This is the weekly purity podcast from Pure Life Ministries. Our show will take you where real life meets real Christianity as we tackle the tough issues for those struggling with sexual sin. Thanks for listening!
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#608 - Waiting on God for Deliverance
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When Jesus Christ came to earth, He brought deliverance for His people, though not immediately—it required waiting. This same spirit of waiting is required for those who are longing for freedom from sexual sin. In this non-traditional Christmas episode, we explore why waiting on God is essential for victory, common misconceptions about waiting, and…
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Timeless Truths: The Evidence of Saving Faith
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According to modern church culture, to be saved means that you believe some doctrines and go to church. But according to Scripture, to be saved means that your life has been revolutionized from the inside out so that you love and obey God from the heart.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#607 - What's the First Step to Breaking Free from Sexual Sin? | Ask the Counselor
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Most of the men who come to us for help have already taken a lot of steps to break free from sexual sin, but nothing has changed. This clearly shows it's not enough to take steps to find freedom. You’ve got to take the right steps. In this "Ask the Counselor" episode, we'll provide a biblical response to the question, "What's the first step to brea…
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From the Chapel: Out of Darkness and into the Light
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Evan projected a godly image to those around him, but protected his secret of pornography and self-gratification. After repeated cycles of confession and returning to sin, Evan finally decided he needed help and came to Pure Life Ministries. Listen to Evan testify of how the Lord lovingly called him out of darkness and into the light.…
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#606 - Should Christians Watch Movies with Sexual Content? | Ask the Counselor
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Should Christians watch movies or TV shows that contain inappropriate innuendos or sex scenes? In this episode, we’ll give you a straightforward response to that question, but we’ll also take a deeper look at what the Bible teaches about a more foundational issue: our interactions with the world. Resources we mentioned: At the Altar of Sexual Idola…
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#410 (REPLAY) - For Parents: What is Your Biblical Role?
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We’ve had many parents ask us, “What can I do to help my child overcome sexual sin?” But this question begs a deeper one: what is the role of a parent? To help us answer this, we sit down with biblical counselor Mark Shaw who reflects on two decades of counseling and raising four children of his own. Related Resources: For Parents (Podcast Series)…
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Timeless Truths: True Worship is Reflected Through Obedience
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Many people in today's Christian culture claim to be worshippers of God. But true worship is only revealed through a life of obedience. In this Timeless Truths segment, Jeff Colón contrasts the lives of Abraham and King Saul, urging us to reflect on whether our own worship resembles Abraham's wholehearted obedience or King Saul's partial and insinc…
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#605 - Giving Thanks in the Hard Seasons
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Thanksgiving—it's the time of year when we're encouraged to be grateful for the blessings in our lives. But when things get difficult, what should our attitude be? In this special Thanksgiving episode, we'll talk with three of our staff members who decided to fight for gratitude in the hard seasons.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#604 - Leading a Lifestyle that Honors God
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It can be difficult for even a sincere believer to know what’s right and wrong when everything around them is screaming out conflicting messages. But God has given us His Word to anchor us in the Truth. In this week’s episode, we look at key spiritual principles to guide you in your walk with the Lord amidst our immoral culture. Plus, we discuss ho…
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From the Chapel: We Must Overcome the World's Mindsets
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The Bible says that "everyone who is born of God overcomes the world." This means that those who are truly saved will conquer the sinful mindsets that are common to this world's system. In this segment, Steve Gallagher identifies some of these mindsets and exhorts us to truly repent of them.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#603 - Pursue God's Kingdom, Not the American Dream | On the Same Team
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Compared to most of the world, Americans have greater opportunities for wealth and a pleasurable life. But in light of biblical warnings about riches, how should Christian couples view the American Dream? In the final episode of "On the Same Team," PLM graduates Stephen and Jubilee Howell talk about how their pursuit of the American Dream nearly le…
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Timeless Truths: We All Need Genuine Repentance
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Jesus warned that on Judgment Day, He would tell many that He "never knew them” because, although they performed religious actions in His name, they were harboring iniquity in their hearts. In today’s Timeless Truths, we’ll discuss why repentance and intimacy with Christ will prepare us to stand before God.…
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#602 - Live in Repentance and Humility | On the Same Team
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A God-filled marriage does not happen by accident. It is built on the foundation of ongoing repentance toward God and a spirit of humility towards each other. In Ep. 06 of our series, "On the Same Team," we'll be talking with PLM graduates Greg and Paloma about why it's been so important for both of them to remain aware of their own sin and their o…
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From the Chapel: The Lord Makes All Things New
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In this "From the Chapel" segment: Andre's constant pursuit of pleasure destroyed his marriage and his relationship with God. But when he repented and surrendered his life to the Lord Jesus Christ, God began to make all things new.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#601 - Build Each Other Up in Love | On the Same Team
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It's an amazing thing when the person who sees our sins and flaws most clearly is also completely devoted to seeing us walk in victory. In Ep. 05 of our series, "On the Same Team," we'll talk with PLM graduates Bob and Lori about one of the big focuses in their marriage: building each other up in love.…
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Timeless Truths: We Need the Mind of Christ
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If we approach Scripture or life's challenges through human logic, our perspective will be devoid of spiritual wisdom. In this "Timeless Truths" segment, Steve Gallagher urges us to stop relying on our own understanding and instead turn to the Lord, so that He can impart the mind of Christ to us.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#600 - Make Your Home a Place for God | On the Same Team
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When Nolan and Kendra Godfrey entered our counseling programs, they were ready to rid their marriage of sexual sin forever. But as they received biblical counseling, they realized that sexual sin was only a small part of their problem. What was far more destructive to both of them was their love of what the world offered. In Ep. 04 of "On the Same …
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From the Chapel: Tear Down the Idol of Comfort
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American culture insists that comfort, ease, and pleasure are the ultimate goals in life. In this "From the Chapel" segment, Pastor Ed Buch warns that unless we reject these ideals, we will lack the strength to endure until the end.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#599 - Challenges to Unity in Marriage | On the Same Team
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If both spouses truly want to be united and devoted to one another, how do they walk out that desire? What specific things should they be doing (and NOT doing)? In Ep. 03 of "On the Same Team," Jeff and Rose Colón share some of their extensive counseling experience with us as they talk about the biggest challenges that couples seeking restoration w…
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#598 - Unified Through Humility | On the Same Team
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In Ep. 02 of our series, "On the Same Team," we continue our conversation with Pure Life founders Steve and Kathy Gallagher. Like so many couples, Steve and Kathy’s marriage had been utterly shattered by pride, selfishness and infidelity. But when they were both broken over their own sin, something beautiful began to happen. They became unified and…
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Timeless Truths: We Are Called to Forgive Without Conditions
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When Jesus was on the cross being scorned and mocked by those who were crucifying Him, He said, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." In this "Timeless Truths" segment, Judy Lucas talks about how, as followers of Christ, we also are called to unconditional forgiveness.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#597 - Getting on the Same Page | On the Same Team
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It's time for Ep. 01 of our new series, "On the Same Team!" In this series, we'll be interviewing six couples. Each of them have had to fight their way out of the horrors of sexual sin and have found out that there is tremendous spiritual strength when they are truly united with their spouse. In this episode, Steve and Kathy Gallagher kick things o…
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From the Chapel: The Power of Our Testimony
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In the "From the Chapel" segment, Nate Danser talks about the power of testimony. Sin gives us a dark testimony that causes us to say things like, "I'm hopeless," or "Maybe God has abandoned me." But when we choose to surrender and obey God, He gives us a testimony that will overcome every lie of the enemy.…
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#440 (REPLAY) - |Victory| Surrendering to the Goodness of God
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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 …
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Tongues of Fire: The Early Church Part 4
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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."…
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Tongues of Fire: The Early Church Part 3
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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.”…
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#501 (REPLAY) - Babylon: An Apathetic Church Culture
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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 …
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Tongues of Fire: The Early Church Part 2
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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.”بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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Tongues of Fire: The Early Church Part 1
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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.”بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#596 - Why You Should Read "Chasing the Dragon"
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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 G…
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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.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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Bonus (from #595 - Your Behavior Won’t Change Until Your Heart Changes)
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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 Gallagherبقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#595 - Your Behavior Won’t Change Until Your Heart Changes
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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 natur…
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Timeless Truths: Jesus Christ is More than Able to Deliver Us
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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.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#594 - You Must Understand How Porn Affects the Brain | The 10 Half-Truths Series
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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 abo…
