Did you know that God not only longs to reveal His purpose for your life, but even more importantly, He longs to reveal His NATURE to you! That He is a good Father who loves you and know best what you need in any given moment. This week, Frank shares from a recent message entitled "Hidden Treasure" on the way in which God revealed Himself to the Pe…

We are a people who love new things, aren't we? Let's be honest, could you use that new iPhone 14 Pro? I could! And yet, while we crave the new, we ignore all that we have been given already. The same applies to our walk with the Lord. So often we want fresh revelation and new words from God. "What are you saying God, what are you doing?" And while…

Have you ever wondered what we could possibly ever give back to God that He hasn't already given to us first? In other words, what do you give the person who has it all??? This week on the podcast, Frank shares about the ONE thing that matters most to the Lord. And believe it or not, it's a gift that you can give Him every single day. For more info…

Which is more important in recovery? Real freedom or simple sobriety. This is the question we explore this week on the podcast. Real freedom has so much more to do with the journey than the destination. And as your recovery becomes as natural as breathing, you will begin to experience deeper places of sobriety that is long-lasting and consistent. F…

Recently, I began thinking about one of the most fundamental building blocks of addiction recovery: Honesty. The willingness to drop the walls, drop the facade, and allow others to see inside of your life. A life of honesty refuses to hide, cover up, or deny the truth. It seeks only to be completely transparent, allowing light to shine upon anythin…

Throughout our lives, we are trained to listen to a vast multitude of voices. Voices that have a powerful influence upon us. These voices can come from parents, siblings, family members, friends, and co-workers. Depending on the household in which we were raised, those voices determine in many ways the path we find ourselves on in our adolescent ye…

Just Pray Harder Three words that have been spoken by a multitude of well-meaning Christians throughout the years. Words that have traditionally been a response to another Christian’s unhealthy behavior or lifestyle. It may have been directed towards a particular kind of sin or behavior. And in most cases, it was spoken with completely pure intenti…

"But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth." (2 Timothy 4:17). On this bonus episode, Frank shares his thoughts from 2 Timothy 4:17. Remember this week that you are not standing alone! No matter what you m…

Do you have a vision of who you want to be in your recovery journey? In this first episode of 2022, Frank shares the importance of knowing the direction and steps you want to take in your life to become a person of health and wholeness, especially as it relates to your sexual integrity. We look briefly at the life of Paul the apostle and the words …

This week, Frank shares an incredible resource for parents to help them begin having healthy conversations with their kids about pornography. If you’re a parent, you’ll definitely want to have this tool in your arsenal.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/puregold/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…

Did you know that it is possible for a man or woman to fail in their recovery? The first is most obviously: The moment you quit, you fail. But the second reason may be a little more elusive. This week on the podcast, Frank talks about the single greatest reason you will fail in recovery. And it may not be what you thought! For more information abou…

With every season that passes I’m sure you re-examine your routines between school, work, and family. Our schedules, structures, & way of life changes from season to season. The same is true for our recovery journey. On this episode, Frank shares about the importance of re-evaluating the things that are working and not working on your journey. Take…

Shame is one of the most paralyzing emotions a person can ever feel. Unfortunately, most who struggle with sexual addiction undergo some form of shame. How can a person become free from shame? This week, Frank shares some thoughts from his journey on how you can live in freedom over the powerful grip of shame. For more information about this podcas…

In this episode of Pure Gold, Frank talks about the incredible value of finding a coach for your recovery journey. He also shares three places that you can begin searching for a coach if you're unsure where to find one. For more information about this podcast and other great content, visit Purity For Life.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcas…

Today, nearly twelve years into recovery from a porn addiction that consumed the better part of my adolescent and young adult life, I’m convinced now more than ever of need for healthy community. The presence of various forms of community are the greatest tools I carry, even to this day, in order to live victoriously. This week on Pure Gold, I shar…

Thoughts on Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/puregold/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/puregold/support…

Did you know that your heart is your most valuable possession in life? More than your career, your 401K, your house, even your wife or your kids!! So when the junk in this world tries to infiltrate our hearts, it can do some real damage. Pornography is like a wrecking ball to the human heart. I don’t think we often realize the devastating effects i…

