Pure Sex Radio

From Porn Pastor to Pure Desire

Nick Stumbo was a senior pastor with a porn struggle. This is not an uncommon story, but not all pastors with such a struggle are willing to bring it into the light. But Nick did bring it into the light and worked through healing with his church. Now he is the executive director of Pure Desire and helps lead others into the light of truth and grace regarding God's design for sexuality. Hear his story and his insights for living in the light. 

Learn more at http://www.PureDesire.org. 

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr.

Special Guest: Kristen Jenson (ProtectYoungMinds.org)

The world is awash in sex and pornography is affecting younger and younger children. How can parents address this issue even with their preschoolers and elementary aged children? Our guest, Kristen Jenson, has written an excellent book FOR children to understand the dangers of porn before they are traumatized by it. This episode is a review and explanation of the book, Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr. 

Helping Youth Understand Sexuality

Special Guest: Camille Cates

The confusion and questions surrounding sexuality are at an all-time high in our society. And for teenagers this seems magnified. How can parents and churches help young people understand and live out God's design for sexuality? Our guest, Camille Cates, has over 20 years of experience in helping teens navigate these questions and think deeper about design, identity, accountability, and love.

Learn more and find resources at HealingHearts.org/youth.

Carrying a Heavy Burden (Part 2)

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

When betrayal trauma hits and the burden of pain and disappointment gets heavy, how is a wife to respond? What might it look like to bear this burden with integrity and purpose? Could this be a "heavenly mission" that produces something good? In this episode we share 7 key principles to help you carry such burdens with wisdom and grace.

Carrying a Heavy Burden (Part 1)

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

When betrayal trauma hits and the burden of pain and disappointment gets heavy, how is a wife to respond? What might it look like to bear this burden with integrity and purpose? Could this be a "heavenly mission" that produces something good? This 2-part series unpacks what it looks like to carry a heavy burden in a way that honors God and transforms you.

Biblical Counseling vs. Traditional Counseling

Special Guest: Mark Shaw (TheAddictionConnection.org)

What is the difference between biblical counseling and traditional psychological counseling methods? And why is it important to make a distinction? Today's guest, Mark Shaw, brings his years of experience and expertise to this interesting (and sometimes controversial) topic. May you gain insights for your life that can only be attributed to the Wonderful Counselor, Jesus Christ.

Tips for Husbands (from Wives who Care!)

Special Guests: Gigi Hopkins and Marie Good

What advice might a hurting wife give to her husband that could benefit his recovery process? This broadcast brings insights and tips from two wives who have experienced betrayal and come out the other side with powerful and helpful insights for husbands.

Learn more about our wives care ministry at WivesCare.com. 

Addicted Thinking vs. Healthy Thinking

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

What are the differences between addiction thinking and healthy thinking, and how can you move toward the healthier? This broadcast unpacks many of the common patterns of addiction thinking and how to overcome them. You don't have to continue down the spiral of unhealthy thoughts. There is hope for a changed mind!

A good book to help: The Lies We Believe by Dr. Chris Thurman

Managing Disappointment

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

On average, we experience 20 disappointments every day. Disappointment -- those moments when expectations are not met -- is a part of life. But if disappointment is not managed well it can lead to all kinds of unhealthy anger and coping behaviors. This broadcast is meant to help you understand disappointment and how to better manage it. 

Addressing Porn in the Culture

Special Guest: Gina Kaye (GinaKaye.info)

How can we engage the culture on the issue of pornography and its effects in ways that are helpful and non-combative? Today's guest is Gina Kaye, an educator and advocate promoting prevention, treatment, and recovery from addiction, trauma, and abuse. She will help us understand how to better navigate addressing porn in the culture. 

Learn more about LCAP at LoneStarCO.org.