This week on Pure Gold, we highlight a brand new ministry out there that is offering men a place to find a safe community in their efforts to live with sexual purity. Live Free is a private and safe community for men, struggling with lust and porn, where they can find support, accountability, practical teaching, and most importantly... freedom. Frank also shares some bonus content from Live Free on the topic of having a healthy perspective in recovery. Enjoy the podcast!

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Big news coming out this week about Christian comedian John Crist. In this special segment from Pure Gold, we offer our thoughts & prayers for John and all those involved in this story. Please go to Faithwire here to read the full story.

In this special episode of Pure Gold, we honor the life of Dr. Mark Laaser, one of the early pioneers in the field of sexual addiction & recovery. Dr. Laaser passed away early on the morning of September 27, 2019 after a long battle with myeloma cancer. His life & legacy is nothing short of amazing and while I didn't know him personally, I did have the chance to interview him for the podcast in 2014. I share my thoughts of Dr. Laaser as well as the interview I did with him regarding his book, "Taking Every Thought Captive". Mark -- we will miss you, but we thank God for your life and for the thousands of lives your ministry touched on this earth. Friends, enjoy the podcast.

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Can a person stop looking at porn but still be an addict?

I love this question and have encountered it many times in my work with men throughout the years. One of the purity coaches I most respect is Michael Leahy, founder & CEO of BraveHearts, a faith-based, non-profit ministry, whose mission has been to lead people to freedom from sexual sin and sex addiction through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Recently, someone asked Michael this question:

"Can you define terms you use like slip, minor slip, relapse? If I have been successful in stopping porn use but unsuccessful in stopping acting out behaviors, how do I discern where I am at?"

I really loved his answer to the question. It's both helpful and specific but really gets to the heart of the writer's question. Enjoy!

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So many guys I talk to wonder why and how they get themselves into the situations they're in. How did that slip occur? What led to that relapse? Without understanding what happened BEFORE the slip or relapse, we'll keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again. It's what leads up to the point of acting out that really matters. In this bonus episode, Frank shares 3 very common triggers that we can't afford to ignore if we want to get healthy in recovery and become the people that God wants us to be. Enjoy the podcast!

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This week on the podcast, Frank shares a purity tip on what to do when you reach that point in the week where your tank is empty and you need to be re-filled. We all get there! A crazy week at work, the beautiful demands of family, and of course the circumstances that arise throughout the week that we didn't predict. Life happens and we get tired. That's the reality. But we don't have to stay there and there are some really important things we can do for our soul to get refreshed. Praying this tip encourages you this week! Blessings!

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Recovery from addiction is a battle fought on many fronts. There is not one key to freedom and healing, but a culmination of little & big decisions that a person must make to get healthy again. It's developing a fierce tenacity and commitment to doing the right thing even if you slip up. But it's also about putting the right practices in place to help you when you're facing a battle. This week on the podcast, we talk about the discipline we must have in recovery & hear from a guest therapist about developing healthy disciplines to guide you along the way. Enjoy the podcast!

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One of the greatest tools a person in recovery needs in their tool belt is good software on all their devices designed to protect them from the junk on the internet and keep their accountability partners in the loop about their progress. Covenant Eyes, in my opinion, is the best out there with their new software they've unveiled, called "Screen Accountability". In this segment, Frank discusses the importance of having software on all your devices & details CE's new resource.

Interested in checking out Covenant Eyes? They offer two incredibly affordable plans for individuals & families! Click here to read more about the different tiers and to sign up for screen accountability. Make sure you're covered & protected with Covenant Eyes!

My point of brokenness occurred when my wife (fiance at the time) took her engagement ring off and slid it across the table and said: "I won't marry you". It was as if the Lord was saying: "You've nearly destroyed your life, I won't allow you to destroy my daughter's life." Dishonesty is a destroyer of marriage. The moment you stop being honest with your spouse is the moment you have given up on your marriage. This week, Frank shares from his own life what it took to come out of addiction and into freedom. Also, what is temptation really? Should we be worried or concerned when we're tempted?

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Transparency in recovery means you're completely honest with your spouse, doesn't it? What do you really share with them? How far do you go in explaining to them how you struggle? This week, Frank & Tracey both attempt to address these questions and more as they talk from their own personal experience of addiction & recovery journeys. Husbands AND wives: You don't want to miss this episode.

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