Pure Sex Radio

Can the church be a safe place for those who struggle with unwanted sexual desires and behaviors? How do we walk with sexually broken people in a grace-based, healing manner? In this episode, Garry Ingraham shares his …

The old saying goes, "Insanity is doing the same thing, but expecting a different result." This is the story of many marriages; using the same old …

"Will you now?"

This was the question God asked KathyGrace Duncan years after she had been living as a man, and years after she had placed her faith …

Life is filled with patterns that help us understand what it is truly all about. In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen unpack three fundamental …

Porn is a devastating cancer to a healthy marriage. Do you know how to detect the warning signs and what to do to heal? In this episode, Rosie Makinney shares her story of what it took to save her marriage from this …

Why do kids search for porn? And why is this important for parents to know? In this episode, John Fort shares 6 main reasons that kids search for porn: curiosity, peer pressure, "freedom," comfort, validation, and make …

Do sex and discipleship go together? What is the difference between knowing the facts about God's design for sex and how to integrate these truths into our daily lives and struggles with sexual brokenness? In this …

Every couple who enters counseling voices the same problem: we don't communicate. But this isn't actually true. Marriage reveals the truth about …

Kimberly Johnson faced heartbreaking trauma in her childhood and spent 23 years engaging in sexually addictive behaviors as a result. But she has a …

Why does it take so long to recover from sexually addictive patterns? What does it mean to "play the long game"? In this episode, we dive into the damaging habits of escaping and hiding, and how to replace this with …

Does failure automatically and permanently disqualify Christian leaders from effective ministry? If not, how can leaders "walk with a limp" and still disciple others well? In this episode we hear from Vern Tompke, a …

Janet Boynes never intended to live a lesbian lifestyle for 14 years, but that is where her childhood chaos and sexual brokenness took her. This episode unpacks her story and the twists and turns of the journey out of …

Addiction never creates restfulness. In fact, it does the exact opposite. So, how does an addicted person discover true rest for their mind and soul? …

How do you respond to difficult moments and seasons that you can't predict? Such as the COVID-19 pandemic? These are unusual and unique times for all …

We have Brendan Botha from South Africa back with us again to talk more about the damaging effects of porn and how families can break free from its influence. This issue is global and ubiquitous. Listen in to gain hope …

We have a special guest on the program today. Brendan Botha was raised in a broken home in South Africa, and was introduced to porn at an early age. In this episode, Brendan shares his story of brokenness, faith, …

Lucille Williams has ministered to couples and families for over 25 years. She has a strong desire to safeguard marriages, especially when it comes to what happens in the bedroom. In this episode, Lucille shares some of …

Are you a single woman who desires to be married, or maybe are already in a dating relationship that has potential for marriage? Then this episode will help you to ask strategic questions of your boyfriend to understand …

Many women have faced the terrible trauma of sexual abuse and rape. How can a woman heal and recover from such deep pain? In this episode, Joy Skarka shares her personal story of sexual brokenness and how the grace of …

Our kids view over 14 billion porn videos every year. What can parents do to protect their children from being swept away by the online porn epidemic? In this episode, John Van Arnam, the founder of The Third Talk, …

When do men go looking for porn or some other kind of sexual escape? And why do they seek it out? Finally, how does a man change this unhealthy pattern? In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen explore many various reasons …

For wives facing the difficulty of sexual betrayal trauma the journey to wholeness travels along a continuum of healing, growing, and serving. And it …

What happens when a couple realizes that porn addiction is not merely a "problem" to be fixed? What if there is far more to it than that? How can a couple navigate the possibility of restoration when "recovery" doesn't …

Sexual betrayal trauma has a profound impact on a wife emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. The impact can shake the faith of the most deeply rooted Christian woman. How can she heal? And is there hope for …

Did Jesus have anything to say about understanding our emotions? Human beings are rather predictable when it comes to our emotional systems, yet we often talk as if it's impossible to understand our emotions. In this …

Why do you and I need Jesus? In times of crisis and disruption (or temptation) our priorities are exposed, whether good or bad. In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen share why they love and trust Jesus. Maybe this will …

There is truly nowhere on earth that sexual struggles don't exist for teens. But this doesn't mean we need to be fearful or hopeless as parents or …

Is there hope for someone labeled a sex offender? This is a heavy and hard subject to address. But in this episode, we hear from a wife who has traveled this road with her family. Her husband is serving a 12-year …

