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!
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Life Giving Word is dedicated to exposing error in doctrine and practice, and rightly dividing the word of truth according to the Word of GOD. We do not espouse a sect or any worldly religion divided by the traditions of men excepting that ancient sect where “... the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch” (Acts 11.26b KJV). We consider ourselves Biblical Christians pure and simple. Having no worldly interest at stake, nor religious compensation to blind our eyes or pervert our ju ...
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Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!
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Every Christian—regardless of age, demographic, or background—is designed by God to grow in faith. But many of us don’t know what growth looks like. How do we even know we’re growing? In Marks of a Disciple, pastor Dean Inserra examines six measurements to help us see whether or not we’re developing spiritually. This is not a checklist or a punch card, but rather a group of traits distilled from Scripture that should be evident in the life of a follower of Jesus. As we pursue these markers, ...
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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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Timeless Truths: God Must Be First in Our Hearts and Lives
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When we allow something to become more important to us than the Lord, it has become an idol. In this Timeless Truths segment from our archives, Jeff & Rose Colón talk to couples about making sure that the Lord is first in their hearts and lives.By Pure Life Ministries
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#578 - You Cannot Live Without God's Word | Hope for Hurting Wives
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In the midst of trials, we need a place to turn to for comfort, help and answers. And when we turn to the Word of God, we find a source of eternal truth. But more than that, we find something that can go inside of us and make us into new creations. In Episode 8 of the Hope for Hurting Wives series, Kathy Gallagher talks about the incredible power o…
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April 21, 2024 | How to Thrive in the Love of Christ
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How do believers in a church thrive in the love of Christ? In the fascinating letter to the church at Philadelphia recorded in Rev. 3:7-13, Jesus outlines how Christians live well in His love.By Grant Kaul
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Timeless Truths: A Changed Heart will Bear Obvious Fruit
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In this Timeless Truths segment from our archives, counselor Judy Lucas gives some guidance to a woman who wants to know if her fiancé has truly repented of sexual sin.By Pure Life Ministries
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#577 - Four Unhealthy Reactions to a Husband's Sin | Hope for Hurting Wives
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There are many ways wives respond to a husband's sin. Some women pretend nothing is wrong. Others intensely monitor and try to control their husband's behavior. These reactions are natural, but they are not godly. In this episode of the Hope for Hurting Wives series, we'll look at four unhealthy reactions to a husband's sin, and then talk about wha…
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From the Chapel: Getting a Sight of God's Love Radically Changed Me
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In this From the Chapel segment, Gabriel shares how a sight of Jesus on the cross opened him up to the reality of God's love and radically changed him.By Pure Life Ministries
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#576 - We're Only Safe at the Foot of the Cross | Hope for Hurting Wives
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When someone deeply hurts us, Satan tempts us in a very subtle way. He tempts us to obsess about their sins and to see ourselves as being better than they are. And if we don't guard our hearts, we can easily begin to judge them as being terrible sinners who are unworthy of mercy. It's a very dangerous place to be, and the only way to overcome this …
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April 7, 2024 | Jesus’ Plan to Build His Church
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When you hear the word church, what immediately comes to your mind? This morning, we’ll dive into Ephesians 4:11-16 to discover Jesus’ plan to build His church and how He expects His church to be unified in truth and love!By George Ohmstede
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Timeless Truths: There is Nothing More Christ-like Than Forgiveness
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In this Timeless Truths segment from our archives, Kathy Gallagher talks about the beauty of forgiveness and mercy, and shows hurting wives how to be in that spirit toward their husbands.By Pure Life Ministries
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#575 - Seeing a Husband's Sin with New Eyes | Hope for Hurting Wives
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Like any wife, Kathy Gallagher felt utterly shattered by her husband's affairs and pornography addiction. But God also helped her to see that her husband Steve was in the fight of his life. He was fighting tooth and nail against his own flesh, the world and the devil. In today’s episode, Kathy Gallagher offers a new perspective about a husband’s st…
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March 31, 20204 | From Doubt to Devotion (Easter Sunday)
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Do you know the road to deep devotion to Christ may very well start with doubt? In John 20:19-31 we find a fascinating account of how this took place 2,000 years ago and discover how God continues to bring great devotion to Christ in the lives of people who started with doubt.By Grant Kaul
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March 29, 2024 | Why We Worship (Good Friday)
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Weekly Bible-based messages of encouragement and hope. Grow Deep in your faith and Reach Out to our world! Get connected at fellowshipwaco.org!By Grant Kaul
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#574 - God is Working Through Our Pain | Hope for Hurting Wives
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When life gets really hard, we often cry out “God, why did you allow this to happen to me?” But the real question we should be asking is, "Am I still trusting that God is good and merciful, despite what I'm going through?" In the fourth episode of our series, Hope for Hurting Wives, Kathy Gallagher exhorts wives to make sure that their trials are n…
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March 24, 2024 | When Truth is Sacrificed for Tolerance
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What happens when a church sacrifices truth in the name of tolerance? In Revelation 2:18-29, Jesus sends a letter to the church at Thyatira, explaining how to address the cancerous problem of tolerating sinful beliefs and behavior.By Grant Kaul
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#573 - God is the Center of a Perfect Marriage | Hope for Hurting Wives
