Pure Victory Podcast

Welcome to episode #277! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: AI, Addiction & the Future of Relationships (Part 1) With Michael Leahy Could artificial intelligence become the next major addiction crisis? AI is changing the world at an astonishing pace—but are we prepared for the impact it could have on our relationships, mental health, and recovery from pornography and sexual addiction? In Part 1 of this...

Welcome to episode #276! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: When Doing the Right Thing Makes Life Harder Confession can feel like taking your first breath after years of holding it in. The secrets are exposed, the burden begins to lift, and healing finally starts. But what happens when doing the right thing actually makes life harder? In this episode, we explore the difficult but important truth that while...

Welcome to episode #275! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: What’s Sitting at Your Table? Battling Enticements with Wisdom Freedom from pornography isn't just about resisting temptation—it's about cultivating wisdom. In this episode, we explore how the environments we create can either support healing or quietly sabotage it. Are we simply encountering temptation, or are we unintentionally feeding it? Using...

Welcome to episode #274! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Sobriety Isn't the Goal- Why Transformation Matters More Many people pursuing freedom from pornography measure success by one thing: sobriety. But what if counting days is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, we explore why sobriety is an important part of healing—but not the ultimate destination. True freedom isn't simply the absence of po...

Welcome to episode #273! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Healing For Couples After Betrayal With Clinton and Charity Munoz What happens when pornography, betrayal, and broken trust threaten to destroy a marriage? This week, Braden and Kristen sit down with Clinton and Charity Munoz, founders of Restored 2 More, to share their powerful story of healing, restoration, and how God transformed their deepest p...

Welcome to episode #272! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Identity and Temptation Identity shapes everything. In this powerful follow-up conversation, Matt Cline and Braden unpack how the enemy’s strategy has always been to attack our identity first — because when we forget who we are in Christ, we begin to live powerless, defeated, and vulnerable to temptation. From Adam and Eve to Joseph, David, and Jes...

Welcome to episode #271! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Jesus-Centered Sexuality In this special reunion episode of the Pure Victory Podcast, Braden welcomes back former co-host Matt Cline for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about sexuality, freedom, and what it truly means to put Jesus at the center of our lives. Together, they reflect on ministry transitions, personal growth, and the fresh d...

Welcome to episode #270! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: The First Hour: How Small Decisions Shape Big Freedom What if one of the biggest battles behind porn addiction, anxiety, and spiritual disconnection isn’t just temptation… but avoidance? In this episode of the Pure Victory Podcast, we unpack how avoidance quietly shapes our lives, shrinks our world, and keeps us stuck in unhealthy cycles. We explor...

Welcome to episode #269! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Tough Topic Series: Scrolling Ourselves Numb: Social Media, Addiction, and Guarding Our Hearts Social media is everywhere—and for many of us, it’s essential. But what role is it really playing in your life? In this Tough Topic episode, we take an honest look beneath the surface. From addiction and comparison to its connection with pornography and m...

Welcome to episode #268! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: The Dark Side of AI Girlfriends – When Virtual Love Destroys Real Lives We’re living in a time where loneliness is rising—and AI is stepping in to offer a solution that feels surprisingly real. But what if the very thing promising connection is quietly pulling us further away from it? In this eye-opening episode, we unpack the growing trend of AI r...

Welcome to episode #267! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Are You Overcomplicating It? The Simple Link Between Physical & Spiritual Health What if the breakthrough you’ve been chasing isn’t complicated… but simple? In this episode, we explore how easily we over-spiritualize struggles with porn, addiction, and burnout—while overlooking the physical habits that may be fueling them. From sleep and nutrit...

Welcome to episode #266! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Breaking the Intentions Loop: From Saying the Right Things to Living Them Ever said “never again” —only to find yourself right back in the same cycle? In this episode, we unpack the gap between good intentions and real action . It’s easy to say the right things—to God, to others, and even to ourselves—but without consistent action, those words fall...

Welcome to episode #265! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: The Stress Trap: Why Numbing Leads to Crumbling Stress isn’t just a bad day—it’s often the doorway to destructive patterns. In this episode, we unpack how unmanaged stress can quietly erode your defenses and drive you toward numbing behaviours like pornography, scrolling, or isolation. But there’s hope. Instead of running from stress, what if you l...