If I were to ask you to make a wish list of your top five destinations you’d love to travel to in the entire world, what would they be? Or what about a bucket list of ten or twenty things you’d like to do in your lifetime? No doubt many of you have already had those dreams. Here’s a question: What do you want from your recovery in 2021? If I were t…

If I were to ask you to make a wish list of your top five destinations you’d love to travel to in the entire world, what would they be? Or what about a bucket list of ten or twenty things you’d like to do in your lifetime? No doubt many of you have already had those dreams. Here’s a question: What do you want from your recovery in 2021? If I were t…

Happy Holidays from Purity For Life & the Pure Gold Podcast! We’re thankful for how God has moved through 2020 and what He will do in 2021. New content from the Pure Gold Podcast is coming in January of 2021! Stay tuned for that. And remember that the One who holds 2021 is the same One who held 2020.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s…

Understanding that fear isn’t something you have to live with is hard. But it’s not impossible. In this episode of Pure God, Frank shares from 2 Timothy 1:7 and encourages listeners to not allow fear to drive their lives, even in the midst of pandemics and elections. For more information on this podcast & other great resources, visit pflhome.com. -…

On this bonus episode of Pure Gold, Frank shares two really important recovery tips for your upcoming weekend! While it's important to have fun on your time off, you also need to be wise with how you spend your time and who you spend it with -- especially if you're walking in recovery. We hope these tips help you to be successful this weekend in yo…

In this episode of Pure Gold, Frank talks about three steps you need to be taking along your journey to discover the reason for your sexually compulsive behavior. Discovering the “why” behind addiction is so important for long-lasting healing & success in recovery. For more information on this podcast & other great resources, visit pflhome.com. SHO…

We’re living in such crazy times! With COVID-19 a new reality in our world today, violent & destructive riots occurring every day, and a highly contentious election coming up, how is one supposed to find peace in their every day lives? And even more so for those who listen to this podcast, how does a person thrive in their recovery journey? This we…

In part two of our series on honesty, Frank shares from an article he wrote a couple years back entitled, "What's Stopping You From Being Honest?". Specifically, he shares three reasons he sees that stop someone from being completely honest with themselves and with other people. SHOW NOTES: Article: What's Stopping You From Being Honest? Philippian…

One of the cornerstones of a successful recovery journey is honesty. A person cannot possibly find freedom, healing, & wholeness in their life without honesty. In this episode, Frank talks about why honesty is so important and how you can start the journey towards freedom today! For more information about this podcast & other great content, visit P…

This week on the podcast, we go back into the archives as Frank shares a talk he gave a couple years ago on the power of agreements -- subtle lies that come into our heart & mind that we might believe about ourselves, others, and even God. Agreements can take a strong hold of our lives if we're not careful. How do we break the agreements we’ve made…

Our health & success in recovery depends on being honest with ourselves. If we can’t be honest with ourselves and what’s going on inside our hearts, how we can ever expect to be honest with others? This week on the podcast, we talk about four questions that will help you navigate your feelings, thoughts, and the actions you take in your recovery jo…

What does being made new really look like for someone after they meet Jesus? And how must our POSITION in Christ need to increasingly align with our PRACTICE in life? For more information about this podcast & other great content, visit Purity For Life @ pflhome.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/puregold/messa…

In this podcast, Frank talks specifically to the Church about what addiction is and how we can find healing from compulsive sexual behavior. He also shares his story from addiction into recovery. For more information about this podcast & other great content, visit Purity For Life @ pflhome.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif…

When a small request is made in the redemptive process, there is a huge opportunity to build trust and security. Our commitment to follow through on the request with intentionality and timeliness makes all the difference. We really appreciate Jason Martinkus for supplying his thoughts for this recovery & marriage tip. For more information about thi…

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Too often, we ignore what’s going on inside our hearts because it’s too painful to look at. Proverbs 4:23 has some excellent advice for us to remain diligent in checking in on our heart on a daily basis. For more information about this podcast & other great content, visit pflhome.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

For years, we've been sharing the importance of understanding the "why's" behind addiction. Until we do that, we can never be truly free from our struggles. In this bonus segment, Frank shares a recent post from X3church and the importance of understanding what's underneath compulsive porn use. For more information about this podcast & other great …

