Podcasts about Purity

1 Thessalonians 4:1–9 Does the word holiness intimidate you? Have you ever wondered about the will of God? First Thessalonians 4:1–9 clarifies both questions. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in a look at God's will for our sexual lives. In a world bent on shouting a different message, listen to God's truth to find peace and purity. Press on toward holiness by following God's way. Experience the blessing that will follow!

1 Thessalonians 4:1–9 Does the word holiness intimidate you? Have you ever wondered about the will of God? First Thessalonians 4:1–9 clarifies both questions. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in a look at God's will for our sexual lives. In a world bent on shouting a different message, listen to God's truth to find peace and purity. Press on toward holiness by following God's way. Experience the blessing that will follow

Share a commentStart with the mind and everything else follows. We explore Paul's surprising claim that love can be learned and that sensible thinking is the backbone of a faithful life, especially for younger wives and mothers navigating covenant commitments, cultural pressure, and daily fatigue. Rather than promising quick fixes, we offer a grounded path where affection grows through practiced friendship and small acts of service that retrain the heart.We begin with the first pair of virtues from Titus: loving a husband and loving children. Paul uses the language of friendship to describe marital love, which is shocking and freeing: affection isn't a lightning strike; it's a craft. That frame makes sense of arranged marriages in the first century and speaks to modern homes where busyness and resentment compete for oxygen. Marriage, as we see it, is a school of holiness, not a consumer contract. Two sinners share a roof, and kids bring their own storms. The gospel doesn't erase friction; it supplies new power to respond with patience, humility, and steady care.Then we turn to reputation in the world: be sensible and pure. Purity here is not about shame; it's about wisdom, dignity, and a witness that points beyond ourselves. In a culture that monetizes attention, modesty becomes a quiet act of courage. We talk candidly about distractions in worship, the role of older women as mentors who translate principle into practice, and how fathers and husbands can offer gentle, honoring counsel. Most of all, grace runs through the whole conversation: even if your past wasn't pure, you can build a new reputation beginning now. Sensible thinking, Spirit-led obedience, and daily habits of love create a life that shines with conviction and warmth.If this conversation encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find it. What practice of sensible love will you train this week?Get our magazine and daily devotional: https://www.wisdomonline.org/lp/magazineSupport the show

1 Thessalonians 4:1-9 / March 17-19, 2026 Does the word holiness intimidate you? Have you ever wondered about the will of God? First Thessalonians 4:1–9 clarifies both questions. From the Series: Contagious Christianity read more

Join Chris Cillizza and Matt Lewis for a candid, in-depth chat breaking down the latest in American politics.In this episode, they discuss:— Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker is prepping for a presidential campaign in 2028. Why last night's Illinois primary was a step in the right direction for that.— The generational shift shaking up the Democratic Party: Longtime “old bulls” like Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) retiring after decades in office, opening the door for younger, more progressive voices.— Post-Trump Democratic reckoning: Purity tests, identity politics, immigration/border messaging, trans issues, and the search for authentic, vibe-driven candidates who can rebuild a broad coalition.— Why traditional “competent moderate” profiles (think Josh Shapiro-style resumes) might not cut it anymore — and the case for outsiders like Mark Cuban, Jon Stewart, Jesse “The Body” Ventura, or even wilder cards.— Optics and electability in the modern era: Looks, masculinity vibes, weight, and how Trump broke old rules — but others can't just copy him.— The Republican Party as a cult of personality vs. the fractious Democratic coalition — and what it means for both sides moving forward.— Whether you're tracking 2028 speculation, Senate power dynamics, or the broader realignment in U.S. politics, this unfiltered conversation delivers sharp insights and no-holds-barred takes.Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. Partner with us through giving at BeBroken.org/donate. Thank you for your support!----------In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Cervantes, AKA "Doctor Marriage," to explore the journey of awakening from addiction. Together, we discuss how addiction numbs pain and stunts emotional and spiritual growth, and why facing our pain—rather than running from it—is key to healing. Stephen shares personal insights about slowing down, self-reflection, and finding freedom in Christ. If you're fighting an addiction, we encourage you to embrace courage, seek support, and trust God's grace as you move from darkness and disconnection into light, connection, and true emotional freedom.For daily insights from Stephen, visit DoctorMarriage.org.Topics Covered in this Episode:Awakening from addiction and its emotional and spiritual dimensions.The role of addiction as a form of numbness and escape from pain.The impact of addiction on emotional growth and personal relationships.The importance of facing pain rather than avoiding it through addiction.The connection between childhood wounds and the onset of addiction.The process of self-examination and slowing down to confront personal pain.The significance of community, accountability, and spiritual support in recovery.The concept of courage in the face of fear and the journey of healing.The ongoing nature of awakening and spiritual growth beyond initial recovery.The hope and possibility of healing through faith and honest self-reflection.More Resources:Gateway to Freedom 3-Day Intensive for Men40 Days of Purity online courseGrace-Based Recovery* by Jonathan DaughertyRelated Podcasts:Inviting Men to Wake Up Emotionally and SpirituallyMaxims that Help Us Go Beyond Sobriety in RecoveryAre You on an Emotional and Spiritual Growth Mission?*This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn referral fees on purchases through this link.----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsFollow us on our Vimeo Channel.