Welcome to episode #264! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Tough Topic Series- Should I Tell Them? Navigating Porn Use in Dating This week kicks off a brand-new Tough Topics series, diving into real, honest questions around porn recovery and relationships. Today’s conversation tackles a big one: Should you tell someone you’re dating about your porn use? The answer isn’t just yes or no—it depends on where y...

Welcome to episode #263! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Closing the Gap: From Temptation to Intentional Living Episode Summary: There’s a critical moment most people overlook—the gap between temptation and action. In this episode, Braden explores how that space, whether seconds or hours long, is where real change happens. Instead of white-knuckling or negotiating with temptation, you’ll learn how to res...

Welcome to episode #262! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Understanding Your Arousal Template: Why Your Brain Craves What Your Heart Doesn’t Many people in recovery ask the same painful question: “Why does my brain crave things I know I don’t want?” In this episode of the Pure Victory Podcast , we unpack the concept of the Arousal Template —the internal blueprint that shapes what triggers sexual arousal....

Welcome to episode #261! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Willpower vs. Wisdom: Why Trying Harder Isn’t the Answer When it comes to breaking free from porn, most people assume the answer is simple: try harder . Just be stronger than temptation. Say “no” more often. But what if that strategy is actually the problem? In this episode, Braden unpacks the difference between willpower and wisdom in the fight fo...

Welcome to episode #260! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: 10 Decisions Away: How Small Choices Shape Your Freedom What if the difference between freedom and destruction isn’t one massive moment—but a chain of small decisions? In this episode, we unpack a powerful quote: “Everyone is 10 decisions away from committing murder.” While shocking at first, it reveals something deeply biblical—no one wakes up int...

Welcome to episode #259! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Guardrails, Not Handcuffs: Navigating Opposite Sex Friendships in Marriage Opposite sex friendships—harmless or hazardous? In this honest and nuanced conversation, Braden and Kristen (“Wifey”)  tackle one of the most sensitive topics in marriage. With culture saying, “If you trust me, it shouldn’t matter,” and Scripture calling us to wisdom, where’...

Welcome to episode #258! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Stop Mowing Your Neighbour's Grass: The Power of Emotional Ownership 🎧 Subscribe to the Pure Victory Podcast! 💙 Want to help others find freedom? Visit PureVictoryPodcast.com to support the mission. You are not alone—and freedom is possible. Ask a question Have a question you'd like answered live on an episode? Send a voice recording of your ques...

Welcome to episode #257! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: The Unseen Battle: Winning the Spiritual War Against Porn The fight against porn isn't just about willpower or habit loops; it’s a battle for your soul. If you’re treating the physical symptoms but ignoring the spiritual roots, you’re only fighting half the war. Key Takeaways The Three-Layer Battle: Recovery must address the Physiological (brain wi...

Welcome to episode #256! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Trusted vs. Trustworthy: The Difference That Brings Real Freedom What’s the real difference between being trusted and being trustworthy —and why does it matter so much in recovery? In this episode, we unpack a game-changing distinction that impacts healing after betrayal, freedom from porn, and rebuilding integrity. Through personal stories, biblic...

Welcome to episode #255! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Karissa's Story (Part 2): From Confession to Courage In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, we return to Karissa’s story and step deeper into the healing side of freedom. Karissa shares how shame and isolation kept her stuck, how confession broke addiction’s grip, and why community, support, and a renewed relationship with God were essential to s...

Welcome to episode #254! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Karissa's Story: Breaking the Silence Porn, masturbation, and erotica are often labeled as “men’s issues”—but what happens when a woman bravely breaks the silence? In this powerful and honest conversation, Braden and Kristen welcome Karissa , who shares her deeply personal journey of struggling with masturbation and erotica from a very young age, a...

Welcome to episode #253! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: How To Find The Right Group For Healing! New year, new habits—but what about the right community? In this episode, we tackle one of the most common (and most important) questions in the healing journey: How do I find the right group? Not all groups lead to freedom—and some can actually keep you stuck. We unpack what makes a group healthy, Christ-ce...