In this episode, we're going to ask the question, "Should Christians use the word addiction?" To help answer that question, Dr. Daniel Berger helps us understand what the culture means by addiction and whether or not the Bible gives credence to those ideas.

#521 - Should Christians Use the Word Addiction?

This is the weekly purity podcast from Pure Life Ministries. Our show will take you where real life meets real Christianity as we tackle the tough issues for those struggling with sexual sin. Thanks for listening!

Religion & Spirituality

Other

Spirituality

Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Judaism

Islam

In the second episode of our Freedom from Porn series, we asked the question, "What Role Does Brokenness Play in Freedom from Porn?" We looked at brokenness from a biblical perspective, how God uses it, and heard testimonies of how godly brokenness leads to freedom and life.
 
Resources we mentioned:
i: The Root of Sin Exposed (Book) By Steve Gallagher
Freedom from Porn (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries

#354 (REPLAY) - What Role Does Brokenness Play in Freedom from Porn?

In this Timeless Truths segment: In order to overcome a porn addiction, a person needs far more than a superficial change in their lifestyle. They need genuine ongoing repentance in their life.
 
Resources we mentioned:
20 Truths that Helped Me in My Battle with Porn Addiction: A 40-Day Study Journal (Book) By Steve Gallagher
20 Truths that Help in the Battle with Porn Addiction (Video Series) By Pure Life Ministries

Timeless Truths: You Must Repent of Sexual Sin

The  statistics concerning men addicted to pornography and other illicit sexual sins are staggering. 64% viewing porn at least monthly. 36% of young men watching it at least daily. 35% of men admitting that they are having an affair. The worst part? These statistics are not from unbelievers—but from people professing to be followers of Jesus. This is the first episode in The Church Addicted—a series of shows where we look at how these statistics became the Church's reality.
 
Resources we mentioned:
The Church Addicted (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries

#345 (REPLAY) - The Church Addicted: When Being Converted Became Making a Decision

In this Timeless Truths segment: If we want to overcome porn addiction, we're going to have to face an even stronger enemy—the love of pleasure.
 
Resources we mentioned:
20 Truths that Helped Me in My Battle with Porn Addiction: A 40-Day Study Journal (Book) By Steve Gallagher
20 Truths that Help in the Battle with Porn Addiction (Video Series) By Pure Life Ministries

Timeless Truths: The Spirit of the World Wants to Seduce You

As a young boy, Andrew van der Bijl longed for adventure, satisfaction, and purpose. That longing would take him places that drove him nearly to madness. But God used Andrew's suffering and disappointment to make him willing to surrender everything to God. And that's when God opened the door for an adventure that Andrew never could have imagined. In this episode, we'll talk about "Why You Should Read God's Smuggler".
Resources we mentioned:
God's Smuggler (Book) By Brother Andrew

#521 - Should Christians Use the Word Addiction?

Download our free app to listen on your phone