Pure Desire Podcast

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054 – Nightly Routines Jul 17, 2018

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We talk through 6 healthy nightly routines and how they help in our overall health. We discuss device use, protecting your sleep, planning ahead, meditation, gratitude, and eating habits in regards to how they benefit our holistic health.

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053 – Creating Healthy Guardrails Jul 10, 2018

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We talk about creating healthy guardrails for maintaining sobriety from sexual addiction. We discuss why guardrails are important, what makes a healthy/unhealthy guardrail, and who should be involved in the creation or changing of our guardrails.

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3 CIRCLES TOOL (RELAPSE PREVENTION)

VALUES LIST

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052 – 8 Tips For Launching Groups Jul 03, 2018

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We talk through 8 tips for launching Pure Desire groups. We discuss the importance of sharing our story, establishing expectations and standards for groups, and the culture you create in groups. We also give practical tips on how to set your groups up for health and success.

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GROUP GUIDELINES

MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING

PARENTAL WEB RESOURCES

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051 - When Crisis Occurs Jun 26, 2018

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We discuss the situation where men and women find themselves in a crisis due to sexual addiction. We talk about first steps when a crisis occurs, what things to avoid, and how to help others in crisis. We also discuss the role of group members in crisis and the resources available to anyone in crisis.

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STORIES FOR MEN

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050 - FAQ #4 Jun 19, 2018

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We talk through more Frequently Asked Questions. The questions on today's episode cover topics like withholding sex during recovery, what is sexual health, what the healing journey from sexual addiction looks like, and more.

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049 – 5 Tips on Using the FASTER Scale Jun 12, 2018

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We give 5 tips on how to use the FASTER Scale tool. We discuss when to check the FASTER Scale, how to work it, when to talk through it, who to do it with, and it's role in life without Pure Desire Groups.

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FASTER SCALE TOOL

FASTER SCALE EPISODE (PODCAST)

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048 – Theology Of Addiction Jun 05, 2018

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We talk about the theology of addiction. We discuss the biblically-based and clinically-informed approach that Pure Desire's takes on healing from sexual addiction. We identify where addiction is in the Bible, why "loving Jesus more" isn't the solution, and why confession isn't enough for true healing. We also talk through why identifying trauma and triggers are necessary for lasting freedom.

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047 - Stories Of Healing: Ernie & Jackie Chambers May 29, 2018

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We hear Ernie and Jackie's story of healing and redemption of their marriage. They talk through their marital tension caused by Ernie's sexual addiction and how they began their healing journey. They also share with us how their relationships with each other and their community changed through the process of healing.

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046 - Summer Sobriety May 22, 2018

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We discuss maintaining sobriety during the oftentimes difficult summer months. We talk about things to avoid, helpful guardrails, and how to maintain accountability during the summer. We also discuss the opportunities that the summer months possess for finding sexual integrity.

RESOURCES

FASTER SCALE

COMMITMENT TO CHANGE

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045 - Regional Group Leaders (RGL) May 15, 2018

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We talk to two of our Regional Group Leaders (RGL's) about the RGL volunteer position. We discuss what an RGL is, why they exist, and how they help churches with Pure Desire groups. We also talk through mistakes churches make when it comes to utilizing their RGL.