https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Season-8-Episode-17_-Purity-Podcast-Holiday-Edition.mp3 The holidays can bring joy and celebration, but they can also amplify struggles—whether it’s stress, loneliness, or old habits trying to creep back in. But here’s the good news: Christmas isn’t about surviving; it’s about thriving through the r…

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Season-8-Episode-16_-Deborah-Schiller-and-Erick.mp3 On today’s episode, Chris is joined by Deborah Schiller and Erick, where Erick will share his journey from an early childhood porn addiction that escalated into child sexual abuse images and his ultimate arrest. Deborah, has a Master of Science in …

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Season-8-Episode-15_-Theology-as-Recovery.mp3 On the Purity Podcast today, Chris discusses theology as recovery with Mike. Mike is a regular recovery guy like you and me. He approached me with this topic as a result of his growth in recovery when he discovered that while books on recovery are fantas…

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Season-08-Episode-14.mp3 Today I’m interviewing Chelsea and Layton Boovie of liberator podcast. Chelsea and Layton are on mission to help couples understand the impact of pornography and equip those couples to find restoration in their marriages. To learn more about Chelsea and Layton and their reso…

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Season-8-Episode-13_-Kelton-and-Lynson-1.mp3 Today Chris tackles a sensitive topic with the help of Kelton and Lynson. Today we’re exploring a topic that’s close to the hearts of many but can be difficult to discuss—same-sex attraction. I know this subject can be deeply personal and complex, touchin…

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Season-8-Episode-12_-Developing-a-Recovery-Plan.mp3 Developing a structured plan with specific goals and action steps can be very beneficial in maintaining sobriety and recovery from sexual addiction. Join Chris today as he unpacks a few of his best practices. Here’s a breakdown of potential goals a…

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…

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…

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?!”…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Do-You-Want-To-Get-Well_-Sex-Addiction-Recovery-and-Healing.mp3 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 o…

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 at puritypodcast@castimonia.org, and remember that on this path of …

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 path of recovery, you are not w…

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 Part B, so listen to that too! If y…

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 practical tips! If you have questions or want to reach out, …

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 journey. Part B is the next episode so please liste…

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 are not guarded against them. Part B is the next episode so please lis…

Notes from Doug’s iPhone 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 have questions or want to reach out, please e…

Change is…Chaotic Change is traumatic, chaotic. It fed my addict. Its something prior to recovery that I depended on. A function of my self reliance and self-will. I needed change. I used it as a crutch to defer judgment, to hide lies, betrayals, my own sins. The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Episode #24 Change is…Chaotic appeared first on …

The New Man Podcast airing on Purity Podcast this week. – Jorge and Doug talk about Sex Addiction Recovery Here are the notes from the New Man podcast episode that we are airing on our channel. Check out his great resources below! Doug & Jorge are from Castimonia, an organization that helps men recover from sexual brokenness. Having both been throu…

Join Kenneth as he shares his testimony and life-long battle with sex addiction as it relates to early childhood sexual trauma. This episode is designed to help men realize that they are not the only ones that may be hurting in this way, struggling to find true freedom, or reaching a point they feel is “too far gone.” You are not too far gone, and …

Join Kenneth as he shares his testimony and life-long battle with sex addiction as it relates to early childhood sexual trauma. This episode is designed to help men realize that they are not the only ones that may be hurting in this way, struggling to find true freedom, or reaching a point they feel is “too far gone.” You are not too far gone, and …

Join in on Doug and Chris’s conversation on how to help equip families and parents to talk about sex, pornography, and addiction. Chris has a new book out on the topic, and learn some practical tips from him and his life experiences as well as his counseling expertise. If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us at puritypodcast@cas…

Episode 90: You See What You Want to See Episode 90: You See What you Want to See–Sex Addiction Recovery Tips Doug disucsses how in life we can get so focused on one aspect or action that we create a filter in which we see “everything.” Doug discusses how gratitude and positive thinking are more than just strategies that you can read about in the s…

Step 12 Jorge and Doug discuss some ways to work Step 12 and for Jorge to let go of his resentments. Remember that you are not alone on thisroad of recovery…..for more information please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org. The post CASTIMONIA PURITY PODCAST EPISODE 89: Step 12 and Spiritual Awakenings appeared first on CASTIMONIA.…

Ian’s Testimony Part B Join Ian and Doug as they discuss the hope and freedom possible in recovery. Listen to Ian’s testimonyof what worked for him to establish sobriety. Ian discusses the idea of recovery being more than just sexual sobriety, but it is about becoming betterevery day in small, meaningful ways. If you have questions or want to reach…