1 Thessalonians 4:1–9 Does the word holiness intimidate you? Have you ever wondered about the will of God? First Thessalonians 4:1–9 clarifies both questions. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in a look at God's will for our sexual lives. In a world bent on shouting a different message, listen to God's truth to find peace and purity. Press on toward holiness by following God's way. Experience the blessing that will follow!

1 Thessalonians 4:1-9 / March 17-19, 2026 Does the word holiness intimidate you? Have you ever wondered about the will of God? First Thessalonians 4:1–9 clarifies both questions. From the Series: Contagious Christianity read more

1 Thessalonians 4:1-9 / March 17-19, 2026 Does the word holiness intimidate you? Have you ever wondered about the will of God? First Thessalonians 4:1–9 clarifies both questions. From the Series: Contagious Christianity read more

When Paxton's ultimatum puts a lot of aliens on edge, Samuels insists there's only one way to be sure he won't fire the array. But after an away team makes it to the polar region of Mars, wooden shoes are flying in every direction and Phlox can't save Tucker and T'Pol's baby. What's the garment of secrets? When is marinara sauce like water? Who on the away team is in violation of a restraining order? It's the episode that might possibly trigger celiac disease. Support the production of The Greatest Generation Get a thing at podshop.biz! Sign up for our mailing list! Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Riker - Quantum Leap The Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde Priddy Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Bluesky And check out these online communities run by FODs:  Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Costi Hinn addresses the battle against lust head-on, unpacking Jesus' warning in Matthew 5 and explaining why pornography is spiritually destructive to the mind, marriage, and relationship with God. He also provides practical steps for repentance, accountability, and lasting change.Read Fight Like a Man by Emeal 'E.Z.' Zwayne for practical, biblical guidance on pursuing purity and fighting sexual temptation. Get the book here:https://livingwaters.com/store/books/fight-like-a-man/

In this episode of Pray the Word on Leviticus 15:31, David Platt challenges believers to reflect on their own lives regarding spiritual purity.We want to invite you to something we look forward to every year: Secret Church.This year, we'll study the life of Elijah. We'll pray specifically for those who are suffering for their faith, and we'll act together to make Jesus known among the nations. Early registration at the best rate is now open through February 17.Register at radical.net/secretchurchExplore more content from Radical.

Have you ever found a place where you felt so safe and happy that you never wanted to leave? That place exists in the glorious presence of God. But how can a people who fall short enter the presence of a God who is perfectly Holy?In Part three of "Into His Presence," we look at the ordination of Aaron and the tragedy of Nadab and Abihu to see why human priests always fall short. Discover how Jesus, our Indestructible High Priest, provides the Purity, Perfection, and Power we need to dwell with God forever.

Some would say that they've never really struggled with the 7th commandment: You shall not commit adultery, but Jesus made it very clear that this issue of purity includes even our thoughts. Pastor Colin talks about where the door of hope is… even when your purity has been compromised.