How can your marriage survive sexual betrayal (of any kind)? And how important and helpful is counseling to this process? In this episode, our guest …

The big question a porn addict must answer in order to recover is: Do you really want to be free and sober? In this episode, our special guest Carl Thomas shares his story of addiction and recovery -- and the power of …

A listener reached out to us to address how alcohol and sex combined can be detrimental to intimacy in marriage. Our guest, Mark Denison, will help …

There is a Proverb that says, "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise." (13:20) Stephen Cervantes has been an excellent marriage counselor for over 30 years. He is wise in understanding dynamics of healthy and …

How much does one's culture shape their sexuality? And how does that aid or hinder recovery from sexual addictions? Sam Louie is an Asian-American …

Do you struggle with answering the "why" question surrounding your sexually addictive behaviors? What is underneath these compulsive actions? In this …

Many of us don't pay much attention to how we talk. Especially if we have a "negative talk" template. In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen unpack this template to help you recognize if you talk in this unhealthy way -- …

Since 2008 hundreds of men have experienced our Gateway to Freedom 3-day intensive workshop. Powerful transformation has occurred in many men's …

Parents, you are the most influential person in your child's life. This means there is no one who can guide and mold your child like you can. But …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

One of our soon-to-be-married listeners sent us a question on how he can be "ready" for the wedding night and honeymoon with his new bride. Jonathan and Stephen offer a …

When a husband has betrayed trust in his marriage, there is a lot of healing his wife must go through. But is there anything the husband can do to help her heal (besides aggressively engaging his own recovery)? YES! In …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

How do we learn our unhealthy sexual attitudes, patterns and behaviors? And why is it important to know this? We were all "trained" in our brokenness. In this episode, …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Everyone has faced loneliness of some kind in their lives. But now we are experiencing loneliness at unprecedented levels in developed societies. What is causing this rise …

Let's state the obvious: parenting is scary! And when it comes to teaching our kids about sex, it can be very scary, especially in today's …

Stephen recently traveled to Portugal and he has some insights from this trip that he wants to share with you and me. Learn some history about the Templar Knights, the sovereignty of God, and why this matters to your …

When a wife has faced the painful trauma of sexual betrayal, what can her husband do to help her heal? In this episode, Barbara Steffens helps us …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Anger is a powerful emotion that reveals what we value, whether good or bad. And anger has the …

Do Jesus and the 12-Steps belong in the same sentence? Some Christians may say no. But what if God is bigger than any singular recovery process, and …

God invented sex. On purpose! But how can parents teach their kids about one of the most basic elements of life? This episode unpacks 5 keys teaching points to help parents communicate God's design to their kids. Gain …

Originally aired: June 11, 2019

Many men are living lust-FULL lives rather than lust-FREE lives. And so many struggle to fully enter "real recovery" …

Originally aired: April 23, 2019

What if we told you that it only took 6 hours a week to radically transform and improve your marriage? You might …

Originally aired: April 2, 2019

Laurie grew up in the church. Laurie knew what God's Word said about sexuality. But Laurie struggled with sexual feelings that didn't line up neatly with what she saw in the Bible. This …

Originally aired: July 9, 2019

The starting point of recovery is getting honest about our brokenness and sin. But this isn't an easy thing to do. We …

Originally Aired: January 8, 2019

Every man can grow in emotional maturity. But such growth does not occur organically, or without effort. It takes focus, and it matters what you focus on. This episode offers a 7-day …

Many men think women are just too complicated to understand, especially when it comes to sex. But is this necessarily true? In this episode, Jennifer Degler joins us to explain some key basics about female sexuality …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

If you're married, you know that relationship is difficult and messy. But we believe marriage is still …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Nearly every husband we have served over the past 16 years could be described as "closed" emotionally. …

Special Guest: Mandy Majors

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Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Growth of any kind doesn't happen randomly. There must be certain conditions and "ingredients" for things to grow. This is true not only in nature, but also in us. This …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

What if you knew that there were foundational realities to sexual addiction? Could that help you get …

Is there really hope for restoration after an affair? Our special guests, Steve and Lisa Goldberg, share their story of brokenness and restoration to …

Jonathan presented this session at the Reclaim Conference, hosted by Authentic Intimacy. Discover God's design for male sexuality, how sin (and especially porn) distort God's design, how men can reclaim God's design, …

