Pure Victory Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
About
Faith-based inspiration to win at sex, conquer porn, and find purpose in staying free forever.
Episodes
- 270. The First Hour: How Small Decisions Shape Big Freedom
This episode of the Pure Victory Podcast discusses how avoidance contributes to issues like porn addiction and anxiety. It highlights the impact of small, intentional decisions, particularly in the first hour of the day, on building moment…
- 269. Tough Topic Series: Scrolling Ourselves Numb: Social Media, Addiction, and Guarding Our Hearts
Episode 269 of the Pure Victory Podcast, titled "Scrolling Ourselves Numb: Social Media, Addiction, and Guarding Our Hearts," examines the role of social media in daily life. The discussion addresses addiction, comparison, mental health, a…
- 268. The Dark Side of AI Girlfriends – When Virtual Love Destroys Real Lives
Episode 268 of the Pure Victory Podcast examines the trend of AI girlfriends, noting how they can exacerbate loneliness and hinder the development of real relationships by providing connection without challenge or growth.
- 267. Are You Overcomplicating It? The Simple Link Between Physical & Spiritual Health
Episode 267 of the Pure Victory Podcast discusses how overcomplicating spiritual struggles can lead people to overlook the impact of physical habits. It highlights the link between physical health—including sleep, nutrition, movement, and…
- 266. Breaking the Intentions Loop: From Saying the Right Things to Living Them
Episode 266 discusses the "intentions loop," where good intentions do not lead to lasting change. It emphasizes that consistent action, inner transformation through drawing near to God, and lived obedience are key to freedom, rather than r…
- 265. The Stress Trap: Why Numbing Leads to Crumbling
This episode of the Pure Victory Podcast, "The Stress Trap: Why Numbing Leads to Crumbling," explains how unmanaged stress can trigger addictive behaviors and avoidance. It offers a shift towards surrendering stress to God and building hea…
- 264. Tough Topic Series: Should I Tell Them? Navigating Porn Use in Dating
This episode of the Pure Victory Podcast, part of the Tough Topic Series, addresses the question of disclosing porn use to a dating partner. It advises on assessing personal readiness for dating and healing, highlights the negative impact…
- 263. Closing the Gap: From Temptation to Intentional Living
In episode #263, Braden explores the critical gap between temptation and action, highlighting its importance for personal change. The episode advises against negotiating with temptation and instead focuses on rapid, intentional responses,…
- 262. Understanding Your Arousal Template: Why Your Brain Craves What Your Heart Doesn’t
This episode of the Pure Victory Podcast discusses the Arousal Template, explaining how experiences and pornography can reshape sexual arousal patterns. It emphasizes that the brain can be rewired through spiritual renewal, accountability,…
- 261. Willpower vs. Wisdom: Why Trying Harder Isn’t the Answer
Episode 261 of the Pure Victory Podcast addresses the common misconception that willpower alone can overcome pornography addiction. Host Braden explains that true change comes from wisdom, structuring one's life, and surrendering temptatio…
- 260. 10 Decisions Away: How Small Choices Shape Your Freedom
This episode of the Pure Victory Podcast discusses how incremental decisions, both compromising and obedient, shape an individual's path toward destruction or freedom. It highlights biblical examples like David and Bathsheba to illustrate…
- 259. Guardrails, Not Handcuffs: Navigating Opposite Sex Friendships in Marriage
Episode 259 of the Pure Victory Podcast addresses opposite sex friendships within marriage. Hosts Braden and Kristen explore the balance between cultural perspectives and biblical wisdom, emphasizing boundaries as protective guardrails for…
- 258. Stop Mowing Your Neighbour's Grass: The Power of Emotional Ownership
Episode 258 of the Pure Victory Podcast, hosted by Braden Hafner, explores the concept of emotional ownership. The episode encourages listeners to focus on their own responsibilities and personal growth rather than getting involved in the…
- 257. The Unseen Battle: Winning the Spiritual War Against Porn
Episode 257 of the Pure Victory Podcast, "The Unseen Battle: Winning the Spiritual War Against Porn," frames the struggle against pornography as a spiritual war. It details a three-layer battle encompassing the physiological, emotional, an…
- 256. Trusted vs. Trustworthy: The Difference That Brings Real Freedom
Episode 256 of the Pure Victory Podcast differentiates between being trusted and being trustworthy, emphasizing that true freedom in recovery comes from internal transformation and character development, rather than solely focusing on rega…
- 255. Karissa's Story (Part 2): From Confession to Courage
Episode 255 features Karissa discussing the healing aspects of freedom, focusing on how confession, community support, and a relationship with God helped her overcome addiction and shame. Key themes include self-forgiveness, God's grace, a…
- 254. Karissa's Story: Breaking The Silence
In this episode, Karissa discusses her personal struggles with pornography, masturbation, and erotica, particularly within a Christian upbringing. The conversation addresses how silence and shame perpetuate addiction and highlights the imp…
- 253. How To Find The Right Group For Healing
This episode of the Pure Victory Podcast addresses the crucial question of finding the right group for healing. It explores what constitutes a healthy, Christ-centered community, contrasting it with groups that can impede progress, and hig…
- 252. Boundary Markers: Why They Matter for Your Freedom
Episode 252 of the Pure Victory Podcast discusses boundary markers as protective, not restrictive, tools for freedom. It explains how setting identity, behavioral, relational, and rhythm markers, supported by biblical examples, helps ancho…
- 251. The 20-Minute Window: Outlasting Temptation
Episode 251 discusses the "20-minute window" of temptation, explaining that urges typically peak and subside within 10-30 minutes. It offers strategies like creating a "fire escape plan" with redirection techniques and scriptural support f…
- 250. The Sneaky Swap: Healthy Habits or Hidden Self-Medication?
