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281. The Battlefield Has Changed: Are You Prepared?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 14:57

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280. When Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something With Dr. Dave Janvier

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 50:44

Welcome to episode #280! When Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something with Dr.Dave JanvierWhat if the urge to look at porn isn't always about sex?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Dave Janvier, a clinical counselor and certified sex therapist, to explore embodiment—learning to recognize what's happening inside our bodies, emotions, and nervous systems.Dave explains why simply trying to “think” our way out of addiction often isn't enough. Sometimes the craving we experience is pointing to something deeper: loneliness, stress, grief, disconnection, or an unmet need for relationship and connection.Rather than running from uncomfortable feelings, we can learn to slow down, notice what's happening in our bodies, and respond with wisdom instead of automatically reaching for an escape.And perhaps most importantly, we discover how this connects with our relationship with God. God doesn't just want us to know about Him—He wants us to experience His presence, love, grace, and acceptance.Key TakeawaysAwareness creates space for choice. Learning to recognize physical sensations and emotions earlier can help us respond before we're overwhelmed.Porn can be a symptom, not the root. Sexual urges may sometimes mask deeper needs such as loneliness, grief, stress, or a desire for connection.You can't heal what you continually avoid. Instead of immediately numbing uncomfortable emotions, learn to notice them and sit with them in a grounded way.Our bodies matter. God created us as whole people—body, mind, emotions, relationships, and spirit.God is present in the struggle. Sexual brokenness doesn't mean we have to hide from God. His presence meets us with compassion, grace, and truth.Scriptural Highlight“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses...” — Hebrews 4:15Jesus understands what it means to live in a human body, experience emotion, face temptation, and experience suffering. We don't have to hide the difficult parts of ourselves from Him.This Week's Action StepsPause and check in. A few times throughout the day, stop and ask: What am I noticing in my body right now? What am I feeling?Don't immediately escape the feeling. When a craving or difficult emotion shows up, slow down and breathe before deciding what to do.Ask what's underneath. When you experience an urge to act out, ask: What am I really longing for right now? Connection? Comfort? Rest? Acceptance?Bring it to God. Instead of hiding when you're struggling, practice noticing God's presence with you right in the middle of it.Practice before the battle. Build these awareness and grounding skills when you're calm—not just when you're already triggered.Freedom isn't simply learning how to stop a behavior. Sometimes it's learning to understand what that behavior has been trying to tell you.

279. Myth Busters: 3 Myths That Keep People Stuck in Porn

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 15:59

Welcome to episode #279!

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278. AI & Relationships: How to Stay Human in a Digital World (Part 2) With Michael Leahy

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 53:27

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277. AI, Addiction & the Future of Relationships (Part 1) With Michael Leahy

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 39:49

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276. When Doing the Right Thing Makes Life Harder

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 14:50

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275. What's Sitting at Your Table? Battling Enticements with Wisdom

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 13:39

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274. Sobriety Isn't the Goal: Why Transformation Matters More

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 11:48

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273. Healing For Couples After Betrayal With Clinton & Charity Munoz

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 51:30

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272. Identity And Temptation With Matt Cline

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 36:25

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271. Jesus-Centered Sexuality with Matt Cline

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 45:17

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270. The First Hour: How Small Decisions Shape Big Freedom

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 18:34

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269. Tough Topic Series: Scrolling Ourselves Numb: Social Media, Addiction, and Guarding Our Hearts

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 16:00

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268. The Dark Side of AI Girlfriends – When Virtual Love Destroys Real Lives

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 15:21

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267. Are You Overcomplicating It? The Simple Link Between Physical & Spiritual Health

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 12:44

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266. Breaking the Intentions Loop: From Saying the Right Things to Living Them

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 11:56

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265. The Stress Trap: Why Numbing Leads to Crumbling

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 12:43

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264. Tough Topic Series: Should I Tell Them? Navigating Porn Use in Dating

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 12:08

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263. Closing the Gap: From Temptation to Intentional Living

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 10:47

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262. Understanding Your Arousal Template: Why Your Brain Craves What Your Heart Doesn't

