
In Ep. 02 of our series, "On the Same Team," we continue our conversation with Pure Life founders Steve and Kathy Gallagher. Like so many couples, Steve and Kathy’s marriage had been utterly shattered by pride, selfishness and infidelity. But when they were both broken over their own sin, something beautiful began to happen. They became unified and devoted in a way they never had before.
This episode: Infidelity and selfishness tore Steve and Kathy's marriage apart. Brokenness and humility restored unity and true devotion.
It's time for Ep. 01 of our new series, "On the Same Team!" In this series, we'll be interviewing six couples. Each of them have had to fight their way out of the horrors of sexual sin and have found out that there is tremendous spiritual strength when they are truly united with their spouse. In this episode, Steve and Kathy Gallagher kick things off by talking about why husbands and wives have to be on the same page spiritually.
This episode: The battle for purity in this world is fierce. But there's tremendous strength when spouses join forces with each other.
Those that genuinely surrender to God are the ones that obtain victory over sin. They surrender to Him because they trust Him. And they trust Him because they believe that He is good. In this episode, we look at one of the most attacked attributes of God: His goodness.
This episode: Those who believe God is good, trust Him. Those who trust Him, surrender to Him. Those who surrender to Him, obtain victory.
When God's people are inflamed with love for Jesus and a zeal for His Kingdom, Satan's master plan for humanity is presented with a massive threat. But the enemy won't go down without a fight. In this show, we'll look at one of his most effective counterattacks—fostering a church culture that is full of apathy.
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This episode: Satan constantly fosters an apathetic spirit in the Church—because a Church without fire or zeal is no threat to his domain.
In 1966, a British girl named Jackie Pullinger stepped for the first time into "The Walled City." This small Hong Kong district was a place of horrors—sewage ran through the streets, prostitution, drug use and lawlessness were rampant. But where the darkness seemed impenetrable and all-powerful, God used an unlikely woman to bring many souls into God's marvelous light. In this episode we review Jackie's autobiography, "Chasing the Dragon."
Latest podcast: A British girl brings God's light into "The City of Darkness." We review Jackie Pullinger's story, "Chasing the Dragon."
In recent years, many have claimed that brain science is giving us cutting edge insights into the nature of porn addiction—and how to help addicts. But is understanding how porn affects the brain really one of the secrets to getting free, or just another half-truth that keeps many locked in their addiction? Plus, we'll talk with Steve Gallagher about why he determined not to use the principles of psychotherapy at Pure Life Ministries.
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.
Many people say that the road to addiction begins with negative childhood experiences. They also claim that we have to "work through" our past if we want a happy future. In today's show, Steve Gallagher shows why that is just another half-truth that keeps people locked in addictive behaviors.
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?
What makes people view porn? Some would say that many people view pornography because they want to escape feelings of emotional pain or stress. That sounds plausible…but is that biblical? As we continue The 10 Half-Truths Series, we’ll ask the question: is porn addiction nothing more than a misguided pursuit of emotional relief?
This episode: Some say that people view porn because they want to escape from emotional pain. That sounds plausible…but is it biblical?
The only safe way to handle sin is to see it as a deadly monster and kill it. We do ourselves no favors when we tell ourselves that our "sin is no big deal because nobody's perfect!" We don't need a lower view of the evil of sin, but a realization that a holy God has given us a way to overcome—through the power of grace.
This episode: We do ourselves no favors when we tell ourselves that "sin is no big deal because nobody's perfect!"
One of the most important lessons we must learn in the Christian life is that we cannot allow our feelings to control us. This is even more vital for those battling their way out of sexual addiction. In this episode, we tackle another half-truth that keeps people addicted to porn: “I can’t change my feelings.” Plus, one of our staff members will talk about how living by his feelings led him to ruin, but living by faith led him into life.
This episode: If we follow our feelings, we experience instability, chaos—even addiction. But when we align with truth, we're free.
