When Christians are faced with the word “addiction,” there can be a significant reaction against something we don’t see clearly in Scripture. The word “addiction” doesn’t naturally seem to fit into our theological framework.
Today, we’re joined by author and speaker, Ben Bennett, to give us a new framework for reconciling addiction and theology. We explore ... Show More
Mar 24
455 - How Desires Can Discover Unhealed Wounds w/ Jay Stringer
In this episode of the Pure Desire Podcast, we explore a radically different way of understanding desire in recovery, betrayal, and marriage. Rather than treating desire as the enemy, our guest, Jay Stringer, invites us to see unwanted behaviors as signposts pointing to deeper wo ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 10
453 - The Danger of Controlling Our Life by Controlling Other People
In this episode, Debby Flanagan dives into a common but often overlooked challenge in recovery: trying to control life by controlling other people. We explore how this pattern can undermine relationships, fuel relapse, and distract from personal growth. Debby outlines telltale si ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2025
Why I Married A Porn Addict | Mary Thayne
Send a textIn this episode (Sz4 Ep5), Talmage sits down with his wife, Mary Thayne, for a vulnerable and inspiring conversation. Taken from a larger interview, this segment explores why Mary chose to move forward in their relationship, even knowing about Talmage’s past struggles ... Show More
26m 14s
Aug 2024
EP 43: Freedom In Salvation
<p>Join me, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/immeganashley/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Megan Ashley</a>, on this enriching episode of "In Totality" as I share my heart and reflections on the past year, highlighting my journey of spiritual focus and discipline si ... Show More
46m 37s
Jan 2025
How to Renew Your Mind: Biblical Keys to Christian Transformation | Dr. Gifford and Jonny Ardavanis
Discover the biblical foundations of mind renewal and spiritual transformation with Dr. Gifford as he unpacks key passages from Romans 12, Ephesians 4, and 1 Thessalonians. Learn practical strategies for engaging with Scripture, the importance of community in spiritual growth, an ... Show More
17m 24s
Feb 2021
Ep 0 - Introduction to Out of the Dark with Mandisa & Laura Williams
<p>Out of the Dark is a podcast about mental health in the body of Christ. As followers of Jesus, people are sometimes led to believe that if we struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, identity, or the many other areas of our mental health that we are less of a Christian o ... Show More
1m 10s
Sep 2025
From Witchcraft & Torment to Freedom in Christ | Jenny Joy: The Jesus People Podcast Episode 34
<p>In this powerful episode of The Jesus People Podcast, Jenny Joy, former witch turned deliverance minister, shares her raw journey from occult bondage, trauma, and mental torment to freedom in Christ. We unpack demonology without glorifying darkness: how “open doors” (occult, t ... Show More
1h 29m
Sep 2025
Porn Addiction (OnlyFans Culture, Masturbation, Lust)
This is a hard talk, but we’re done tiptoeing. Porn isn’t “harmless” or “normal.” It’s a celebrated sin that is crushing confidence, destroying intimacy, tearing apart marriages and families, and infiltrating the church. In this episode, I lay out the truth—what Scripture says ab ... Show More
55m 2s