Oftentimes when the topic of biblical sexuality comes up there is this idea that it only really applies to married people since that's the "approved" context for sexual activity. But where does this leave the single …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Your brain is an organ in your body that can break down, especially when there has been trauma or chaos in your history. But so often Christians will project shame on …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Sometimes husbands who are bound up in sexual sin are riding the fence between their brokenness and embracing integrity as a new way of life. This episode unpacks a …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Relationships are hard! Actually, healthy relationships are hard. It's easy to be selfish, stupid, angry, silent, and disconnected. But there is no growth or joy in …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Why do we keep talking about emotional growth on a program titled Pure Sex Radio? What's the connection between sexual brokenness and our emotional system? This episode …

We live in a world that is increasingly ungrateful. Being offended has become a national pastime. But by God's grace we have much to be thankful for …

How can a couple who has experienced sexual betrayal rebuild healthy sexuality? Can such restoration even take place? In this episode, we invite back MJ Denis, a professional counselor with lots of experience in this …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Sometimes on the program we sit down and just go through lots of questions and ideas that we come across in our ministry. This episode takes a look at various issues men …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Fear is a feeling we all face. But do we know how to understand it and respond to it in healthy ways? In this episode, learn with us how to address fear and failure with …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Every man who takes an honest look at his sexual brokenness recognizes there is a need to "grow up" from his immature thinking. This episode highlights one man's story of …

No human can go through life without being wounded. These hurts, if left unforgiven, will rot one's soul with bitterness and anger. But how do you …

Is there hope for transformation and purpose when your life has been devastated by secret sexual sin? In this episode we have Matt Galbraith with us to share his story of how God brought him from a place of deep despair …

Special Guest: Daniel Weiss (BrushfiresFoundation.org)

What is SILS? It stands for Sexual Integrity Leadership Summit, and it is a collaborative …

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This ninth principle helps one catch the vision for what …

Is the goal of recovery to simply stop acting out? Or is there something bigger, something deeper? In this episode we invite Josh Glaser, executive director of Regeneration Ministries, to help us answer this question. …

Sexual betrayal is devastating to a marriage. But it doesn't have to be the final chapter. How does a couple really heal and restore from such brokenness? This episode highlights the key principles and practices for …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

The starting point of recovery is getting honest about our brokenness and sin. But this isn't an easy thing to do. We need encouragement and a vision for change that helps …

Wives who have faced the trauma of sexual betrayal by their husbands wonder if hope is possible -- for herself, for her marriage, for her future. In this episode we have Meg Wilson with us, an author and speaker who has …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

We've been working over the past few years to really learn how to understand and heal our broken emotional systems. This episode is the second of a 2-part series where we …

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This eighth principle helps one face the reality of needing to …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

We've been working over the past few years to really learn how to understand and heal our broken emotional systems. This episode is the first of a 2-part series where we …

Special Guest: Jay Haug

Many men are living lust-FULL lives rather than lust-FREE lives. And so many struggle to fully enter "real recovery" and find …

Here is a bonus episode taken from a talk Jonathan gave on 4 key elements of success he has learned over 20 years of recovery and growth. Listen in to gain insights that can help you stay in the lifelong pursuit of …

Why is it important that wives who have experienced sexual betrayal receive help from other women who have experienced the same kind of betrayal? In this episode we unpack the answer with guest Donna Dixon, a peer …

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This seventh principle helps one embrace the "two sides of …

Marriage is stressful! A couple may love each other and want to spend their lives together, but once they enter the covenant of marriage they …

What does it look like for ministry leaders to "practice what they preach" in their own lives and marriages? This episode is a conversation with Steve and Jamie Wiechman from Breathe Life Ministries about their …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Good marriages don't just happen. It takes work -- hard work! But there are wise ways to work and …

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This sixth principle helps one understand the vital importance …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

What if we told you that it only took 6 hours a week to radically transform and improve your marriage? …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

We love real stories of real people who are seeking to live lives of greater integrity. This episode highlights one husband's 12-month journey of going from a man who was …

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This fifth principle helps one navigate the inevitable …

Special Guest: Laurie Krieg (https://www.himhministries.com/)

There seems to be a great (and growing) divide between the LGBT community and orthodox …

Special Guest: Laurie Krieg (https://www.himhministries.com/)

Laurie grew up in the church. Laurie knew what God's Word said about sexuality. But Laurie struggled with sexual feelings that didn't line up neatly with what …

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This fourth principle helps one understand the value and …

Special Guiest: Anne Kerr (TrueNorthFP.org) and Troy Haas (HopeQuestGroup.org)

