Power of Purity | Helping Men to Honor God with their Sexual Gift

Tony Ingrassia
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Dec 22, 2020 • 33min

POP 256 - Covid 19 vs Sexual Sin - Part 1

Tony and his wife were both recently diagnosed Covid POSITIVE. Sheri did pretty well. She was sick for a week... but never even had a fever. Tony on the other hand got really sick... and if you'd like to hear about Tony's Covid Adventure... you're welcome to listen to episode 255 from last week. After having Covid... and after being very sick... it got Tony to thinking... how being infected with the Covid 19 virus can be compared to a man being infected with the virus of sexual sin. How are the two similar? When a man's life is infected with sexual sin... how is it similar to a man's life being infected with Covid 19? Tony has been infected with both of these viruses in his life. When Tony had Covid 19... it made him physically sicker than he's ever been in his life. When Tony has the virus of sexual sin... and sexual addiction... it almost totally destroyed his marriage... his family... and his life. In this series of episodes... Covid 19 vs Sexual Sin... Tony shares 7 principles that compare Covid 19 to Sexual Sin... and how men can be healed from the "virus" that's trying to kill them!
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Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 6min

POP 255 - Tony's COVID Adventure

Hey Guys! On Thanksgiving Day I started getting sick. The next day my wife and I both tested POSITIVE with COVID. I got really sick. I had a fever for 14 days straight. Now I'm having issues with shortness of breath... so I'm going to the hospital to get checked out. I'm not sure what's going to happen... but I'm trusting God and I have total peace! I've never missed an episode since the podcast began... and I didn't want to miss this week. So I recorded this episode before I left for the hospital. Listen to this episode and hear about... Tony's COVID Adventure! I love you guys!
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Dec 8, 2020 • 30min

POP 254 - Managing Triggers - Part 3

In a world overflowing with temptation, the struggle against triggers is real. The host emphasizes the importance of preparing an action plan to handle these moments. Drawing on scripture, he illustrates how grace empowers self-control. The example of Joseph highlights steadfast refusal against temptation. Practical strategies like power statements, intentional actions, and turning to God are shared as ways to find strength. Listeners are encouraged to manage their responses and seek spiritual comfort for healing.
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Dec 1, 2020 • 33min

POP 253 - Managing Triggers - Part 2

In a world full of seductive distractions, men are bound to face triggers that can lead them astray. The host compares sexual drive to a weapon requiring careful management. Self-medication through sexual behavior becomes a common response to stress and temptation. He dives into the feel-good cycle of orgasm and its impact on brain chemistry. Emotional intelligence emerges as a crucial tool for recognizing triggers, while the crossroads metaphor illustrates the ever-present choice between right and wrong. Strategies for navigating these challenges are shared.
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Nov 24, 2020 • 34min

POP 252 - Managing Triggers - Part 1

In a world brimming with sexual temptation, awareness is key to maintaining purity. The host uses a gun-and-trigger metaphor to explain why managing these triggers is essential for men. He discusses the overwhelming presence of sexual stimuli and the necessity of having a solid action plan. Emotional triggers often hit harder than visual ones, making it crucial to identify personal patterns. Expecting repeated triggers is the first principle highlighted, setting the stage for a deeper dive into effective management strategies.
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Nov 17, 2020 • 38min

POP 251 - Can A Single Man Stop Watching Porn with Derek - Part 2

Derek is 25 years old. Derek is a Christian. Derek is a single man. Derek has struggled deeply with watching porn. Derek has been conflicted in his conscience many times after watching porn. Derek has struggled to reconcile his sexuality with his spirituality. Is it possible for a 25 year old single Christian man to stop watching porn? Is it possible for a single man to control sex instead of being controlled by sex? Is it possible for a single man to honor God with the expression of his sexual gift? Derek's story is amazing. Derek is living proof that God can help a single Christian man break his addiction to pornography. Listen to Derek's story... and be blessed! If Derek can do it... then you can do it too!
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Nov 10, 2020 • 40min

POP 250 - Can A Single Man Stop Looking At Porn with Derek - Part 1

Derek is 25 years old. Derek is a Christian. Derek is a single man. Derek has struggled deeply with watching porn. Derek has been conflicted in his conscience many times after watching porn. Derek has struggled to reconcile his sexuality with his spirituality. Is it possible for a 25 year old single Christian man to stop watching porn? Is it possible for a single man to control sex instead of being controlled by sex? Is it possible for a single man to honor God with the expression of his sexual gift? Derek's story is amazing. Derek is living proof that God can help a single Christian man break his addiction to pornography. Listen to Derek's story... and be blessed! If Derek can do it... then you can do it too!
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Nov 3, 2020 • 36min

