Helping men and women win the war for Sexual Purity and live in freedom from Lust, Porn Addiction, and Masturbation
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Need help with sexual addiction, pornography, or sexual purity issues? You are not alone. We are walking the road of recovery, and this podcast is a casual approach to finding help, hope, and healing.
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We are to daily choose to be a doer of the Word and not a hearer only. This requires a constant conscious decision on our part to actually do what God says you ought to do. What does that look like and how do we put the ACT back in Action? Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our books at http…
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As a Christian, you should be daily undergoing a spiritual metamorphosis in your life, letting the Holy Spirit take that which is on the “inside” – your new, holy nature – and daily living it out so that others can see it. Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our books at http://thepuritycoach…
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Never lose sight of the fact that Satan is not your friend. He does not care about your pleasure, enjoyment, happiness, or fulfillment. He wants your destruction. Peter warns us to “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith.” Learn more …
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When you begin to doubt and question God’s Word, it becomes much easier to deny God’s truth. Then it becomes easier to decide to do something other than what God says. This is part of Satan’s methodology. Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our books at http://thepuritycoach.com/recommended-b…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Season-8-Episode-11_-Salvation-Pin.mp3 In today’s episode, Chris takes a break from sobriety and recovery topics to discuss the most important thing regarding sobriety and recovery…a relationship with Jesus Christ. Chris’s brother will be in Paris for about 10 days with International Sports Chaplain…
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Satan’s primary strategy in getting you to sin is to attack your mind. He knows that if he can successfully get you to listen to and believe his lies, he will be successful at drawing you away from God. This has been his methodology since the beginning of time. Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check…
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The focus of your heart and mind are to always be in front of you, never wandering to the right or the left. Just like the blinders on a horse, you will not be distracted by other things that have the potential of taking you off the right path. You won’t see that attractive lure dangling enticingly off to the side, trying to draw you away from your…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Season-8-Episode-10_-Chrisdom-Part-2.mp3 Today in Season 8 Episode 10, Chris picks up where he left off on something he calls Chrisdom. Have you ever looked at someone with multiple years of sobriety and thought, “How the heck did they do that?!” Today, Chris shares some of his pro tips, lessons lea…
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Every day we are faced with choices about what we’re going to permit ourselves to see. Are you going to choose to see only those things that admonish and encourage you to live a godly life, or will you choose to allow yourself to view things that have the strong potential of tempting you to indulge in the sinful lusts of the flesh? Learn more about…
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Do you desire to please God with your life? Do you also struggle with sinful thoughts and habits? In Gal. 5:17 Paul reminds us that the flesh is in conflict with the spirit – and the spirit is in conflict with the flesh. They are opposed to each other making it difficult to do what is right. In Romans 7 Paul talks about how the things he wants to d…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Season-8-Episode-9_-Chrisdom.mp3 Today in Season 8 Episode 9, Chris is flying solo again. Today, he introduces something he’ll be sprinkling in future episodes. Something he calls Chrisdom. Have you ever looked at someone with multiple years of sobriety and thought, “How the heck did they do that?!”…
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How do you feel about God’s Word? Assuming your answer is something like, “I love God’s Word!” let me ask: Do your actions support that answer? Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our books at http://thepuritycoach.com/recommended-books-on-sexual-purity.html Download our free App at http://th…
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As important as it is for our physical well-being to not only eat but eat right, it is even more important for our spiritual well-being that we not only “eat,” but eat properly. God instructs Joshua (and us) to keep His Word on our lips. In other words, we need to daily feed on Scripture. We need a daily diet of God’s Word. Learn more about the min…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Season-8-Episode-8_-Interview-with-Steve-Etner.mp3 I’m interviewing The Purity Coach, Steve Etner. He has a point of purity program that will equip and train you in how to overcome porn addiction. His plan is Bible based and Christ centered, and he can help you create a strategic plan for ongoing pu…
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It is probably safe to say that most of us want to be prosperous and successful, whether it’s as work, in our financial endeavors, our friendships, and on the list can go. Is there anything wrong with that? Of course not. However, we must keep in mind that prosperity and success, as the world defines it, is not to be our primary goal. Learn more ab…
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When you merely listen to God’s Word and choose not to immediately act upon what the Holy Spirit has shown you and convicted you of you are drawing a false conclusion. You are building your house on the sand. You understand that what you read is true. You even think “Here is an area of my life that I need to deal with, and I will.” However, by not …
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I open with this warning: As you read God’s Word, you are going to learn God’s truth. However, the truths you will discover from the Bible will do you absolutely no good. Yes, you are hearing me correctly. The truths that God reveals to you within His Word are totally worthless IF they are not immediately put into practice. Learn more about the min…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Season-8-Episode-7_-The-Road-to-Recovery.mp3 Found yourself in a place you never thought you’d be? The shame and hopelessness sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors can ignite are real…but there is hope. Today Chris talks about how he entered recovery and reached sobriety early on. The dif…
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In order for the Holy Spirit to remind us of what God says in His word about how we should live, we must first read, study, meditate upon, and memorize Scripture, storing it up as priceless treasure in our heart. The Spirit of God then takes what we have hidden in our heart and uses that to lead and guide us in what is right, pure, lovely, and glor…
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Paul says you are to be “transformed.” You are to undergo a spiritual metamorphosis. Your everyday way of living, your worship, your thoughts, your choices and the consequences that follow, all of it should be consistently characteristic of your new holy nature. The choices you make, the things you say, and the things you do are all to be in perfec…
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As a Christian you have God dwelling within you (1 Corinthians 6:19). You can indeed do all things through Christ because He gives you the strength and ability to accomplish it (Philippians 4:13). This is precisely why Peter writes, “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness, through our knowledge of him who called us …
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Season-8-Episode-6_-Dan-Johnson-Interview.mp3 Today I’m excited to interview Dan Johnson from New Paths. I recently listened to Dan’s podcast and was blown away by his simple, yet profound method for how he stopped watching porn. Grab a pen and paper or open up your favorite note-taking app to captu…
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Scripture commands us to deny the sinful desires of the flesh, ignoring the cries of our body for the “pleasures” sin affords. Giving in is most certainly enjoyable for the moment, but the long-term ramifications aren’t worth it. We must choose to live each day with the understanding that yielding to the sinful desires of our flesh will compromise …
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It is through the use of your body that you either glorify God or magnify King Me. This is why it’s so vital that you learn how to yield to the Lord’s control of your body, and so that you can offer it daily as a sacrifice to God. Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our books at http://thepur…
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If we are going to glorify God in our everyday living, we must first glorify Him in our every moment thinking. Why? Because what you think will become what you do. We are to put on godly behavior, but the only way that is going to be consistently characteristic of our life is if we radically change our King Me thinking to God-honoring thinking. Lea…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Season-8-Episode-5.mp3 Today, I’m talking with Jorge, about the importance of community as it relates to recovery. I had no idea that rats would be a part of this conversation. Join us on the next episode of the purity podcast where I interview Dan Johnson from New Paths. Dan has created a really in…
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The key to dealing with temptation, experiencing victory, and living in freedom begins with your thoughts. What is your mind focused upon? It all begins with your heart. Who is sitting on the throne? Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our books at http://thepuritycoach.com/recommended-books-…
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The sin you choose to give in to is not the only sin you will struggle with. One sin inevitably leads to another, and then to another. Once you become comfortable with a particular sin in your life, it is only a matter of time until other issues arise Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our b…
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Everyone struggles with temptation; it’s a fact of life. Whether it’s fighting the urge to eat that second piece of cake, fudge a little on your tax return, lie to your spouse about where you were and what you were doing, steal a lustful glance at that person on the beach, or not tell your boss the whole story, temptation to sin is all around us. H…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Season-8-Episode-4_-Healthy-Sexuality.mp3 Jorge joins Season 8 for the first time to talk about Healthy Sexuality. The conversation (that involved a lot of editing, lol) is designed to help men understand what healthy sexuality looks like and steps needed to help move from unhealthy sexuality into h…
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This week’s episode is a continuation (part 2) of last week’s episode entitled “Why, O Why Do I Sin.” In this episode we discover that we sin not because we have to but because we choose to. Learn how to choose godliness! Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our books at http://thepuritycoach.…
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We give in to temptation because the flesh likes it. Sin is pleasurable. If it weren’t, we wouldn’t do it. James 1:14 warns us that “each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust.” The more we listen to the cries of our sinful flesh, the more likely we are to sin. This week's episode explores the Bible to answer the age-ol…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Season-8-Episode-3_-Mark-Denison-Interview.mp3 In Episode 3 Chris interviews Mark Denison to talk about his new book, Recovery Rules. In his book Mark gives 100 crazy awesome rules to a healthy recovery. We touch on several of the rules, talk about the difference between sobriety and recovery, and c…
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Have you ever sinned? I know ... silly question. However, if we are going to live lives that consistently glorify God, it is important for us to understand the depths of this issue and how it applies. Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our books at http://thepuritycoach.com/recommended-books…