Church and ministry leaders acknowledge that issues surrounding sexuality are of key importance in our world today. But many still do not …

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This third principle helps one understand the necessity of …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Often we do not fully understand the impact of our parent's brokenness in our lives growing up. Such …

Special Guest: Gigi Hopkins

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Wives Care Coordinator Gigi Hopkins to answer specific questions from wives struggling through the healing journey from betrayal. We don't pretend to …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

When men fail (stumble or relapse) in recovery, what happened? And why does it matter to unpack what happens in a recovery stumble? This episode peels back the layers of …

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This second principle helps one understand the power of God's …

Special Guest: Gigi Hopkins

Many wives reach out to us for help to navigate through the pain of sexual betrayal. They come with lots of questions. In this episode we address some of the specific questions wives have …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

There is so much lying and deception in the world, especially among those who have developed an addiction. But why do we lie? And how does knowing this help us embrace the …

This episode of Pure Sex Radio is taken from our Grace-Based Recovery webinar training which outlines the 9 key principles in the Grace-Based Recovery book. This first principle helps one understand the importance of a …

Special Guest: David Kyle Foster (PurePassion.us)

Is there a standard for truth when it comes to dealing with issues of sexual brokenness? Is God's Word really true -- and good? Does God's Spirit still move today and …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

For men who admit to a sexual struggle, the journey toward greater integrity requires intentional …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Your brain controls your body. Duh, right? But do we understand all the ways that the wiring of the …

Special Guest: John Fort

It doesn't take much research to conclude that our American society is sexually confused. And parents, as the shapers of the next generation, are struggling to know how to address sexuality with …

Special Guest: MJ Denis (Crossroads-Counseling.net)

When a woman faces sexual betrayal from her partner it is an overwhelming trauma. What choices …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Every man can grow in emotional maturity. But such growth does not occur organically, or without effort. It takes focus, and it matters what you focus on. This episode …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Hundreds of men over the past 10 years have attended our Gateway to Freedom workshop. These weekend intensives help men unpack their stories and deal with their deepest …

Jonathan Daugherty has over 15 years in vocational ministry to men struggling with sexual brokenness issues. This episode is a recording of a Q&A session with Jonathan for men in Atlanta. Listen in as he covers …

What are the key characteristics of a man of integrity? This episode is taken from a talk that Jonathan gave to a group of men in Atlanta earlier this year. Gain hope and insight for living every day in God's design.

Special Guest: MJ Denis (Crossroads-Counseling.net)

When a couple faces the difficulty of sexual betrayal, what choices do they have for moving …

Special Guest: MJ Denis (Crossroads-Counseling.net)

When a couple faces the difficulty of sexual betrayal, what choices do they have for moving …

Special Guest: Jessica McDaniel (AustinStoneCounseling.org)

Can confession be a vital practice in building intimacy in marriage? Or is confession just something that must be done to "put the past behind you" and move …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Men, do you want to improve and grow as a man? If so, how do you do that? You must start by asking the right questions. This episode explores 9 key questions to help you …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Most of us get it that betrayal is wrong and hurtful. But do we understand that sexual betrayal in a …

Special Guest: Jessica McDaniel (AustinStoneCounseling.org)

There are a lot of resources available to couples where one spouse acts out sexually and the other experiences betrayal. But what happens when the betrayed …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Fundamental to living a life of integrity and purpose is growing emotionally and spiritually. Ultimately, life boils down to one's connection with God. This episode …

Special Guest: Eddie Capparucci

We know that sexual addiction is real, but do we know why men abuse sex? Our guest, Eddie Capparucci, has lots of experience counseling men in this area. In this broadcast Eddie shares …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

This episode is a shotgun blast of ideas and insights to help you grow and mature. Stephen and Jonathan discuss the topics of love, aloneness, intimacy, personal …

Nick Stumbo was a senior pastor with a porn struggle. This is not an uncommon story, but not all pastors with such a struggle are willing to bring it into the light. But Nick did bring it into the light and worked …

Special Guest: Kristen Jenson (ProtectYoungMinds.org)

The world is awash in sex and pornography is affecting younger and younger children. How can …

Special Guest: Camille Cates

The confusion and questions surrounding sexuality are at an all-time high in our society. And for teenagers this seems magnified. How can parents and churches help young people understand …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

When betrayal trauma hits and the burden of pain and disappointment gets heavy, how is a wife to respond? What might it look like to bear this burden with integrity and …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

