Living by Faith and Not by Feelings (Part 1)

June 3, 2026
Patrick Hudson
Director of Ministry Outreach

Pure Life Ministries has been a pioneer in dealing with sexual addiction and its consequences for over 35 years. During that span of time thousands of people have found freedom through our counseling programs and teaching materials.

Do you realize how much we’re led by our feelings? And not simply our emotions—but also our thoughts and desires. Letting feelings like fear, anger, sadness, and lust drive us leads to sinful behaviors which result in corruption and bondage.

In today’s sermon, Ministry Outreach Director Patrick Hudson explains some of these feelings, having experienced their consequences, and having now taken the alternative path: following the truth of God’s word into right thinking and living, which always results in peace and freedom.

Learn More About Us

Biblical counseling is the heart and soul of our ministry.
We've been helping Christians fight for purity since 1986.
We release new content every week.
Patrick Hudson

Patrick earned a bachelor’s degree in music composition and a teaching credential from Point Loma Nazarene University and went on to teach music for several years. Though he sensed God’s call from an early age, he became entangled in sexual sin and worldliness, leading to years of licentious living and its ensuing guilt. In time, God led him to the Pure Life Ministries Residential Program where he experienced a profound transformation. Today, Patrick serves in the media department, overseeing the production of video and print content that testifies to the redemptive power of the Cross.

Living by Faith and Not by Feelings (Part 1) By Patrick Hudson on 06/03/2026

Living by Faith and Not by Feelings (Part 1)

Do you realize how much we’re led by our feelings? And not simply our emotions—but also our thoughts and desires. Letting feelings like fear, anger, sadness, and lust drive us leads to sinful behaviors which result in corruption and bondage.

In today’s sermon, Ministry Outreach Director Patrick Hudson explains some of these feelings, having experienced their consequences, and having now taken the alternative path: following the truth of God’s word into right thinking and living, which always results in peace and freedom.

Patrick earned a bachelor’s degree in music composition and a teaching credential from Point Loma Nazarene University and went on to teach music for several years. Though he sensed God’s call from an early age, he became entangled in sexual sin and worldliness, leading to years of licentious living and its ensuing guilt. In time, God led him to the Pure Life Ministries Residential Program where he experienced a profound transformation. Today, Patrick serves in the media department, overseeing the production of video and print content that testifies to the redemptive power of the Cross.