Pure Life Ministries Podcast

#628 - Reason #4 Our Res. Program Works - Because God is Here

At PLM, we have the ideal setup for men who want to break free from sexual addiction. A beautiful 45-acre campus that is separated from sources of temptation. And, we go straight to God's Word to find real answers for life’s deepest struggles. Plus, we have a team of men who have personally found victory over sexual sin and have been trained to help others walk that same path. But something still more is desperately needed. In today's episode, we'll look at the fourth reason why our Residential Program works: Because God is in this place.
 
Resources we mentioned:
Pure Life Ministries Residential Program

Timeless Truths: Beware of False Teachers that Appeal to Your Fleshly Desires

Paul warned that many false teachers would gather followers by appealing to people's fleshly desires. As Steve Gallagher explains in this "Timeless Truths" segment, that warning is needed just as much in our day.

#629 - Reason #3 Our Res. Program Works - We Provide True Discipleship

Ambitious athletes seek out a coach. Sick people find a doctor. New business owners get a mentor. Why? 
Because they know they can’t get where they need to be on their own. And if this is true in sports, medicine and business, how much more necessary is it for those who want freedom from something as powerful as pornography? In this episode, we'll look at reason #3 our Residential Program is so effective at helping men overcome sexual sin: Because we provide true discipleship.
 
Resources we mentioned:
Pure Life Ministries Residential Program

Timeless Truths: Faith Without Works Is Dead

There are many people who believe that because we are justified by faith, the way we live our lives—our thoughts, words and actions—has no bearing on whether or not we are saved. The New Testament actually teaches the exact opposite.

#628 - Reason #2 Our Res. Program Works - Our Counselors Teach the Truth

Why is our Residential Program so effective at helping men break free from sexual sin? Because we lead people to the TRUTH—the only thing that has the power to bring people into real freedom. In this episode, we'll talk about some of the most common lies our Residential Program students are battling with, and we'll walk through the very truths that dismantle these lies.
 
Resources we mentioned:
Pure Life Ministries Residential Program
20 Truths that Helped Me in My Battle with Porn Addiction (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries
10 Half-Truths that Keep Us Addicted to Porn (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries

#627 - Reason #1 Our Res. Program Works - Our Campus is a Refuge from Temptation

Compulsive porn users. Serial adulterers. Out-of-control spenders on sex. These are the kinds of men who enroll in our 9-month Residential Program, and for over 35 years we’ve been watching God radically transform these men. But why is our program so effective? In this short podcast series, we'll look at the top five reasons why so many men find a brand-new life at our Residential Program.
 
Resources we mentioned:
Pure Life Ministries Residential Program
 

#429 (REPLAY) - Exposing the Heart of a Humble Man

Pride...it brought about the fall of Satan and put man at odds with God, resulting in the destruction of man. This is why the role of humility in a Christian's life can hardly be overestimated. Humility undoes the damage of the fall, and God becomes his protector and his friend.
 
Resources we mentioned:
Exposing the Root of All Sin (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries
i: The Root of Sin Exposed (Book) By Steve Gallagher

From the Chapel: How Weston Broke Free from the Cycle of Sin

Weston was only 4 years old when a friend introduced him to erotic images. Then, as a young teen, he discovered internet pornography. This set off a painful cycle of getting caught, making empty promises to change, and falling back to his sin. This all lead him to a place of utter hopelessness and even contemplating suicide. But when Weston came to Pure Life Ministries, he found true life through brokenness, godly sorrow and repentance.

#514 (REPLAY) - Saved from the Prison of Self | Chris and Marissa's Story of Hope

When Chris looked at Marissa, he saw a woman who would help him control his lust. He saw someone who would help him achieve a prosperous life. When Marissa looked at Chris, she saw a man who would help her pursue the Lord, someone who would help her cultivate the kind of spiritual life she dreamed of having. One day, both of their dreams came crashing down. But this did not result in the destruction of their marriage. Instead, it brought about the creation of something unexpected. Something beautiful. Something brand new.

#626 - Why Does God Allow Sin to Have Painful Consequences? | Ask the Counselor

Sin always comes with painful consequences.  Emotional, physical, or relational pain. And for many people, these consequences often stir up difficult questions. "If God loves me, why would He allow such hard consequences? Does this mean that God has forsaken me? Is there any way to move forward after this?" In today’s episode, we look to the Scripture to give biblical answers to some of these questions.