Manuela Ceballos' new book Between Dung and Blood: Purity, Sainthood, and Power in the Early Modern Western Mediterranean (University of California Press, 2025) engages with the life and legacies of two sixteenth-century saints; the Spanish Christian Teresa de Jesús (also known as Teresa of Avila) and the Moroccan Sufi Sidi Ridwan al-Januwi. The book draws from rich Arabic and Spanish sources that moves us between Morocco and Iberia. In the process, we learn that these saints both descent from families of converts and as such blood and bodily pollution operated as material and metaphoric symbols to define their identities. Through this generative comparison, we see how constructions of blood and dung circulate across these varied but entangled temporal geographies to constitute notions of impurity and purity, such as in the case of the deathly hemorrhaging experienced by Teresa. In end though blood is used to set different boundaries around religious or racial identities, and even at times gender norms. As such, the discourses that are utilized for such argumentations are not stable, and so blood and how it is deployed is not the same across the stories of these two saints and their enduring legacies nor does it refract power consistently. This book will be of interest to those who think about embodiment, material culture, the early modern Mediterranean world, and Christian-Muslim mysticism. Manuela Ceballos is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Shobhana Xavier is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Queen's University. More details about her research and scholarship may be found here. She may be reached at shobhana.xavier@queensu.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Welcome to Day 2817 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2817 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 119:9-16 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2817 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2817 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Bet of Purity – Treasuring the Blueprint of the Cosmos. In our previous trek, we embarked on the monumental journey up the tallest mountain in the Psalter: Psalm One Hundred Nineteen. We explored the opening "Aleph" stanza, verses one through eight. There, we learned that true, flourishing joy is found exclusively by walking in the cosmic order of Yahweh's Torah. We recognized the agonizing tension of wanting to live a life of perfect integrity, while simultaneously battling our own inconsistency. We ended that trek with a raw, desperate plea, begging the Creator not to give up on us when our human resolve falters. Today, we take our next step along this magnificent, alphabetical trail. We are moving into the second stanza of Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, which corresponds to the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet: "Bet." We will be immersing ourselves in verses nine through sixteen, in the New Living Translation. If the Aleph stanza presented the grand, overarching theory of a blessed life, the Bet stanza gets incredibly practical. It moves from the cosmic blueprint down to the trenches of daily human experience. How do we actually stay on the path? How do we survive the constant, aggressive pull of the surrounding culture? In a world managed by hostile, rebel spiritual principalities, how does a frail human being maintain their spiritual loyalty? The psalmist answers these critical questions by shifting his focus inward. He reveals that the ultimate battleground for purity and faithfulness is not the external environment, but the internal terrain of the human heart and mind. Let us lace up our boots, and step into the Bet stanza. Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses nine and ten. How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. I have tried hard to find you— don't let me wander from your commands. The stanza opens with one of the most famous, and piercing, questions in the entire Bible: "How can a young person stay pure?" To fully grasp the weight of this question, we have to strip away our modern, Western assumptions. When we hear the word "pure," we almost exclusively think of moral cleanliness. While that is certainly included, the Ancient Israelite worldview encompassed something much broader. Purity meant absolute, uncompromised loyalty to Yahweh. It meant resisting the syncretism of the surrounding pagan nations. Remember the Divine Council theology. The nations of the world were under the jurisdiction of lesser, rebel gods—the elohim of the nations. These dark entities constantly enticed the Israelites with promises of fertility, wealth, and power, drawing them toward idolatrous practices. For a young person—someone whose habits and loyalties are still being formed—stepping out into that contested, spiritually hostile world was incredibly dangerous. The pull of the culture was, and still is, a gravitational force designed to drag the believer into chaos. So, how does a young person, or anyone for that matter, resist that pull? "By obeying your word." Literally, the Hebrew text says, "By taking heed, or keeping guard, according to your word." Purity is not passive innocence; it is active, vigilant defense. You stay pure by using the Word of God as a shield, measuring every cultural offer, every temptation, and every philosophy against the unyielding standard of the Creator's instructions. But the psalmist knows that his own vigilance is not enough. He cries out, "I have tried hard to find you—don't let me wander from your commands." Notice the beautiful, humble tension in verse ten. On one hand, he claims intense, wholehearted effort. He has not been lazy; he has searched for God with intense determination. Yet, in the exact same breath, he admits his terrifying vulnerability. Even with all his hard work, he knows his feet are prone to wander off the path. He essentially says, "Lord, I am running toward You as fast as I can, but please, grab my hand so I do not drift away." True purity requires both our aggressive pursuit, and God's sustaining grace. Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses eleven and twelve. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. I praise you, O Lord; teach me your decrees. Because human effort alone is insufficient, the psalmist reveals his ultimate survival strategy. "I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." In the ancient Hebrew understanding, the "heart"—the lev—was not just the seat of emotions, as we consider it today. The heart was the command center of the human being. It was the seat of the intellect, the will, and the decision-making process. To "hide" God's Word in the heart means to stockpile it, to treasure it, and to store it away like precious provisions preparing for a long, grueling siege. When the dark, rebel forces of this world lay siege to your mind, attacking you with fear, lust, or despair, you cannot run out to the library to find an answer. You must have the truth already stockpiled inside the fortress of your soul. When the Word of Yahweh occupies the command center of your intellect and will, it acts as an internal alarm system. It alerts you to the deceptive tactics of the enemy, ensuring that you "might not sin," or miss the mark of God's design. Immediately after revealing this strategy, the psalmist bursts into adoration: "I praise you, O Lord; teach me your decrees." He recognizes that God is not just a distant lawgiver, handing down a stone tablet and walking away. Yahweh is the ultimate Rabbi. He is the divine Teacher who desires a relationship with His students. The psalmist blesses God, and then immediately asks for more instruction. He knows that stockpiling the Word in his heart is not a one-time event; it is a lifelong, daily process of sitting at the feet of the Master. Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses thirteen and fourteen. I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. The psalmist moves from the hidden, internal storage of the Word, to its outward, vocal expression. "I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us." In the ancient Near East, reading silently to oneself was almost unheard of. Texts were meant to be spoken, chanted, and proclaimed. But there is a deeper, spiritual dynamic at play here. Words have power. When God spoke in Genesis Chapter One, His words organized chaos into a flourishing creation. When the believer recites the regulations of Yahweh aloud, they are participating in that ordering process. They are projecting the truth of the Creator into the physical airwaves. In a world saturated with the lies and propaganda of the rebel gods, speaking the Word of God aloud is an act of spiritual warfare. It pushes back the darkness. It reinforces the truth not only in the ears of the listeners, but deeply into the mind of the speaker. And look at the value he places on these spoken decrees: "I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches." This is a staggering claim. In the ancient world, wealth—livestock, silver, gold, and abundant harvests—was the ultimate sign of security and success. People would sacrifice to the pagan deities like Baal, specifically begging for material prosperity. But the psalmist looks at the Torah, the covenant instructions of Yahweh, and says, "This is my true treasure." He realizes that material wealth is fleeting. It can be stolen by raiders, destroyed by drought, or left behind in the grave. But the laws of God provide eternal security. To know the mind of the Creator, and to walk in alignment with His cosmic order, brings a profound, unshakeable joy that a vault full of gold could never reproduce. Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses fifteen and sixteen. I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. The Bet stanza concludes with a four-fold, ironclad resolution. The psalmist uses four distinct verbs to cement his commitment to the path of purity. First, "I will study your commandments." The Hebrew word here is sichah, which means to meditate, to muse, or to deeply ponder. It is the act of chewing on the text, turning it over and over in your mind, extracting every ounce of nutritional value it holds. Second, "I will... reflect on your ways." He is not just memorizing sterile rules; he is observing...

