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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 136: Interview with Chandler from Relay App
2d agoTap to summarizehttps://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode-136-Interview-with-Chandler-from-Relay-App.mp3 What if the problem isn’t that men don’t know enough… but that they’re trying to recover alone? In this episode of Purity Podcast, Chris sits down with Chandler from Relay (JoinRelay.app) to discuss the role of connection, vulnerability, and community in sexual addiction recovery. Together they explore: Why isolation fuels addiction The difference between accountability and genuine connection Why many recovery models fail to produce lasting transformation The role shame plays in secrecy and relapse How healthy male community changes recovery Why recovery cannot depend solely on a spouse Whether technology can actually support meaningful healing This conversation is honest, practical, and deeply encouraging for anyone who feels exhausted trying to fight alone. The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 136: Interview with Chandler from Relay App appeared first on CASTIMONIA.
Transcribe →Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 135 – Beyond Pornography: Why Behavior Change Isn’t Enough
Apr 21Tap to summarizehttps://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode-135-Beyond-Pornography_-Why-Behavior-Change-Isn_t-Enough.mp3 In this episode, Chris examines Dallas Willard’s powerful VIM framework (Vision, Intention, Means) and why many men remain stuck in pornography despite strong accountability and safeguards. Drawing on Willard’s teaching on spiritual formation, Chris explores why lasting freedom requires deeper transformation—not just behavior management. Chris then plugs this into his Transformational Recovery Matrix to show you how to see true life change. Key Topics: Why pornography is a formation issue The VIM model explained Where most recovery efforts break down The difference between suppression and transformation Practical steps toward deeper freedom Primary Source:Dallas Willard, Beyond Pornography: Spiritual Formation Studied in a Particular Case (University of Southern California) Link to the original Dallas Willard Teaching: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vUdAVjyMOdIKGpbTvJG0F?si=WSZKx46bSViE1JqFYFltEw The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 135 – Beyond Pornography: Why Behavior Change Isn’t Enough appeared first on CASTIMONIA.
Transcribe →Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 134: Interview with Dana Hargus
Mar 10Tap to summarizehttps://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Episode-134-Interview-with-Dana-Hargus.mp3 Today on the Purity Podcast, Chris interviews Dana Hargus, licensed professional counselor and founder of Restore of Ada, about the deep connection between trauma, nervous-system dysregulation, sexual addiction, and betrayal trauma. This episode explores: Why insight, willpower, and accountability alone often fail in sexual addiction recovery How porn and compulsive sexual behaviors function as nervous-system regulation tools The role of trauma and attachment wounds in relapse cycles What betrayed partners experience in their bodies—not just their emotions Why safety must be restored before intimacy or reconciliation is possible How biofeedback and whole-person healing can create lasting transformation Learn more about Dana’s work:Restore of Ada – https://restoreofada.com This conversation is essential listening for addicts, spouses, and leaders who want recovery that goes deeper than behavior modification. The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 134: Interview with Dana Hargus appeared first on CASTIMONIA.
Transcribe →Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 133 – How to Sit With Your Wife’s Pain
Feb 10Tap to summarizehttps://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Episode-133-CVE-How-to-Sit-With-Your-Wife_s-Pain.mp3 What does The Hunt for Red October have in common with helping your wife through her pain? In this episode, we explore what it actually means to sit with your wife’s pain after betrayal, and why most men struggle to do it well. Using the framework of CVE: Compassion, Validation, and Empathy, we look at why pain isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to enter. You’ll hear why explaining, defending, or minimizing often makes things worse, and how true empathy requires proximity, not emotional distance. We also draw an unexpected parallel between cybersecurity incident response and marriage recovery, unpacking why ignored vulnerabilities create more damage over time—and how moving toward pain can neutralize its destructive power. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why compassion begins with seeing, not fixing How validation acknowledges reality without surrendering truth Why empathy is proximity, not detachment How distancing yourself from pain allows it to grow more destructive What Scripture teaches about presence, listening, and emotional safety How to repair when you get CVE wrong (because you will) The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 133 – How to Sit With Your Wife’s Pain appeared first on CASTIMONIA.
Transcribe →Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 132: Interview with Rick Reynolds
Jan 27Tap to summarizehttps://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Episode-132-Interview-With-Rick-Reynolds.mp3 Today on the Purity Podcast, Chris is interviewing Rick Reynolds, LCSW, founder and president of AffairRecovery.com. Rick brings more than three decades of clinical experience helping individuals and couples heal from the devastation of infidelity, along with the weight and credibility of his own story of betrayal and restoration that began in 1984. As the pioneer behind the first anonymous, online group recovery programs for affair recovery, Rick has counseled thousands of couples and guided many more through structured, hope-filled pathways toward healing. His work is marked not by shame or blame, but by honesty, accountability, vulnerability, and a deep belief that real transformation is possible even after profound relational trauma.Key Resources: Affair Recovery Analyzer – free assessment to start recovery. (Affair Recovery) First Step Bootcamp – 7-day introductory healing pathway. (Amazon Web Services, Inc.) Recovery Library – extensive articles, videos, Q&A with Rick. (Affair Recovery) Harboring Hope – 13-week course for betrayed partners. (Affair Recovery) Hope for Healing – 17-week course for unfaithful spouses. (Affair Recovery) EMS Online – 13-week couples healing course. (Affair Recovery) The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 132: Interview with Rick Reynolds appeared first on CASTIMONIA.
