Pure Desire Podcast

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034 - Healthy Habits Feb 27, 2018

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We talk about the importance of healthy habits on the road to freedom from sexual addiction. We talk through what makes a habit healthy, how to implement lasting habits, and when a habit becomes another addiction. We also give personal examples of healthy habits that have worked in our lives.

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033 - Singleness & Addiction Pt. 2 Feb 20, 2018

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We talk to Ben Bennett and Jake Kissack about being single and battling sexual addiction. We discuss ways to educate and help young people address this issue, while also unpacking ways that married couples can encourage and support single friends and what resources are available for single people stuck in addiction.

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032 - Singleness & Addiction Pt. 1 Feb 13, 2018

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We talk to Ben Bennett and Jake Kissack about being single and battling sexual addiction. We talk through what it looks like to find sexual freedom as a single person and when it's ok to be in a relationship. We also talk about how to best reach the single demographic with the message of hope and freedom, and what resources are available for single people struggling with addiction.

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BOOKS:

BEHIND THE MASK

TOP GUN

LIVING FREE

WEBSITES:

BEGGARS DAUGHTER

BEN BENNETT’S WEBSITE

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BLOG POSTS:

WHAT YOUR SEXUAL FANTASIES (MIGHT) SAY ABOUT YOU by Jay Stringer

_SILENCE: THE SOUND OF FEMALE SEXUAL_SHAME by Jay Stringer

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031 - PD-University Feb 06, 2018

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We talk about our event called Pure Desire University (PD-U). We discuss what the PD-U is and who can attend these conferences. We also talk about what churches will benefit from hosting or attending a PD-U. We talk through how to host or attend a PD-U and why we encourage churches to pursue a PD-U.

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Interested in hosting an event: events@puredesire.org

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030 - Living Free Jan 30, 2018

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We talk to Ben Bennett about his resource for college-aged men, Living Free. We talk about how the resource came about and what is at the core of its message. We also discuss why reaching the younger generations with freedom is so important and the benefits this freedom brings the church.

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LIVING FREE KIT

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029 - Conquer Series Jan 23, 2018

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We talk to the CEO of KingdomWorks Studios, Jeremy Wiles, about their 10-week cinematic study on sexual addiction called the Conquer Series. We talk about the backstory/history of the Conquer Series and Dr. Ted's involvement in the project. We discuss how the Conquer Series works and what it does. We also discuss the new rollout of Conquer Series 2.0 and all the updated/new tools added.

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CONQUER SERIES KIT

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028 - FAQ # 2 Jan 16, 2018

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We talk through more Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). The questions on today's episode cover topics like handling relapse in group leadership, who can/should watch the Conquer Series, timeline of full disclosure, healthy habits for engaged couple preparing for sexuality in marriage, and more.

Submit your questions for future FAQ episodes:

Email your question to: podcast@puredesire.org
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027 - Seven Pillars of Freedom (Pt. 2) Jan 09, 2018

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We talk about our Seven Pillars of Freedom groups and group material for addicted men. We discuss what the Seven Pillars are, how often groups meet, and what men need to get Seven Pillars groups going. We also talk through what men need in order to lead Seven Pillars groups.

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026 - Seven Pillars of Freedom (Pt. 1) Jan 02, 2018

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We talk about our Seven Pillars of Freedom groups and group material for addicted men. We discuss the history of Seven Pillars and how it compares to your run-of-the-mill bible study. We also talk about the commitment level required to benefit from Seven Pillar groups.

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SEVEN PILLARS OF FREEDOM KIT

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025 - Suspecting Spouse Dec 26, 2017

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We talked to Debby Flanagan, a clinician on staff, about when a spouse suspects that their husband/wife is struggling with porn/sex addiction. We discuss what first steps should be taken and what to avoid when addressing the suspicion. We also talk through about what support and resources are available for men or women in this situation.