Manuela Ceballos' new book Between Dung and Blood: Purity, Sainthood, and Power in the Early Modern Western Mediterranean (University of California Press, 2025) engages with the life and legacies of two sixteenth-century saints; the Spanish Christian Teresa de Jesús (also known as Teresa of Avila) and the Moroccan Sufi Sidi Ridwan al-Januwi. The book draws from rich Arabic and Spanish sources that moves us between Morocco and Iberia. In the process, we learn that these saints both descent from families of converts and as such blood and bodily pollution operated as material and metaphoric symbols to define their identities. Through this generative comparison, we see how constructions of blood and dung circulate across these varied but entangled temporal geographies to constitute notions of impurity and purity, such as in the case of the deathly hemorrhaging experienced by Teresa. In end though blood is used to set different boundaries around religious or racial identities, and even at times gender norms. As such, the discourses that are utilized for such argumentations are not stable, and so blood and how it is deployed is not the same across the stories of these two saints and their enduring legacies nor does it refract power consistently. This book will be of interest to those who think about embodiment, material culture, the early modern Mediterranean world, and Christian-Muslim mysticism. Manuela Ceballos is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Shobhana Xavier is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Queen's University. More details about her research and scholarship may be found here. She may be reached at shobhana.xavier@queensu.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Send a textWe trace the message of Our Lady of America, given to Sister Mary Ephraim in the 1950s, and explore how purity of heart, Eucharistic devotion, and family prayer can renew a nation. Along the way, we unpack the historical context, the symbolism of the statue, and the promise tied to the National Shrine.• who Our Lady of America is and why her title matters• key messages to pursue purity, prayer, and penance• Eucharistic devotion at the center of renewal• Sister Mary Ephraim's hidden witness and humility• 1950s social change and spiritual challenges• personal holiness as a path to national peace• the Holy Family as the model for homes• symbolism of the lily, white garments, and crown• the request for the National Shrine enthronement• promised blessings and protections for AmericaBe sure to look at the description for special information of interest to youVisit Journeys of Faith online and start your pilgrimage toward deeper faith, hope, and holiness todayFamily, there is more to this post, so please see the link in the description for the rest of the articleBe sure to click the link in the description for a special news itemAnd since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerVisit Journeysoffaith.com website todayStatue of Our Lady of AmericaOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjn View all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ ...

Manuela Ceballos' new book Between Dung and Blood: Purity, Sainthood, and Power in the Early Modern Western Mediterranean (University of California Press, 2025) engages with the life and legacies of two sixteenth-century saints; the Spanish Christian Teresa de Jesús (also known as Teresa of Avila) and the Moroccan Sufi Sidi Ridwan al-Januwi. The book draws from rich Arabic and Spanish sources that moves us between Morocco and Iberia. In the process, we learn that these saints both descent from families of converts and as such blood and bodily pollution operated as material and metaphoric symbols to define their identities. Through this generative comparison, we see how constructions of blood and dung circulate across these varied but entangled temporal geographies to constitute notions of impurity and purity, such as in the case of the deathly hemorrhaging experienced by Teresa. In end though blood is used to set different boundaries around religious or racial identities, and even at times gender norms. As such, the discourses that are utilized for such argumentations are not stable, and so blood and how it is deployed is not the same across the stories of these two saints and their enduring legacies nor does it refract power consistently. This book will be of interest to those who think about embodiment, material culture, the early modern Mediterranean world, and Christian-Muslim mysticism. Manuela Ceballos is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Shobhana Xavier is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Queen's University. More details about her research and scholarship may be found here. She may be reached at shobhana.xavier@queensu.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

