Pure Life Ministries Podcast
349 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsThis 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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Timeless Truths: There is Nothing More Christ-like Than Forgiveness
April 04, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this Timeless Truths segment from our archives, Kathy Gallagher talks about the beauty of forgiveness and mercy, and shows hurting wives how to be in that spirit toward their husbands.
#575 - Seeing a Husband's Sin with New Eyes | Hope for Hurting Wives
April 01, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 37 MBLike any wife, Kathy Gallagher felt utterly shattered by her husband's affairs and pornography addiction. But God also helped her to see that her husband Steve was in the fight of his life. He was fighting tooth and nail against his own flesh, the world and the devil. In today’s episode, Kathy Gallagher offers a new perspective about a husband’s struggle with sexual sin. Resources we mentioned: When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart (Book) By Kathy Gallagher
#574 - God is Working Through Our Pain | Hope for Hurting Wives
March 25, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWhen life gets really hard, we often cry out “God, why did you allow this to happen to me?” But the real question we should be asking is, "Am I still trusting that God is good and merciful, despite what I'm going through?" In the fourth episode of our series, Hope for Hurting Wives, Kathy Gallagher exhorts wives to make sure that their trials are not destroying their faith. Resources we mentioned: When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart (Book) By Kathy Gallagher
#573 - God is the Center of a Perfect Marriage | Hope for Hurting Wives
March 18, 2024 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThere is nothing wrong with wanting a good marriage, or even a "perfect" one. But what is a perfect marriage from God's perspective, and what does it require to have one? Kathy Gallagher is back for the third episode of our series, Hope for Hurting Wives. Resources we mentioned: When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart (Book) By Kathy Gallagher
#572 - When God is Your Only Hope | Hope for Hurting Wives
March 11, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBFor over 35 years, we have been ministering to hurting wives. And the essence of our message is that when everything is crumbling all around us, and when everything feels hopeless, Jesus is solid, trustworthy and the source of real hope. This is the second episode in our new series, Hope for Hurting Wives. Thanks for listening! Resources we mentioned: When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart (Book) By Kathy Gallagher
#571 - What Devastated Wives Need Most | Hope for Hurting Wives
March 04, 2024 00:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBWhen a wife finds out that her husband has been unfaithful, her world is shattered by gut-wrenching pain, tormenting fears and haunting questions. But there is HOPE. In our latest series, Kathy Gallagher uses personal testimony and decades of counseling experience to show the hurting wife how to find the God of hope in the midst of the pain. Resources we mentioned: When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart (Book) By Kathy Gallagher
#570 - Saved Through Real Repentance | Ryan's Story of Hope
February 26, 2024 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBRyan's childhood home was full of arguing, tension and chaos. In order to escape from his painful reality, he turned to porn, drugs and alcohol. But he found out soon enough that these only made him far more miserable. Then, something terrifying happened to him at a party one night, and that was it. He was determined to get real help. Resources we mentioned: Purity for Life Episode #407: An Adulterous Christian Woman No More (Part 1) | Lyndell's Story of Hope Purity for Life Episode #5...
#569 - Seek Fulfillment in God, Not Things | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
February 19, 2024 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBHuman beings have a deep need for fulfillment. It's how God made us. But things go horribly wrong when we seek satisfaction in earthly things. We end up becoming dependent on, maybe even addicted to, things that cannot satisfy us. But if we will seek our fulfillment in God Himself, we'll find that He can do what nothing else can. That’s why seeking fulfillment in God is one of the key lessons on the road to freedom.
#568 - Keep Your Guard Up | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
February 12, 2024 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBAs long as we are living in this world, we are going to be engaged in a spiritual war. As A.W. Tozer said, this world is not a playground, it is a battleground. But if we will stay close to the captain of our faith, the victorious Jesus, He will give us the strength to win our battles.
#567 - Fight for Contentment | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
February 05, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIt's not easy to be content in America, where everything is screaming at us that we need MORE. But contentment is just one more key lesson on the road to freedom, because contentment creates a barrier of protection around our hearts and minds.