POP 249 - From Hopelessness To Hope with Les - Part 4

Les is a Christian man. Les loves God. Les went to bible college. Les wants his life to count for the Kingdom of God. Les got married... and wanted to honor his wife with the expression of his sexual gift. Yet... in spite of all these realities... Les struggled deeply with an addiction to internet pornography... and eventually felt complete hopelessness. Then a friend told Les about The Power of Purity Podcast. Les began to listen to the podcast... and after listening for a while... he wrote the following note to Tony: Hello Tony, First of all I have to say this ministry has impacted me greatly. I have felt hopeless as a newly married man who struggles with pornography. My friend shared with me your podcast and I cant stop listening to i. I have been so encouraged and convicted through it that I have made some big steps to sexual healing and becoming the man God wants me to be. I feel that God has brought you and this ministry into my life at the right time because I had no idea how big of a deal this can become. I thought that no one would know about pornography but I am seeing the progressiveness of this sin and the impact it has had on my wife as well. Praise be to God that it is not too late and that I find myself having hope about this issue for the first time and progress being made. I decided I want to share this with as many men as I can and am going to start a small group where we watch your conference and use the workbook. Listen to this story and you'll see that God can break sexual addiction from a man's heart and life... and that a Christian man can truly learn to honor God... and honor his wife... with the expression of his sexual gift!
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Oct 27, 2020 • 37min

POP 248 - From Hopelessness To Hope with Les - Part 3

Les is a Christian man. Les loves God. Les went to bible college. Les wants his life to count for the Kingdom of God. Les got married... and wanted to honor his wife with the expression of his sexual gift. Yet... in spite of all these realities... Les struggled deeply with an addiction to internet pornography... and eventually felt complete hopelessness. Then a friend told Les about The Power of Purity Podcast. Les began to listen to the podcast... and after listening for a while... he wrote the following note to Tony: Hello Tony, First of all I have to say this ministry has impacted me greatly. I have felt hopeless as a newly married man who struggles with pornography. My friend shared with me your podcast and I cant stop listening to i. I have been so encouraged and convicted through it that I have made some big steps to sexual healing and becoming the man God wants me to be. I feel that God has brought you and this ministry into my life at the right time because I had no idea how big of a deal this can become. I thought that no one would know about pornography but I am seeing the progressiveness of this sin and the impact it has had on my wife as well. Praise be to God that it is not too late and that I find myself having hope about this issue for the first time and progress being made. I decided I want to share this with as many men as I can and am going to start a small group where we watch your conference and use the workbook. Listen to this story and you'll see that God can break sexual addiction from a man's heart and life... and that a Christian man can truly learn to honor God... and honor his wife... with the expression of his sexual gift!
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Oct 20, 2020 • 36min

POP 247 - From Hopelessness To Hope with Les - Part 2

Les is a Christian man. Les loves God. Les went to bible college. Les wants his life to count for the Kingdom of God. Les got married... and wanted to honor his wife with the expression of his sexual gift. Yet... in spite of all these realities... Les struggled deeply with an addiction to internet pornography... and eventually felt complete hopelessness. Then a friend told Les about The Power of Purity Podcast. Les began to listen to the podcast... and after listening for a while... he wrote the following note to Tony: Hello Tony, First of all I have to say this ministry has impacted me greatly. I have felt hopeless as a newly married man who struggles with pornography. My friend shared with me your podcast and I cant stop listening to i. I have been so encouraged and convicted through it that I have made some big steps to sexual healing and becoming the man God wants me to be. I feel that God has brought you and this ministry into my life at the right time because I had no idea how big of a deal this can become. I thought that no one would know about pornography but I am seeing the progressiveness of this sin and the impact it has had on my wife as well. Praise be to God that it is not too late and that I find myself having hope about this issue for the first time and progress being made. I decided I want to share this with as many men as I can and am going to start a small group where we watch your conference and use the workbook. Listen to this story and you'll see that God can break sexual addiction from a man's heart and life... and that a Christian man can truly learn to honor God... and honor his wife... with the expression of his sexual gift!

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