
Your biblically based and clinically informed approach to breaking free from compulsive sexual behavior and healing from betrayal.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 468 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationReligion & SpiritualitySelf-ImprovementChristianity | |||

In this episode of the Pure Desire Podcast, we dive into the essential topic of emotional stability and its role in recovery, relationships, and personal growth. We explore how to assess whether we are managing our emotions or being managed by them, ... more
In today’s episode, we explore what it truly means to pursue a “porn-proof life” from a Christian perspective—beyond willpower, rules, or fear-based accountability. We discuss why many Christians turn to pornography or other compulsive behaviors in m... more
In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most tender and complex challenges couples face after betrayal: rebuilding trust that lasts. Even when sobriety is sustained and growth is evident, many spouses still feel the hidden fear that the “other sh... more
On today’s episode, Nate and Maggie Blaylock share their expertise in helping couples navigate recovery, with a special focus on rebuilding physical intimacy after betrayal. They discuss common mistakes couples make in this area and provide examples ... more
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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
This has really helped me in my journey of healing from betrayal trauma, along with my Betrayal and Beyond group and curriculum!
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.
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!
What an encouraging podcast! Useful tools with backing from clinical experience and biblical faith. Can't recommend this podcast enough.
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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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Recent guests on Pure Desire Podcast include:
1. Matthew Raabsmith
2. Joanna Raabsmith
3. Tyler Chinchen
4. Shari Chinchen
5. Nate Blaylock
6. Maggie Blaylock
7. Carol Jurgensen Sheets
8. Dr. Janice Caudill
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