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A weekly podcast helping you take back your life from the effects of unwanted sexual behavior and betrayal trauma.
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Welcome to the Forest Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church! Our hope is that you will be blessed to be part of an authentic Christian community, either in person, online, or both. We learn from Acts 2:42 that the early Christian church had four identifying characteristics: they were devoted to Jesus Christ, as revealed in His word; they were devoted to Christian fellowship; they were devoted to Christ-centered worship; and they were devoted to mission-focused prayer. We desire to continue that ...
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Welcome to Stand True! We are so excited to be here with you! Our desire for this podcast is that you will listen to each episode and walk away feeling encouraged. We want you to be equipped with God's truth in order to fight the lies from the enemy we are faced with daily!
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Join Steve Sonderman as he interviews speakers, thought leaders and authors to encourage and equip you to more effectively minister to the men in your church and community.
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371 - Changing The Paradigm Around Sex In The Church
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Today Nick and Rodney discuss powerful insights on how to approach the conversation around sexuality in the church with love and grace. They emphasize the importance of sharing your personal journey without shame, offering support to church leaders, and fostering a more open and healing environment. Whether you're a church leader or a congregation …
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Being pure in heart happens when we have Jesus create a completely new one in us. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse …
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Experiencing Christ’s glory enables you to serve Him with confidence. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Connect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.community Sermon video is available on YouTube Live services weekly from the s…
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370 - How Can The Betrayed Heart Heal? w/ Barbara Steffens
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God has the ability to redeem even the darkest times. Dr. Steffens takes a deep dive into the healing and recovery process following betrayal—focused mostly on the betrayed partner but also on how the betrayer can help the process. You will be encouraged and gain hope for the future! There is a proven path and essential tools for healing and growth…
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Jesus changes how we see each other and seeing everyone as made in the image of God. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehou…
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The church is made up of people who confess Christ as God’s Son and are being used by Him to advance God’s kingdom. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Connect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.community Sermon video is availa…
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369 - From Isolation To Collaboration w/ Nate Larkin
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Recovery doesn’t have to feel like solitary confinement. As with many areas of our lives, we need others to walk alongside us, to encourage and support us. And this is especially true when it comes to our recovery and healing journey. Today we’re revisiting Nate Larkin’s session from the 2023 Pure Desire Summit to learn what it looks like to redefi…
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You must experience and receive the grace and mercy of God before you are able to share mercy and pass it on to others. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:4…
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The moment of discovery in a marriage or relationship is crushing. The exposure of sexual addiction or unfaithfulness wrecks the relationship. Is there any hope to rebuild? Should we even rebuild? On today's episode, we're joined by Traci Wright (Pure Desire Clinician). Traci knows firsthand the damage the discovery of sexual betrayal does. But she…
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How hungry we are for righteousness--for Jesus--shows the condition of our spiritual life. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (W…
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367 - Stories Of Healing: Vicki & Johnny Greenfield
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Vicki and Johnny Greenfield are legends in the Pure Desire community! Today, we get to hear their story of healing. Starting with how sexuality was discussed in their homes, moving to sexual brokenness and how it entered their lives, and then moving to how God healed them and their marriage—their story is powerful! Not only will you be encouraged b…
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Meekness is not weakness, but a conscious decision to be controlled. Jesus' meekness is total submission to His Father. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:4…
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Jesus’ resources are infinite when it comes to meeting your needs. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Connect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.community Sermon video is available on YouTube Live services weekly from the sanc…
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Today's episode addresses a listener's question—how to manage betrayal triggers. Most of us are aware of triggers for those struggling with addictive or compulsive sexual behavior. But are there such a thing as betrayal triggers? The answer is an emphatic YES! Ashley Jameson joins us to discuss what betrayal triggers are, how to identify them, how …
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While we do need to examine our own hearts and our own lives, shouldn't we also mourn for others that aren't in a relationship with Jesus? If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from t…
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By looking to Jesus and the evidence of His identity as God’s Son, we can be encouraged even during difficult times. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Connect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.community Sermon video is avail…
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365 - Brand New Stats On Porn In The Church
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We have a very SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT on today's episode! Pure Desire is partnering with one of the most influential research firms in the world to bring forth new statistics on the impact of pornography in the church. We're joined by Heather Kolb and Ashley Jameson (hosts of our newest show, Unfiltered) to discuss the origins of this research projec…
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Jesus says we must be humble in spirit if you want to have the divine blessedness that comes from a life with God. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or …
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364 - Repairing Relational Injury w/ Dr. Jake Porter
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Significant relational injury occurs at the moment of discovery. One spouse finally feels free because the truth of their addiction or infidelity is out in the open. The other partner feels buried with trauma and has to reinterpret every aspect of their relationship history. On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Jake Porter (licensed therapist a…
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Faith is trusting that God can work in a situation regardless of how things seem on the surface If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 …
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363 - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly Of Purity Culture w/ Katherine Gallagher
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Many of us who grew up in the church experienced purity culture—a significant emphasis on sexual purity, especially with young people. While purity culture had good motivations, it has caused its fair share of damage—shame, guilt, and trauma. On today’s episode, we are joined by Katherine Gallagher, the Executive Director of GoStrategic, an author …
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Friends, we are here today because Jesus' method of making disciples worked. Never concerned about the numbers, but focusing on the few. In this podcast, Troy Thomas and I are going to talk about what does that look like. And Troy just recently gave a breakout session on influencing your world for Christ. And he's going to walk us through some of t…
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Summer months bring so much fun and excitement. But for those who are on the recovery journey, summer brings its own set of challenges. Warm weather means less clothing. This means more opportunities for temptations and triggers. On today’s episode, we talk about why summer can be so challenging, what we can do to be prepared for this season, and w…
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I'm not sure if there's a greater call on a person's life than to invest their life into the next generation. And this week on our podcast, I have Brenden Sullivan from Priority One Ministries out in the Leehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, and him and I are going to talk about what does that look like and what does discipleship really mean and how do y…
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Growing deeper with Jesus rather than being stagnant. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Sermon video is available on YouTube and full service archives are available on Vimeo. Live services weekly from the sanctuary at 8:45 or 11:30 AM and 11:30 AM (Warehouse Community Contemporary Servi…
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Faith is trusting that God can work in a situation regardless of how things seem on the surface. If you are in need of prayer, let our Prayer Team know by contacting prayer@forestlakechurch.org Connect with the Warehouse Community at Forest Lake church on Facebook, on Instagram or at www.warehouse.community Sermon video is available on YouTube Live…
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