Desert Streaming

How do you overcome lust?   If you’ve struggled with temptation, fallen into sin, or felt trapped by lust, you’re not alone. In this video, Marco Casanova from Desert Stream shares practical steps to break free from lust, overcome shame, and find real healing in Christ.   ✨ What you’ll learn in this video: How to stop lustful thoughts and habits. Why shame keeps you stuck — and how God’s mercy se...

🙏 3 Tips to Cultivating a Daily Prayer Life 🙏 Are you struggling to stay consistent in your prayer life? Do you desire a deeper, more intimate relationship with Jesus but don’t know where to start? In this video, I’m sharing 3 simple yet powerful tips to help you build and maintain a daily prayer habit that strengthens your walk with Christ. Whether you're new to prayer or looking to reignite yo...

Why is being made in the image of God the best starting point for dating? For a long time, being fascinated by femininity wasn’t even on my radar. My view of women was shaped more by personal brokenness than by God’s design. In this video, I share how that perspective was challenged and changed — and what finally opened my eyes to the beauty, depth, and purpose of femininity through a biblical len...

"As a Christian with same-s3x attraction, is it valid for me to mourn that I will never live the LGBTQ lifestyle?" Some Catholic and Protestant voices have recently framed "Pride Month" as a time for mourning—lamenting the idea of not being able to live out same-sex desires. In this video, Marco responds to that perspective, offering a thoughtful critique of this kind of grief and sharing practica...

How does Divine Mercy lay the foundation for chastity? In this final episode of the series, Andrew reveals that every trial, breakthrough, and advance begins and ends in the flood of Jesus' mercy. It is not by willpower alone, but a heart anchored in Jesus that empowers men and women in chastity. The Gospel proclaimed is the simple, transforming message to the sexually broken. And the Church is th...

How do you order your "temple"? Through honest stories and practical insight, Andrew and Marco explore how temperance orders our passions, with the goal of living in greater freedom and integrity. Andrew discusses how asexuality, often viewed as a neutral stance, is an enemy of temperance as it disconnects us from the full reality of our embodied humanity. True peace with our bodies and sexual des...

In today’s powerful episode, Andrew and Marco explore the essential role of fortitude in the adventure of chastity. How do we rouse strength in the face of hidden struggle? Through honest stories and practical insights, they connect this often-overlooked virtue to the challenges of real life. Andrew shares that fortitude necessitates the courage to be known. This involves opening up to trusted com...

Andrew and Marco dive into a vital component of true freedom: the cardinal virtue of justice. They connect this virtue to real-life situations, showing that justice is not merely a lofty ideal but a guiding principle for everyday living. Andrew emphasizes that chastity, at its core, is an expression of justice—a way of giving others what is rightfully due to them. He illustrates how justice can be...

Andrew explores a powerful key to authentic human freedom: the cardinal virtue of prudence. He unpacks what might sound like a dry topic—just about making good decisions—but it’s so much more than that. Prudence is a human habit that empowers us to live in harmony with reality as it truly is. Far from abstract theory, Andrew shows how this virtue can be lived out in deeply practical ways—especiall...

In this enlightening episode, Andrew explores the vocation of celibacy through the lens of St. John Paul II, unpacking the core qualities of authentic celibacy. He helps distinguish it from misguided or confused motivations that can cloud the true meaning of this calling. Andrew also dives into the issue of emotional unchastity—subtle yet dangerous in any relationship. He outlines key factors that...

Don’t miss this insightful episode! Andrew takes us through his early seminary journey and explores the complex intersection of "biblical feminism," with both its gifts and limitations. He also shares how he encountered Christopher West and the profound insights of Pope St. John Paul II, particularly the pope's biblical anthropology, which highlights the extraordinary dignity of women. In this epi...

Don’t miss this insightful episode! Andrew explores the significance of community and the importance of trusting church members with our hidden struggles. Reflecting on the early days of Desert Stream, he shares both the gifts and limitations of connecting with others who share similar vulnerabilities. By expanding the community beyond those experiencing same-sex attraction, he highlights how this...

In this episode, Andrew and Marco discuss how to reclaim one's agency over sexual passions in a way that dignifies both self and others. Drawing on Karl Barth and the Catechism, they offer a framework for living rightly toward the opposite sex, which is key to true integration. Andrew argues that chastity is essential for happiness, helping to navigate confusing desires and temptations. He also sh...

This episode continues the "What is Chastity?" series, diving deeper into Andrew's journey as he explores the transformative power of the Real Meal. Drawing from his own experience, Andrew reflects on his confirmation as a Catholic, describing it as a challenging adventure. He speaks candidly about the stability and strength he found in the historic Church.   By tying the power of the Eucharist (t...

Using Andrew's latest book, Rediscovering Our Lost Fullness as a guide, this series explores the true meaning of chastity. Andrew and Marco seek to demystify this virtue too often misunderstood and/or deemed archaic. Using their own stories and experiences, chastity comes alive as a virtue that heals and redeems what divides us.   https://www.shopdesertstream.org/product-page/rediscovering-our-los...

Check out this excellent conversation where Dr. Greg Bottaro expounds on the thinking of Pope St. John Paul II as laying the ground for sound therapy and healing. You can check out the work of Dr. Greg at the Catholic Psych Institute: https://catholicpsych.com Check out Dr. Greg Bottaro's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CatholicPsychInstitute

Check out Andrew's blog at: https://www.andrewcomiskey.com

What are my feeling indicating to me? Join Marco Casanova as he takes on a recent question, "can my same-sex attraction be a gift?"   To learn more about Desert Stream, and connect with someone reach out to https://www.desertstream.org

Join Andrew Comiskey as he gives his take on the movie Conclave. Check out his blog on it called "Concave: Men Without Chests, With Female Genitalia". You can find it at https://www.andrewcomiskey.com  

Join Marco Casanova and Carl Trueman as they discuss themes from Carl's recent writing in the compilation "Lived Experience and the Search for Truth: Revisiting Catholic Sexual Morality".   Buy this excellent resource on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lived-Experience-Search-Truth-Revisiting/dp/B0DG2PVQ6K Article mentioned "When biology matters, sort of": https://wng.org/opinions/when-biology-matt...

Check out Andrew weekly blog at https://www.andrewcomiskey.com   For more information about Desert Stream/Living Waters, check out our website at https://www.desertstream.org

Chastity is for everybody, no matter what your starting point may be! The goal of chastity is about becoming a good GIFT in your sexual humanity. Check out this episode on video .   Need help? Reach out to us by visiting https://www.desertstream.org   We are here to accompany you into more chastity!

Check out Andrew Comiskey's blog at: https://www.andrewcomiskey.com To tune into the YouTube video version of this vlog, visit https://youtu.be/uXRvHzy-5hY To find out more information about Desert Stream Ministries and the work of Living Waters, visit us at https://www.desertstream.org

Do you struggle with s3xual sin and want to have a peaceful Christmas, temptation free? Well, that may not be realistic, but there here are 3 ways to allow your familiar brokenness to become an access point for the Christmas mystery.

Lived Experience and the Search for Truth https://www.amazon.com/Lived-Experience-Search-Truth-Revisiting/dp/B0DG2PVQ6K A Meditation on Givenness https://www.communio-icr.com/files/jpii41-4.pdf The Chastity Project https://chastity.com "Male, Female, Other?" https://chastity.com/products/male-female-other/ Navigating Gender with Charity & Clarity Course https://courses.chastity.com/a/214798274...