Pure Sex Radio

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com) It is always easier to criticize than to bless. But a marriage doesn't thrive and flourish by tearing each other down. This episode is a challenge to men to bless their wives. In it we offer practical insights for a husband to bless his wife.Get your PDF copy of 40 Blessings for a WifeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com) This was our #4 Top Downloaded Podcast for 2017. Originally aired October 21, 2017.  What is trauma and how does it affect emotional and spiritual growth? This episode unpacks this complex issue of trauma and helps you understand what it is and how to respond to it. For even more on this topic, get the book Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You by Wilder and FriesenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Special Guests: Gigi Hopkins and Ronnie West When a wife has experienced the deep pain of betrayal by her husband it is challenging to gain stability for healing and recovery. Understanding what boundaries are and how to apply them are critical for her healing process. This episode we invite Gigi Hopkins and Ronnie West to share their experience and insight on helping wives establish healthy boundaries.​Get more help at WivesCare.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

This was our #5 Top Downloaded Podcast for 2017. Originally aired June 24, 2017.  What do Christian Apologetics and sexuality have in common? More than you might imagine! This episode shares a segment of a webinar Jonathan gave for the Apologetics Academy on God's design and purpose for sexuality. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com) Understanding sexuality as a teenage boy is challenging. Life is changing fast during those years and temptations are swirling everywhere. How can a young man learn to mature into adulthood with integrity and confidence? In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen share insights to help parents help their sons.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

It's natural to parent defensively when it comes to issues of porn and sexual brokenness. And it's good to establish healthy boundaries and warn our children of the dangers of porn. But it's even better to go on the offensive to develop the key characteristics of a life of integrity and purpose. Our friend Dina Alexander shares her insights and the tools available for proactive parenting for sexual integrity. Visit EducateEmpowerKids.org for more resources.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com) The New Year brings opportunity for learning new skills. This episode will teach you 3 emotional and spiritual skills that will transform your daily life and help you resist temptation to a much greater degree. Listen in to be inspired and equipped. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

We have Jerry Sinclair back with us for this episode. Jerry has nearly 24 years of personal experience in recovery from sexual addiction. He also has many years of experience in full-time ministry to sexually addicted men and their wives. This episode unpacks numerous keys to successful recovery and growth; confession, trust, forgiveness, dealing with temptation, support groups, and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Jerry Sinclair is somewhat of a pioneer in the world of sexual addiction recovery. This episode unpacks his story and the beginnings of his recovery all the way back in the early 90's. Gain insights and wisdom from this man who has been on this journey a long time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com) Pornography has become "normal" in our culture, even something to laugh about and pass off as "no big deal." But is it really no big deal? We believe that porn influences its users dramatically, and its influence is rife with lies. This episode highlights some of the most common lies pornography teaches and how you can combat them.​If you struggle with porn, get help at 7Days.Bebroken.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com) Most men who become entangled in a sexual stronghold have been emotionally stunted along the way. When they begin their recovery journey they assume that changing behavior is all that is necessary for healing and growth. But proper behavior without emotional maturity doesn't equal wholeness as a man. This episode unpacks what emotional training for men looks like.​Download WEEK 1 of the Training GuideSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Special Guests: Bill & Lisa Roitsch (PowerOfHisLove.com) We have Bill & Lisa Roitsch back on the program this time to share with us practical tips and tools for restoring marriages affected by sexual brokenness. So if you want to be encouraged and equipped for building a healthy and whole marriage, listen up!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

We have a special guest on the program today. Michael Leahy is the founder of Bravehearts, a faith-based mentoring ministry to men. We will hear Michael's story but also about an exciting 10-Day Virtual Summit with over 40 experts in the field of sexual addiction and recovery. Don't miss it! Register Now for the Breaking Free SummitSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Special Guests: Bill & Lisa Roitsch (PowerofHisLove.com) Bill and Lisa probably shouldn't still be married to each other. But God is a God of redemption and reconciliation. Be encouraged and inspired by Bill and Lisa's story of healing and hope.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com) Transformation from sexual strongholds to sexual freedom and wholeness is very much like waking up from darkness into glorious light. But what does the process of awakening look like and feel like? This episode is Part 2 of exploring the moment of awakening and how to live in freedom and wholeness.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com) Transformation from sexual strongholds to sexual freedom and wholeness is very much like waking up from darkness into glorious light. But what does that moment of awakening look like and feel like? This episode explores the moment of awakening and how to live in freedom and wholeness.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Admitting you have a problem, even an addiction, is essential for healing and recovery. But what comes next in regards to restoration? In this episode we have back with us Troy Haas of HopeQuest to help us unpack the principles and process of restoration from sexual strongholds. Learn more about Troy and HopeQuest at HopeQuest.us.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

The recent #MeToo social media blitz has revealed once again just how much sexual brokenness and abuse exists in our world. We have our friend and ministry partner, Dr. Juli Slattery, with us to have a conversation in response to the issue of abuse and what good men can do about it.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Troy Haas has a story of brokenness and redemption. Raised in a home that left him confused and unprepared for life, he found comfort in medicating himself through drugs and sex. But God had a different plan for Troy. Be encouraged and inspired by Troy's story as you seek to embrace God's grace more fully in your own life. Learn more at HopeQuest.usSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com) Men, let's be honest. We are good at grumbling and complaining, especially in our marriages. So let's talk about this. Stephen and Jonathan get personal to help you understand how to transform from a self-centered complainer to a man who "loves your wife as Christ loves the church."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations