Pure Life Ministries Podcast

#501 (REPLAY) - Babylon: An Apathetic Church Culture

When God's people are inflamed with love for Jesus and a zeal for His Kingdom, Satan's master plan for humanity is presented with a massive threat. But the enemy won't go down without a fight. In this show, we'll look at one of his most effective counterattacks—fostering a church culture that is full of apathy.
 
Resources we mentioned:
Babylon: The Seat of Satan's Power (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries
Intoxicated with Babylon (Book) By Steve Gallagher

Tongues of Fire: The Early Church Part 2

When the early church began to experience massive growth, persecution was not far behind. But the believers, knowing their weakness, prayed earnestly for boldness and God gave them the power to endure. This is Part 2 of our short series, “Tongues of Fire: The Early Church.”

Tongues of Fire: The Early Church Part 1

Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received power from on high to become his witnesses. That kind of power is exactly what is needed in the church today. Welcome to Part 1 of a short series called “Tongues of Fire: The Early Church.”

#596 - Why You Should Read "Chasing the Dragon"

In 1966, a British girl named Jackie Pullinger stepped for the first time into "The Walled City." This small Hong Kong district was a place of horrors—sewage ran through the streets, prostitution, drug use and lawlessness were rampant. But where the darkness seemed impenetrable and all-powerful, God used an unlikely woman to bring many souls into God's marvelous light. In this episode we review Jackie's autobiography, "Chasing the Dragon."
 
Resources we mentioned:
Chasing the Dragon: One Woman's Struggle Against the Darkness of Hong Kong's Drug Dens (Autobiography) By Jackie Pullinger

From the Chapel: Do Not Love the World

The apostle John said, "Do not love the world." Why? Because love for God cannot exist in a heart that loves this world. In this "From the Chapel" segment, Jordan Yoshimine expresses a heartfelt desire to be more deeply purified from an attraction to what this world offers.

Bonus (from #595 - Your Behavior Won’t Change Until Your Heart Changes)

In our most recent episode, we talked about why our behaviors won't change until our hearts change. In this bonus segment, we tackle some of your questions about that topic.
 
Resources we mentioned:
20 Truths that Helped Me in My Battle with Porn Addiction (Study Journal) By Steve Gallagher

#595 - Your Behavior Won’t Change Until Your Heart Changes

Have you ever had someone tell you to bounce your eyes or snap a rubber band on your wrist when you're struggling with lust? These are secular techniques that are supposed to help us change the way we respond to sexual temptation. But Scripture never tells us to merely modify our behaviors. Instead, it tells us that we must crucify our sinful natures through repentance and allow our hearts to be transformed by grace.

Timeless Truths: Jesus Christ is More than Able to Deliver Us

If someone has been in sexual sin for 10 years, is there any hope that they'll be able to get free? What about 20 years, 30 years or 40 years? In this "Timeless Truths" segment, Ken Larkin uses Scripture to show that even the worst of sinners can be redeemed.

#594 - You Must Understand How Porn Affects the Brain | The 10 Half-Truths Series

In recent years, many have claimed that brain science is giving us cutting edge insights into the nature of porn addiction—and how to help addicts. But is understanding how porn affects the brain really one of the secrets to getting free, or just another half-truth that keeps many locked in their addiction? Plus, we'll talk with Steve Gallagher about why he determined not to use the principles of psychotherapy at Pure Life Ministries.
 
Resources mentioned:
20 Truths that Helped Me in My Battle with Porn Addiction (Study Journal) by Steve Gallagher

#593 - The Answer to Your Present Addiction is in Your Past | The 10 Half-Truths Series

Many people say that the road to addiction begins with negative childhood experiences. They also claim that we have to "work through" our past if we want a happy future. In today's show, Steve Gallagher shows why that is just another half-truth that keeps people locked in addictive behaviors.
 
Resource we mentioned:
The Walk of Repentance (24 Week Bible Study) By Steve Gallagher