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

On July 6th, 2021 Tony's wife left him, and she filed for divorce 28 days later. Since then it's been 18 months at the time this episode series is being posted, and it absolutely has been the most difficult time of Tony's life. Nothing else is even close. It's been the deepest and darkest valley of his life, and it's been the greatest loss of his life. After 18 long months, in this series Tony reflects upon 12 lessons he's been learning during this difficult time in his life. Tony has learned that there are at least 2 different kinds of pain in this world. One is what Tony calls "stupid pain" and the other is what Tony calls "redemptive pain". One is pain that is wasted and the other is pain that accomplishes somethihg of significance and value. One is useless pain and the other is pain with a purpose. It's kind of like when you have to have surgery, because in a very odd way the doctor is going to help you by "hurting" you even more. He's going to cut you open, and in a very real way perpetrate even more pain upon your situation and life. You're going to have to get stiches, and you're going to have to go through recovery and physical therapy. But at least it's "pain with a purpose". It's pain that's accomplishing something in your life. It's "redemptive pain". As Tony considers the very difficult and painful situation he's been living through, in this series he comtemplates the lessons that he's learning. These lessons are much deeper than lessons of the "head" because they're lessons of the "heart". In this third episode of the series Tony shares lesson 5! "I pray this series will encourage you and help you with the painful things you're facing in your life at this time". Tony

On July 6th, 2021 Tony's wife left him, and she filed for divorce 28 days later. Since then it's been 18 months at the time this episode series is being posted, and it absolutely has been the most difficult time of Tony's life. Nothing else is even close. It's been the deepest and darkest valley of his life, and it's been the greatest loss of his life. After 18 long months, in this series Tony reflects upon 12 lessons he's been learning during this difficult time in his life. Tony has learned that there are at least 2 different kinds of pain in this world. One is what Tony calls "stupid pain" and the other is what Tony calls "redemptive pain". One is pain that is wasted and the other is pain that accomplishes somethihg of significance and value. One is useless pain and the other is pain with a purpose. It's kind of like when you have to have surgery, because in a very odd way the doctor is going to help you by "hurting" you even more. He's going to cut you open, and in a very real way perpetrate even more pain upon your situation and life. You're going to have to get stiches, and you're going to have to go through recovery and physical therapy. But at least it's "pain with a purpose". It's pain that's accomplishing something in your life. It's "redemptive pain". As Tony considers the very difficult and painful situation he's been living through, in this series he comtemplates the lessons that he's learning. These lessons are much deeper than lessons of the "head" because they're lessons of the "heart". In this second episode of the series Tony shares the lessons 3 & 4! "I pray this series will encourage you and help you with the painful things you're facing in your life at this time". Tony

On July 6th, 2021 Tony's wife left him, and she filed for divorce 28 days later. Since then it's been 18 months at the time this episode series is being posted, and it absolutely has been the most difficult time of Tony's life. Nothing else is even close. It's been the deepest and darkest valley of his life, and it's been the greatest loss of his life. After 18 long months, in this series Tony reflects upon 12 lessons he's been learning during this difficult time in his life. There are at least 2 different kinds of pain in this world. One is what Tony calls "stupid pain" and the other is what Tony calls "redemptive pain". One is pain that is wasted and the other is pain that accomplishes somethihg of significance and value. One is useless pain and the other is pain with a purpose. It's kind of like when you have to have surgery, because in a very odd way the doctor is going to help you by "hurting" you even more. He's going to cut you open, and in a very real way perpetrate even more pain upon your situation and life. You're going to have to get stiches, and you're going to have to go through recovery and physical therapy. But at least it's "pain with a purpose". It's pain that's accomplishing something in your life. It's "redemptive pain". As Tony considers the very difficult and painful situation he's been living through, in this series he comtemplates the lessons that he's learning. These lessons are much deeper than lessons of the "head" because they're lessons of the "heart". In this first episode of the series Tony shares the first lesson! "I pray this series will encourage you and help you with the painful things you're facing in your life at this time". Tony

