Pure Sex Radio

By Jonathan Daugherty

Religion & Spirituality Sexuality Christianity

What's Pure Sex Radio about?

Pure Sex Radio tackles the tough subjects of porn and sexual brokenness and offers practical principles for living every day with sexual integrity. PSR seeks to help men, women, and families move from sexual brokenness to wholeness in Christ. If you have questions or comments regarding the show, or if you have a suggestion for a topic on an upcoming broadcast, please email us at [email protected]. Or follow us @PureSexRadio.

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Pure Sex Radio episodes:

04.17.2024
Breaking Down Barriers: The Art of Active Listening
In this episode, we have Andrew Arthur back with us to dive deep into the art of active listening. We chat about the common obstacles we face, like distractions and assumptions, that can disrupt our ability to truly hear others,...
04.12.2024
Hope and Healing: Brian Ellsworth's Testimony
On today’s episode, Brian Ellsworth shares his personal journey of trauma, addiction, and recovery. Brian is the new executive director of Living Without Lust, which is a fellowship of men desiring to live with sexual integrity. Brian discusses his challenging...
04.10.2024
Understanding Female Sexuality and Struggles
In this episode, we welcome back Ashley Jameson from Pure Desire Ministries. She helps us understand trauma, addiction, and women's struggles with sex and relationships, shining a light on the importance of transforming our worldly views on sexuality. Ashley candidly...
04.03.2024
Identity and the Goodness of Sexuality
The world, especially in the West, is awash in all forms of sexual brokenness and confusion. And much of this brokenness and confusion is present in the Church. How can we help Christians understand God’s design for sex and live...
03.27.2024
100 Recovery Rules (with Mark Denison)
Addiction recovery is hard work. It is the process of learning to live in a whole new way apart from old, harmful, compulsive patterns. Such transformation doesn’t happen quickly or without help. Our guest today is Mark Denison. He has...
03.20.2024
8 Practical Steps of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a topic that gets brought up over and over again in the space of healing from betrayal. But before you tune out let me encourage you to stick around for my super practical conversation with Karla Downing on...
03.13.2024
Why Building Confidence is Important to Recovery
Why is confidence important to recovery from addictive patterns? And how is confidence different from arrogance or pride? To help us address this topic, we have Dr. Eddie Capparucci back on the program with us. Eddie is certified as a...
03.06.2024
"Am I Gay?" (with Garry Ingraham)
There are many men and women in the Church who struggle with all forms of sexual brokenness, including same-sex sexual desires. How can Christians love and care for those who want freedom from such besetting sins? In today’s episode, our...
02.28.2024
Living Undefiled (with Nick Stumbo)
Why is pornography such a big deal? This is a common question in the culture, but not necessarily one of alarm, but rather questioning why ministries like ours and many others even exist. Is there any real harm to pornography?...
02.21.2024
How Can I Lead Others When I Can't Lead Myself?
Register for Xposed Conference! When: THIS Saturday, February 24th (join in person or online) Xposed is an annual event to help pastors, ministry leaders, counselors, and individuals navigate sensitive sexual issues and equip them to care for their communities regarding...
02.14.2024
Wisdom from a Sage in Recovery Ministry
Sometimes we don’t have a “topic” for the podcast, but instead simply have a conversation with someone with loads of experience and wisdom in sexual struggles and recovery. This is what today’s episode is all about. Our guest is author...
02.07.2024
Living More Than a Love Story
How important is trust to emotional health and building strong, mature relationships? It is vital! Yet, many men we have served in our ministry struggle terribly with trust. In today’s episode, Stephen and I are going to dig into this...
01.31.2024
Understanding Human Agency
Albert Bandura was a psychologist who is credited with developing the term “human agency,” which refers to how you act, think, and interact with life. In this episode, Stephen and I will unpack the four functions of agency and how...
01.24.2024
Forgiving Forward (with Bruce and Toni Hebel)
Every Christian knows that forgiveness is central to salvation and restoration to God. But what does forgiveness look like between us and those who have hurt us? Our guests today are Bruce and Toni Hebel, founders of Forgiving Forward, a...
01.17.2024
New Research on Why Women View Porn
Did you know that 58% of women who struggle with porn were exposed to porn before age 12? Or that 93% of women who struggle with porn never attend a support group? And that 48% of women viewing porn were...
01.10.2024
4 Thoughts that Make Our Own Minds Feel Unsafe
Lots of men over the years have shared the sentiment of the following statement: “I’m good as long as I can stay out of my own head.” As we have unpacked this idea with the men who have shared this,...
01.03.2024
Best of 2023: Back to the Basics of Sexual Integrity
Originally Aired on March 7, 2023 View this episode on Youtube ---------- Today’s episode is getting back to the basics of living a life of sexual integrity. Stephen Cervantes and I have been working with men desiring greater integrity for...
12.27.2023
Best of 2023: Helping Couples Walk the Path of Restoration After Sexual Betrayal
Originally Aired on February 28, 2023 View this episode on Youtube ---------- HELP REACH THE YEAR-END GOAL TO IMPACT MORE LIVES! We have a goal of $103,000 to reach even more individuals and families in 2024 through this podcast and...
12.20.2023
A 3-Year Roadmap of Recovery and Emotional Growth
HELP REACH THE YEAR-END GOAL TO IMPACT MORE LIVES! We have a goal of $103,000 to reach even more individuals and families in 2024 through this podcast and all our other ministries. To partner with us, give at Bebroken.org/donate or call 210-822-8201....
12.13.2023
Understanding Freedom, Identity, and Creativity in Addiction Recovery
HELP REACH THE YEAR-END GOAL TO IMPACT MORE LIVES! We have a goal of $103,000 to reach even more individuals and families in 2024 through this podcast and all our other ministries. To partner with us, give at Bebroken.org/donate or call 210-822-8201....
12.06.2023
A Youth Pastor's Conversation on Identity
HELP REACH THE YEAR-END GOAL TO IMPACT MORE LIVES! We have a goal of $103,000 to reach even more individuals and families in 2024 through this podcast and all our other ministries. To partner with us, give at Bebroken.org/donate or call 210-822-8201....
11.29.2023
The Journey to Stay (with Steve & Lisa Goldberg)
HELP REACH THE YEAR-END GOAL TO IMPACT MORE LIVES! We have a goal of $103,000 to reach even more individuals and families in 2024 through this podcast and all our other ministries. To partner with us, give at Bebroken.org/donate or call 210-822-8201....
11.22.2023
Going Deeper for Women: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Love and Sex Addiction
HELP REACH THE YEAR-END GOAL TO IMPACT MORE LIVES! We have a goal of $103,000 to reach even more individuals and families in 2024 through this podcast and all our other ministries. To partner with us, give at Bebroken.org/donate or...
11.15.2023
Better Screen Time for You and Your Family
Screens are everywhere and, while they are not bad or wrong as a tool, the way we engage them and what we allow on them can be negative. So, how can we build better screen time for ourselves and our...
11.08.2023
Helping Men Navigate Between Logic and Emotion
Men, I’m really excited to bring you today’s program because Stephen and I are going to provide you with some VERY practical help for understanding how to navigate between logic and emotions – and why engaging emotions is essential for...
11.01.2023
Self-Care and Rest for Wives Healing from Betrayal Trauma
For over 10 years we have helped wives heal from sexual betrayal trauma. One aspect of this healing process that simply should not be overlooked is the need for self-care and simply rest. Today’s guest is Christy Jones Jackson. She...
10.25.2023
Brothers Helping Brothers to Finish Well
Proverbs 27:17 says “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” This idea of helping each other get sharper is so common in our work with men, especially in our Gateway to Freedom 3-day workshops. Guys form a bond...
10.18.2023
How to Be at Peace in Aloneness
What is the difference between alone and lonely? Is there a healthy aspect to being alone and understanding who you are by yourself? In today’s episode, Stephen and I dialogue about the topic of aloneness and why we need to...
10.11.2023
Addressing Childhood Trauma in Men
Childhood sexual abuse is not something that only happens to girls. Boys are victims, too. Most of these boys grow up to be men who find it terribly difficult to talk about these experiences. In today’s episode, our guest is...
10.04.2023
Church Ambassador Network (with Daniel Degner)
Today’s episode may be the most unique program we’ve ever done on our podcast. We are diving into the space of politics and government, and how Christians can engage their local and state elected officials in gospel-centered ways. Our guest...
09.27.2023
Helping the Next Generation Navigate Healthy Relationships
When many parents look across the cultural landscape they can become fearful, especially seeing the trajectory of sexual brokenness and confusion. But is there hope in this midst of the fear? Our guest today, Barb Winters, believes there is. She...
09.22.2023
The Gentle Path Project (with Austin Couture)
One of our core values in ministry is story. It is often the primary bridge that connects people adrift in brokenness and addiction to the community of recovery and transformation. In this episode, our guest is Austin Couture, the founder...
09.20.2023
Emotional Safety in Marriage
When a husband betrays his wife’s trust through sexual acting out, this can cause feelings of deep insecurity to arise in a wife – even to the point of feeling unsafe. In today’s episode, we will discuss the topic of...
09.13.2023
Grace-Based Transformation (Book Review)
I’m so excited about today’s program. I have written a new book that was released this month. It is entitled Grace-Based Transformation: The 3-Stage Journey to Wholeness in Christ. In this episode, I share what Grace-Based Transformation is and why...
09.06.2023
Emotional Transformation Therapy for Betrayed Wives
Betrayal in marriage is a trauma. Many wives have struggled to find healing because the help they have received simply didn’t address the trauma. Today’s guest is Laurie Bryson, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in betrayal trauma healing. She...
08.30.2023
Making Sense of the Sexual Revolution
How did we get to where we are today when it comes to sexual brokenness, confusion, and outright rebellion against God’s design for sex? In this episode, our guest is Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, who is the founder of the...
08.23.2023
Helping Pastors Recover from Sexual Brokenness
Pastors are regular men in a position of great responsibility. They are not immune to sexual temptations. How can the church help pastors recover from sexual sin and strongholds? In this episode, our guest is Robert Posner. Robert and his...
08.16.2023
Life Lessons from an Older Man
$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership Opportunity When you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! ---------------------------- Sometimes it takes...
08.11.2023
Our Born Identity (with Randy & Cynthia Lail)
$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership Opportunity When you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! ---------------------------- Over the past...
08.09.2023
God's Design for Emotional Growth & Sexuality
$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership Opportunity When you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! ---------------------------- For parents today...
08.02.2023
Men Helping Men Grow and Mature
$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership Opportunity When you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! ---------------------------- We learn and...
07.19.2023
How to Live Deliberately
$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership Opportunity When you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! ---------------------------- Do you live...
07.12.2023
God's Grace for Women Struggling with Porn and Sexual Shame
$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership Opportunity When you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! ---------------------------- Women struggle with...
07.05.2023
Exposing the Gender Lie (with Brandon Showalter)
$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership Opportunity When you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! ---------------------------- My guest today...
06.28.2023
What to Do When Your Child "Comes Out"
$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership Opportunity When you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! ---------------------------- What do you...
06.21.2023
Helping Men Understand a Woman's Grief Process
How can a man who has sexually betrayed his partner understand her grief process and why is this important for the potential restoration of the relationship? Today’s guest is Karla Downing. Karla has been on the podcast multiple times and...
06.14.2023
Becoming a Healing Church
$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership Opportunity When you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! ---------------------------- Our guest today...
06.07.2023
Why Must I Learn Me?
$75K Matching Gift Summer Partnership Opportunity When you give any amount to our ministry this summer (before August 31, 2023) your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $75,000. Give now at Bebroken.org/donate. Thank you for your partnership! ---------------------------- “A life...
05.31.2023
Conflict Management in Marriages Healing from Betrayal
Conflict is inevitable in marriage. But often couples assume that all conflict is bad or wrong and believe the goal is to eliminate it altogether. But my guest today has a different approach when it comes to conflict in marriage. ...
05.24.2023
Protecting Your Child from Predators
Today’s subject matter is something we rarely like to talk about but is extremely necessary for parents considering the sexualized culture we live in. Our topic is protecting your child from predators. Our guest is Dr. Beth Robinson, a licensed...

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Pure Sex Radio episodes:

Breaking Down Barriers: The Art of Active Listening

Hope and Healing: Brian Ellsworth's Testimony

Understanding Female Sexuality and Struggles

Identity and the Goodness of Sexuality

100 Recovery Rules (with Mark Denison)

8 Practical Steps of Forgiveness

Why Building Confidence is Important to Recovery

"Am I Gay?" (with Garry Ingraham)

Living Undefiled (with Nick Stumbo)

How Can I Lead Others When I Can't Lead Myself?

Wisdom from a Sage in Recovery Ministry

Living More Than a Love Story

Understanding Human Agency

Forgiving Forward (with Bruce and Toni Hebel)

New Research on Why Women View Porn

4 Thoughts that Make Our Own Minds Feel Unsafe

Best of 2023: Back to the Basics of Sexual Integrity

Best of 2023: Helping Couples Walk the Path of Restoration After Sexual Betrayal

A 3-Year Roadmap of Recovery and Emotional Growth

Understanding Freedom, Identity, and Creativity in Addiction Recovery

A Youth Pastor's Conversation on Identity

The Journey to Stay (with Steve & Lisa Goldberg)

Going Deeper for Women: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Love and Sex Addiction

Better Screen Time for You and Your Family

Helping Men Navigate Between Logic and Emotion

Self-Care and Rest for Wives Healing from Betrayal Trauma

Brothers Helping Brothers to Finish Well

How to Be at Peace in Aloneness

Addressing Childhood Trauma in Men

Church Ambassador Network (with Daniel Degner)

Helping the Next Generation Navigate Healthy Relationships

The Gentle Path Project (with Austin Couture)

Emotional Safety in Marriage

Grace-Based Transformation (Book Review)

Emotional Transformation Therapy for Betrayed Wives

Making Sense of the Sexual Revolution

Helping Pastors Recover from Sexual Brokenness

Life Lessons from an Older Man

Our Born Identity (with Randy & Cynthia Lail)

God's Design for Emotional Growth & Sexuality

Men Helping Men Grow and Mature

How to Live Deliberately

God's Grace for Women Struggling with Porn and Sexual Shame

Exposing the Gender Lie (with Brandon Showalter)

What to Do When Your Child "Comes Out"

Helping Men Understand a Woman's Grief Process

Becoming a Healing Church

Why Must I Learn Me?

Conflict Management in Marriages Healing from Betrayal

Protecting Your Child from Predators