Ian’s Testimony Part A Ian discusses his addiction with Doug. Ian’s testimony is one that will resonate with many men. See how living a double life can lead to so many negatives factors, and that it comes upon us slowly. Listen in to his Part A to see how far “down the scale” he was before his rock bottom could bring him to recovery. That part of t…

Patrick’s Testimony part B Patrick tells Doug the rest of his story of what recovery meant to him. He challenges men to bebold in their recovery practices, and he charges those new in recovery to make it a true priority in theirlives. He needed sobriety for the road bumps that were coming,and God gave that to him in time.Doug and Patrick urged list…

Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 87A: Patrick’s Testimony Part A Patrick tells Doug has story of addiction with same sex attraction, pornography, and otherassociated vices. He discusses his childhood trauma and the ways that affected his thinking throughadulthood. He discussed his spiraling of addiction and the ways that it brought him to his rock…

Step 11 in Sex Addiction Recovery: Keith and Doug discuss some ways to work Step 11 by allowing God to truly direct our steps as well as being open to that process. Remember that you are not alone on this road to recovery. For more information, please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 86: Step 11 in…

Step 10 in Sex Addiction Recovery: Jorge and Doug discuss the practical aspects of working Step 10 in recovery. It is nearing thefinish line of the 12 steps!Remember that you are not alone on this road of recovery…..for more information please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org. The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 85: Step 10 in Sex Ad…

Doug talks through some action steps and analogies for addiction recovery. He points to theidea of treating every day like we are prepping for war…Remember that you are not alone on this road of recovery…..for more information please email puritypodcast@castimonia.org Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 84 The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 8…

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Castimonia-Purity-Podcast-Episode-83.mp3 Doug talks through some analogies that help his recovery as he looks for ways that Satan is trying to trap him. He discusses how loneliness can be a driver towards addiction, so we need to find ways to be aware. We can use self-care techniques and other conne…

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Castimonia-Purity-Podcast-Episode-82_-Interview-with-Joe-Dallas-–-The-Game-Plan.mp3 82 – Interview with Joe Dallas – The Game Plan Joe Dallas is an author, counselor, and speaker that is highly sought for his expertise in addiction recovery. He has his own story of struggling and finding healing in …

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Journal-Through-Recovery-Bonus-Episode-23-The-Perfect-Storm.mp3 Bonus Episode 23 – The Perfect Storm Where were you when everything stopped? I was traveling for work. Asking why. I think that maybe just maybe…God is using this time because He knows it’s how he can bring so many back to Him. When the…

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Castimonia-Purity-Podcast-Episode-81.mp3 81 – Staying Calm in the COVID-19 Chaos – Sex Addiction Recovery Jorge and Doug discuss the crisis currently in America and how that may negatively affect our recoveries due to stress and isolation. They discuss tools and perspectives to utilize during this t…

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Castimonia-Purity-Podcast-Episode-80.mp3 Doug discusses the differences in sobriety and serenity as well as practical ways to apply serenity to our lives. What does it look like in recovery? How do you truly find replacement behaviors and a replacement attitude? Remember that you are not alone on th…

Eddie is a Christian counselor and author as well as fellow brother in recovery. His most recent book “Going Deeper” is a look at 9 different child types that can identify with. Doug and Eddie discuss the book and the importance of understanding the triggers that take us back to wanting to act like our inner child. This awareness can lead us toward…

https://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Journal-Through-Recovery-Bonus-Episode-22.mp3 Bonus Episode 22 – God, How could you? I didn’t understand how could God let the things happen to me that led me to addiction? How could he let them happen to my wife? God, How could you? The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #22: God, How Co…

Sam and Doug pick up where they left off at the depth of Sam’s addiction story. This episode highlights where he found and healing. Hopefully there are ways that you can identify with this story to continue finding your own hope and healing! Please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org for more information! Remember that you are not walking on t…

Sam’s Testimony (Part A) — Sex Addiction Recovery Sam and Doug discuss his childhood, and how his addiction began and developed. They discussed his life trying to overcome his addiction on his own unsuccessfully. Make sure to listen to Part B of his testimony to hear the hope and healing! Please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org for more inf…

Jorge and Doug help those in recovery prepare for the holidays. They walk through some practical tips for the holiday season and the new year that are good for all year round. Check out the “dad joke” challenge as well, and vote for your winner! Email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org for more information. Thanks for listening and MERRY CHRISTMAS!…