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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 healthy sexuality. Because of our addiction, we have taken sexuality and distorted […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Season 8 Episode 4 – Healthy Sexuality appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 close with what I call your “go-to story.” Mark shocked me […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Season 8 Episode 3 – Mark Denison Interview appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 of the differences between sobriety and recovery. Redemptive Living was founded […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Season 8 Episode 2 – Thomas Berry Interview appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 challenges the […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Season 8 Episode 1 appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

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 […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 100: Time for a new Chapter – Remember the light! appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Listen in as Chris and Doug talk about the connection to Jesus healing the man at the pool to their recovery journey. The pain to change has to be greater than the pain of changing…and what does change look like?  If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org, and […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 99: Do you want to get well? appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Doug and Chris discuss each line of the Lord’s Prayer to see how it might apply to your recovery and your walk.  It is a powerful way to look into how our higher power can still practically walk with us and provide support.  If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 98: The Lord’s Prayer and how it applies to sex addiction recovery appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Join Thomas and Doug as they discuss the hope and freedom possible in recovery. Listen to his testimony of what worked for him to establish sobriety as well as the patterns he puts into practice now. If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org, and remember that on this […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 97B: Thomas’s testimony part B appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Thomas discusses his addiction with Doug. His testimony is one that will resonate with many men. He discusses his upbringing and struggles throughout young life as well as those as an adult. He takes us through the story of brokenness and searching that leads to finding healing and hope. That part of the story is […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 97A: Thomas’s testimony part A appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Doug discussing the imagery of white noise, and how that analogy can play out in recovery. What are the items that distract us from experiencing all of life? What are we training ourselves to “not hear” in life? How can we find out the white noise affects in our life? Join in to find some […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 96: White Noise – How to face addiction recovery head on! appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Join Doug as he talks with Chris about his journey of addiction and life choices that led him out of darkness.  Chris shares how counselors, friends, Castimonia, and other avenues brought hope and light to his life.  He is living a life of a true changed person, so listen in to learn more about that […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 95B: Chris’s Testimony Part B appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Join Doug as he talks with Chris about his journey of addiction and life choices that led him into darkness.  Part A is the testimony of how life can become unmanageable and out of control.  It is a story of how secrets and darkness can take more and more root in our lives when we […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 95A: Chris’s Testimony Part A appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Listen in as Doug talks about how to strive to not use perfection as the standard, how to seek to not envy, and how to dig into the past. This is a random episode of items from my notes taken during seminars, lessons, and sermons. Hopefully some of it lands on your heart. If you […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 94:Notes from Doug’s iPhone appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Change is traumatic, chaotic. It fed my addict. Its something prior to recovery that I depended on. The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Episode #24 Change is…Chaotic appeared first on CASTIMONIA.