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Do you desire to please God with your life? Do you also struggle with sinful thoughts and habits? In Gal. 5:17 Paul reminds us that the flesh is in conflict with the spirit – and the spirit is in conflict with the flesh. They are opposed to each other making it difficult to do what is right. In Romans 7 Paul talks about how the things he wants to d…
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Season-8-Episode-2_-Thomas-Berry-Interview.mp3 Join Chris as he interviews Thomas Berry from Redemptive Living. Thomas was the speaker at the Castimonia Retreat in November of 2023 and he gives a recap from his sessions. Thomas also shares some observations he had from the retreat and we unpack some…
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As you grow in your knowledge and understanding of God’s Word, there is a significant impact on the way you think. Since what you think becomes what you do, when there is a positive change in your thinking, the end result is a positive change in your behavior. This is because you will act upon what you know to be true. This change in your behavior …
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Do you desire to please God with your life? Do you also struggle with sinful thoughts and habits? In Romans 7 Paul talks about how the things he wants to do, he doesn’t; and the things he doesn’t want to do he keeps on doing. Can you relate? In this week's episode we look at Matthew 7's description of two builders - one wise, the other a moron and …
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https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Season-8-Episode-1.mp3 After 7 years of hosting the Purity Podcast Doug has passed the baton to Chris. Today, Chris introduces himself and welcomes you into his journey of recovery as well as your own. You may find yourself in a very dark place right now, but you are not alone, and there is hope. He…
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Knowing God isn’t just knowing about Him. If all you have is an intellectual comprehension of God, you are not going to gain what you need to live a godly life. You will only have increased in knowledge, not understanding. What does it mean to truly know God and how do I do it? Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuri…
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You were designed by God to glorify God. The obtaining of a sense of direction and significance comes only as you choose an intimate, personal relationship with God and walking in obedience to His commands all for the purpose of bringing praise and glory to Him alone. Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.co…
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Listen in as Chris, Jorge and Doug talk about the illustration of darkness vs. Light. We walk through struggles of so many in our lives, and it is so helpful to remember the light and joy that is in us. That gives us wisdom and strength to continue the journey. This is also Doug’s last episode at the host, and Chris is taking over the next 100! Dou…
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Welcome to a very special edition of The Point of Purity Podcast. Normally I would wait to do a Christmas special until the actual week of Christmas. But to be honest with you, I’m too excited to wait. In this episode we are going to dive into the Scriptures to discover how we can use the Christmas Tree to teach our family and friends the Gospel me…
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Welcome to the Point of Purity Podcast! A weekly study filled to the brim with the all the tools from Scripture you will ever need to build a lasting life of Biblical purity. I’m your host Steve Etner – author, National Speaker, Certified Professional Mentor TM and Purity Coach for The Pure Man Ministry and this is Episode #156. In this week’s epis…
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In view of your constant exposure to temptation, and because of your previous falls and failures, do you struggle to believe that you can be victorious over your sinful habits? Do you battle with skepticism, unsure if God is really referring to you when He says that we are more than conquerors? Do you lack the confidence to step out, stand firm, an…
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Do you desire to please God with your life? Do you also struggle with sinful thoughts and sinful habits? There’s a conflict going on there, right? On the one hand there’s a desire to please God. Yet on the other there’s a strong desire to please self. In Gal. 5:17 Paul reminds us that the flesh is in conflict with the spirit – and the spirit is in …
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The archenemy of your soul doesn’t want you to live in victory over your sin. He doesn’t want you living a godly life—what’s the fun in that? So, he disguises himself and wages an all-out war against you. He attacks your mind with his lies to keep you from growing in your walk with God. Once he has you questioning the truth of God’s Word, you begin…
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When the Master Deceiver wanted to lead Adam and Eve into sin, he didn’t stand over them with a sword, threatening to cut off their arms if they refused to do what he said. He didn’t scream at them. He didn’t torture them by shoving needles under their fingernails or by making them watch endless reruns of I Love Lucy. He simply started a seemingly …
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What exactly is an archenemy? How is that different from a regular enemy? An archenemy is someone who is extremely hostile and opposed to a specific person. An archenemy hates you and wants nothing more than to see your total annihilation. So, he hounds you. He assaults you. He haunts you day and night. He is relentless in his attacks. He won’t qui…
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What your eyes see shows you how to live, where to go and what to do. So, what happens when the majority of the things we allow our eyes to see each day are sinful and ungodly? This episode asks the question, are you protecting your eyes? Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our books at http:…
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