Pure Desire Podcast

Promoting groups for sexual brokenness and betrayal is not an easy task. How do you invite others in? What is the best way to do sign-ups? Where should we announce them? In this episode, we jump in on how to best promote Pure Desire groups in your church or community. RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) PURE DESIRE ONLINE GROUPS GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Under...

There is tremendous power in sharing our story of God's healing. We discuss 5 tips on crafting a powerful telling of the healing we've experienced in ways that diminish shame, paint a real picture of healing, and invite others into their own healing. GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From Porn Schedule Your Fre...

Pure Desire now offers a BRAND NEW way to find healing from sexual brokenness and betrayal: ONLINE GROUPS. We talk about the new online group system and format, we talk about the Certified Group Leaders who lead them, and what you can expect in a Pure Desire Online Group! RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) PURE DESIRE ONLINE GROUPS GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To U...

We find that isolation is the breeding ground of shame and addiction. So, what is isolation? What does it look like? How do we know when we're isolating? If we are, how do we break out of isolation? We talk all of these things on today's episode! RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to...

Is demonic possession present in sexual addiction? When do you disclose to a boyfriend/girlfriend? Are sexual aids ok in the marriage bed? How much is too much to share? These questions and more on today's #PDFAQ episode. Submit your questions for future FAQ episodes: Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.org Use the subject line:  PD PODCAST DM/Message us RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUB...

Separation and divorce are a harsh reality for some on the road to recovery from sexual addiction and betrayal. We talk through how to handle the shame, if it affects our relationship with God, maintaining sobriety throughout, and more. RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) EPISODE 070 – STORIES OF HEALING: MIKE MAXWELL GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Be...

Sexual Addiction Is About Sex = Myth. We sit down to talk about why sexual addiction is not about sex, what it truly is about, how to find freedom, and how to help others avoid buying into the myth. RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) UNWANTED: HOW SEXUAL BROKENNESS REVEALS OUR WAY TO HEALING  by Jay Stringer GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Tr...

Our guest hosts dive right into some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to love, sex, and dating. Questions like: how far is too far? When is the right time to discuss my sexual history? What are some practical boundaries to keep my relationship pure? And even more. GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to F...

We see in Scripture that Generational Curses are a part of sin entering our world. But are they still a thing today? How do we know we are suffering from generational curses? How do we break free from them? We talk this and more on today's episode. GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From Porn Schedule Your Free...

We have a surprise for you on today's episode. Two guests take over the podcast and talk through frequently asked questions from women regarding sex. This is an episode you won't want to miss! RESOURCES Contact Info: Heather Kolb heatherk@puredesire.org Ashley Jameson ashleyj@puredesire.org SEX DURING RECOVERY – EPISODE 057 MOMS & SEX BLOG UNRAVELED: MANAGING LOVE, SEX, AND RELATIONSHIPS GET START...

We sat down with Scott & Cassie Spicer to hear their story of overcoming addiction and betrayal in their marriage. We discuss when they realized it was a problem, how they finally found freedom, and the impact it has made on their lives. This is a beautiful story of redemption and hope.  RESOURCES REGIONAL GROUP ADVISORS PD-LEADERS PROGRAM 7 PILLARS OF FREEDOM BETRAYAL & BEYOND PURE DESIRE COUNSEL...

Leading group members through the disclosure process is a very difficult thing for a group leader. Today's episode, we dive into how to handle it, what are do's and don'ts, and what the role of the group leader is in the disclosure process of the group. RESOURCES EPISODE 106 – FULL DISCLOSURE THE DISCLOSURE PROCESS GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal...

Pornography is becoming more and more mainstream in our culture. As parents, this means we cannot disengage the topic and hope for the best for our kids. Today's episode, we dive into what parents need to know about porn, how to talk to your kids about it, and what your role looks like in the sexual health of your kids. GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Bet...

Being a Pure Desire Group Leader is hard work. And because of the nature of the work, developing as a leader is a necessity. Today, Nick and Trevor talk to Ashley Jameson about what it looks like to get better as a PD Group Leader. RESOURCES REGIONAL GROUP ADVISORS (RGA’S) REGISTER YOUR GROUP RECOVERY ACTION PLAN (TOOL) PURE DESIRE CONFERENCE UNWANTED (BOOK) – JAY STRINGER RETHINKING SEXUALITY (BO...

We talk to Dr. Juli Slattery about what she calls "Sexual Discipleship." She describes the difficulty of talking about sex in the church, how it changes the church, how sexual discipleship changes the culture, and how it all should look in the church. RESOURCES AUTHENTIC INTIMACY WEBSITE RETHINKING SEXUALITY (BOOK) JULI SLATTERY ON FACEBOOK GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys...

Sobriety during the summer is oftentimes a difficult task. On today's episode, we talk through 5 tips on how to maintain healthy sexuality through the summer months. RESOURCES FULL EPISODE VIDEO (YOUTUBE) GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From Porn Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling Consultation Join A Pur...

Disclosure is a part of the recovery process. It's a very difficult one, but very necessary. We talk through the definition, purpose, and benefits of a full disclosure. And we also talk through what a proper full disclosure should look like. GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From Porn Schedule Your Free 15-Minu...

Scripture describes sexual sin as one that uniquely affects the body. Today's episode, we spend time talking through Soul Ties. Diane Roberts joins us to talk about what Soul Ties are, how to identify them, and how to break free from them. GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From Porn Schedule Your Free 15-Minute...

Everyone wants a healthy sex life. Period. But what does it actually mean to have one? How often should married couples have sex? What qualifies as good sex? How do you improve the health of your sex life? GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From Porn Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling Consultation Join A Pu...

Relapse often becomes almost a swear word in the journey to recovery. But what qualifies as a relapse? How should we view relapse on the recovery journey? Can we use relapse for future health? Should we disclose every relapse? All these questions are answered here! RESOURCES EPISODE 008 – 3 CIRCLES (RELAPSE PREVENTION TOOL) GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding...

Gratitude is a topic most of us know well. But how does it benefit us? What role does it play in recovery? How do we develop it? This and more on today's episode! GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From Porn Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling Consultation Join A Pure Desire Online Group   SOCIALS Follo...

Today's episode is audio from Trevor and Nick's recent Q&A at a men's breakfast. They talk about length of group, neurochemistry, disclosure, and more! GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From Porn Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling Consultation Join A Pure Desire Online Group   SOCIALS Follow us on Fac...

WE MADE IT TO 100 EPISODES! We spend some time chatting about the past 99 episodes, Trevor's favorites of Nick's intros, and some cool stuff Pure Desire has going for the future! RESOURCES FAVORITE EPISODES Trevor’s: EPISODE 015 – PERSONAL PROMISES EPISODE 032 – SINGLENESS & ADDICTION PT. 1 EPISODE 033 – SINGLENESS & ADDICTION PT. 2 EPISODE 041 – MISTAKES CHURCHES MAKE EPISODE 043 – GROUP GUIDELIN...

Why does pastoral moral failure happen as often as is does? Is there anything we can do about it? Will it always be this way? If it does happen, how are we to respond? Today's episode is a heavy one, but it needs to be talked about. GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From Porn Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Counse...

"Counseling" can seem like a taboo topic in the church world. But does it need to be? What if counseling is the one thing to help break those negative habits in our lives? Today's episode we discuss 5 primary reasons to consider getting counseling on your journey to sexual integrity. RESOURCES PURE DESIRE COUNSELING GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betraya...