Ask the Counselor

When a person believes that freedom from sexual sin is impossible for them, it often leads to feelings of despair and hopelessness. We looked at common things inside us that lead to these feelings in our last episode and showed how they prevent us from gaining freedom. This week, we’ll identify five crucial steps that a person must take if they want to walk in true liberty from sin and what it looks like to put those into practice.

"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. ⛅ ------ Check out more segments of "Ask the Counselor": 🎞️ ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/ZToXPj4NDVg ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

Some say that if you want to discover the roots of addictive behavior, you have to look at a person’s childhood, because the data shows that if a child’s father doesn’t give them the love they need, they can have real problems later in life. But does that mean that a father's failure to love causes a person to become an addict? In today’s interview, we'll discuss what the Bible teaches about why we do what we do, and how to deal with our own bad choices.

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. 🌎 ------ Check out more episodes of the Pure Life Ministries Podcast: 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/Bkbz1jRNHdM ------ Check out our flagship resource by Pastor Steve Gallagher, “At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry”: 📕 ➡️ https://store.purelifeministries.org/product/at-the-altar-of-sexual-idolatry/ ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

Most of the men who come to us for help have already taken a lot of steps to break free from sexual sin, but nothing has changed. This clearly shows it's not enough to take steps to find freedom. You’ve got to take the right steps. 🙇 In this "Ask the Counselor" episode, we'll provide a biblical response to the question, "What's the first step to breaking free from sexual sin?" 🎙️ ------ Check out more episodes of the Pure Life Ministries Podcast: 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/Bkbz1jRNHdM ------ Check out our flagship resource by Pastor Steve Gallagher, “At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry”: 📕 ➡️ https://store.purelifeministries.org/product/at-the-altar-of-sexual-idolatry/ ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ Residential Counseling Program: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/residential ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

What struggling men and women truly need is an intimate love relationship with God, because a deep, personal experience of God's love will break the hold of sin. ❤️‍🔥 Unfortunately, many people caught in sexual sin are uncertain whether God loves them. In this show, we’ll discuss what might block someone from experiencing a sense of God’s love and, more importantly, what can be done about it. ✝️ ------ Check out more episodes of the Pure Life Ministries Podcast: 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/Bkbz1jRNHdM ------ Check out the “Victory” series: 🙌 ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/podcast?series=Victory ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

Many people struggle to believe they can be free from sexual sin because even if they manage to avoid pornography, they’re still constantly being bombarded with sexual thoughts. 😰 In this episode, we’ll discuss why we should never use temptation as an excuse to stay in defeat, why the battle against lust is actually a positive thing, and the key to growing strong enough to stand firm when temptation arises. 🎧 ------ Check out more episodes of the Pure Life Ministries Podcast: 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/Bkbz1jRNHdM ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

Accountability is a big buzzword in addiction recovery circles, some even suggesting that it’s the main thing people need to find freedom. But Christians must carefully examine these things in the light of Scripture. 📖 In today's episode, we'll give a biblical answer to the question: “What role does accountability play in overcoming sexual sin?" ------ Check out more episodes of the Pure Life Ministries Podcast: 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/Bkbz1jRNHdM ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ Residential Counseling Program: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/residential ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

If you search "how to overcome sexual sin," you'll get a lot of different opinions. Some are totally secular while others are taken from Scripture—like being accountable, developing an unselfish lifestyle, or starting a prayer life. In today’s show, we’ll explore another powerful spiritual tool—fasting. We'll dive into why it works, how to approach it with the right heart, and offer practical tips to make it part of your walk. 🎧 ------ Check out more episodes of the Pure Life Ministries Podcast: 🎙️ ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/Bkbz1jRNHdM ------ Check out “The Crucified Lifestyle” by Dustin Renz: ☨ ➡️ https://makewayministries.com/product/thecrucifiedlifestylesc/ ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

Sin always comes with painful consequences. Emotional, physical, or relational pain. And for many people, these consequences often stir up difficult questions. "If God loves me, why would He allow such hard consequences? Does this mean that God has forsaken me? Is there any way to move forward after this?" 😞 In today’s episode, we look to the Scripture to give biblical answers to some of these questions. 🔍 ------ Check out more episodes of the Pure Life Ministries Podcast: 🎞️ ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/Bkbz1jRNHdM ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin