In this powerful conversation, Chris sits down with Joe Madison, founder of Demand Disruption, an organization dedicated to ending human trafficking by addressing the demand side—the buyers. Joe exposes some of the hardest truths about exploitation, pornography, and the cultural attitudes that fuel the trafficking market. This episode is a wake-up call for men pursuing purity, integrity, and […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 130: Disrupting Demand: The Hidden Link Between Porn and Trafficking appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

The first 90 days of recovery can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and emotionally exhausting — but they’re also the most transformational part of the journey. In this episode, Chris walks through what makes the early stages of recovery so challenging and what actually works to build a strong foundation for sexual purity. Through teaching, Scripture, and […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 129: The First 90 Days: Building Your Foundation for Freedom appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Join Chris today as he interviews Brian Shillingburg. Brian is the founder of 9th Inning Project, where he walks with men out of pornography and sexual compulsivity through honest conversation, courageous accountability, and the transforming power of Jesus Christ. A certified Sexual Addiction Recovery Coach (SARC) with a master’s in education, Brian has spent his […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 128 – Brian Shillingburg Interview appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Today, Chris is interviewing Dan Johnson. Dan was on Episode 106 where he introduced his P.A.T.H. Plan. Today, he unpacks more of his strategy for recovery by telling us about a concept he calls the Frontline Framework.  In order to have a solid recovery, you first have to have a solid plan. The Frontline Framework […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 127: Dan Johnson Interview appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Many of us men don't understand how to relate to our addiction with compassion. We get sober by suppressing the "addict parts" of our mind, without realizing the roots of our behaviors and what those parts were trying to do for us. We sit on top of them, try to control ourselves, and force our […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 126 – Jake Kastleman Interview appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

In this episode, Chris wraps up the series on the Transformational Recovery Matrix (TRM) by equipping men with a practical Transformation Playbook. After exploring the four quadrants—Trivial, Trapped, Transactional, and Transformational—we now land on the heart of the journey: becoming the man God has called you to be. This conversation isn’t about trying harder or managing your image—it’s […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 125: Building a Transformation Playbook appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

In this episode, Chris unpacks the Transformational Recovery Matrix—a simple but powerful way to see where you are in your recovery journey. The four quadrants—Trivial, Trapped, Transactional, and Transformational—show the difference between just managing sin and truly living free. Chris shares his own turning point, when recovery stopped being a fight to “just stop sinning” and […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 124: Transformational: Living in Integrity appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

In this episode, we explore the Transactional Quadrant—where recovery becomes more about checking boxes than changing hearts. You may be sober, but are you truly free? We discuss the difference between compliance and transformation, the trap of religious performance, and how to let your tools (filters, check-ins, groups) lead to real intimacy with Jesus. Reflection Questions: Quote: […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 123: Transactional: Living in Compliance appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Welcome back to The Purity Podcast, sponsored by Castimonia, a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for men battling sexual addiction. In today’s episode, we dive into the Trapped Quadrant of the Transformational Recovery Matrix—the place where denial stops working but true change still feels impossible. We’ll break it down in three parts: The Wall — When […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 122: Trapped: Living in Captivity appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

In this powerful episode, Chris continues the series on the Transformational Recovery Matrix (TRM) by diving deep into the Trivial Quadrant—where most men begin their journey into recovery. Marked by low awareness and low action, the Trivial Quadrant is where denial thrives. It’s the place of rationalizations, secrets, and shallow commitment. Chris shares personal experiences, insights from the […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 121: Trivial – Living in Denial appeared first on CASTIMONIA.