Pure Victory Podcast

Welcome to episode #252! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Boundary Markers: Why They Matter For Your Freedom In this episode, we’re kicking off the new year by unpacking a deeply biblical and practical concept: boundary markers . Ancient Israelites used physical boundary stones to define their identity, inheritance, and responsibility. Today, you and I may not be placing stones in a field—but we are placi...

Welcome to episode #251! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast:The 20-Minute Window: Outlasting Temptation In this episode, we break down the science and hope behind the “20-minute window” of temptation—why urges to look at porn feel overwhelming, why they don’t last forever, and how knowing this can change the battle entirely. Temptation comes like a wave, but every wave has an end. With the right plan, you ca...

Welcome to episode #250! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: The Sneaky Swap: Healthy Habits or Hidden Self-Medication? In today’s episode, Braden unpacks one of the most overlooked challenges that shows up after you start winning against porn: filling the void. When old destructive patterns fall away, something always rushes in to take their place—sometimes healthy, sometimes not. This episode digs into the...

Welcome to episode #249! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Back Up the Bus- Finding Freedom Before the Crash Most of us only think about the moment we fall into porn—the crash, the shame, the aftershock. But what if victory isn’t found in the moment of temptation… but two steps before it? In this episode, we unpack the power of “backing up the bus”—learning to slow down, name what’s really going on inside,...

Welcome to episode #248! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Neural Pathways- Why Porn Feels Powerful- and Why Freedom Is Still Possible! In today’s episode, Braden breaks down how God designed your brain , how porn hijacks it , and why understanding this can be a total game-changer in your freedom journey. You’ll learn what neural pathways actually are, how they get formed, and—best part—how they can be rew...

Welcome to episode #247! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Toxic People- The Company You Keep Can Determine Your Path! In this episode of the Pure Victory Podcast , Braden explores a truth we often overlook when it comes to living in freedom — the company we keep shapes the direction of our lives . When we’re trying to build healthy patterns and overcome addiction, the voices that influence us have incredi...

Welcome to episode #246! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: “When We Rage Against God — Taking Ownership of Our Choices” Ever been frustrated with God? You wouldn’t be the first. Maybe you’ve prayed, “God, if You really loved me, why am I still struggling?” or “Why did You let this happen?” When life doesn’t go our way, it’s easy to shift the blame upward instead of looking inward. In this episode, Braden u...

Welcome to episode #245! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: What Appetites Are You Creating? What are you feeding your heart and mind every day? Because whatever you feed — grows. In this episode, Braden unpacks how our spiritual and emotional appetites are formed not by accident, but by what we consistently take in. From social media habits to what we watch or listen to, our daily choices quietly shape wha...

Welcome to episode #244! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast:  Vows vs. Intentionality — Why ‘I’ll Never Do That Again’ Doesn’t Work” Have you ever said, “I’ll never do that again” —only to find yourself doing the exact same thing later? Whether it’s porn, anger, or hurtful words, we’ve all made vows in moments of guilt or frustration. But what if those vows are actually working against lasting change? In thi...

Welcome to episode #243! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Are You Too Noisy? Finding God in the Quiet In this episode of the Pure Victory Podcast , Braden takes on something that surrounds all of us but often goes unnoticed — noise . Not just the sounds around us, but the mental clutter, constant scrolling, and nonstop stimulation that fills our lives. What if the reason we feel disconnected — from God, f...

Welcome to episode #242! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Authenticity: The Freedom of Being Real Authenticity sounds simple — but it can feel terrifying. Especially when it comes to sharing the parts of our story we’d rather keep hidden: shame, addiction, porn struggles, past mistakes. What will people think? Will they still respect us? In this episode, Braden unpacks why authenticity is not only vital f...

Welcome to episode #241! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Being Bold in a Crazy World! In a world that feels louder, messier, and more chaotic than ever, it’s easy to play it safe — to keep our heads down and hope life just evens out. But what if God is calling you to be bold right where you are? In this episode, Braden challenges you to ask, “Where is God calling me to be bold?” and reminds you that bold...

Welcome to episode #240! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: I'm Back!!! A Podcast Update! In this episode, Braden gives an update on his time off, and some news about the format and direction of the podcast moving into a new season!!! Help Set People Free: Support the Podcast that Fights Porn Addiction At Pure Victory Podcast, we believe in the power of God’s grace to heal and restore lives. Pornography add...