Episode 250 of the Pure Victory Podcast addresses the challenge of filling the void left after overcoming destructive patterns, differentiating between healthy habits and self-medication. It uses the biblical comparison of Saul and David t…
- 249. Back Up the Bus — Finding Freedom Before the Crash
Episode 249 discusses "backing up the bus" to find freedom before succumbing to temptation, emphasizing that awareness of internal states and emotions is crucial. The episode suggests that healing and freedom involve naming these internal…
- 248. Neural Pathways- Why Porn Feels Powerful — and Why Freedom Is Still Possible!
This episode of the Pure Victory Podcast discusses how porn hijacks the brain by affecting neural pathways and explains how these pathways can be rewired for healing. It emphasizes that freedom involves renewing the mind, body, and spirit,…
- 247. Toxic People – The Company You Keep Can Determine Your Path
In episode 247, Braden of the Pure Victory Podcast explores the significant influence of relationships on personal freedom and addiction recovery. He advises on identifying toxic relationships, establishing boundaries, and selecting enviro…
- 246. When We Rage Against God — Taking Ownership of Our Choices
Episode 246 discusses the human tendency to blame God when facing struggles, referencing Proverbs 19:3 and the story of Jonah. It emphasizes that taking ownership of one's choices, through humility and confession, is presented as the start…
- 245. What Appetites Are You Creating?
In episode 245, Braden explores how daily consumption shapes our spiritual and emotional appetites, likening them to physical cravings. He emphasizes that these appetites are learned, influenced by attention, and can be redirected through…
- 244. Vows vs. Intentionality — Why ‘I’ll Never Do That Again’ Doesn’t Work”
In episode 244, Braden discusses why vows like "I
- 243. Are You Too Noisy? Finding God In The Quiet
Episode 243 of the Pure Victory Podcast discusses how life's noise, both external and internal, can disconnect us from ourselves and God. The episode uses Elijah's story from 1 Kings 19 to illustrate that God often speaks in a gentle whisp…
- 242. Authenticity: The Freedom Of Being Real
In episode 242, Braden explores the concept of authenticity, explaining that it is a spiritual tool against shame. He shares a personal account of overcoming past drug use, which led to personal healing and improved relationships. The epis…
- 241. Being Bold In A Crazy World!
This episode of the Pure Victory Podcast, hosted by Braden, focuses on the theme of being bold in faith, even amidst a chaotic world. It highlights that God calls individuals to boldness not after perfection, but within their struggles, us…
- 240. I'm Back!!! A Podcast Update!
Episode 240 of the Pure Victory Podcast announces a format and direction update for the upcoming season. The episode also includes a message about supporting the podcast's mission to help individuals overcome pornography addiction through…
- 239. Is There Ever A "Good" Time To Confess?
In episode 239, Braden addresses the struggle of confessing sexual sin, explaining that the perceived "good" time to confess is a myth that prolongs suffering. Drawing on personal experience and scripture, he explores the damaging effects…
- 238. Rewiring Bad Messaging Around Sex And Sexuality
Episode 238 of the Pure Victory Podcast addresses harmful messaging around sex and sexuality. It clarifies that arousal is not a sin, lust is not inevitable, and shame is an unhelpful response, emphasizing freedom, empathy, and viewing oth…
- 237. Have You Taken Ownership of Your Healing?
