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Pure Desire Podcast

Pure Desire Ministries
Recovery
Pornography
Betrayal Trauma
Mental Health
Sexual Addiction
Community Support
Pure Desire
Christianity
Trauma
Addiction
Parenting
Sexual Health
Shame
Marriage
Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Healing
Addiction Recovery
Counseling
Sexuality
Recovery Journey

Your biblically based and clinically informed approach to breaking free from compulsive sexual behavior and healing from betrayal.

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Latest Episodes

Recovery can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to rebuild after addiction, betrayal, broken trust, or deep personal pain. But healing was never meant to happen alone.

In this Summit Roundtable, Nick Stumbo, Ashley Jameson, and Heather Kolb explor... more

When trust is broken, the impact reaches far beyond the relationship; it can affect the mind, body, and soul. Many partners navigating betrayal trauma feel confused, overwhelmed, and unsure how healing is possible. In this episode, Michelle Mays join... more

In this episode, Dr. Sean McDowell unpacks why so many Christians feel stuck in compulsive sexual behaviors and how cultural messages often shape our understanding of sexuality more than Scripture. He explores common deceptions believers adopt about ... more

In today’s episode, we welcome Alan Hlavka for his first appearance and invite him to share a bit of his story and heart for recovery. Together, we explore how spiritual disciplines can serve as a powerful safeguard against pornography use and compul... more

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Recent Guests

Michelle Mays
Licensed professional counselor, speaker and leading expert in betrayal trauma and partner recovery
Center for Relational Recovery
Episode: 471 - Healing From The Betrayal Bind w/ Michelle Mays
Sean McDowell
Apologist, Biola University professor, author
Biola University
Episode: 470 - Why Your View of Sex is Damaged w/ Sean McDowell
Alan Hlavka
Pastor at Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, Oregon; long-time contributor to Pure Desire content
Good Shepherd Community Church (Boring, OR)
Episode: 469 - How Spiritual Disciplines Can Porn-Proof Your Life
Nate Blaylock
Life and recovery coach, co-owner of Known Counseling Services
Known Counseling Services
Episode: 463 - Rebuilding the Physical Relationship After Betrayal
Maggie Blaylock
CSAT, licensed professional therapist, co-owner of Known Counseling Services
Known Counseling Services
Episode: 463 - Rebuilding the Physical Relationship After Betrayal
Carol Jurgensen Sheets
LCSW, CSAT, CCPS/S, PCC; expert on empathy in couples recovery
Independent clinician and author; Irkum collaborator
Episode: 462 - Developing Empathy For My Spouse w/ Carol Jurgensen Sheets
Dr. Janice Caudill
Texas psychologist specializing in trauma therapy and recovery from sex addiction; author and educator on full disclosure
Intensive Recovery Healing; Intensive Recovery Coaching
Episode: 461 - Walking Through Truth, Honesty, and Disclosure In Your Marriage w/ Dr. Janice Caudill
Jason Martinkus
Co-hosted with Shelley; author and recovery coach
Pure Desire / RiforWomen.com / Redemptive Living
Episode: 460 - Navigating Triggers and Traumas After Year One w/ Jason and Shelley Martinkus
Shelley Martinkus
Co-hosted with Jason; author and recovery coach
Pure Desire / RiforWomen.com / Redemptive Living
Episode: 460 - Navigating Triggers and Traumas After Year One w/ Jason and Shelley Martinkus

Hosts

Nick Stumbo
Host of the podcast with a focus on faith-informed recovery and organizational leadership.
Rebecca Vandermeer
Co-host in this series, focused on couples recovery and practical guidance.
Heather Kolb
Co-host of the series, contributing to parenting and recovery discussions; author/teacher role.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Sexual idolatry vs idolatry of self