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#593 - The Answer to Your Present Addiction is in Your Past | The 10 Half-Truths Series
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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 B…
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Timeless Truths: Sexual Sin is About What We Worship
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Every human being was created with the capacity—no, the need—to worship. In this Timeless Truths segment, Steve Gallagher shows how the natural sex drive can easily become an idol of sexual pleasure in people's hearts. Resources mentioned: At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry (Book) By Steve Gallagherبقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#592 - Some People View Porn to Medicate Their Pain | The 10 Half-Truths Series
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What makes people view porn? Some would say that many people view pornography because they want to escape feelings of emotional pain or stress. That sounds plausible… but is that biblical? As we continue The 10 Half-Truths Series, we’ll ask the question: is porn addiction nothing more than a misguided pursuit of emotional relief?…
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From the Chapel: An Amish Man Learns the Power of Grace
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Manny was a successful Amish businessman who got everything he wanted. But he couldn’t get free from sexual sin, no matter how hard he tried. But when he came to the end of himself, he learned the power of grace.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#591 - Nobody's Perfect, so My Problem Isn't a Big Deal | The 10 Half-Truths Series
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The only safe way to handle sin is to see it as a deadly monster and kill it. We do ourselves no favors when we tell ourselves that our "sin is no big deal because nobody's perfect!" We don't need a lower view of the evil of sin, but a realization that a holy God has given us a way to overcome—through the power of grace.…
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#590 - I Can't Change My Feelings | The 10 Half-Truths Series
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One of the most important lessons we must learn in the Christian life is that we cannot allow our feelings to control us. This is even more vital for those battling their way out of sexual addiction. In this episode, we tackle another half-truth that keeps people addicted to porn: “I can’t change my feelings.” Plus, one of our staff members will ta…
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From the Chapel: Don't Abuse God's Goodness
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In this From the Chapel segment, Steve Gallagher exhorts our Residential Program students to be careful not to abuse God's goodness, but to allow it to lead them to true repentance.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#589 - God's Grace Covers All My Sins, No Matter What | The 10 Half-Truths Series
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God’s grace is unbelievably precious. That's why Satan is constantly trying to offer us counterfeits that look like grace and sound like grace, but have no power to deliver us from our sins. In this episode we’ll look at one counterfeit that says, “God’s grace covers my sins, no matter what,” and we’ll find out what the Bible really teaches about t…
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From the Chapel: Strive to Overcome Unbelief
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For some, overcoming unbelief means sincerely struggling to believe God in the midst of trials and setbacks. For others, it means humbling their hearts and submitting their stubborn wills to God. In this From the Chapel segment, Luke Imperato exhorts all of our Residential Program students to overcome whatever obstacles lie in the way of a living f…
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#588 - Once an Addict, Always an Addict | The 10 Half-Truths Series
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If you’ve been around sexual addiction recovery for any length of time, you’ve probably heard someone say: "Once an addict, always an addict." Is that really true, or is that just another half-truth that keeps people addicted to pornography? In today’s show, Steve Gallagher looks at some of the core beliefs of the 12-step systems of recovery, and t…
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Timeless Truths: God isn't Satisfied with a Little Godliness
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God is good, which means that He wants nothing less than the best for us. But it also means that He won't be satisfied until we are fully mature men and women of God. That's what we'll look at in this Timeless Truths segment.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#587 - God Loves Me Just the Way I Am | The 10 Half-Truths Series
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The incredible truth about God's love is that it is unconditional. This is incredibly liberating for some, and it sets them free from striving to earn God's favor. But many others use this reality as a license to continue their perilous descent into the depths of sin. Thanks for joining us for the third episode in our series 10 Half-Truths that Kee…
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Timeless Truths: A Lifestyle of Repentance is the Path to Victory
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In this Timeless Truths segment: God is more than willing to set us free, but we've got do things His way. We have to allow Him to continually search our hearts and show us what displeases Him. Then, all we need to do is take the path of repentance.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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#586 - I Can't Get Free Unless God Chooses to Set Me Free | The 10 Half-Truths Series
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Jesus promised us that the truth would set us free. He made no such promises about half-truths. In this episode, Nate Danser examines Scripture to find out why “I can’t get free unless God chooses to set me free” is a half-truth with no power to deliver people from porn addiction. And, one of our residential counselors will talk about how that very…
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Timeless Truths: Every Kind of Sin is Serious
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Anyone who justifies a porn habit is on very dangerous ground. In this week's Timeless Truths segment, we'll look at what the Bible says happens when we allow a pattern of sin to remain in our lives.بقلم Pure Life Ministries
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