NOTE - At the end of this episode Tony shares a special prayer over you: A Prayer Over My Sexual History & Physical Body. Dr. Carol Tanksley was a recent guest on The Power of Purity Podcast (episodes 336 - 338). Tony had prepared a list of really good questions for that interview, but Tony and Dr. Carol never got around to any of those questions. In view of that, Dr. Carol has come back for this series of episodes (episode 340 - 343) to answer those questions. If you could ask Dr. Carol any question you could, what would you ask her? Here are just a few of the questions that Tony and Dr. Carol will discuss during this series: What does a couple do if one person wants sex more thant the other person? What do you do if your spouse doesn't want to have sex with you? What if one person wants to experiment with some things in their sex life, but the other partner is uncomfortable with what their partner is interested in trying? What's the difference between being willing to stretch your comfort zone sexually versus participating in something that would constitute a violation of your conscience or personhood? Is masturbation a sin if you do not have sexual access to your spouse in the context of your marriage? These are just a few of the many questions that Tony and Dr. Carol discuss during this series of episodes. Dr. Carol Tanksley is an author, speaker, personal coach, licensed OB-Gyn physician, and an ordained Doctor of Ministry. She practiced medicine as an OB-Gyn physician and Reproductive Endocrinologist for over 29 years. While continuing to practice medicine, she also obtained an M.Div. (Master of Divinity), and then a D.Min. (Doctor of Ministry) from Oral Roberts University, focusing on Christian leadership. With her husband Al, Dr. Carol produced a regular radio program "The Dr Carol Show" from 2009 until not long before his death in 2016. Dr. Carol lives near Austin, Texas, where she enjoys being Grandma Carol to four wonderful grandchildren. Be blessed as you listen to this special interview with Dr. Carol Tanksley! drcarolministries.com

Dr. Carol Tanksley was a recent guest on The Power of Purity Podcast (episodes 336 - 338). Tony had prepared a list of really good questions for that interview, but Tony and Dr. Carol never got around to any of those questions. In view of that, Dr. Carol has come back for this series of episodes (episode 340 - 343) to answer those questions. If you could ask Dr. Carol any question you could, what would you ask her? Here are just a few of the questions that Tony and Dr. Carol will discuss during this series: What does a couple do if one person wants sex more thant the other person? What do you do if your spouse doesn't want to have sex with you? What if one person wants to experiment with some things in their sex life, but the other partner is uncomfortable with what their partner is interested in trying? What's the difference between being willing to stretch your comfort zone sexually versus participating in something that would constitute a violation of your conscience or personhood? Is masturbation a sin if you do not have sexual access to your spouse in the context of your marriage? These are just a few of the many questions that Tony and Dr. Carol discuss during this series of episodes. Dr. Carol Tanksley is an author, speaker, personal coach, licensed OB-Gyn physician, and an ordained Doctor of Ministry. She practiced medicine as an OB-Gyn physician and Reproductive Endocrinologist for over 29 years. While continuing to practice medicine, she also obtained an M.Div. (Master of Divinity), and then a D.Min. (Doctor of Ministry) from Oral Roberts University, focusing on Christian leadership. With her husband Al, Dr. Carol produced a regular radio program "The Dr Carol Show" from 2009 until not long before his death in 2016. Dr. Carol lives near Austin, Texas, where she enjoys being Grandma Carol to four wonderful grandchildren. Be blessed as you listen to this special interview with Dr. Carol Tanksley! drcarolministries.com

Please note - KINTSUGI refers to a process by which broken ceramics are fixed using a mix of lacquer, powdered gold, silver or platinum. This results is a design of intricate veins which run around the repaired object. These irregular lines are not seen as flaws but are seen as a beauty element. The result is that the repaired piece of ceramic is actually more beautiful and more valuable than before it was broken! Dr. Carol Tanksley was a recent guest on The Power of Purity Podcast (episodes 336 - 338). Tony had prepared a list of really good questions for that interview, but Tony and Dr. Carol never got around to any of those questions. In view of that, Dr. Carol has come back for this series of episodes (episode 340 - 343) to answer those questions. If you could ask Dr. Carol any question you could, what would you ask her? Here are just a few of the questions that Tony and Dr. Carol will discuss during this series: What does a couple do if one person wants sex more thant the other person? What do you do if your spouse doesn't want to have sex with you? What if one person wants to experiment with some things in their sex life, but the other partner is uncomfortable with what their partner is interested in trying? What's the difference between being willing to stretch your comfort zone sexually versus participating in something that would constitute a violation of your conscience or personhood? Is masturbation a sin if you do not have sexual access to your spouse in the context of your marriage? These are just a few of the many questions that Tony and Dr. Carol discuss during this series of episodes. Dr. Carol Tanksley is an author, speaker, personal coach, licensed OB-Gyn physician, and an ordained Doctor of Ministry. She practiced medicine as an OB-Gyn physician and Reproductive Endocrinologist for over 29 years. While continuing to practice medicine, she also obtained an M.Div. (Master of Divinity), and then a D.Min. (Doctor of Ministry) from Oral Roberts University, focusing on Christian leadership. With her husband Al, Dr. Carol produced a regular radio program "The Dr Carol Show" from 2009 until not long before his death in 2016. Dr. Carol lives near Austin, Texas, where she enjoys being Grandma Carol to four wonderful grandchildren. Be blessed as you listen to this special interview with Dr. Carol Tanksley! drcarolministries.com