#566 - Keep Making Godly Choices! | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBSpoiler alert: There are things inside of you AND outside of you that are TRYING to get you to stray off the narrow path and into sin. That's what makes the road to freedom so hard sometimes. In this episode, we'll talk about how to effectively deal with everyday temptations so that you can stay on the road to freedom.
#565 - Overcome Offenses With Forgiveness | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBHave you ever had to navigate at high speeds around an object that is lying in the middle of a busy highway? Relationship issues are a bit like that. You've got to learn how to navigate safely around them, otherwise you're going to experience some real damage to your heart and life. In today's episode, we'll talk about why cultivating a spirit of forgiveness is an absolutely critical part of staying on the road to freedom.
#564 - Called out of Terrible Darkness | Brian's Story of Hope
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBWhen Brian was growing up, he wholeheartedly pursued sex, drugs, a musical career, and whatever else he thought would bring him fulfillment. But then, God began to draw Brian—through a drumming gig at a church, through a girlfriend who was fed up with his porn addiction, and then through his time in the Residential Program at Pure Life Ministries. Little bit by little bit, God was calling Brian to become a dedicated follower of Jesus.
#564 - Called out of Terrible Darkness | Brian’s Story of Hope
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBWhen Brian was growing up, he wholeheartedly pursued sex, drugs, a musical career, and whatever else he thought would bring him fulfillment. But then, God began to draw Brian—through a drumming gig at a church, through a girlfriend who was fed up with his porn addiction, and then through his time in the Residential Program at Pure Life Ministries. Little bit by little bit, God was calling Brian to become a dedicated follower of Jesus.
#563 - What are Common Myths About Sexual Addiction? | Ask the Counselor
January 08, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWhen professing Christians get sick of being addicted, they often turn to the internet, self-help gurus or psychology to find out where their real problem is. Unfortunately, a lot of what they'll find from these sources is nothing more than myth. In today's show, we'll look at some really common myths that many Christians believe about sexual addiction.
#417 (REPLAY) - Reflections on the Lowly Jesus (Part 2)
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn our last episode, we took time to reflect on the wonder of Jesus—his lowliness, his love and his sacrifice. This week, we'll keep going. Welcome to Part 2 of our Purity for Life Christmas episode!
#416 (REPLAY) - Reflections on the Lowly Jesus (Part 1)
December 25, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBIt takes quite an effort to fix our eyes on Jesus in this crazy world, and it is no different at Christmastime. In fact, the holidays often only amplify the pain and sorrow many people feel in their everyday lives. But we want to help you allow Jesus to take center stage during this holiday season. No matter what's going on in your life, please take some time to stop everything and focus on the greatest gift ever given.
#562 - Are You a Slave to Your Lusts? | Ask the Counselor
December 18, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB"I’m struggling.” This is probably the most common way Christian men describe their continual attempts to break free from sexual sin. But for many, it would be much more accurate if they said, "I'm a slave to lust.” In today’s episode, we'll get to the heart of addiction and we'll talk about the first step men must take if they want real freedom.
#561 - Men’s Sexual Sin Q&A
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBDo you want to know how to effectively deal with temptation? Do you ever wonder if the apostle Paul believed that marriage was the cure for sexual addiction? In this episode, Steve Gallagher and the leadership of Pure Life Ministries offer biblical answers to really common questions about sexual sin.
#561 - Men's Sexual Sin Q&A
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBDo you want to know how to effectively deal with temptation? Do you ever wonder if the apostle Paul believed that marriage was the cure for sexual addiction? In this episode, Steve Gallagher and the leadership of Pure Life Ministries offer biblical answers to really common questions about sexual sin.
