Pure Life Ministries Podcast

#440 (REPLAY) - |Victory| Surrendering to the Goodness of God

Those that genuinely surrender to God are the ones that obtain victory over sin. They surrender to Him because they trust Him. And they trust Him because they believe that He is good. In this episode, we look at one of the most attacked attributes of God: His goodness.
 
Resources we mentioned:
Victory (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries
Living in Victory through the Power of Mercy (Book) By Steve Gallagher

Tongues of Fire: The Early Church Part 4

When the truth is preached with boldness in the fire of God, people will either respond in repentance or will be filled with rage. Oftentimes this results in believers being martyred for their faith by those who are under Satan's control. This is Part 4 of our short series, "Tongues of Fire: The Early Church."

Tongues of Fire: The Early Church Part 3

When a prominent couple did not allow their hearts to be purified by the fire that was burning in the early church, it led to their death. This fearful act of judgment filled the Church with holy fear and brought many outsiders to repentance and salvation. Don't miss Part 3 of our short series, “Tongues of Fire: The Early Church.”

#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.