Jenny (00:02): I think is actually thought provoking. I've seen some conversation around the idea that there was this intentional move to make white women the face of this administration and to do it in a way that is you're woefully unprepared. You maybe even are intentionally ill prepared to take the fall and that that is not a new dynamic for white men. Rebecca (01:03): She really can't talk. Jenny (01:06): Okay. I'm sorry. We had just talked, so I was not prepared for your voice to sound like that. It sounds great. It sounds great. Yeah. (01:28): I know. I know, but I still wasn't ready. I'm sorry, friend. That sucks. You sound really sorry. (01:53): Yeah. No, I like this, Rebecca. I feel like this is so much about what I've been researching and writing for my book is what I'm calling the anatomy of a missionary and looking at how white women were set up as soft power for imperialism and the gender social role that white women serve abroad. I think we're experiencing now what Emma says calls the boomerang of imperialism. And so the roles that white women have taken on in the global south for 50 years plus, we're now seeing those higher levels of power, but it's not actually ... It is levels of power, but it's mostly levels in proximity to male power that are still above those women. So they're always going to be on the sacrificial block whenever they need to be more than the white males in those positions would be, is what I think. (03:05): I would call it a position of power so long as the performance is enacted to suit power. And I just read this really great article from Carrie Twigg about how Christine Nome essentially got fired because she couldn't perform on TV well. And Trump is looking to continue to build his media empire and use propaganda to get people to continue to stand behind him, and she didn't perform well. And so it is power so long as you don't mess up, but the second that you don't align yourself with the way that power wants you to. So it's a really precarious power, I would say. Rebecca (03:56): See, I would even say, I don't think that's why she got fired. I would say that- And there was no move to find someone that's actually qualified, who had a snowball's chance of performing well on the world stage. So that's why I'm like, I don't think it is as simple as she didn't perform well. She was never going to perform well. And you knew that when you picked her. And so to me, I'm like, what's that choice actually about? It's the same thing now. I heard on the news recently that (05:09): Erica Kirk just got appointed to be the chair of the Air Force. I don't know. Some committee, some task force that has something to do with the running of something to do with the Air Force. And all of my apologies for not getting this particular thing specifically right. But my thing is, what do you know about armed forces? Nothing. It's not like you're a former retired Air Force, whatever. You're not. You know nothing about any of this. So again, you're picking someone from jump, blonde-haired, blue-eyed female who is ill-prepared from the very beginning for this very public face of a very armed forces in the middle of a war and your pick is Erica Kirk. Really? What's that set up about? (06:25): I'm just saying when it goes left and it will, just like what happened with ICE, it's going to take this turn for the worst that you won't actually recover from. Now you have a sacrificial lamb. You can say that somebody lost their job over this and it makes it look like you are doing something to address a grave wrong and you're not. (07:12): And the sad part is that I saw something recently where Stephen Smith, that sports news guy has made this comment about Kamala Harris, like if I hear her say one more time, she told you so. And the thing that I think is interesting is like, you do have these women, in this case, a black woman, who actually has the credentials to weigh in on something in proximity or juxtaposition to these white women who don't have the credentials. And what is that about? Jenny (07:56): Well, again, I think it's part of that world and the role that white women have taken on, where it's this double bind where I would say it is privileged and power, or maybe privileged without the power, but it is still sacrificial and it always will be. And I think of like the qualifications, the men, many of them aren't qualified for the roles that they're taking on, but they're likely not going to be sacrificed in the same way that the women will. And I think part of that structure is the cult of domesticity, that white women represent this demure, trad wife aesthetic. So if you get these purity culture-esque white women up there, it's going to make sense in the psyche of people that have been conditioned in Christian nationalism to see this as innocent and pure and good and not question the impacts that those women are actually having in the decisions and the actions that they're doing. Rebecca (09:14): That makes a lot of sense in the case of Pam Bonding particularly and Danielle's going Epstein, Epstein, Epstein in chat. It's about the third time. Now it's in all caps, right? (09:38): Yeah. I think it makes a lot of sense in the case of Pam Bondi in the role she took on in the Epstein hearing and her just like, "No, I won't turn around and look at these women. No, I will not acknowledge." And if in the American psyche, that face, that voice, that body saying there's nothing to see here is acceptable, then we don't have to have this conversation anymore. Rebecca (10:16): Yeah. And I'm not sure anymore quite what to do with the Epstein files. There's a lot of energy around all of this is a distraction from that. And I have a hard time in my mind trying to figure out what is in it that is so bad that you would start a war so the story doesn't come out. What I can imagine is like, "Yeah, well, that isn't new and it won't surprise anybody." So what is there that I can't imagine if that's even a fair sort of frame for this? (11:08): I think people are getting lost in the binary of it's the Epstein Files or it's something else. I think it's absolutely that in part. And what is happening right now has been a fever dream of the Christian right since at least the 1970s and apocalyptic readings of the Book of Revelation and certain interpretations that have said, "If Israel takes over all of this land, then Jesus is going to come back," was the rhetoric I grew up with. After nine eleven, it was like most exciting that war was breaking out in the Middle East because this meant that we were ushering in the kingdom of God. And so that is not, not part of it, right? When the military gets sent these letters saying that God has ordained Trump and that    Well, first I guess I would have to believe that there was or is an actual political dialogue taking place that I could potentially be a part of. And honestly, I'm not sure that I believe that.