When betrayal trauma hits and the burden of pain and disappointment gets heavy, how is a wife to respond? What might it look like to bear this burden with integrity and …

Special Guest: Mark Shaw (TheAddictionConnection.org)

What is the difference between biblical counseling and traditional psychological counseling …

Special Guests: Gigi Hopkins and Marie Good

What advice might a hurting wife give to her husband that could benefit his recovery process? This …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

What are the differences between addiction thinking and healthy thinking, and how can you move toward the healthier? This broadcast unpacks many of the common patterns of …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

On average, we experience 20 disappointments every day. Disappointment -- those moments when expectations are not met -- is a part of life. But if disappointment is not …

Special Guest: Gina Kaye (GinaKaye.info)

How can we engage the culture on the issue of pornography and its effects in ways that are helpful and …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Do we have a "man" problem in our society? Maybe. There seems to be a lot of "boy thinking" that is derailing the maturing process of men. This broadcast looks at the …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Jonathan has written a completely new edition of Grace-Based Recovery. This is a resource for recovery groups who want to understand and apply the grace of God to overcome …

Special Guest: Mandy Majors (NextTalk.org)

The world can seem like a scary place for raising kids. There are so many influences that are drawing us away from God's Word and the truth of our sexual design. How can we …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Recovery and growth take work. There is no "easy" road to emotional maturity. Because this journey is …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

When men admit they are struggling with sexual sin and brokenness they are invited to enter recovery. But different men can have different reactions to this process. This …

Special Guest: Gigi Hopkins (WivesCare.com)

Where can wives who have experienced betrayal by their husbands find hope and healing? In this episode we hear from our Wives Care Coordinator, Gigi Hopkins, and she shares …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

How do we as Christians deal with the secular idea that things or possesions brings us happiness? And …

Special Guests: Steve & Jamie Wiechman (BreatheLifeToday.com)

We have Steve and Jamie Wiechman back with us on this episode (and this time, I …

Special Guests: Steve & Jamie Wiechman (BreatheLifeToday.com)

We love to tell stories on PSR of redemption and hope! Steve and Jamie Wiechman …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Last episode we brought back the conversation about Emotional Training for Men and laid the groundwork for this important workbook. This episode we will unpack the …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

After 15 years in ministry to sexually broken men we have learned this: every man needs emotional …

Special Guest: Lynn Cherry (LynnMarieCherry.com)

What does the journey to forgiveness look like for a wife who has faced sexual betrayal from her husband? This is not something for a wife to take lightly. Nor can a wife …

Special Guests: Mark & Beth Denison 

We have back with us Mark and Beth Denison to share more about the insights they have gained from recovery and how they minister to other couples who have faced similar …

Special Guests: Mark & Beth Denison (TheresStillHope.org)

Mark was a pastor -- and a sex addict. He tried to "manage" his addiction while growing a ministry. But it didn't work. It all fell apart. This is the story …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

How often do you pause to pray? What does it look like to bring brokenness and questions and every part of life before the Creator? This episode will provide a model for …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Can there be a positive connection between grieving and a great marriage? We believe there is. This episode explores the journey of one man and the discoveries he made …

What might happen if we learned to talk with our kids about sexuality and their feelings rather than just trying to prevent or stop dangerous or damaging sexual behaviors? Our guest on this episode is John Fort, our …

Special Guest: David Zailer

Many Christians have a negative view toward 12-step programs because they think it is only a rigid system of behavior …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Last year (2017) we aired a 2-part broadcast on The Moment of Awakening (Nov 25 & Dec 2). This was one man's story of awakening and the insights he gained. This …

Special Guests: Gigi Hopkins and Ronnie West

There can be many different reactions to the issue of boundaries for a wife trying to navigate the healing journey after betrayal by her husband. This episode we have back …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Last year (2017) we aired a 2-part broadcast on The Moment of Awakening (Nov 25 & Dec 2). This was one man's story of awakening and the insights he gained. This …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Research is beginning to emerge that is showing how people are building a type of "relationship" with …

Special Guest: Jay Stringer (jay-stringer.com)

If you struggle with unwanted sexual behaviors have you ever examined your lustful fantasies to …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Stephen and I (Jonathan) have been on this journey together of pursuing greater sexual integrity for nearly 20 years. And for the past 12 years we have been sharing our …

We have David and Lyn Thomason back with us this week to share more about the process of restoration in their marriage and how they are using their story to help other marriages in crisis through Marriage Restored…

