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

How about these for examples of SEX GONE WILD? (1) A female Lutheran Pastor who thinks we should do away with the old fashioned teachings of the Bible about sex... because those teachings cause us to have shame... and have hurt our lives. (2) The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) has produced a video series on the topic of sex intended for school teachers in the United Kingdom to teach to 9 - 12 year old children. Among many other lessons... these children are being taught that there are now over 100 different gender identities. (3) The news media... including People Magazine and Oprah Winfrey... have announced to the world that men can now have babies! An example of this is a transgender "man"... who was born as a woman... who has now had 3 babies. Despite the fact that this person still has ovaries... a womb... XX chromosomes... and has had 3 babies... they're celebrated as a "man" who can now have babies! Talk about... SEX GONE WILD! In this 2 part series Tony explores how SEX inevitably GOES WILD when people reject God's Holy Word... and begin to place their own thoughts... feelings... and preferences above the opinion and voice of God. In Part 1 of this series Tony reviews the craziness of SEX GONE WILD... and in Part 2 he reflects on several Bible passages that help us understand the roots of the dilemma... and what God has to say about... SEX GONE WILD!

Do you think guys are the only ones that struggle with watching internet porn? Think again! Do you think guys are the only ones that struggle with sex addiction? Think again. Crystal Renaud Day is the founder and director of Dirty Girls Ministry. Crystal became involved with pornography when she was 10 years old... and this led to a porn addiction... and a sex addiction... that lasted for years. Crystal thought she was the only woman who struggled with these issues... because whenever she heard it talked about at church... the message was always geared toward the men. After many years of struggle and shame... Crystal met another woman who had also been a sex addict... but who had found freedom and healing through Christ. When Crystal heard this woman's story... and with this woman's help... Crystal began her journey of hope and healing. Crystal has an amazing story... and she's living proof that God can heal and redeem women who are struggling with porn and sex addiction. When you listen to this episode you might be shocked to learn how many Christian women are struggling with porn and sex addiction. Crystal holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling: Life Coaching from Liberty University and eight certifications in counseling and coaching specialties from the American Association of Christian Counselors. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, ABC News, CNN, Christianity Today, The 700 Club, Outreach Magazine, and more. Her books include Dirty Girls Come Clean (2011, Moody Publishers), 90 Days to Wholeness (2014, self-published), and Dating on Purpose (coming soon). Crystal resides in Kansas with her husband Tim and their adorably annoying dogs. For more information visit: dgmcommunity.com

Do you think guys are the only ones that struggle with watching internet porn? Think again! Do you think guys are the only ones that struggle with sex addiction? Think again. Crystal Renaud Day is the founder and director of Dirty Girls Ministry. Crystal became involved with pornography when she was 10 years old... and this led to a porn addiction... and a sex addiction... that lasted for years. Crystal thought she was the only woman who struggled with these issues... because whenever she heard it talked about at church... the message was always geared toward the men. After many years of struggle and shame... Crystal met another woman who had also been a sex addict... but who had found freedom and healing through Christ. When Crystal heard this woman's story... and with this woman's help... Crystal began her journey of hope and healing. Crystal has an amazing story... and she's living proof that God can heal and redeem women who are struggling with porn and sex addiction. When you listen to this episode you might be shocked to learn how many Christian women are struggling with porn and sex addiction. Crystal holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling: Life Coaching from Liberty University and eight certifications in counseling and coaching specialties from the American Association of Christian Counselors. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, ABC News, CNN, Christianity Today, The 700 Club, Outreach Magazine, and more. Her books include Dirty Girls Come Clean (2011, Moody Publishers), 90 Days to Wholeness (2014, self-published), and Dating on Purpose (coming soon). Crystal resides in Kansas with her husband Tim and their adorably annoying dogs. For more information visit: dgmcommunity.com

Every single day you "test, examine, and scrutinize" different situations in your life in order to determine what might be the appropriate course of action. For example... If you were going to go ice skating on a country pond... you would test and examine the ice... to make sure it was thick enough to safely hold your weight before you would fully commit yourself to the ice. If you were going to take a bath... you would "test" the temperature of the water to make sure it wasn't scalding hot before you would sit down in the bath tub. If you were going on a trip that was going to take you a couple hours of drive time... you would double check your gas level to make sure have enough gas to arrive safely at your destination. In much the same way... the Apostle Paul encourages us to "test and approve" the will of God for our lives. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing, and perfect will. Romans 12:2 When it comes to sexual temptation... over and over again we will bump into situations in our lives... and we will need to "test, examine, and scrutinize" what's before us in the attempt to discern the will of God. For example... A woman at work has been overtly friendly and flirtatious with you... and she then invites you to meet her one evening for a drink. You're invited to your cousin's bachelor party... and from what you know of your cousin you're pretty sure the party is going to involve strip clubs and prostitutes. You discover a bunch of pornographic magazines in a particular restroom at your job. Now each time you need to use the restroom... you have to decide which restroom you're going to use - the one that contains the porn... or the one that doesn't have any porn. In each of these situations... and many more like them that can occur in your life at any time... you better have the ability to "test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing, and perfect will". In this episode... and the next...Tony explores what it means to "test and approve" the will of God for your life.