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There is nothing wrong with wanting a good marriage, or even a "perfect" one. But what is a perfect marriage from God's perspective, and what does it require to have one? Kathy Gallagher is back for the third episode of our series, Hope for Hurting Wives. Resources we mentioned: When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart (Book) By Kathy Gallagher…
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March 17, 2024 | The High Cost of a Compromised Faith
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What does it look like for a church to be spiritually compromised, and how serious is the issue? As we’ll see this morning, Jesus’s letter to the church at Pergamum answers these questions and reveals how Christians are to respond when compromises with the world have taken root in the church.By Grant Kaul
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#572 - When God is Your Only Hope | Hope for Hurting Wives
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For over 35 years, we have been ministering to hurting wives. And the essence of our message is that when everything is crumbling all around us, and when everything feels hopeless, Jesus is solid, trustworthy and the source of real hope. This is the second episode in our new series, Hope for Hurting Wives. Thanks for listening! Resources we mention…
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March 10, 2024 | The Priority of a Pure Life
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Amid a culture that is constantly about sin, self, and secularism, is it even possible to live a pure life? The Apostle John would answer with a resounding yes. This morning as we look to 1 John 1:5-10, we’ll learn how to prioritize living a pure life before the Lord.By George Ohmstede
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#571 - What Devastated Wives Need Most | Hope for Hurting Wives
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When a wife finds out that her husband has been unfaithful, her world is shattered by gut-wrenching pain, tormenting fears and haunting questions. But there is HOPE. In our latest series, Kathy Gallagher uses personal testimony and decades of counseling experience to show the hurting wife how to find the God of hope in the midst of the pain. Resour…
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March 3, 2024 | The Keys to a Lifetime of Faithfulness
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Who or what are you living for? In Revelation 2:8-11 we discover a letter Jesus wrote to a church living under immense pressure that reveals how to live for Christ for a lifetime.By Grant Kaul
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#570 - Saved Through Real Repentance | Ryan's Story of Hope
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Ryan's childhood home was full of arguing, tension and chaos. In order to escape from his painful reality, he turned to porn, drugs and alcohol. But he found out soon enough that these only made him far more miserable. Then, something terrifying happened to him at a party one night, and that was it. He was determined to get real help. Resources we …
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February 25, 2024 | The Church’s Ultimate Priority
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What is the ultimate priority of the church? In Revelation 2:1-7, Jesus focuses on this paramount priority as He directs every church to keep and cultivate what is central to their existence.By Grant Kaul
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#569 - Seek Fulfillment in God, Not Things | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
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Human beings have a deep need for fulfillment. It's how God made us. But things go horribly wrong when we seek satisfaction in earthly things. We end up becoming dependent on, maybe even addicted to, things that cannot satisfy us. But if we will seek our fulfillment in God Himself, we'll find that He can do what nothing else can. That’s why seeking…
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February 18, 2024 | Who is Jesus and What is His Ministry Today?
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Who is Jesus, and what is His ministry today? Recent research shows that most people, including many Christians, are confused when it comes to these essential matters. As we will discover this Sunday, Revelation 1:9-20 gives us the clarity we so desperately need.By Grant Kaul
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#568 - Keep Your Guard Up | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
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As long as we are living in this world, we are going to be engaged in a spiritual war. As A.W. Tozer said, this world is not a playground, it is a battleground. But if we will stay close to the captain of our faith, the victorious Jesus, He will give us the strength to win our battles.By Pure Life Ministries
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Are you getting ready for the return of Jesus Christ? Before you answer, take a close look at Revelation 1:1-8. As we will discover this Sunday, the introduction to the fascinating final book of the Bible shows us exactly what we need to know and do as we live for Christ and await His coming.By Grant Kaul
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#567 - Fight for Contentment | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
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It's not easy to be content in America, where everything is screaming at us that we need MORE. But contentment is just one more key lesson on the road to freedom, because contentment creates a barrier of protection around our hearts and minds.By Pure Life Ministries
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February 4, 2024 | Becoming a Person Who Embodies Wisdom
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Is it possible to consistently make the right decisions or choices throughout our lives? This morning we will look to Proverbs 3:1-12 to answer this question as we gain understanding in how to become a person who embodies wisdom.By George Ohmstede
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#566 - Keep Making Godly Choices! | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
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Spoiler alert: There are things inside of you AND outside of you that are TRYING to get you to stray off the narrow path and into sin. That's what makes the road to freedom so hard sometimes. In this episode, we'll talk about how to effectively deal with everyday temptations so that you can stay on the road to freedom.…
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January 28, 2024 | A Portrait of the Wisdom of God
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We often learn best by seeing an example. When it comes to living out wisdom, God gives us a picture of a person who embodies His wisdom, as vividly described in Proverbs 31:10-31.By Grant Kaul
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#565 - Overcome Offenses With Forgiveness | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
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Have you ever had to navigate at high speeds around an object that is lying in the middle of a busy highway? Relationship issues are a bit like that. You've got to learn how to navigate safely around them, otherwise you're going to experience some real damage to your heart and life. In today's episode, we'll talk about why cultivating a spirit of f…
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January 21, 2024 | Will Wisdom Be Your Way of Life?