David and Lyn were high school sweethearts whose romance at first seemed like a fairy tale story. But after 25 years of many ups and downs in …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Most men who have reached out to us for help have struggled to understand themselves on a deep level. What impact did their family of origin have? How did they cope with …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Many couples have suffered the devastation of infidelity; the breaking of trust through sexual betrayal. And many believe that such a betrayal must immediately and …

Recently Jonathan Daugherty spoke at a men's conference on the problem of lust and how to overcome it. We want to share this talk with you. If you want to better understand this issue of lust and how to combat it …

This was our #1 Top Downloaded Podcast of 2017. Originally aired August 26, 2017. 

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

We know that the main reason most people listen to this podcast is because we deal with …

Recently Jonathan Daugherty spoke at a men's conference on the problem of lust and how to overcome it. We want to share this talk with you. If you want to better understand this issue of lust and how to combat it …

This was our #2 Top Downloaded Podcast of 2017. Originally aired March 11, 2017. 

Living a life of sexual integrity is a battle. Temptation is a reality of life -- it isn’t something any of us can escape. But how can we …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

When people enter into recovery from addictive patterns the soon discover they have a long history of an "inner critic" who has been speaking lies to them. How is the …

This was our #3 Top Downloaded Podcast of 2017. Originally aired February 18, 2017. 

We spend a lot of time in our lives being alone. But do we understand aloneness very well? What can we learn through aloneness? How …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This was our #5 Top Downloaded Podcast for 2017. Originally aired June 24, 2017. 

What do Christian Apologetics and sexuality have in common? More …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Pornography has become "normal" in our culture, even something to laugh about and pass off as "no big …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Most men who become entangled in a sexual stronghold have been emotionally stunted along the way. …

Special Guests: Bill & Lisa Roitsch (PowerOfHisLove.com)

We have Bill & Lisa Roitsch back on the program this time to share with us practical …

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 …

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 …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Transformation from sexual strongholds to sexual freedom and wholeness is very much like waking up …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Transformation from sexual strongholds to sexual freedom and wholeness is very much like waking up …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Founding Father and patriot Samuel Adams said that change comes by “setting brushfires of freedom” in people’s minds. Jesus said in Luke 12:49, “I have come to bring fire on the earth and how I wish it were already …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Sometimes we like to just turn on the microphones and bring a whole lot of popcorn insights. This …

Daniel Weiss is the founder and president of The Brushfires Foundation, a non-profit ministry that helps those impacted by sexual brokenness to discover, reclaim and live out their created identity in Christ. In this …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

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 …

Special Guest: Kelly Newcom (BraveParenting.net)

We are excited to have Kelly Newcom back on the program today. She has some wonderful insights for …

Our Purity Mentoring program consists of 24 lessons that a mentor leads a mentee through in their pursuit of greater integrity. Our Purity Mentoring program director, Brian Waltmann, joins us in this episode to walk us …

Our guest today is Kelly Newcom, founder of Brave Parenting. She shares her personal story of what being a brave parent is all about in our culture …

The process of healing for a wife who has been sexually betrayed by her husband is difficult and confusing. How can she find an anchor for her soul …

Anne Kerr from True North Freedom Project is back with us in this episode to share her insights for recovery and restoration. Be encouraged and inspired to fight (and win!) the battle for purity.

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Stephen and I had the great privilege of being invited by a group of alumni from our Gateway to Freedom workshop to celebrate their 1-year anniversary of attending the …

This episode highlights the story of Anne Kerr, founder and CEO of TrueNorth Freedom Project in Atlanta. Be encouraged and inspired by her candor and insights into sexuality and God’s good design of it. 

Learn more …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Hundreds of men have experienced our 3-day workshop, Gateway to Freedom. And many men have given us permission to share their insights with you on our podcast. This …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Have you ever noticed that whenever you try to address any area of weakness in your life that you are met with the same enemy? Its name is resistance! This 2-part series …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Have you ever noticed that whenever you try to address any area of weakness in your life that you are met with the same enemy? Its name is resistance! This 2-part series …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

We know that the main reason most people listen to this podcast is because we deal with the issue of sexual brokenness and how to pursue greater integrity. So, in this …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Stephen went to Thailand! And he just can’t help but share this experience with you. Who knows if this episode will help you grow in integrity, but it might inspire you to …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