Every single day you "test, examine, and scrutinize" different situations in your life in order to determine what might be the appropriate course of action. For example... If you were going to go ice skating on a country pond... you would test and examine the ice... to make sure it was thick enough to safely hold your weight before you would fully commit yourself to the ice. If you were going to take a bath... you would "test" the temperature of the water to make sure it wasn't scalding hot before you would sit down in the bath tub. If you were going on a trip that was going to take you a couple hours of drive time... you would double check your gas level to make sure have enough gas to arrive safely at your destination. In much the same way... the Apostle Paul encourages us to "test and approve" the will of God for our lives. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing, and perfect will. Romans 12:2 When it comes to sexual temptation... over and over again we will bump into situations in our lives... and we will need to "test, examine, and scrutinize" what's before us in the attempt to discern the will of God. For example... A woman at work has been overtly friendly and flirtatious with you... and she then invites you to meet her one evening for a drink. You're invited to your cousin's bachelor party... and from what you know of your cousin you're pretty sure the party is going to involve strip clubs and prostitutes. You discover a bunch of pornographic magazines in a particular restroom at your job. Now each time you need to use the restroom... you have to decide which restroom you're going to use - the one that contains the porn... or the one that doesn't have any porn. In each of these situations... and many more like them that can occur in your life at any time... you better have the ability to "test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing, and perfect will". In this episode... and the next...Tony explores what it means to "test and approve" the will of God for your life.

Charlotte Carrender has an amazing story! In this interview she shares the story of her 21 year marriage to Ken... and what it was like for her to be married to a man who was struggling with a sexual addiction that escalated over the years... eventually leading to the end of the marriage. What should a wife do... when she catches her husband using pornography... over and over again? What should a wife do... when her husband promises he'll never do it again... over and over again? What should a wife do... when her husband lies to her... over and over again? What should a wife do... if her husband's sexual addiction is getting worse and worse over time? For many years Charlotte was codependent with her husband's addiction... and therefore participated in the dysfunctional cycle that defined their life and marriage for so long. But eventually Charlotte joined a support group for women... and through that support group she began to grow as an individual... and find the resources she needed to become a healthier person... despite her husband's ongoing sexual addiction. Eventually the marriage came to an end... but because of everything she had been through for so many years... Charlotte had a heart to help other women who have been hurt and betrayed by their husband's sexual infidelity. She therefore became a woman's support group leader... and has now been leading women's support groups for the past eight years! Then... through a series of events... which they believe was providential... Tony and Charlotte met one another... and as they talked and prayed... Charlotte felt led to join with Tony so she could begin leading Power of Purity Women's Support Groups... which are called Willow Tree Groups. Women who are struggling in a troubled marriage can find great insights and encouragement from Charlotte's story... and men can find great insights and understanding from a female point of view. Be blessed as you hear this amazing story! In this final episode of her series Charlotte shares with us the important lessons God taught her through all that she has been through! For more information about Willow Tree... click here... https://powerofpurity.org/womens-group

Charlotte Carrender has an amazing story! In this interview she shares the story of her 21 year marriage to Ken... and what it was like for her to be married to a man who was struggling with a sexual addiction that escalated over the years... eventually leading to the end of the marriage. What should a wife do... when she catches her husband using pornography... over and over again? What should a wife do... when her husband promises he'll never do it again... over and over again? What should a wife do... when her husband lies to her... over and over again? What should a wife do... if her husband's sexual addiction is getting worse and worse over time? For many years Charlotte was codependent with her husband's addiction... and therefore participated in the dysfunctional cycle that defined their life and marriage for so long. But eventually Charlotte joined a support group for women... and through that support group she began to grow as an individual... and find the resources she needed to become a healthier person... despite her husband's ongoing sexual addiction. Eventually the marriage came to an end... but because of everything she had been through for so many years... Charlotte had a heart to help other women who have been hurt and betrayed by their husband's sexual infidelity. She therefore became a woman's support group leader... and has now been leading women's support groups for the past eight years! Then... through a series of events... which they believe was providential... Tony and Charlotte met one another... and as they talked and prayed... Charlotte felt led to join with Tony so she could begin leading Power of Purity Women's Support Groups... which are called Willow Tree Groups. Women who are struggling in a troubled marriage can find great insights and encouragement from Charlotte's story... and men can find great insights and understanding from a female point of view. Be blessed as you hear this amazing story! For more information about Willow Tree... click here... https://powerofpurity.org/womens-group

