Pure Life Ministries
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Sexual Sin
Finding Freedom

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.

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Ask the Counselor
Pure Life Ministries Podcast Episode #606: Should Christians Watch Movies with Sexual Content? | Ask the Counselor
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This episode: Should Christians watch movies with sexual content? Plus, what the Bible says about a believer's interaction with the world.

For Parents
Sexual Sin

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.

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Pure Life Ministries Podcast Episode #410 (REPLAY): For Parents: What is Your Biblical Role?
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Latest podcast: "What can I do to help my child overcome sexual sin?" Biblical counselor Mark Shaw answers this complex question.

Testimonies
Finding Freedom
Root Issues

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.

#605 - Giving Thanks in the Hard Seasons
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This episode: In our special Thanksgiving edition, we'll talk with three staff members who fought for gratitude in the midst of trials.

Sexual Sin
Spiritual Growth
Root Issues
For Wives

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 led to their ruin, but how God gave them a new vision centered on building His Kingdom.

On the Same Team
#603 - Pursue God's Kingdom, Not the American Dream | On the Same Team
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This episode: After Stephen and Jubilee ruined their lives in the pursuit of wealth, God gave them a new vision centered on His Kingdom.

Testimonies
For Wives
Finding Freedom
Spiritual Growth

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 toward 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 own great need for God.

On the Same Team
#602 - Live in Repentance and Humility | On the Same Team
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This episode: A God-filled marriage doesn't just happen. It's built through ongoing repentance toward God and humility toward each other.

Finding Freedom
For Wives
Testimonies

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.

On the Same Team
#601 - Build Each Other Up in Love | On the Same Team
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This episode: It's so encouraging when the person who sees our sins most clearly is also completely devoted to helping us walk in victory!

Spiritual Growth
For Wives
Root Issues

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 Team," we'll talk about why every Christian couple must vigilantly guard their hearts and minds from the spirit of this world.

On the Same Team
#600 - Make Your Home a Place for God | On the Same Team
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This episode: Sexual sin was only a small part of Nolan and Kendra's marital problems. The bigger issue was that they loved the world.

Spiritual Growth
For Wives

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 will have to navigate.

Check out the first video in our podcast series going through Jeff and Rose Colón’s book: God is Willing and Able to Transform ANY Marriage | Ashes to Beauty

If you're interested in Jeff and Rose Colón’s book, purchase it here: From Ashes to Beauty

On the Same Team
#599 - Challenges to Unity in Marriage | On the Same Team
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This episode: Want a unified marriage? In this episode, Jeff and Rose Colón talk about navigating the big obstacles that prevent unity.

Spiritual Growth
Finding Freedom
Root Issues

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 devoted in a way they never had before.

On the Same Team
#598 - Unified Through Humility | On the Same Team
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This episode: Infidelity and selfishness tore Steve and Kathy's marriage apart. Brokenness and humility restored unity and true devotion.

For Wives
Spiritual Growth
Sexual Sin

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 off by talking about why husbands and wives have to be on the same page spiritually.

On the Same Team
#597 - Getting on the Same Page | On the Same Team
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This episode: The battle for purity in this world is fierce. But there's tremendous strength when spouses join forces with each other.

Finding Freedom
Spiritual Growth

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.

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Pure Life Ministries Podcast Episode #440 (REPLAY): |Victory| Surrendering to the Goodness of God
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This episode: Those who believe God is good, trust Him. Those who trust Him, surrender to Him. Those who surrender to Him, obtain victory.

Spiritual Growth
Root Issues

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.

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Pure Life Ministries Podcast Episode #501 (REPLAY): Babylon: An Apathetic Church Culture
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This episode: Satan constantly fosters an apathetic spirit in the Church—because a Church without fire or zeal is no threat to his domain.

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