Dr. Carol Tanksley was a recent guest on The Power of Purity Podcast (episodes 336 - 338). Tony had prepared a list of really good questions for that interview, but Tony and Dr. Carol never got around to any of those questions. In view of that, Dr. Carol has come back for this series of episodes (episode 340 - 343) to answer those questions. If you could ask Dr. Carol any question you could, what would you ask her? Here are just a few of the questions that Tony and Dr. Carol will discuss during this series: What does a couple do if one person wants sex more thant the other person? What do you do if your spouse doesn't want to have sex with you? What if one person wants to experiment with some things in their sex life, but the other partner is uncomfortable with what their partner is interested in trying? What's the difference between being willing to stretch your comfort zone sexually versus participating in something that would constitute a violation of your conscience or personhood? Is masturbation a sin if you do not have sexual access to your spouse in the context of your marriage? These are just a few of the many questions that Tony and Dr. Carol discuss during this series of episodes. Dr. Carol Tanksley is an author, speaker, personal coach, licensed OB-Gyn physician, and an ordained Doctor of Ministry. She practiced medicine as an OB-Gyn physician and Reproductive Endocrinologist for over 29 years. While continuing to practice medicine, she also obtained an M.Div. (Master of Divinity), and then a D.Min. (Doctor of Ministry) from Oral Roberts University, focusing on Christian leadership. With her husband Al, Dr. Carol produced a regular radio program "The Dr Carol Show" from 2009 until not long before his death in 2016. Dr. Carol lives near Austin, Texas, where she enjoys being Grandma Carol to four wonderful grandchildren. Be blessed as you listen to this special interview with Dr. Carol Tanksley! drcarolministries.com

Podcast 339 – The Car Episode What in the world does "The Car Episode" have to do with sexual purity? In this episode Tony does something he's never done before. He records an episode of the podcast as he's driving down the highway in his car. The episode was spontaneously inspired after a text conversation with another person, of all things, concerning the topic of weight loss. In this episode Tony share 3 strategic factors that have worked together to help him loose 35 pounds and to get in better shape than he's been in for years. Those 3 factors concern: Diet Exercise Writing psalms You might immediately think the first 2 factors make total sense. If a person begins to watch their diet and exercise, it will help them to loose weight and to get in better shape. But how in the world does writing psalms have anything to do with loosing weight and getting in better shape? If you're interested in this idea, or at least curious, you're welcome to listen to this episode of The Power of Purity Podcast. What in the world does "The Car Episode" have to do with sexual purity? Listen to this episode and find out! 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV)

In this amazing interview with Dr. Carol Tanksley, Tony had prepared 24 various interview questions to discuss with Dr. Carol. From the very beginning of the interview the discussion took on a life of its own, and by the end of the interview Tony had not asked Dr. Carol even one of the questions he had prepared. The interview was very spontaneous, lively, and unexpected. Dr. Carol Tanksley is an author, speaker, personal coach, licensed OB-Gyn physician, and an ordained Doctor of Ministry. She practiced medicine as an OB-Gyn physician and Reproductive Endocrinologist for over 29 years. While continuing to practice medicine, she also obtained an M.Div. (Master of Divinity), and then a D.Min. (Doctor of Ministry) from Oral Roberts University, focusing on Christian leadership. With her husband Al, Dr. Carol produced a regular radio program "The Dr Carol Show" from 2009 until not long before his death in 2016. Dr. Carol lives near Austin, Texas, where she enjoys being Grandma Carol to four wonderful grandchildren. Be blessed as you listen to this special interview with Dr. Carol Tanksley! drcarolministries.com

In this amazing interview with Dr. Carol Tanksley, Tony had prepared 24 various interview questions to discuss with Dr. Carol. From the very beginning of the interview the discussion took on a life of its own, and by the end of the interview Tony had not asked Dr. Carol even one of the questions he had prepared. The interview was very spontaneous, lively, and unexpected. Dr. Carol Tanksley is an author, speaker, personal coach, licensed OB-Gyn physician, and an ordained Doctor of Ministry. She practiced medicine as an OB-Gyn physician and Reproductive Endocrinologist for over 29 years. While continuing to practice medicine, she also obtained an M.Div. (Master of Divinity), and then a D.Min. (Doctor of Ministry) from Oral Roberts University, focusing on Christian leadership. With her husband Al, Dr. Carol produced a regular radio program "The Dr Carol Show" from 2009 until not long before his death in 2016. Dr. Carol lives near Austin, Texas, where she enjoys being Grandma Carol to four wonderful grandchildren. Be blessed as you listen to this special interview with Dr. Carol Tanksley! drcarolministries.com