Pure Life Ministries Podcast

#604 - Leading a Lifestyle that Honors God

It can be difficult for even a sincere believer to know what’s right and wrong when everything around them is screaming out conflicting messages. But God has given us His Word to anchor us in the Truth. In this week’s episode, we look at key spiritual principles to guide you in your walk with the Lord amidst our immoral culture. Plus, we discuss how the motivation for living out those principles should come from our desire for Jesus.
 
Resources we mentioned:
Precept (Inductive Bible Studies)
e-sword (Bible Study Software)
Study Light (Bible Study Tool)
Pressing On Toward the Heavenly Calling (Bible Study) By Steve Gallagher

From the Chapel: We Must Overcome the World's Mindsets

The Bible says that "everyone who is born of God overcomes the world." This means that those who are truly saved will conquer the sinful mindsets that are common to this world's system. In this segment, Steve Gallagher identifies some of these mindsets and exhorts us to truly repent of them.

#603 - Pursue God's Kingdom, Not the American Dream | On the Same Team

Compared to most of the world, Americans have greater opportunities for wealth and a pleasurable life. But in light of biblical warnings about riches, how should Christian couples view the American Dream? In the final episode of "On the Same Team," PLM graduates Stephen and Jubilee Howell talk about how their pursuit of the American Dream nearly led to their ruin, but how God gave them a new vision centered on building His Kingdom.
 
Related Resources:
Intoxicated with Babylon (Book) By Steve Gallagher

Timeless Truths: We All Need Genuine Repentance

Jesus warned that on Judgment Day, He would tell many that He "never knew them” because, although they performed religious actions in His name, they were harboring iniquity in their hearts. In today’s Timeless Truths, we’ll discuss why repentance and intimacy with Christ will prepare us to stand before God.

#602 - Live in Repentance and Humility | On the Same Team

A God-filled marriage does not happen by accident. It is built on the foundation of ongoing repentance toward God and a spirit of humility towards each other. In Ep. 06 of our series, "On the Same Team," we'll be talking with PLM graduates Greg and Paloma about why it's been so important for both of them to remain aware of their own sin and their own great need for God.
 
Resources we mentioned:
The Story of Greg and Paloma (Testimony Video)
Rescued, Redeemed, Restored (Part 1) | Greg And Paloma's Story Of Hope (Podcast) By Pure Life Ministries
Rescued, Redeemed, Restored (Part 2) | Greg And Paloma's Story Of Hope (Podcast) By Pure Life Ministries
The Walk of Repentance (Devotional) By Steve Gallagher

From the Chapel: The Lord Makes All Things New

In this "From the Chapel" segment: Andre's constant pursuit of pleasure destroyed his marriage and his relationship with God. But when he repented and surrendered his life to the Lord Jesus Christ, God began to make all things new.

#601 - Build Each Other Up in Love | On the Same Team

It's an amazing thing when the person who sees our sins and flaws most clearly is also completely devoted to seeing us walk in victory. In Ep. 05 of our series, "On the Same Team," we'll talk with PLM graduates Bob and Lori about one of the big focuses in their marriage: building each other up in love.

Timeless Truths: We Need the Mind of Christ

If we approach Scripture or life's challenges through human logic, our perspective will be devoid of spiritual wisdom. In this "Timeless Truths" segment, Steve Gallagher urges us to stop relying on our own understanding and instead turn to the Lord, so that He can impart the mind of Christ to us.

#600 - Make Your Home a Place for God | On the Same Team

When Nolan and Kendra Godfrey entered our counseling programs, they were ready to rid their marriage of sexual sin forever. But as they received biblical counseling, they realized that sexual sin was only a small part of their problem. What was far more destructive to both of them was their love of what the world offered. In Ep. 04 of "On the Same Team," we'll talk about why every Christian couple must vigilantly guard their hearts and minds from the spirit of this world.

From the Chapel: Tear Down the Idol of Comfort

American culture insists that comfort, ease, and pleasure are the ultimate goals in life. In this "From the Chapel" segment, Pastor Ed Buch warns that unless we reject these ideals, we will lack the strength to endure until the end.