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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: 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 […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 134: Interview with Dana Hargus appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

In this episode, we sit down with Technical Evangelist Don Poorman for a deep dive into the most engaging and eye-opening questions from the past year of the customer-focused Ask Us Everything (AUE) webinar series. The AUE forum has proven to be an invaluable resource for the Everpure community, driving real-time feedback and high-quality, practical discussions directly with experts. Tune in as we revisit the most pertinent topics and customer use cases, revealing how these community interactions are shaping the Everpure roadmap and delivering tremendous value. The conversation recaps the biggest AUE sessions, starting with Fusion, where customers were focused on the operational reality of managing fleets, automating data placement across data centers, and multi-tenancy. Next, we discuss the highly attended session on Purity Upgrades and the success of the self-support upgrade model, emphasizing Everpure's commitment to building confidence and providing tools like AI Copilot to make storage OS upgrades a non-event. The review moves into Cyber Resilience, highlighting the shift from prevention to recovery, the role of SafeMode snapshots, and the importance of ecosystem integration with partners like Rubrik and Superna to address ransomware attacks holistically. Finally, our discussion covers the rapid evolution of FlashArray File, including the much-anticipated ActiveCluster for Files use case, and a look at the comprehensive value delivered by the Evergreen portfolio—from the included features in Evergreen//One to the Cyber Resiliency SLA add-on and its role in hybrid-cloud environments. The episode wraps up with the highly relevant session on the Nutanix integration, exploring how the Everpure Platform helps decouple storage growth from hypervisor licensing and enables modern container-based workloads with features like NVMe/TCP. This recap provides a high-level overview of the technical and strategic conversations defining the Everpure platform today and what's coming next. To learn more, visit https://purecommunity.purestorage.com/category/events/events/webinars Check out the new Pure Storage digital customer community to join the conversation with peers and Pure experts: https://purecommunity.purestorage.com/ 00:00 Intro and Welcome 02:25 Ask Us Everything Webinars 06:25 Fusion 10:05 Self Service Upgrades 16:19 Cyber Resilience 24:29 File Services 29:23 Evergreen//One 38:42 Nutanix and Everpure 47:45 Observations on the AUE Program

In this episode, Costi Hinn explores why modesty still matters for Christians today, explaining how Scripture calls believers to honor God with their bodies in a culture that often celebrates the opposite.

Join us this week as Pastor Andrew teaches on Jesus' desire for His church to be marked by purity. How can we live a life that isn't tainted by the things of this world? Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us. TITLE Marriage: Purity INTRODUCTION In this final message of our Marriage series, we tackle a topic that is often avoided in the church but vital to our spiritual health: sexual purity. From singleness to dating and into the covenant of marriage, God's Word provides a clear “blanket” of protection over our bodies and our hearts. We explore how to move away from the “lustful passions” of the world and instead embrace intimacy as the holy, God-given gift it was always intended to be. SCRIPTURE 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Ephesians 5:3-4 Matthew 5:27-28 Proverbs 5:18-19 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 SERMON POINTS Talk about it! Don’t let the world be the primary teacher for your children; we must bring God's truth into the conversation. Know what the Word says! Scripture calls us to flee from sexual immorality and honor God with our bodies, which are temples of the Holy Spirit. Make it a priority! Within the safety of marriage, intimacy is a gift from God that requires intentionality and self-control to protect the relationship from temptation. CLOSING God's will for your life is holiness. While the world tries to define us by our desires, we are called to be controlled by the Holy Spirit. Whether you are seeking to start fresh today or looking to strengthen your marriage covenant, remember that your body belongs to the Lord. Invite Him to lead you in purity and honor. Watch past services: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/ Subscribe to Graham Chapel Youth: https://is.gd/grahamyouth Give to Graham Chapel: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/ Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County. We'd love to have you join us in person on Sundays or Wednesdays for youth! Visit our website to learn more. Marriage, Purity, Christian Marriage, Sexual Purity, Biblical Teaching, 1 Corinthians 6, Relationships, Holiness, Gospel, Faith, Spartanburg, Graham Chapel

