

PSR Podcast
Jonathan Daugherty
Pure Sex Radio (PSR) seeks to help men, women, and families move from sexual brokenness to wholeness in Christ. Host, Jonathan Daugherty, has been working in sexual integrity ministry for over 20 years and brings his expertise and personal experience into each episode. Stephen Cervantes, aka Dr. Marriage, has over 30 years of counseling experience and provides daily thoughts for married men at DoctorMarriage.org. If you have questions, comments, or a suggestion for a topic, email us at psr@bebroken.org or message us @puresexradio on X. Access video version on Vimeo.
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Mar 16, 2021 • 30min
Men, We Need to Talk
Sometimes on this program, we just turn on the microphones and cameras and cut Stephen loose to share all kinds of thoughts and insights and questions that have been rattling around in his head. In this episode, Stephen has a lot to say to men about the long journey of discipleship, how this podcast helps on that journey, the central focus on Jesus, and a lot more. So, men, if you need a "shot in the arm" as a follower of Jesus, listen up. (And ladies, we hope you'll peek in on this conversation, too.)Download Training for Your Soul devotional: SoulTrain.Bebroken.comFor more Men's Resources: Men.Bebroken.com

Mar 9, 2021 • 35min
Restored to More: Clinton and Charity's Story
Clinton and Charity didn't get married with the goal of facing the pain of sexual addiction and the difficulty of restoring their broken relationship; no one does. But they had to face it if their marriage would survive. In this episode, they share their journey of brokenness and healing. Discover hope no matter where you may be in your marriage.To learn more about Clinton and Charity and their ministry, visit Restored2More.com. Marriage Workshops: Marriage Restored Love Reboot The Third Option

Mar 2, 2021 • 31min
Essential Truths to Heal and Mature Your Broken Emotional System
One aspect of being made in God's image is that we are emotional, feeling beings. But our emotional systems are broken due to the presence of sin in the world. How do we move toward greater wholeness in our emotions; what are key truths that help this growth process? In this episode, we unpack essential truths that will help you address core fears and grow and mature your broken emotional system through the power and grace of the gospel.Emotional Training for Men webinar seriesHow to Learn and Respond to Your Fear System podcastAddicts Need Rest, Not Rules blog post

Feb 23, 2021 • 33min
God Made Boys and Girls
Gender is a hot topic in today's world, and parents are struggling to know how to navigate this issue with grace and truth. In this episode, Marty Machowski joins us to share from his book, God Made Boys and Girls, what God says about gender, sexuality, and identity. God has revealed to us His image in our very bodies. Learn to celebrate God's gracious gift of your unique gender and how to train up your children in the truth and grace of God's Word on this topic.Learn more about Marty at MartyMachowski.com. Get a copy of God Made Boys and Girls at NewGrowthPress.com. For more Family Care resources, visit FamilyCare.Bebroken.com.

Feb 16, 2021 • 29min
Best of: What Can We Learn from our Lust?
Originally aired: April 14, 2018If you struggle with unwanted sexual behaviors, have you ever examined your lustful fantasies to understand your brokenness? And what can such discovery mean for recovery and wholeness? Our guest on this episode is Jay Stringer, a licensed counselor and researcher who has conducted research that reveals significant predictors of porn use. Listen in to gain insights into your own heart and behaviors. Learn more about Jay at http://jay-stringer.com.Get Jay's book, Unwanted: https://tinyurl.com/3rtit2dn

Feb 9, 2021 • 29min
A Thank You Letter from a Repentant Husband
What does "waking up" look like for a husband who is recovering from sexual sin habits? And how can this waking up cause him to respond radically different to his wife and marriage? In this episode, we get to share a "thank you" letter that a repentant husband wrote to his wife, and what his words can reveal about the kinds of changes that need to happen in a husband if restoration is even to be possible.Excerpt from the letter:"Thank you for fighting for me, for yourself, for us. Even today you are still trying to save me. I fought you, I fought God, I fought myself. I hurt me, I hurt you, I hurt the heart of God. Through it all, you never stopped fighting for me. How can I thank you?"For the full text of the letter, go to TYLetter.PureSexRadio.com. Resources for Men: Men.Bebroken.comResources for Wives: WivesCare.Bebroken.com

Feb 2, 2021 • 29min
Am I a Werewolf?
A man at Gateway to Freedom, our 3-day weekend workshop, once said, "I think I am a werewolf." What an alarming statement! What he meant was he feels like he becomes a different "being" when night falls and his addictive patterns emerge. In this episode, we will unpack what this kind of dividedness means and how to address it with hope and grace, not confusion and shame. Discover your true identity in Christ and learn to declare, "I am a beloved child of God" instead of continuing to live out of the false identity of your addiction.For more information about Gateway to Freedom, visit GTF.Bebroken.com.For more resources for men, visit Men.Bebroken.com.

Jan 26, 2021 • 32min
Helping Wives Recover from the Aftershock of Sexual Betrayal
Sexual betrayal is a tidal wave of pain, confusion, and grief for a wife. It can feel like the very underpinnings of her life have been destroyed; kind of like an emotional earthquake. In this episode, Geremy Keeton introduces Aftershock, a powerful book he co-wrote with Joann Condie to help wives overcome the pain of their husband's secret sin and gain a plan for recovering from such betrayal. Get your copy of Aftershock at FocusontheFamily.com/AftershockOnline Course for Wives: Rebuilding Trust After BetrayalFor more Wives Care Resources, visit WivesCare.Bebroken.com

Jan 19, 2021 • 28min
Is There Hope After Divorce Due to Sexual Betrayal?
How does a homeschooling mom of 4 young children find hope and healing after divorce due to her husband's long-term sexual betrayal? In this episode, Andrea Rogers shares her story and offers insights of hope for women who are struggling to know how to "live again" after such traumatic betrayal.Learn more about Andrea and her coaching at FullyAliveCoachingLLC.com.

Jan 12, 2021 • 30min
Insights from a Brother in Recovery
Recovery from sexually addictive patterns takes time. But is this long road of recovery worth it? In this episode, we learn from one brother who shares insights from his first year in recovery; insights about confession, shame, freedom, growth challenges, deep peace, rebuilding relationships, and more. If you are a man who longs for true sobriety and freedom, join us today. For more integrity resources for men, visit Men.Bebroken.com.