This week on the podcast, we're re-releasing what is potentially the all-time most popular podcast since the start of our ministry, Purity For Life. Sex addiction is devastating in a person's life. And it has many consequences that can potentially spill over and affect the people closest to him or her. Our marriage almost ended before it even got s…

Thoughts from Matt. 26:41 & Heb. 4:15-16. This past weekend, Frank jumped on Facebook Live to share some thoughts about temptation. Is temptation really all that bad of a thing? In the past, we've traditionally thought that temptation is simply the diving board that launches us into sin, but what if our various temptations and triggers are actually…

Even in the midst the COVID-19 crisis going on in our world where everything seems to have been shaken, we serve a God who is unshaken! And that means we can live that way as well -- when we choose to. In this video, Frank looks at Hebrews 6:19-20 for some biblical perspective on how we can live courageously in uncertain times. For more information…

In this bonus podcast from Pure Gold, we take a deep dive into the website behind Purity For Life. If you've never been to Purity For Life's website, you'll want to check it out for tons of resources & help for your recovery journey. Explore the podcast archive, articles, links, videos, and even easy ways for you to contact Frank & Tracey Honess fo…

This week on the podcast, Frank talks about learning to value the process of our recovery, and not just the destination we have in sight. So often, it's easy for us to only see the end game or the place that we want to get to. We forget about the incredibly special journey we're currently on and what we're learning about ourselves. There is so much…

One of the core truths of recovery is learning that you can’t get better by yourself. And you never will…ON YOUR OWN. We need people and were designed to be in relationship and community with other safe, healthy people. Especially as we recovery from life-controlling addictions. Purity For Life is proud to partner with and incredible online ministr…

What a crazy time we find ourselves in as the world battles the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We certainly need to be praying for healing for the sick and protection for those who are healthy. But this week on the podcast we want to focus on the temptation to try and escape the pressure, the stress, and the fear that comes along with this virus…

In this bonus segment form the Pure Gold podcast, Frank shares about the importance of staying connected to and abiding in the One who created us in order to see long-term success in our recovery journeys. Abiding in Christ is an ongoing, daily activity that must take place in order to find freedom and healing from sexual addiction. You can do it! …

If you've walked through addiction long enough, you know that shame is a very real part of your life. It tries to convince a person they are worthless and hold no value. This is exactly what the enemy wants us to think, even though we know the opposite is true. Even though you are addicted, you are still loved and worthy of redemption and restorati…

In this bonus segment from Pure Gold, Frank shares about the necessity of being all in or all out when it comes to our recovery journeys. If we want to thrive and become the people that God wants us to be, we must lay it all on the table and do whatever it takes. Enjoy the podcast! For more information about this podcast & other great content, visi…

The turn into a new year is a great time to start fresh as many people set out to make New Year resolutions -- hoping to keep them for as many months (or as many hours) as they can! But even just making a few adjustments in your life can be incredibly healthy. Maybe you're in that place right now in your recovery journey where you just feel stuck. …

Welcome to the new year! And even more monumental, welcome to a new DECADE! While new year's resolutions can often be forgotten, there is always value in creating goals for yourself. And we should do the same for our recovery journey. In this episode, Frank shares why we should have goals for recovery as well as sharing his own goals for recovery t…

In this holiday purity tip from Pure Gold, Frank shares about the importance of remembering our stories in recovery. He also shares his story for all those who have never heard it before. It is truly by the grace of God that Frank found freedom from porn addiction and continues to grow healthier today! You can also hear his story by going to the "A…

In the first of a series of holiday purity tips, Frank shares the importance of not allowing stress to affect your most closest relationships. The holidays are crazy busy! We get it. But understanding how stress affects your heart & how stress affects others in your life will help you grow in recovery. For more information about this podcast & othe…

This week on Pure Gold, we visit a pretty controversial question in our culture today for many marriages: "If we both enjoy watching pornography together, is it still a sin" Wow! Frank shares a segment from the Fierce Marriage Podcast, hosted by Ryan & Selena Frederick. They both do a masterful job at answering this question and giving great instru…

In this bonus tip from Pure Gold, Frank shares some powerful, but very simple recovery best practices -- starting with the discipline of learning deep breathing techniques. We pray that this very simple technique will help you grow in your recovery journey for years to come! For more information about this podcast & other great content, visit pflho…