Pure Life Ministries Podcast

Eric was a hopeless, selfish and bitter person when he came to the Pure Life Ministries Residential Program. But when he responded to the Lord in heartfelt surrender and worship, the Lord utterly transformed him from the inside out. Now he loves others and is able to walk in freedom from the sin that once dominated his life.   Resources: Pure Life Ministries Residential Program

If you’ve struggled with sexual sin for years, you know the pain of failure, shame, and the frustration of trying everything without lasting change. Is true freedom really possible? In this episode, Steve Gallagher shares the life-changing truth that transformed his own life and has brought lasting victory to countless men over the last 40 years. Discover the biblical foundation for overcoming sex...

In this Truths for Victory bonus segment, Josh and Patrick unpack the incredible promise found in Micah 7:18–19. But for that promise to shine brightly, it must first be set against a dark backdrop: the reality of future judgment. Sin has consequences—consequences that must be felt and allowed if real change is to take place. Praise God for His incredible grace!   Resources we mentioned: Pure Life...

If you're beginning the journey out of sexual sin, or you're still in the middle of the battle, you may wonder if lasting victory is really possible. It is!   At Pure Life Ministries, our hope isn't in gimmicks or quick fixes—it's in the Word of God. We've experienced Christ's power to bring lasting freedom, and we know He can do the same for you.   On this episode, you'll hear two former staff me...

We often falter in our battle with the flesh. But someone continually giving in to sexual sin is not “faltering.” Their minds are fixed and set on the flesh. Romans 8 describes that mind as hostile toward God and cannot even obey God’s law. Proverbs 14 says the “backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways.” A person like this is unable to live a godly life because they always find excuses...

Truths for Victory: The opening chapters of Proverbs issue an urgent call: pay attention to wisdom. In Proverbs 5, that wisdom teaches us to overcome temptation by avoiding the path of sexual immorality and protecting the God-given intimacy of marriage. If you’re a Christian fighting for purity, this conversation will help you bring ancient wisdom into a very present struggle—learning not only how...

In today’s culture, it’s nearly impossible to avoid seeing sexualized images and messages. That means we must diligently protect our hearts. Otherwise, we’ll be influenced—we’ll be corrupted.   Maybe some of you already sense that your hearts aren’t where they should be. If that’s the case, then the question becomes “how can my heart be made clean again?” In this episode, Pure Life Ministries Even...

When Hayden arrived at the Pure Life Ministries Residential Program, he was a man full of shame and anger towards God. Yet, as the Lord began to show him the wickedness of his own heart, Hayden saw his great need for repentance and to have a genuine relationship with Christ. While confessing his sins to his counselor, he was met with unexpected  forgiveness and mercy! In response, he went running...

The Christian caught in sexual addiction has allowed sin to master him. At first, sin disguises itself as innocent. But beneath that disguise is an enemy whose only desire is you—to master you, to control you, and to destroy you. For the believer, vigilance is essential.   So what if you haven’t been vigilant in pursuing godliness? What if your walk with Christ has been neglected? Perhaps you bega...

A simple definition of deception is to make someone believe something that isn’t true. Every Christian in ongoing sexual sin has mastered the art of deception. And while we often think of deception as something we do to other people, the most dangerous form may be the deception we do to ourselves. Steve Martin, Biblical counselor at Pure Life Ministries, joins the podcast to talk about how to reco...

The last chapters of Revelation give us a glimpse of a new heaven and a new earth. God will purify this earth to usher in His Kingdom, free from crime, fear, and pain. Soberly, how you live now proves if you belong there. If we love and obey God here, we will in eternity; if we love sin now, we will not magically desire His Kingdom later.

Unfortunately, the American church is full of people who wear the mask of hypocrisy. And it’s not just sexual sin. Many “deeds of the flesh” are indulged in, like anger, envy, gossip, and greed. But you would never know it because many who sit in churches every Sunday have learned to play the Christian part so well, it’s hard to know what’s true or what’s just an act. Vinny Pappas joins the podcas...