What’s the one thing that you can do that by doing it everything else will be easier? This is the question we tackle in this episode as it relates to living a life of …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Many people, especially men, find it hard to identify and understand their emotional self. How does …

As a carryover from our previous program, we wanted to have Carter Featherston back to dive a little deeper into the practical applications of the insights he learned on his journey of recovery. You will be encouraged …

Carter Featherson is a man who knows what it is to be broken by sin and made whole again by the grace of God. In this episode, Carter shares his …

Any wife who has faced sexual betrayal from her husband is acquainted with trauma. But what exactly is trauma and how can one heal from its effects? In this episode we welcome our Wives Care Manager, Gigi Hopkins, to …

We believe it is important to pass along what we learn to others in order to help them pass it along to even more. Thus, our Purity Mentoring program is all about training men to mentor other men in a life of daily …

Would any parent today disagree that raising children in today’s world is extremely difficult? Especially when it comes to issues of sexuality! That …

What do Christian Apologetics and sexuality have in common? More than you might imagine! This episode shares a segment of a webinar Jonathan gave …

Special Guest: Dr. Juli Slattery (AuthenticIntimacy.com)

We simply can’t get enough of Dr. Juli Slattery, so we needed to have her back again. In …

Dr. Juli Slattery is the co-founder and president of Authentic Intimacy, a wonderful ministry for women desiring to live out God’s design for …

If you have failed repeatedly in sexual sin, is there hope for a life of freedom and contentment beyond such failures? YES! In this episode, we have Forest Benedict back to share with us specific, practical insights …

Forest Benedict is a licensed marriage and family therapist and sexual addiction treatment provider in Calfornia. He has a beautiful story of …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Sometimes we just turn on the microphones and pour out ideas and insights we have learned over the …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounselng.com)

Mother's Day is a great reminder of the sacrifices and investments our mom's made in our lives. We want to take this episode to speak blessings over all the moms out there …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

The journey of restoring a marriage broken by a husband's sexual sin is not easy. Both husband and wife need healing. In this episode, a wife shares her words of blessing …

We are excited to have Tony Ingrassia back with us on the podcast. In this episode we have the privilege of hearing the insights and wisdom Tony has gained on his journey, and the ministry God has called him to. Visit …

One of our core values is story. We love to hear stories of God’s redemptive power to take the broken pieces of our lives and rebuild us in ways that magnify His grace and goodness. Listen to this episode to hear Tony …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Sometimes you can find insights from one field of study that apply to another. Have you ever thought there is a connection between marketing and living a life of sexual …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Who are you? Really? Fundamental to the human experience is this innate knowledge that we are defined in some way beyond just the material. Our identity resides deep in …

We have Ken Snyder back with us in this episode. He shares personal insights about community and accountability, grace, repentance, endurance, freedom, and more. Gain practical insights to move you closer to true …

We believe that the first step to recovery and growth is sharing your story of brokenness. This is why we have invited Ken Snyder to share his amazing story of redemption. Listen to this podcast if you want to be …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

In the same way that a military general would not expect to win a war by merely employing a single …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Living a life of sexual integrity is a battle. Temptation is a reality of life -- it isn’t something any of us can escape. But how can we face this battle in a way that …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Gateway to Freedom is our 3-day workshop for men who want to overcome any kind of sexual struggle or …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

We all have blind spots, those attitudes or actions that are unhealthy but we remain unaware of them and their effects. How can we discover what our blind spots are? And …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

We spend a lot of time in our lives being alone. But do we understand aloneness very well? What can we learn through aloneness? How can we better manage aloneness, …

We are highlighting our Purity Mentor Training program; we want to give you a solid overview of what mentoring is and why it matters to living a life …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounselng.com)

We all  have an identity, a way of describing and defining ourselves. But this definition doesn’t originate within us. There are voices that shape how we see …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Have you ever wondered how your human “being” is made up? We are comprised of these intertwined and …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Gateway to Freedom is our 3-day workshop that allows men to unpack their secret sexual strongholds in …

When a wife discovers her husband’s sexual secrets, where can she go for help and healing? Are there safe environments for women to unpack their pain and find hope for the future? In this episode we share about a …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Everyone has experience with failure. And failure can be scary and confusing and debilitating. But does failure need to define who we really are? In this episode we will …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Hundreds of men have found healing and freedom from sexual strongholds through the Gateway to Freedom …

Air Date: August 27, 2016

Special Guest: Dustin Daniels (SevenPlaces.org)