#560 - Keep Your Eyes on God’s Goal | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBSometimes the goal we set for ourselves does not fully match God's goal for us. Here's a surprising example of this: when we make freedom from sexual sin our highest goal. In today’s show, we’ll talk about why God's goal for our lives is much deeper and more wonderful than that, and why pursuing His goal for our lives is a “Key Lesson on the Road to Freedom.” Resources we mentioned: Living in Victory Through the Power of Mercy (Book) By Steve Gallagher
#560 - Keep Your Eyes on God's Goal | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBSometimes the goal we set for ourselves does not fully match God's goal for us. Here's a surprising example of this: when we make freedom from sexual sin our highest goal. In today’s show, we’ll talk about why God's goal for our lives is much deeper and more wonderful than that, and why pursuing His goal for our lives is a “Key Lesson on the Road to Freedom.” Resources we mentioned: Living in Victory Through the Power of Mercy (Book) By Steve Gallagher
#559 - Mercy Destroys the Spirit of Lust | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBReal freedom isn't just about protecting our hearts from a lustful spirit, it's about yielding to a completely different kind of spirit—a loving, giving, spirit of mercy. In today’s show, we’ll talk about why learning to get in the flow of God’s mercy is absolutely critical for going all the way into a life of victory, and we’ll also give you some practical things that will help you foster that spirit of mercy. Resources we mentioned: At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry (Book) by Steve Gall...
#558 - Rescued, Redeemed, Restored (Part 2) | Greg And Paloma’s Story Of Hope
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBPart 2: As Greg drove on to the Pure Life Ministries' Residential campus, he experienced a hope that he hadn't felt in a very long time. And hope was exactly what he and Paloma needed, because sin and selfishness had ravaged their marriage. Over the next 9 months, he and Paloma would experience a transformation in their lives and in their marriage that can only be described as a miracle of God. Resources: Why the Residential Program Must Be Nine Months (Article) By Steve Gallagher Exp...
#558 - Rescued, Redeemed, Restored (Part 2) | Greg And Paloma's Story Of Hope
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBPart 2: As Greg drove on to the Pure Life Ministries' Residential campus, he experienced a hope that he hadn't felt in a very long time. And hope was exactly what he and Paloma needed, because sin and selfishness had ravaged their marriage. Over the next 9 months, he and Paloma would experience a transformation in their lives and in their marriage that can only be described as a miracle of God. Resources: Why the Residential Program Must Be Nine Months (Article) By Steve Gallagher ...
#557 - Rescued, Redeemed, Restored (Part 1) | Greg And Paloma’s Story Of Hope
November 13, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBPart 1: In 2020, life had never been worse for Greg and Paloma. Greg had been addicted to porn for over two decades and had lost all hope of being free. One day, he decided to give himself over to his fantasies and pay for sex. When Greg’s sin came to light, Paloma was absolutely crushed. Their marriage…was over. At least, that’s what they both thought.
#557 - Rescued, Redeemed, Restored (Part 1) | Greg And Paloma's Story Of Hope
November 13, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBPart 1: In 2020, life had never been worse for Greg and Paloma. Greg had been addicted to porn for over two decades and had lost all hope of being free. One day, he decided to give himself over to his fantasies and pay for sex. When Greg’s sin came to light, Paloma was absolutely crushed. Their marriage…was over. At least, that’s what they both thought.
#556 - Why You Should Read "Evidence Not Seen"
November 06, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBDarlene Deibler went to Indonesia to preach the gospel to cannibalistic tribes. But when war broke out, she found herself plunged into the horrors of a WWII prisoner-of-war camp. And yet, Darlene would spend the rest of her life telling about a God whose comfort outshined her sufferings, whose presence was more precious than her losses, and whose loving provision was as faithful as the morning sun. Resources we mentioned: Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of Wor...
#556 - Why You Should Read ”Evidence Not Seen”
November 06, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBDarlene Deibler went to Indonesia to preach the gospel to cannibalistic tribes. But when war broke out, she found herself plunged into the horrors of a WWII prisoner-of-war camp. And yet, Darlene would spend the rest of her life telling about a God whose comfort outshined her sufferings, whose presence was more precious than her losses, and whose loving provision was as faithful as the morning sun. Resources we mentioned: Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of Worl...
#555 - Cultivate a Disciplined Lifestyle | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
October 30, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBHere's a paradox: If you want to enjoy tremendous freedom in Christ, then cultivate a disciplined lifestyle. In today’s episode, Steve Gallagher joins us to take a look at why discipline is part and parcel with growth as a Christian.