Charlotte Carrender has an amazing story! In this interview she shares the story of her 21 year marriage to Ken... and what it was like for her to be married to a man who was struggling with a sexual addiction that escalated over the years... eventually leading to the end of the marriage. What should a wife do... when she catches her husband using pornography... over and over again? What should a wife do... when her husband promises he'll never do it again... over and over again? What should a wife do... when her husband lies to her... over and over again? What should a wife do... if her husband's sexual addiction is getting worse and worse over time? For many years Charlotte was codependent with her husband's addiction... and therefore participated in the dysfunctional cycle that defined their life and marriage for so long. But eventually Charlotte joined a support group for women... and through that support group she began to grow as an individual... and find the resources she needed to become a healthier person... despite her husband's ongoing sexual addiction. Eventually the marriage came to an end... but because of everything she had been through for so many years... Charlotte had a heart to help other women who have been hurt and betrayed by their husband's sexual infidelity. She therefore became a woman's support group leader... and has now been leading women's support groups for the past eight years! Then... through a series of events... which they believe was providential... Tony and Charlotte met one another... and as they talked and prayed... Charlotte felt led to join with Tony so she could begin leading Power of Purity Women's Support Groups... which are called Willow Tree Groups. Women who are struggling in a troubled marriage can find great insights and encouragement from Charlotte's story... and men can find great insights and understanding from a female point of view. Be blessed as you hear this amazing story! For more information about Willow Tree... click here... https://powerofpurity.org/womens-group

Charlotte Carrender has an amazing story! In this interview she shares the story of her 21 year marriage to Ken... and what it was like for her to be married to a man who was struggling with a sexual addiction that escalated over the years... eventually leading to the end of the marriage. What should a wife do... when she catches her husband using pornography... over and over again? What should a wife do... when her husband promises he'll never do it again... over and over again? What should a wife do... when her husband lies to her... over and over again? What should a wife do... if her husband's sexual addiction is getting worse and worse over time? For many years Charlotte was codependent with her husband's addiction... and therefore participated in the dysfunctional cycle that defined their life and marriage for so long. But eventually Charlotte joined a support group for women... and through that support group she began to grow as an individual... and find the resources she needed to become a healthier person... despite her husband's ongoing sexual addiction. Eventually the marriage came to an end... but because of everything she had been through for so many years... Charlotte had a heart to help other women who have been hurt and betrayed by their husband's sexual infidelity. She therefore became a woman's support group leader... and has now been leading women's support groups for the past eight years! Then... through a series of events... which they believe was providential... Tony and Charlotte met one another... and as they talked and prayed... Charlotte felt led to join with Tony so she could begin leading Power of Purity Women's Support Groups... which are called Willow Tree Groups. Women who are struggling in a troubled marriage can find great insights and encouragement from Charlotte's story... and men can find great insights and understanding from a female point of view. Be blessed as you hear this amazing story! For more information about Willow Tree... click here... https://powerofpurity.org/womens-group

Charlotte Carrender has an amazing story! In this interview she shares the story of her 21 year marriage to Ken... and what it was like for her to be married to a man who was struggling with a sexual addiction that escalated over the years... eventually leading to the end of the marriage. What should a wife do... when she catches her husband using pornography... over and over again? What should a wife do... when her husband promises he'll never do it again... over and over again? What should a wife do... when her husband lies to her... over and over again? What should a wife do... if her husband's sexual addiction is getting worse and worse over time? For many years Charlotte was codependent with her husband's addiction... and therefore participated in the dysfunctional cycle that defined their life and marriage for so long. But eventually Charlotte joined a support group for women... and through that support group she began to grow as an individual... and find the resources she needed to become a healthier person... despite her husband's ongoing sexual addiction. Eventually the marriage came to an end... but because of everything she had been through for so many years... Charlotte had a heart to help other women who have been hurt and betrayed by their husband's sexual infidelity. She therefore became a woman's support group leader... and has now been leading women's support groups for the past eight years! Then... through a series of events... which they believe was providential... Tony and Charlotte met one another... and as they talked and prayed... Charlotte felt led to join with Tony so she could begin leading Power of Purity Women's Support Groups... which are called Willow Tree Groups. Women who are struggling in a troubled marriage can find great insights and encouragement from Charlotte's story... and men can find great insights and understanding from a female point of view. Be blessed as you hear this amazing story! For more information about Willow Tree... click here... https://powerofpurity.org/womens-group