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 12:15

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261. Willpower vs. Wisdom: Why Trying Harder Isn't the Answer

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 12:44

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260. 10 Decisions Away: How Small Choices Shape Your Freedom

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 15:14

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259. Guardrails, Not Handcuffs: Navigating Opposite Sex Friendships in Marriage

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 31:28

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258. Stop Mowing Your Neighbour's Grass: The Power of Emotional Ownership

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 13:14

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257. The Unseen Battle: Winning the Spiritual War Against Porn

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 19:20

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256. Trusted vs. Trustworthy: The Difference That Brings Real Freedom

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 13:36

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255. Karissa's Story (Part 2): From Confession to Courage

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 33:55

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254. Karissa's Story: Breaking The Silence

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 29:34

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253. How To Find The Right Group For Healing

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 16:00

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252. Boundary Markers: Why They Matter for Your Freedom

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 12:47

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251. The 20-Minute Window: Outlasting Temptation

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 11:22

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250. The Sneaky Swap: Healthy Habits or Hidden Self-Medication?

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 12:13

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249. Back Up the Bus — Finding Freedom Before the Crash

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 13:33

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248. Neural Pathways- Why Porn Feels Powerful — and Why Freedom Is Still Possible!

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 11:45

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247. Toxic People – The Company You Keep Can Determine Your Path

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 12:15

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246. When We Rage Against God — Taking Ownership of Our Choices

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 10:07

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245. What Appetites Are You Creating?

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 10:07

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244. Vows vs. Intentionality — Why ‘I'll Never Do That Again' Doesn't Work”

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 11:37

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243. Are You Too Noisy? Finding God In The Quiet

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 12:40

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242. Authenticity: The Freedom Of Being Real

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 12:14

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241. Being Bold In A Crazy World!

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 13:27

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240. I'm Back!!! A Podcast Update!

Pure Victory Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 13:40

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Faithfulness Over Greatness: Daniel Im on Healing, Discipleship, and Rethinking Church Growth

Lausanne Movement Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 58:26 Transcription Available

What if the true measure of ministry isn't size or success—but simple faithfulness to Jesus? In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Daniel Im—author, pastor, and disciple-maker—shares his powerful journey from disillusionment in ministry to a renewed vision for the local church. He opens up about his own season of pain and healing, challenges traditional church growth models, and invites us to embrace the call of making disciples who make disciples. This conversation is both deeply pastoral and profoundly practical for anyone passionate about the Great Commission. Main Points Faithfulness Over Greatness – Why doing things for a great God matters more than striving for great things. Healing from Disillusionment – Daniel's 14-year journey of pain, surrender, and renewed calling. Rethinking Church Growth – Moving beyond numbers and attractional models to Spirit-led ministry. A Framework for Discipleship – Four simple practices: gather, grow, give, and go together. The Lausanne Vision – How disciple-making churches can awaken cities and nations to King Jesus. Call to Action If this conversation encouraged you, take a moment to subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone passionate about discipleship and the global church. Links & Resources Daniel Im's website: danielim.com The Discipleship Opportunity by Daniel Im: https://www.amazon.com/Discipleship-Opportunity-Leading-Great-Commission-Post-Everything/dp/1641587490 No Silver Bullets by Daniel Im: https://www.amazon.com/No-Silver-Bullets-Transform-Ministry/dp/1433651548 Guest Bio Daniel Im is the Lead Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, Alberta, a Bible teacher on 100 Huntley Street, and the author of several books including The Discipleship Opportunity: Leading a Great-Commission Church in a Post-Everything World, No Silver Bullets, Planting Missional Churches, and You Are What You Do. He has served in churches ranging from 100 to 50,000 people across Canada, Korea, and the U.S., and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Relational Neuroscience from Western Theological Seminary. Daniel has co-hosted podcasts with over 3 million downloads and now co-hosts the IMbetween Podcast with his wife, Christina, equipping couples to build marriages and families they love. Married since 2006, Daniel and Christina have three children and speak together at FamilyLife Canada's Weekend Getaway Marriage Conference.