#554 - Fall in Love with Jesus | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBAustin Kropf and Josh Bergstrom had both tried numerous things in an attempt to find freedom from sexual sin. But instead of getting better, they had only grown worse. So when they came to Pure Life Ministries, they were exhausted, despairing and desperate for change. And then something happened that changed everything. They fell in love with Jesus.
#553 - Keep First Things First | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBWe wouldn’t think twice about trying to live without air, water, or food. So why do we think we can live spiritually without a daily intake of God’s word and a daily life of prayer? In this episode of Purity for Life, we’re going to talk about establishing and maintaining a devotional life—because, let’s face it, we will never stay on the road to freedom without keeping first things first.
#511 (Replay) - Handle Failure Wisely | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
October 09, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBImagine that for the first time in your life, you're leaving all the miserable consequences of sexual sin behind you and walking forward in real freedom. But then something devastating happens. You fail. Now what? In this episode, Steve and Kathy Gallagher join us to talk about what to do, and what not to do, when you fail so that you don't get fatally sidetracked on the road to freedom.
#552 - Why Peace Reigns When God Conquers Our Hearts | Ashes to Beauty
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBIf you and your spouse are walking down the path laid out by Jesus in the Beatitudes, something wonderful is on the horizon. From the ashes of sexual sin's destruction will rise something new and beautiful. Where sin once reigned with terrible fury, God will rule over your hearts and home with a powerful sense of peace. This is the final episode of our series, Ashes to Beauty. You don't want to miss it! Resources we mentioned: From Ashes to Beauty (Book) by Jeff Colón
#551 - Why a Pure Heart Will Make EVERYTHING New | Ashes to Beauty
September 25, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBAshes to Beauty Episode 7: When a husband truly repents of sexual sin, most couples are ready to put all of that behind them and to enjoy a new life. But they soon find that there are other huge areas of their marriage that still need God's powerful touch. In today’s show, we'll talk about two of the biggest: healthy communication and intimacy in the marriage bed. Resources we mentioned: From Ashes to Beauty (Book) by Jeff Colón
#550 - Why a Marriage Full of Mercy is so Blessed | Ashes to Beauty
September 18, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBWe know that a marriage cannot survive when selfishness dominates the couple’s hearts and their home. But do we really believe that the opposite is also true–that a marriage will overflow with blessing when each spouse is giving their lives away for others? In episode 6 of Ashes to Beauty, Scott and Erin Wilson talk about why living "the mercy life" radically changed their marriage and became one of their greatest goals. Resources we mentioned: From Ashes to Beauty (Book) by Jeff Colón
#549 - Why it’s Good to Be Really Hungry for God | Ashes to Beauty
September 11, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBIf a couple who were in real trouble asked you what it would take to restore their lives and their marriage, what would you tell them? Would you tell them they both really need a desperate desire for righteousness? In episode five of our series Ashes to Beauty, Shawn and Susan Smith talk about why becoming hungry for righteousness made such a huge difference in their own lives and marriage. Resources we mentioned: From Ashes to Beauty (Book) by Jeff Colón
#549 - Why it's Good to Be Really Hungry for God | Ashes to Beauty
September 11, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBIf a couple who were in real trouble asked you what it would take to restore their lives and their marriage, what would you tell them? Would you tell them they both really need a desperate desire for righteousness? In episode five of our series Ashes to Beauty, Shawn and Susan Smith talk about why becoming hungry for righteousness made such a huge difference in their own lives and marriage. Resources we mentioned: From Ashes to Beauty (Book) by Jeff Colón
#548 - Why Obeying God Reverses the Desolation of Self-Will | Ashes to Beauty
September 04, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBIn the fourth episode of Ashes to Beauty: Scott and Erin Wilson’s world blew apart in one day when Erin found texts from another woman on Scott's phone. For the next couple of years, they tried to fix their marriage--in their own way and their own strength. Eventually, they both came to the place where they were willing to do the will of God. That’s when their marriage began to be restored. Resources we mentioned: From Ashes to Beauty (Book) by Jeff Colón
#547 - Why Those Who Weep Are Actually Blessed | Ashes to Beauty