    Christians should approach this material with caution. While it whole heartedly rejects sexual idolatry, it validates and affirms a therapeutic syncretism with “my body-my choice” self idolatry. Using “trauma” language to justify unforgiveness, masking and blame-shifting sin as “triggers” and setting up a perpetual victim-offender dynamic. I hope the resources do actually help people stuck in compulsive sexual sin to find freedom, but from a marriage standpoint the control dynamic they are creat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tovarishrob
    United States2 months ago
  • Healing from betrayal

    This has really helped me in my journey of healing from betrayal trauma, along with my Betrayal and Beyond group and curriculum!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anonymous Sloth 07
    United States6 months ago
  • Biblically based, Clinically Informed

    I love this podcast because over the years, I’ve learned I can trust the biblical foundation and, at the same time, get authentic, concrete help with my recovery journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WholeImpact
    United States6 months ago
  • Always helpful

    This podcast has become my lifeline and most frequently shared with others. It is a tool my husband and I use for our ongoing health, and was absolutely critical in the most challenging days of our healing and recovery from sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. Thank you, pure, desire ministries!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RK81!
    United States6 months ago
  • What an encouraging podcast! Useful tools with backing from clinical experience and biblical faith. Can't recommend this podcast enough.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    CalMumm2026
    6 months ago

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The show is often described as a lifeline for recovery and a trusted resource for couples navigating betrayal trauma.
Reviews frequently mention the program's impact on healing, relationships, and faith communities.
Audiences value honesty, real-life examples, and compassionate but candid discussion of tough topics.
Listeners praise the combination of scripture, clinical insight, and practical tools for recovery.
Episodes are noted for being actionable, with guests providing tangible strategies and frameworks for repair.

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471 - Healing From The Betrayal Bind w/ Michelle Mays
Q: Can focusing on betrayal recovery lead to spouses leaving their marriage?
Michelle explains that healing can empower individuals to make healthier choices, including the difficult option of ending an unsafe relationship, but the goal is to restore safety and hope whether that means rebuilding the marriage or pursuing healthier paths if needed.
466 - Building Emotional Stability & Resilience
Q: How do we know if this is an area of strength or growth for us?
Heather explains that emotional stability is the ability to stay calm and balanced under stress, and even when it's a strength, it should remain a growth area because we're inherently emotional beings with ongoing capacity to improve.
468 - Recognizing The Lies We Believe w/ Sam Jolman
Q: What is the role of arousal in this framework, and how should one respond to it in a healthy way?
Arousal should be seen as a natural response to things that matter; bless and understand it, then steward it wisely rather than immediately labeling it as lust.
468 - Recognizing The Lies We Believe w/ Sam Jolman
Q: Sam, why is it important to engage our own story of sexual formation rather than just focusing on behaving differently?
Because understanding the deeper stories and the shame that shape our sexuality empowers us to address root causes, not just symptoms, leading to lasting freedom.
464 - Building Trust For The Long Haul
Q: What are the four words the guests highlighted as essential for building trust for the long haul?
Consistency, communication, commitment, and community are the four essentials. When these are in alignment, couples have a solid, forward-moving path toward rebuilding trust and fostering relational health.

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What is Pure Desire Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show blends biblically anchored guidance with clinically informed strategies to help listeners break free from compulsive sexual behavior and heal betrayal. Episodes consistently center on recovery fundamentals—empathy, disclosure, triggers, and rebuilding intimacy—while featuring clinicians, CSATs, pastors, and recovery coaches who share practical tools, structured exercises, and faith-based perspectives. A notable strength is the consistent integration of professional expertise with real-world casework, including two-member clinical teams, marriage-focused conversations, and parenting strands, all aimed at sustaining long-term growth for individuals and couples within faith communities. This combination of therapy-informed methods and... more

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1. Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love
2. Java with Juli - Making Sense of God and Sex
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4. The Allender Center Podcast
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Recent guests on Pure Desire Podcast include:

1. Michelle Mays
2. Sean McDowell
3. Alan Hlavka
4. Nate Blaylock
5. Maggie Blaylock
6. Carol Jurgensen Sheets
7. Dr. Janice Caudill
8. Jason Martinkus

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