Episodes 468
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (743)
Since Jul 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Your biblically based and clinically informed approach to breaking free from compulsive sexual behavior and healing from betrayal.

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466 - Building Emotional Stability & Resilience

Jun 09, 2026 59m

In this episode of the Pure Desire Podcast, we dive into the essential topic of emotional stability and its role in recovery, relationships, and personal growth. We explore how to assess whether we…

465 - Developing Pain Tolerance w/ Matthew & Joanna Raabsmith

Jun 02, 2026 1h 3m

In today’s episode, we explore what it truly means to pursue a “porn-proof life” from a Christian perspective—beyond willpower, rules, or fear-based accountability. We discuss why many Christians…

464 - Building Trust For The Long Haul

May 26, 2026 55m

In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most tender and complex challenges couples face after betrayal: rebuilding trust that lasts. Even when sobriety is sustained and growth is evident, many…

463 - Rebuilding the Physical Relationship After Betrayal

May 19, 2026 1h 1m

On today’s episode, Nate and Maggie Blaylock share their expertise in helping couples navigate recovery, with a special focus on rebuilding physical intimacy after betrayal. They discuss common…

462 - Developing Empathy For My Spouse w/ Carol Jurgensen Sheets

May 12, 2026 50m

Register For The 2026 Summit Now! Carol Jurgensen Sheets joins us again to explore the vital role of empathy in healing relationships affected by addiction or compulsive sexual behavior. She begins…

461 - Walking Through Truth, Honesty, and Disclosure In Your Marriage w/ Dr. Janice Caudill

May 05, 2026 1h 8m

Dr. Janice Caudill joins us for her first podcast conversation to explore one of the most challenging aspects of recovery: disclosure. She begins by sharing her own background and approach, then…

460 - Navigating Triggers and Traumas After Year One w/ Jason and Shelley Martinkus

Apr 28, 2026 1h 3m

In today’s episode, Jason and Shelley Martinkus join us for their first podcast conversation to share their insights on navigating the ongoing challenges of healing in relationships impacted by…

459 - Redeeming the Post-Affair Divorce w/ Linda Macdonald

Apr 21, 2026 1h 3m

In this powerful episode of the Pure Desire Podcast, Linda MacDonald joins us to explore the unique trauma of post-affair divorce—what she describes as a “spiritual car crash.” We discuss why the…

458 - The Love Language That Matters Most w/ Dr. Gary Chapman

Apr 14, 2026 56m

Dr. Gary Chapman joins us for a rich conversation about loving well through The 5 Love Languages®. We begin with a helpful refresher on the five languages and explore how personality shapes the way…

457 - How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities w/ Dr. Andrew Bauman

Apr 07, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode of the Pure Desire Podcast, Dr. Andrew Bauman joins us to discuss why the church so often becomes an unsafe place for survivors of sexual betrayal. Drawing from his work as a licensed…

456 - When Hurting People Come To Church w/ Drs. Shaunti Feldhahn & James Sells

Mar 31, 2026 1h 3m

In today’s episode, we explore the heart behind the book, When Hurting People Come to Church, and the growing mental health crisis impacting families, churches, and communities—including those…

455 - How Desires Can Discover Unhealed Wounds w/ Jay Stringer

Mar 24, 2026 1h 7m

In this episode of the Pure Desire Podcast, we explore a radically different way of understanding desire in recovery, betrayal, and marriage. Rather than treating desire as the enemy, our guest, Jay…

454 - The Persistent Message of Shame w/ Dr. Jake Porter

Mar 17, 2026 1h

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jake Porter to explore the pervasive and often misunderstood role of shame in recovery. We begin by defining shame and examining why understanding its messages…

453 - The Danger of Controlling Our Life by Controlling Other People

Mar 10, 2026 1h 4m

In this episode, Debby Flanagan dives into a common but often overlooked challenge in recovery: trying to control life by controlling other people. We explore how this pattern can undermine…

452 - Not Taking Full Responsibility for Wounding Those We Love

Mar 03, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to take full responsibility for the damage caused by addiction—and why minimizing, deflecting, or excusing that harm often keeps relapse close at…

451 - Believing Sexual Addiction is Just About Sex

Feb 24, 2026 56m

In today’s episode, we confront one of the most deceptive assumptions in the recovery world: the belief that sexual addiction is “just about sex.” With guest Robert Vander Meer, we unpack how this…

450 - Pursuing Health with Less Passion Than We Pursued the Addiction

Feb 17, 2026 1h 6m

In this episode, Harry Flanagan joins us to unpack a subtle but critical danger in the recovery process: pursuing healing with less passion than we once pursued addiction. He explains how this…

449 - Handling Kids Toughest Questions w/ Laurie Krieg

Feb 10, 2026 55m

In today’s episode, Laurie Krieg shares her expertise on guiding children through some of today’s toughest conversations around sexuality, gender, and God’s design for relationships. From knowing the…

448 - Parenting Kids During Recovery w/ Rodney & Traci Wright

Feb 03, 2026 55m

In this episode, Rodney and Traci Wright dive into the delicate and vital topic of parenting while walking a recovery journey. Drawing from their book How to Talk with Your Kids About Sex, they…

447 - Talking To Kids About Sex: Boy Talk

Jan 27, 2026 48m

In this episode, John Fort returns to share insights from his book Father-Son Accountability: Integrity Through Relationships, a practical guide designed to help dads engage openly and confidently…

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