Transcribe →Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 131 – Taylor Chambers Interview
Jan 20Tap to summarizehttps://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Episode-131-Taylor-Chambers-from-The-Good-and-the-Free.mp3 In this episode, we sit down with therapist, coach, and author Taylor Chambers — founder of The Good and the Free. Taylor opens up about his own journey through religious upbringing, porn addiction, relapse, and the long — and still ongoing — process of rebuilding his life. He shares why traditional addiction-recovery rhetoric fell short for him and many clients, and how he reinvented a path rooted in sexual health, mindfulness, deep intimacy, and self-leadership. We dive deep into topics like: The emotional and spiritual impact of pornography and shame on men’s lives Why willpower and “white-knuckling it” often fail — and what works instead What sexual wholeness, relational integrity and healthy intimacy truly look like How to rebuild trust, connection, and emotional honesty in relationships after addiction Practical steps for recovery that don’t just remove porn — but redefine sexuality, identity, and purpose How to raise children and care for future generations in a porn-saturated world Whether you’re struggling yourself or supporting someone you love, this conversation offers a refreshing, compassionate, hope-filled framework for healing and growth. Resources Mentioned: The Good and the Free (website & community) (wearethegoodandthefree.com) Upcoming/ongoing events or programs (e.g. the “Porn-Resilient” summit or masterclasses) for listeners interested in learning more. (wearethegoodandthefree.com) The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 131 – Taylor Chambers Interview appeared first on CASTIMONIA.
Transcribe →Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 130: Disrupting Demand: The Hidden Link Between Porn and Trafficking
Dec 30Tap to summarizehttps://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode-130.mp3 In this powerful conversation, Chris sits down with Joe Madison, founder of Demand Disruption, an organization dedicated to ending human trafficking by addressing the demand side—the buyers. Joe exposes some of the hardest truths about exploitation, pornography, and the cultural attitudes that fuel the trafficking market. This episode is a wake-up call for men pursuing purity, integrity, and Christ-centered recovery. Joe explains why fighting demand is essential, how pornography shapes buyer behavior, and what real change looks like inside our churches, communities, and personal lives. If you’ve ever wondered how your pursuit of purity connects to the fight against human trafficking, this episode will connect the dots in ways you’ve likely never heard before. Demand Disruption – Learn more about Joe’s work: www.demanddisruption.org Disruption University – Training and education programs: disruptionu.demanddisruption.org The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 130: Disrupting Demand: The Hidden Link Between Porn and Trafficking appeared first on CASTIMONIA.
Transcribe →Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 129: The First 90 Days: Building Your Foundation for Freedom
Dec 23Tap to summarizehttps://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode-129_-The-First-90-Days_-Building-Your-Foundation-for-Freedom.mp3 The first 90 days of recovery can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and emotionally exhausting — but they’re also the most transformational part of the journey. In this episode, Chris walks through what makes the early stages of recovery so challenging and what actually works to build a strong foundation for sexual purity. Through teaching, Scripture, and the real story of a man named “Michael,” you’ll learn why the first 90 days matter, why they’re spiritually strategic, and how to navigate them with honesty, community, structure, and surrender. Recovery doesn’t begin with strength — it begins with brokenness. And that’s exactly where God begins to rebuild. “The first 90 days aren’t about perfection — they’re about direction.” Recovery Plan can be found by clicking here: Recovery Plan To learn more about Castimonia, find a meeting, or give feedback on future episodes, email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 129: The First 90 Days: Building Your Foundation for Freedom appeared first on CASTIMONIA.
Transcribe →Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 128 – Brian Shillingburg Interview
Dec 16Tap to summarizehttps://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode-128_-Brian-Shillingburg-Interview.mp3 Join Chris today as he interviews Brian Shillingburg. Brian is the founder of 9th Inning Project, where he walks with men out of pornography and sexual compulsivity through honest conversation, courageous accountability, and the transforming power of Jesus Christ. A certified Sexual Addiction Recovery Coach (SARC) with a master’s in education, Brian has spent his 25-year career developing people, building teams, and mentoring men through life’s most defining challenges—drawing deeply from his own journey through addiction and redemption. He coaches men 1:1 and in small groups and equips churches and leaders with practical pathways toward reconciliation and lasting freedom. Learn more: 9thInningProject.com | brian@9thinningproject.com The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 128 – Brian Shillingburg Interview appeared first on CASTIMONIA.
Transcribe →Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 127: Dan Johnson Interview
Sep 30Tap to summarizehttps://castimonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Episode-127_-Dan-Johnson-Interview.mp3 Today, Chris is interviewing Dan Johnson. Dan was on Episode 106 where he introduced his P.A.T.H. Plan. Today, he unpacks more of his strategy for recovery by telling us about a concept he calls the Frontline Framework. In order to have a solid recovery, you first have to have a solid plan. The Frontline Framework challenges you to have a predetermined plan, awareness of the moment, and reasons to implement the plan. To learn more about Dan and the Groups he offers go to NewPaths.me. The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 127: Dan Johnson Interview appeared first on CASTIMONIA.
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