August 28, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn the newest episode of Ashes to Beauty: When our hearts are torn open, we frantically reach for anything that will take away the pain. But what if God showed up in our suffering and told us that our pain was actually opening the door to tremendous blessing? Even though that makes no sense to our natural minds, that's exactly what He means when He says, "Blessed are those who mourn." Resources we mentioned: From Ashes to Beauty (Book) by Jeff Colón
#546 - Why Devastation is the First Step Toward Redemption | Ashes to Beauty
August 21, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBSexual sin is like a hurricane of evil, and the overwhelming devastation can make it seem like there's no hope for the marriage. But in God's powerful hands, the sense of our total neediness actually becomes the first step on the road to redemption. That's what we'll talk about in episode two of our series Ashes to Beauty. Resources we mentioned: From Ashes to Beauty (Book) by Jeff Colón
#545 - God is Willing and Able to Transform ANY Marriage | Ashes to Beauty
August 14, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBFor over 35 years, we have watched God do miracles in even the most hopeless of situations. If your marriage has been reduced to a pile of ashes, you won't want to miss our newest series. We'll talk to four different couples whose marriages were horribly damaged by sexual sin, but who walked God's pathway to restoration and found that He is truly able to transform marriages from ashes to beauty. Resources we mentioned: From Ashes to Beauty (Book) by Jeff Colón
#544 - You Must Be Holy, For God is Holy Part 2
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWhen God says, "Be holy, for I am holy," it's like He's saying, "Become like Me." Wait, seriously? God is telling fallen human beings to become like Him? Dr. John Oswalt is back with us for the second part of our discussion about holiness. Resources we mentioned: Called to Be Holy by John Oswalt The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (Bible Commentary) by John Oswalt The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (Bible Commentary) by John Oswalt
#543 - You Must Be Holy, For God is Holy Part 1
July 31, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBAfter God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, He said to them, “I am Yahweh your God. Sanctify yourselves, therefore, and be holy; for I am holy." These are solemn words applicable to every professing believer. But what exactly is holiness? And how do we, mere humans, become holy? In this episode of Purity for Life, Dr. John Oswalt joins us to answer these questions, and more! Resources we mentioned: Called to Be Holy by John Oswalt The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (Bible ...
#542 - Redeemed by Love | A Story of Hope
July 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn today's episode we'll dive into the powerful story of how a couple went from utter hopelessness to seeing the Lord make all things new. Helpful Resources: Pure Life Ministries Residential Program At Home Counseling for Women
#541 - A Firm Foundation: Keep Adding to Your Faith!
July 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWouldn't it be wonderful to be filled with God's own life and glory? Well, the good news is that if we do our part, God will fill us! In the last episode of our series "A Firm Foundation" we'll talk about what we must do to experience the reality of God’s life and power.
#540 - A Firm Foundation: Don't Let Sin Conceive!
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWant to learn how to overcome temptation? Then check out this episode. We'll look at James 1:12-15, where the apostle left us priceless wisdom on the nature of temptation, so that we can learn how to handle temptation in a way that brings life.
#540 - A Firm Foundation: Don’t Let Sin Conceive!
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWant to learn how to overcome temptation? Then check out this episode. We'll look at James 1:12-15, where the apostle left us priceless wisdom on the nature of temptation, so that we can learn how to handle temptation in a way that brings life.
#539 - A Firm Foundation: Walk in the Spirit Part 2
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIf you’re a true believer, you know that Christianity is war. And the war can be incredibly fierce at times, but don’t lose heart, because God has shown us how to win. In Galatians 5, Paul says, “Walk by the spirit, and you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.” That’s the key to victory. Download e-Sword here
#538 - A Firm Foundation: Walk in the Spirit Part 1
June 26, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBDo you want to experience the freedom that Christ bought for you? Do you want to be free from legalism and purified from sinful lust? Do you want to be empowered by the Spirit to live a truly righteous life? Then you do NOT want to miss Part 1 of our discussion on the powerful book of Galatians. Download e-Sword here