This week’s episode features a sermon Pastor Steve Gallagher preached in May 2023 titled “Light, Darkness, and the Great Decision.” Teaching from John 8, Steve shows how Jesus exposes religious pride and false assurance, declaring, “If you knew Me, you would know My Father also.” This message calls us to truly know the Lord and walk free from the kingdom of darkness.   Have Any Questions for Us?...

Revelation 18 exposes how mankind is affected by the spirit of this world and how it helps set one's mind and heart in opposition to God's authority. Join us as Steve Gallagher discusses how we can either be filled with the Lord and His Spirit or the enemy and the spirit of this world. Also, Steve breaks down the joy and hope we have in the coming of the Lord's Kingdom and the destruction of the s...

When Brian was growing up, he wholeheartedly pursued sex, drugs, a musical career; ANYTHING that would bring him fulfillment. But then, God began to draw Brian—through a drumming gig at a church, through a girlfriend who was fed up with his porn addiction, and then through his time in the Residential Program at Pure Life Ministries. Little by little, God was calling Brian to become a dedicated fol...

In Revelation 17, the Apostle John warned of the mystery of Babylon, the great mother of harlots. Join us as Steve Gallagher unpacks this profound chapter and warns us of how if we do not separate ourselves from the lawlessness of this world that has even crept into church culture, we will be seduced into the spirit of Babylon.

Jordan Yoshimine’s story is all too familiar. Raised in a church-going family. Introduced to sexual sin at an early age. Craved everything the world had to offer. A recipe that always ends in disaster and ruin. But God. Jordan’s testimony is a perfect example of how the hope and divine mercy that only comes from Jesus opens the way for ANY addict to return to the Lord. His story of victory can be...

Revelation 13 confronts people with a point of decision, will you follow Satan or will you follow Jesus? Many people speak of taking the mark of the beast by accident or someone forcing you to put a chip in your arm. This chapter of Revelation paints the picture that people will make a willing decision to join in worship to Satan and hatred of God or to choose to worship Jesus even in the face of...

Many believers feel trapped in hidden habits, cycling through failure and brief victories. Most have tried to find freedom produced by sheer effort or self-help. Real change begins with the understanding that it's not a matter of suppressing desires, but transforming them. Biblical counselor, Ken Holloway, joins the show to discuss how Christians can train their heart to desire what God desires fo...

When G came into the residential program, he was spinning his wheels. For a long time he tried in his own strength to please God. Ever patient, the Lord continually wooed G to Himself. Then one day, through divine revelation, he saw that all of his own effort proved he had no trust in God. Reflecting on God's faithfulness towards him, G felt Jesus asking him, "Will you trust Me?" He responded, "Je...

All addictions send a person in one direction and one direction only: down. Sexual sin, drugs, alcohol, and even entertainment all promise fulfillment. But as a soul continually heeds temptation’s voice, it becomes increasingly corrupted: crossing lines that once seemed too far away and growing attracted to things that once seemed repulsive. This is called the Spiral of Degradation. This dark path...

Revelation 12 brings in great symbolism of the struggle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness dating way back to the fall of Satan and his angels in Heaven and occurring all the way up to what will transpire in the end times. Join us as Steve Gallagher discusses this profound chapter of Scripture and encourages us as believers on how we can walk victorious through whatever the for...

In this episode, Kathy, Rose, and Anne continue to answer more questions submitted by wives in part 2 of our latest Q&A for wives. They share personal stories of how they responded to their husband’s sin in a biblical way. They offer practical wisdom on finding good counsel when navigating sexual sin and guidance on intimacy during these trials. They even respond to a question from a husband u...

Revelation 10 & 11: In chapter 10, the angels give John a taste of what is to come in the last days. He is given a book to consume which begins sweet, but sours when digested. Chapter 11 shows the mighty two witnesses challenging those who dwell on the earth of their sinfulness. Steve Gallagher continues to walk us through the bittersweet message of God's unfolding plan of the end times - a pl...

Even when facing the gut‑punch of sexual sin, wives must remember that God is still at work. He doesn’t cause every pain, yet He faithfully weaves both good and broken things for our good. God sees your hurt as well as your husband’s sin. He also knows your need for more of Him—a deeper life where faith grows stronger than doubt and despair. Today’s Part 1 Q&A features wives who have walked th...