This episode of the Pure Victory Podcast, hosted by Braden Hafner, explores the theme of taking ownership of one's healing process, particularly in relation to overcoming habits like pornography addiction. It stresses personal responsibili…
- 236. The Bonfire Effect – Moving From Pain to Purpose: With John Rodermond
In episode 236, John Rodermond joins the Pure Victory Podcast to discuss the "Bonfire Effect," explaining how lasting freedom from unhealthy patterns stems from pursuing God-given purpose rather than solely reacting to pain. Key takeaways…
- 235. Who Are You Listening To? The Power of Voices in Your Journey to Freedom
In episode 235, Braden explores how the voices and environments surrounding individuals impact their journey toward freedom from negative habits and toward relational wellness. The episode emphasizes discerning helpful advice, finding heal…
- 234. Breaking Free on All Fronts – The 3 Areas We Battle Porn
In episode 234 of the Pure Victory Podcast, Braden explores the three areas of battle against porn addiction: the flesh, the world, and the enemy. He explains that freedom involves more than just behavior change, focusing on heart transfor…
- 233. How Porn Impacts Our Culture
In episode 233, Braden Hafner discusses the historical impact of pornography on culture, sexual norms, and intimacy, tracing its evolution from early media to modern platforms like OnlyFans. The episode addresses the dangers of early expos…
- 232. How Porn Impacts Our Relationships
Episode 232 of the Pure Victory Podcast discusses how pornography affects relationships by eroding empathy, dehumanizing others, and creating unrealistic expectations. Host Braden shares insights on breaking free from shame through faith,…
- 231. How Porn Impacts the Brain
Episode 231 of the Pure Victory Podcast discusses the science behind how pornography affects the brain, including its impact on dopamine, the reward system, and decision-making processes. It also touches on neuroplasticity and offers pract…
- 230. Battling Tech Addiction: With Erick Vargas
In episode #230 of the Pure Victory Podcast, host Braden Hafner speaks with Eric Vargas, co-founder of the Sabbath Space app, about tech addiction. They discuss its effects on faith and families, and Vargas shares personal insights and pra…
- 229. Living with Sexual Integrity: Why It Matters More Than You Think
In episode 229 of the Pure Victory Podcast, Braden examines sexual integrity, contrasting it with cultural norms and referencing biblical figures like David and Solomon to illustrate the pitfalls of compromise. The episode offers guidance…
- 228. Escaping the OnlyFans Trap: Finding True Freedom in Jesus.
Episode 228 discusses the addictive world of Cam Girls and OnlyFans, sharing a listener's testimony of finding freedom through faith and the podcast's ministry. The Pure Victory Podcast aims to help individuals overcome pornography addicti…
- 227. Breaking Free: What True Freedom From Porn Looks Like!
Episode 227 of Pure Victory Podcast features Braden discussing the concept of true and lasting freedom from pornography. The episode highlights the importance of understanding this freedom and offers support for those struggling with addic…
- 226. Managing Behaviour vs Freedom- Stop Managing Your Porn Addiction, Be Free Instead!
Episode 226 of Pure Victory Podcast features Braden discussing the distinction between managing porn addiction behaviors and attaining freedom from it. The episode highlights a biblically-based, Christ-centered approach to overcoming addic…
- 225. Parenting And Pornography: With Jacob Valk
Jacob Valk joins Pure Victory Podcast hosts Braden and Kristen to discuss his masterclass series, "Parenting and Pornography." The episode highlights resources from Into The Light Ministries for those struggling with or seeking to understa…
- 224. Rebuilding Trust: Creating Safety in Marriage After Betrayal from Pornography: With Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith
Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith join the Pure Victory Podcast to discuss rebuilding trust and safety in marriage following the discovery of pornography use and betrayal. The episode also highlights resources for connection and recovery, and p…
- 223. New Year, New Purpose: How Embracing Your Purpose Overpowers Porn Addiction
In episode 223, Braden discusses how embracing one's purpose can overpower porn addiction, especially when starting the new year. The episode also highlights the Pure Victory Podcast's mission to provide biblically-based guidance for freed…
- 222. Purity, Safety, Security: The Role of Men in Shaping a Better World: With Sathiya Sam
In episode #222 of Pure Victory Podcast, host Braden talks with author Sathiya Sam about the role and challenges men face in improving the world. The episode also touches upon overcoming pornography addiction through faith-based guidance a…
- 221. How You Think About Sexuality Affects Your Entire Life: The Union Movement
In episode #221 of Pure Victory Podcast, hosts Braden and Kristen, alongside guests Bryan and Bonnie Pue of The Union Movement, discuss sexuality and the beliefs individuals hold about it. The episode also touches on resources for freedom…