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Send a textHow do you reclaim your life when it was never truly yours to begin with?In this episode of Surviving-ISH, David sits down with the incredible Kristin Watson to peel back the layers of a much deeper, darker reality: surviving and escaping a restrictive religious cult.Kristin opens up about her time at Crown College, exposing the toxic "purity culture" that systematically blamed women for men's actions and stripped individuals of their basic autonomy. From the physical "armor" women were forced to wear to the psychological weight of constant monitoring, Kristin shares the raw truth about what it takes to break free.We're diving deep into:The Rules of Control: The disturbing reality of privacy bans and "purity" policing at Crown College.The Road to Recovery: How to navigate marriage growth and self-rediscovery after trauma.Breaking the Stigma: Deconstructing the shame around mental health and medication in religious circles.Personal Sovereignty: Why reclaiming your voice—and your vote—is a vital step in taking your power back.This isn't just a conversation; it's a masterclass in empathy, human connection, and the resilience required to build a life on your own terms. #purityculture #deconstructing #religioustrauma #crowncollege #cultsurvivor #survivingish #spiritualabuse #religiousfreedomSupport the show

The founders of Hershey, Good Humor, Stouffer, Heinz, Kellogg, Kraft, and Birdseye, among others, were pioneers looking to bring clean, hygienic, healthy, and trustworthy products to a market saturated with the opposite. Each specialized in a product, be in chocolate, ice cream, prepared meals, ketchup, cereal, cheese, or frozen foods. Recently we have learned that the grandson of the inventor of Reeses's Peanut Butter cups, owned by Hershey today, has accused the company of destroying the original product, changing "milk chocolate" and "peanut butter" to substances that mirror them. Whereas Milton Hershey sourced fresh milk and used minimal ingredients, modern Hershey products are anything but fresh or even what the label implies. Also, at least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements sold in the United States without alerting the US Food and Drug Administration, a new investigation found. This is on top of the exposure that has recently been brought to American foods in general, from food coloring to preservatives - leading companies to change their ingredient lists with a promise of never again lying to consumers. What were companies that attempted to bring purity to a contaminated marketplace, largely resulting from overcrowded cities, has turned ironically into the very thing that they were formed to fight. Now under "trusted brands" the foods that poisons Americans a century ago have made a reemergence.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.

The spiritual life consists of looking only at Jesus and doing everything for Him. This is what the Church calls purity of intention. Yet rather than simply aiming to please God, we often act to please only ourselves. While it is easy to claim we do everything to please God, this sermon discusses four ways to examine if that's truly the case and encourages us to correct any false intentions.

What the Bible Teaches About Sexual Purity in a Confused Culture Show: Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins Author: Dave Jenkins Date: March 5, 2026 Show Summary Question: What does the Bible teach about sexual purity in a confused culture? In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins answers an urgent question for our time: what does Scripture teach about sexual purity when the culture is constantly redefining sexuality and calling purity outdated or unloving? God's Word does not shift with the times. God's design is good, intentional, and for our flourishing. Sexual sin is not merely a cultural issue—it is a heart issue. It affects our conscience, our relationships, our work, and our walk with Christ. But God's Word gives clarity, hope, and direction, and Christ offers real forgiveness and lasting renewal. Listen Watch --> Key Scriptures Genesis 1:27 Genesis 2:24 Ephesians 5:25–32 Matthew 5:27–28 Romans 12:2 Galatians 5:16 1 John 1:9 Hebrews 10:24–25 Psalm 51:10 Episode Highlights God created humanity male and female—sexual identity is received from God, not invented (Genesis 1:27). God designed sexuality for covenant marriage—exclusive, permanent, and worshipful (Genesis 2:24). Purity is not only behavior—it begins in the heart (Matthew 5:27–28). Temptation lies and sin overpromises—but only Christ satisfies. Four biblical strategies to pursue purity through Word, Spirit, repentance, and community. Full Article God's Word Does Not Shift with Culture We live in a world where the meaning of sexuality is constantly shifting, where purity is labeled outdated, and where boundaries are rejected. But God's Word does not shift with our culture. God's design is good. It is intentional, and it is for our flourishing. Sexual Sin Is a Heart Issue Sexual sin is not merely a cultural issue—it is a heart issue. It affects our conscience, our relationships, our work, and our walk with Christ. And many today struggle in silence—trapped, ashamed, numb, or confused. But the Word of God gives clarity, hope, and direction. God's Design for Sexuality and Identity Genesis 1:27 teaches that God created man in His own image—male and female He created them. Sexual identity is not invented; it is received from God as part of His created order. Genesis 2:24 adds that a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. God designed sexuality to be covenant-based, exclusive, permanent, life-giving, and worshipful—because marriage reflects Christ and His church (Ephesians 5:25–32). Marriage is not merely relational; it is deeply theological. Purity Begins in the Heart Sexual purity is not only avoiding sinful behavior—it is devotion to Christ in body and heart. Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:27–28 that lust is adultery of the heart. Purity begins inwardly and works outward into obedience, shaping thoughts, desires, intentions, and behaviors. Scripture uses the category of sexual immorality to describe any sexual expression outside the covenant of marriage. This includes pornography, lust, fornication, adultery, sexual fantasy, and anything that distorts God's design. Purity is not simply avoiding sin—it is walking in holiness. Why We Need Biblical Clarity in the Battle The world normalizes impurity, our sinful nature is drawn to it, and the enemy tempts us with false promises. Temptation lies, and sin overpromises but never satisfies. Only Christ gives true peace, joy, and fulfillment. We do not fight in our own strength—we fight with the truth of God's Word. Four Biblical Strategies for Pursuing Purity Renew your mind with the Word of God (Romans 12:2). Purity begins with a renewed way of thinking—thinking God's thoughts after Him. Walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16). Purity is not achieved through willpower, but through dependence on the Spirit of God. Confess and repent quickly (1 John 1:9). Confession is not defeat—it is the path to restoration and cleansing. Pursue accountability and community (Hebrews 10:24–25). Isolation fuels temptation, but life in the local church strengthens obedience. Hope for the Guilty and Ashamed Maybe you feel guilty, convicted, discouraged, or ashamed. Hear this clearly: God does not shame His children. He restores them. Psalm 51:10 says, “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” God specializes in redemption—He washes, renews, restores, strengthens, and changes desires. Christ Is Better Sexual purity is not just saying no to sin—it is saying yes to Christ, because Christ is better. Christ satisfies, Christ renews, and Christ heals. Takeaways & Reflection Questions Where have you allowed cultural assumptions to shape your thinking more than Scripture? In what ways do you see temptation promising comfort or satisfaction that only Christ can give? What practical step can you take today to renew your mind with God's Word (Romans 12:2)? Who in your local church can you invite into honest accountability and prayer? If you're carrying shame, how does Psalm 51:10 reframe your hope in God's restoring grace? Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend and subscribe to the Servants of Grace podcast wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. For more from Anchored in the Word with Dave please visit our page at Servants of Grace or at our YouTube. Stay rooted in Scripture and anchored in Christ.