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Will wisdom be your way of life? Before you answer, look at Proverbs 9. This unique chapter in the Bible strikingly reveals wisdom and foolishness and presents the criteria we need to know to make the choice that is pleasing to God.By Grant Kaul
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#564 - Called out of Terrible Darkness | Brian’s Story of Hope
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When Brian was growing up, he wholeheartedly pursued sex, drugs, a musical career, and whatever else he thought would bring him fulfillment. But then, God began to draw Brian—through a drumming gig at a church, through a girlfriend who was fed up with his porn addiction, and then through his time in the Residential Program at Pure Life Ministries. …
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January 14, 2024 | What You Must Have to be Wise
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What must a person have to be wise? As we will discover in Proverbs 2:1-19, God's answer is surprising. Only those who pursue the two essential traits Solomon highlights will grow to embody the wisdom God gives.By Grant Kaul
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#563 - What are Common Myths About Sexual Addiction? | Ask the Counselor
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When professing Christians get sick of being addicted, they often turn to the internet, self-help gurus or psychology to find out where their real problem is. Unfortunately, a lot of what they'll find from these sources is nothing more than myth. In today's show, we'll look at some really common myths that many Christians believe about sexual addic…
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January 7, 2024 | The Fear of the Lord is where Wisdom Begins
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How can we as believers grow in wisdom and understanding so we may live out a life well pleasing to the Lord? Join with us this morning as we look to Proverbs 1:1-7 to answer this question.By George Ohmstede
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#417 (REPLAY) - Reflections on the Lowly Jesus (Part 2)
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In our last episode, we took time to reflect on the wonder of Jesus—his lowliness, his love and his sacrifice. This week, we'll keep going. Welcome to Part 2 of our Purity for Life Christmas episode!By Pure Life Ministries
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is living a pure life optional as a believer? pt. 5 | Victoria McAllister + Kristel Stone
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#416 (REPLAY) - Reflections on the Lowly Jesus (Part 1)
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It takes quite an effort to fix our eyes on Jesus in this crazy world, and it is no different at Christmastime. In fact, the holidays often only amplify the pain and sorrow many people feel in their everyday lives. But we want to help you allow Jesus to take center stage during this holiday season. No matter what's going on in your life, please tak…
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December 24, 2024 | From Wander to Worship
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How do you think you would have responded to the birth announcement of Jesus if you were living in that time? Join with us this Christmas Eve morning at 10:45am as we study Matthew 2:1-12 and experience two different responses: one of fear and desperation and the other that moved people from wander to worship. We can’t wait to worship Jesus togethe…
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is living in community optional as a believer? pt. 4 | Victoria McAllister + Kristel Stone
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#562 - Are You a Slave to Your Lusts? | Ask the Counselor
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"I’m struggling.” This is probably the most common way Christian men describe their continual attempts to break free from sexual sin. But for many, it would be much more accurate if they said, "I'm a slave to lust.” In today’s episode, we'll get to the heart of addiction and we'll talk about the first step men must take if they want real freedom.…
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December 17, 2023 | The Birth Announcement of Jesus: From Devastation to Devotion
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Why are the birth announcements regarding Jesus Christ so important? As we will discover in our study of Matthew 1:18-25, the announcement of Christ’s birth develops the devotion of His people in two compelling ways.By Grant Kaul
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is being generous optional as a believer? pt. 3 | Victoria McAllister + Kristel Stone
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Do you want to know how to effectively deal with temptation? Do you ever wonder if the apostle Paul believed that marriage was the cure for sexual addiction? In this episode, Steve Gallagher and the leadership of Pure Life Ministries offer biblical answers to really common questions about sexual sin.…
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December 10, 2023 | The Birth Announcement of Christ: How Do You Respond When the Impossible Becomes Possible?
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There are few things more precious and exciting than parents announcing the birth of their child! This birth announcement brings joy and jubilation to all who hear. This morning, we will explore how God announced the birth of His Son to Mary, how she responded, and how the impossible becomes possible through Him!…
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is doing ministry optional as a believer? pt. 2 | Victoria McAllister + Kristel Stone
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#560 - Keep Your Eyes on God’s Goal | Key Lessons on the Road to Freedom
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Sometimes the goal we set for ourselves does not fully match God's goal for us. Here's a surprising example of this: when we make freedom from sexual sin our highest goal. In today’s show, we’ll talk about why God's goal for our lives is much deeper and more wonderful than that, and why pursuing His goal for our lives is a “Key Lesson on the Road t…
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December 3, 2023 | The Overcoming Life in Christ
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In the final passage of 2 Timothy we discover the two factors that will most influence our faith in Christ. As we explore verses 9-22, we will also learn how to focus our faith on God and His truth when we could become emotionally overwhelmed.By Grant Kaul
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is going to church optional as a believer? pt. 1 | Victoria McAllister + Kristel Stone
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