What does the journey from sexual brokenness to true wholeness and health …

Air Date: August 20, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Hundreds of men have found healing and freedom from sexual strongholds …

Air Date: August 13, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Why do some people never grow up? Are there areas in your own life where you remain stuck in immature thinking? This episode brings insight to …

Air Date: August 6, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Are men just sexual animals, or is there more to men than that? We believe men have more layers to their being than sexuality. This episode …

Air Date: July 30, 2016

Special Guest: Dina Alexander (EducateEmpowerKids.org)

Every parent who cares about their children must face the realities of …

Air Date: July 23, 2016

Special Guest: Shannon Ethridge (ShannonEthridge.com)

Many women are carrying hurt and wounds from sexual brokenness, whether …

Air Date: July 16, 2016

Special Guest: Jeff Fisher (PurityCoaching.com)

Accountability is essential to living a life of sexual integrity, but it …

Air Date: July 9, 2016

Special Guest: Gina Kaye (GinaKaye.org)

Many women (and men) are facing the sexual betrayal of their spouse, and don’t know …

Air Date: July 2, 2016

Special Guest: Jarrod Miller Sr. (GodOverPorn.org)

This week's program features Jarrod Miller Sr., the founder of …

Air Date: June 25, 2016

Special Guest: Jessica Harris (BeggarsDaughter.com)

Porn has long been thought of as a "men's only" problem. But there are many women who also struggle with viewing pornography - even to the …

Air Date: June 18, 2016

Special Guest: Dr. John Foubert

Dr. ​​John Foubert is an expert on the impact of pornography on individuals and culture. He …

Air Date: June 11, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Healthy relationships do not happen magically. It takes a lot of work, and even the healthiest relationships can be improved. In fact, building …

Air Date: June 4, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

What impact does trust have on human development and relationship health? According to Stephen Cervantes, a LOT! This broadcast highlights the …

Air Date: May 28, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Does your family of origin even matter to living a life of sexual integrity? We believe so. Everyone got hurt and confused in childhood. Therefore, …

Air Date: May 21, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

We received a letter from a man who attended our Gateway to Freedom workshop. In it he shares how the experience was transformational and expresses …

Air Date: May 14, 2016

Practically everyone knows someone who is addicted to something. But few know how to really help their loved ones engage recovery in an effective way. This broadcast is a talk Jonathan gave to a …

Air Date: May 7, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Hundreds of men have found healing and freedom from sexual strongholds through …

Air Date: April 30, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Every boy learns something about himself and what it means to be a man from his father. But all boys have broken fathers. So, what does this mean …

Air Date: April 23, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

We have heard thousands of sexually addicted individuals make thousands of statements regarding their struggles with sexual brokenness. This …

Air Date: April 16, 2016

This was a talk that Jonathan gave at the Equip Conference in San Antonio on what sexuality is and how we can best manage it in the world in which we live. 

Air Date: April 9, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

One of the first things we tell someone when they share their story of brokenness with us is that they are a man or woman of courage for doing so. …

Air Date: April 2, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Most men who develop sexually addictive patterns are emotionally detached, meaning they don't understand how to process their feelings in healthy …

Air Date: March 26, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

There are many voices in the world trying to tell you who you are. How do you decipher the true from the false? And why does this matter when …

Air Date: March 19, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

"Why didn't I learn this 30 years ago?" Why does change, real life transformation, take so long? And what is the greatest obstacle for men in this …

Air Date: March 5, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

The bond between a son and his father cannot be overstated. But this bond is not perfect. What happens when a dad doesn't train up his son to …

Air Date: February 27, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Pornography is enticing, powerful, and mesmerizing. But why? What is it …

Air Date: February 20, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Why is it so important that men have friendships with other men? And why do so few men have such friends? This broadcast highlights the …

Air Date: February 13, 2016

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

What happens to a wife when her husband uses porn? This broadcast explores some comments made by wives who learned their husbands are using …

Air Date: February 6, 2016

We have Dan Wobschall back with us again this week. Last week Dan shared his story of addiction, and this week he will share with us his insights from his recovery journey. We hope this …

Air Date: January 30, 2016

We believe there is tremendous power in the stories of ordinary people who have ventured to dare to enter recovery. Dan is such a man who dared. This broadcast is a sharing of his story of …

Co-host: Stephen Cervantes (HopeCounseling.com)

Many women ask us how they can know if their husband (or son, or father, or friend) is truly changing …