When Latter-day Saints hear the phrase "Purity Culture," they may associate it more with evangelical churches than with our own. LDS talks and lessons focus on words like virtue, modesty, morality, and chastity to describe our ideals. But regardless of the specific words used, the messages are the same. Therapist C.A. Larson points out, "Purity culture is a moral control system that ties worth to sexual behavior, especially for women. [...] Purity culture in the LDS Church is institutional, enforced through interviews, modesty rules, and silence around consent." In Episode 253, Cynthia and Susan welcome C.A. back to ALSSI for a discussion about Purity Culture: what it is, its psychological and emotional impacts, and its systemic connection to sexual abuse. It's a conversation that makes space for grief and anger, and identifies healing paths. C.A. explains, "Healing is not about becoming more sexual or less sexual. It is about embracing our agency...relearning consent, trusting bodily signals, separating worth from obedience, reclaiming choice, going slowly and allowing ambivalence. You don't owe your body to doctrine, and you don't owe your healing to anyone else's timeline."CW: sexual abuse

Tuesday March 3, 2026 Week of LentTToday's readings remind us that God uses hard moments to awaken hearts, purify His people, and redefine belonging.In Genesis 42:1–17, Joseph's brothers stand before the very one they betrayed—though they do not recognize him. Famine drives them to Egypt, but God is driving them toward reckoning. Joseph speaks harshly, not for revenge, but to awaken conscience. Conviction is often the first step toward restoration.In 1 Corinthians 5:1–8, Paul confronts sin within the church with sobering clarity. A little leaven leavens the whole lump. Purity matters—not for appearances, but because the church belongs to Christ, our Passover Lamb. Cleansing is not cruelty; it is love that refuses to let corruption spread.And in Mark 3:19–35, Jesus faces misunderstanding from both religious leaders and His own family. Yet He redefines true kinship: “Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” The family of God is not formed by bloodlines, but by obedience and faith.TThis episode invites us to receive conviction as grace, to pursue holiness with courage, and to embrace the deeper belonging found in doing the will of our Father.

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Why does spiritual power sometimes fade?In this message from Mark 9, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shows how consistent prayer, personal discipline, and inner peace shape a life that truly follows Jesus. Be encouraged to strengthen your private walk with God, cut off what hinders you, and live with the kind of integrity that brings real peace.

If you've been paying attention, you'll know that what's happening in Iran (Persia) right now already happened 2500 years ago. But there is a deeper message that we all need to be aware of. Want to learn more about our ministry? Visit www.LoveAndPurity.com Intro and outro song: Faith for Salvation (1 Peter 1:3-5) by Brayden & Tali Waller All music rights belong to Love & Purity Ministry

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