Steve Etner Podcasts

When you set before your eyes a vile thing you are also automatically exposing your mind to those things. Your mind becomes accustomed to what you are seeing, and your thinking process becomes distorted, which ultimately alters your behavior and King Me has once again stepped into the enemy’s trap. How do I "Stay a Mile from the Vile"? Learn more a…

Would you like to know how to escape the trap the enemy has set for you and effectively say “No!” to any temptation? Do you desire to avoid the snare altogether and stop giving in and instead live a blessed life that is completely, unreservedly sold-out for God? Do you long for the time when you never have to lie to cover up your sin? God shows you…

God’s love for us is based upon His commitment to His name, His praise, and His glory; not upon anything you or I can do or become. It is because of who He is that He has chosen to redeem you. It is solely because of His name, His praise, His glory. Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our boo…

WELCOME to episode #115 as we seek from Scripture the answer to the question “Why should God pardon my guilt? Why should The Holy, Righteous, Pure, Sovereign, Almighty Creator of the Universe forgive me? After all, I have repeatedly turned my back on Him. I’m guilty of worshiping a false god. And I’ve chosen time and again the temporary pleasure th…

“God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6) “What is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to ... walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8) When you “humble yourselves before the Lord ... he will exalt you.” (James 4:10). Yet we still bumble when it comes to being humble. Right? Learn more about the ministry of The P…

What if God were fickle? What if His love for you had limits? What if there came a point where God said, “that’s it! I’ve had enough of your sinful shenanigans; I’m done with you!”? Thankfully, that is not who God is, nor what He does. Welcome to The Point of Purity Podcast. A weekly study filled to the brim with the all the tools from Scripture yo…

Don’t turn to that which is dead to find help in how to live. Don’t seek counsel from the ungodly to discover how to be godly, how to live for God and being free from the beast. Turn to the beast master – God Himself! The talking dead cannot help you. Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our b…

In Psalm 25:4, after asking God to “show me your ways” the Psalmist then says, “teach me your paths.” What does it mean to be “teachable?” Are you “teachable?” 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 …

Every day is filled with spiritual warfare. The enemy is whispering his evil lies into your mind, trying to draw you off the path of purity, the path that God wants you to walk. This is why you and I must daily cry out, “Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” (Psalm 143:8b) Welcome to The Point of Purity Podcast. This is E…

How often throughout the day do you ask God to show you His ways and tell you what He wants you to do – especially as it relates to your sexual purity? How often does it even occur to you to ask this of God? Truth-be-told, not often enough. In this episode we look at Psalm 25:4-5 where David prays, “Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; g…

When we trust in King Me to bring satisfaction, we are trusting in and worshiping a false god – an idol – namely, the assumed ability of Self to satisfy your sinful desires. We have carved and shaped it into something essential in our life. Something that feels like we cannot live without. An idol. HOW do I dethrone King Me and let God reign in eve…

Let’s face it, it’s hard to fully surrender your soul, every moment of every day, totally and completely over to God. This is why David cries out in Psalm 25:1 “O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame.” Do you struggle with feelings of guilt and shame over your sinful choices? Would you like to live a life that is “Shame-Free”? Learn m…

You have been living most of your life as the #1 dude, the alpha dog, the head honcho, the King. You have been “lord” of your life and “lord” of your castle. What King Me wants, King Me gets. Do you fully recognize that there is One even greater than you, One that you are ultimately answerable to? The fact is no one has more authority over your lif…

In Matthew 16:26 Jesus asks the question, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?” In this week’s episode we’re focused on two questions: What is the “gain” or “profit” your soul gets from giving in to lust, porn and masturbation? And what is the “gain” or “p…

Surrendering everything over to God’s authority in your life requires that you deny and “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” (James 4:10) OK, so we’re going to talk about humility. Why? Because “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6b) What does that mean and what does it look like? Learn more about …

If you’re anything like I was, I tried a lot of different sources and resources to find help with my sexual addiction. I wanted to “fix it” on my own. When that didn’t work, I tried going to a few different counselors. Nothing helped me. I floundered in my failure to eradicate this issue in my life. I was convinced that no one truly understood my s…

Welcome to Episode #102 of The Point of Purity Podcast. In This week’s episode we take a look at Psalm 25:1 which says, “To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.” What does David mean? Why is he doing this? How does this apply to me? So, let’s dive right in and discover the “Soul Significance” Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://w…

Would you like to know how to escape the temptation trap and effectively say “No!” to Lust, Porn and Masturbation? Do you desire to avoid the snare altogether and stop giving in to the beast? Would you like to know how to live completely and unreservedly for God? Do you long for the time when you never have to lie to cover up your sin? Then you’ve …

Welcome to the 100th 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. Think about this: If you want the consequences of your actions to be a sexual purity that honors and glorifies God; if you want to experience God’s blessing on your…

One of the powerful lies the enemy of your soul whispers in your ear is that “I have no choice. I just can’t help myself. I have to look, I have to lust, I have to masturbate! After all, I’m only human. God will understand.” Yes, you are only human, and yes, God understands, but you DO have a choice. You always have a choice, and you can help yours…

Would you like to know how to escape the temptation trap and effectively say “No!” to Lust, Porn and Masturbation? Do you desire to avoid the snare altogether and stop giving in to the beast? Would you like to know how to live completely and unreservedly for God? Do you long for the time when you never have to lie to cover up your sin? Then you’ve …

Proverbs 2:6 says, “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” The way you are assured to experience permanent victory versus temporary success is through the daily study and application of God’s word. I don’t want you to miss this. It is only “from his mouth” that you will receive wisdom, knowledge and understandi…

We need to invite God to speak into our heart and be our teacher, our leader, and our God. God says (Jeremiah 29:12-13) “Call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” In this week’s episode we focus our attention on how prayer is an integral part of our pursuit of pur…

OK, so maybe you don’t get drunk, and you don’t misuse over-the-counter drugs; you may not overeat or blow your top in anger, or cheat, or steal, or any of a number of “vices.” You might be looking in the mirror thinking “I’m a pretty good person overall.” However, anytime you choose to put King Me on the throne of your heart you are standing befor…

Welcome to the Point of Purity Podcast. In this week’s episode we take a look at what’s wrong with “just a little lust.” So, let’s dive right in as we ask the question, “What Can It Hurt?” Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our online training at http://www.ChristianGrowthAcademy.com Downloa…

When you choose to run after lust, porn, and masturbation you are choosing to worship a false god. You are guilty of idolatry, and that is a wicked thing. Welcome to the Point of Purity Podcast. In this week’s episode we take a closer look at what God thinks about our worship of King Me. This Episode is titled: “Wicked? Who Me?” Learn more about th…

Are you – or a family member or close friend – struggling with sexual purity? Do you find yourself fighting a never-ending battle? Are you feeling discouraged, convinced that you’ll never be free from the lure of lust, the pull of porn, and the magnet of masturbation? Welcome to what promises to be the launch of a powerful change in your life. This…

You CAN be free! Not just “free for a while”–I mean totally, permanently F-R-E-E free! However, this kind of freedom doesn’t come easily and it’s not going to happen overnight. It has taken time to create this habit, and it will take time and effort to gain victory over it. Welcome to The Point of Purity Podcast. This is episode 91, and in this wee…

The Lord your God–the Almighty, all-powerful, most holy Creator of the Universe, Heaven’s victorious and Mighty warrior–is with you! He not only dwells within you, but He also surrounds you. He is in your midst. He hasn’t left you. He hasn’t forsaken you. He hasn’t given up on you, and He never will. Welcome to The Point of Purity Podcast. I’m your…

Thirst can be a powerful motivator. When thirsty, a person might do just about anything to quench that thirst. That thirst begins to dominate your thinking, which in turn strongly influences your words, your attitude, and your actions. It leaves you with a “gotta have it no matter what” mentality. What about you? When you find yourself sexually “th…

When you question God’s Word, you then begin to doubt whether it is really absolute truth. You begin to focus your attention upon King Me and all the perceived “rights” that are being denied you. You are now viewing God’s standards as burdensome and unloving. From there, it’s a simple step into thinking about all the pleasures sin can afford – and …

Every word of Scripture is important to and inspired by God. So, if each and every word is important to God, then it should be equally as important to us. In the garden of Eden, Satan planted a tiny seed of doubt in Eve’s mind. She let herself think about Satan’s suggestion vs. God’s promise; and as a result her response to the Devil was tainted. I…

Isaiah 26:3 says that God “will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” What an amazing promise! When your mind is completely focused upon God, having total confidence in Him no matter what may be happening around you, God promises to keep you in a place of complete safety. A place where you are able to experie…

Your eyes and your ears are the gateways into your mind. What you allow to enter through either gate will impact your effectiveness for Christ. That’s why Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, you must guard your mind. Welcome to a very special episode of The Point of Purity Podcast. I’m your host, Steve Etner, Author, National Speaker, and Purity C…

The way you discover God’s will for what you should or should not see is to be a student of God’s Word. How are you doing with that? Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our online training at http://www.ChristianGrowthAcademy.com Download our free App at http://thepuritycoach.com/my-purity-co…

What is the purpose of a guard? A guard keeps watch for the enemy. He understands that the enemy is near, intent on his destruction. A good guard knows that the enemy could attack at any moment. The guard is posted to protect the camp, sounding the alarm, and giving the call to arms when the enemy approaches. An effective guard is always on high al…

Have you ever stopped to consider that the people and things around you have an impact upon what and how you think? The things you see and the things you hear have a direct influence on the things you think, which in turn strongly impacts the things you do. Your mind plays a very important role in your pursuit of purity and godliness. This is why P…

Before we can truly delight in God’s Word we must understand that the Bible is God’s Word written to show us who God is and who we are before Him. The Bible teaches us how to live lives that are holy and pure. It shows us how to say “no” to sin and yield our lives in full surrender to God – living a life that truly glorifies Him. It is vital to eve…

I’m going to ask you a question. Ultimately the answer requires you to be brutally honest, not with me but with God. Are you ready? Here it is: How do you FEEL about God’s Word? Say what? You’re kidding me, right? Nope. I’m quite serious. How do you feel about God’s Word? Assuming your answer is something like “I Love God’s Word!” let me ask you th…

What is true prosperity and success? The world would say it’s achieved when you have such things as a happy marriage, your kids honor and respect you, you have a solid position at work, you’re bank account is growing, and you’re enjoying great health. While all those things may define the American dream, they are not God’s definition of prosperity …

In this very special episode we talk about the sin that so easily entangles us and how The Pure Man Ministry can help. Learn more about the ministry of The Purity Coach at http://www.thepuritycoach.com Check out our online training at http://www.ChristianGrowthAcademy.com Download our free App at http://thepuritycoach.com/my-purity-coach-APP.html C…

I think it’s safe to say that you would love being prosperous and successful in life – right? Whether it’s at work, in your finances, or your marriage, your friendships, 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 g…

I’m willing to bet that when you want to look in a mirror you don’t stand in a darkened room, squinting at the mirror, hoping to make sense out of the shadows in front of you. Of course not. You’re going to turn on the lights. Why? Simple – so you can see yourself better! Welcome to The Point of Purity Podcast. I’m your host, Steve Etner, Author, N…

Welcome to The Point of Purity Podcast. I’m your host, Steve Etner, Author, National Speaker, and Purity Coach for The Pure Man Ministry. This is episode #75, and in this week’s episode, we continue our discussion of James 1:22 which warns “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” Today we are going to discover…

I open this week’s episode with a very serious word of warning. Are you listening? As you read the Bible, you are going to learn God’s truth. HOWEVER, the truths you will discover from God’s Word will do you absolutely no good. That’s right, you heard me correctly. The truths and principles you will learn from Scripture are totally worthless IF the…

Truth is: we need to take off the disguise and live transformed lives. Isn’t it exciting to know that change is not only possible but promised to those who walk by the Spirit? This is episode #73, and in this episode, we talk about what real transformation looks like. Romans 12:2 says we are to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” What ex…

Welcome to The Point of Purity Podcast. I’m your host, Steve Etner, Author, National Speaker, and Purity Coach for The Pure Man Ministry. This is episode #72, and in this episode, we are going to take a look at Romans 12:2 which says we are to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” What exactly does that mean? How do I do that? And why shou…

Welcome to The Point of Purity Podcast. I’m your host, Steve Etner, Author, National Speaker, and Purity Coach for The Pure Man Ministry. This is episode #71, and in this episode, we are going to take a look at Romans 12:2 which says we are to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” What exactly does that mean? How do I do that? And why shou…

As Christians we are to live by the Spirit, surrendering our lives every moment of every day according to God’s leading in our lives through the Holy Spirit. We do that by, first of all, saying “no” to the constant cravings of our sinful flesh, and saying “yes” to the lordship and leadership of God in every aspect of our heart and mind. This requir…

When athletes are preparing for their event, they place specific restrictions upon themselves. Diet. Sleep. Exercise. These are just a few of the daily routines they do not deviate from. This isn’t something that comes naturally for them. It’s a requirement they submit themselves to. It’s no different for you and me. If you expect to grow in your S…