Welcome to episode #239! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Is There Ever A "Good" Time To Confess? When it comes to breaking free from porn and sexual sin, one of the hardest steps is confession. We all want the “perfect” time—the moment when it won’t hurt as much, when life is calmer, when it won’t cost us as dearly. But does that time ever really come? In this episode,  Braden wrestles with the question:...

Welcome to episode #238! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Rewiring Bad Messaging Around Sex and Sexuality Struggling with harmful beliefs about sex, lust, and freedom? In this episode, Braden gets real about the unhelpful messages we often receive from culture and—even more painfully—from church environments. Key Takeaways: • Arousal Is Not a Sin: God designed our bodies—including sexual arousal. Feeling...

Welcome to episode #237! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Have You Taken Ownership of Your Healing? In this episode, host Braden Hafner, dives deep into a cornerstone of lasting freedom: taking ownership of your healing. This candid conversation unpacks why real change starts when you stop waiting for others to heal you—and step up with intentionality. Highlights & Key Takeaways • Personal Responsibil...

Welcome to episode #236! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: The Bonfire Effect – Moving From Pain to Purpose: With John Rodermond In this powerful episode, Braden sits down with fellow FamilyLife Canada staff, John Rodermond to unpack the “Bonfire Effect”—a visual and practical way to understand why we often fall back into unhealthy patterns like porn addiction. They explore how pain can motivate short-term...

Welcome to episode #235! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Who Are You Listening To? The Power of Voices in Your Journey to Freedom In this episode, Braden dives deep into the influence of the voices and environments we surround ourselves with—especially when it comes to breaking free from pornography, unhealthy habits, and finding lasting relational wellness. Whether you follow Jesus or are simply searchi...

Welcome to episode #234! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Breaking Free on All Fronts – The 3 Areas We Battle Porn In today’s episode, Braden dives deep into a powerful and often overlooked truth: freedom from porn and sexual addiction isn’t just a one-front battle—it’s a three-front war . Drawing straight from Scripture, he unpacks how the flesh , the world , and the enemy all wage war against our freedo...

Welcome to episode #233! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: How Porn Impacts our Culture Welcome to another powerful and eye-opening episode of the Pure Victory Podcast with your host Braden Hafner! Today, Braden dives into the history and rise of porn culture—how it crept into mainstream society, shaped our understanding of sex, and left generations wounded in its wake. But this isn’t just a history lesson...

Welcome to episode #232! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: How Porn Impacts our Relationship (Part 2 of Series) In this powerful episode of the Pure Victory Podcast , Braden continues his series on the impact of pornography—this time focusing on how it affects our relationships . While last week explored porn’s effects on the brain, today’s conversation reveals how it dehumanizes others , erodes empathy, a...

Welcome to episode #231! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: How Porn Impacts the Brain (Part 1 of Series) Episode Summary: In this eye-opening kickoff to a powerful new series, Braden takes us deep into the science of what porn actually does to our brains—and why understanding this is a crucial step toward breaking free. We often hear about the spiritual or moral consequences of porn use, but this episode z...

Welcome to episode #230! In this powerful and relevant episode of the Pure Victory Podcast , host Braden Hafner sits down with Eric Vargas , co-founder of the Sabbath Space app, to talk about tech addiction , its deep impact on our lives, and how to reclaim our time, focus, and relationships. Eric shares his personal journey from being unknowingly consumed by screen time to building an intentional...

Welcome to episode #229!  In this episode of the Pure Victory Podcast, Braden dives deep into the topic of sexual integrity in a culture that often celebrates the opposite. Drawing from biblical teachings and real-life examples, he explores why sexual integrity matters and how unchecked desires can lead to devastating consequences. Braden discusses the stories of David and Solomon as cautionary ta...

Welcome to episode #228! This week, Braden dives into a listener's request—exploring the addictive world of Cam Girls and OnlyFans! “I feel like your podcast is the piece that I was missing to find complete freedom. I have been clean now since the end of July. So thank you very much for your ministry. It is making a big difference in my life. Help Set People Free: Support the Podcast that Fights P...