Pure Passion

Scott Davis (head of Exodus Youth) shares some important tips on ministering to youth who struggle with homosexual confusion. He gives hope and direction for those who identify as “gay” but who want to be changed by God’s power.

In this podcast, Dr. David Kyle Foster examines the disappointments and victories that await everyone who is trying to see a change in their homosexual attractions (or other temptations) once they have surrendered their life to Jesus Christ. It is a battle royal between their newly acquired access to God’s delivering power and the ongoing sin nature that is retained until death.

After living for years as an actor and model in Hollywood, Jonathan Hunter contracted HIV and eventually AIDS before having a near-death experience that turned his attention to Jesus Christ. He now runs a ministry to those with AIDS called “Embracing Life.”

Stories of those on the front lines of ministering to male prostitutes, transsexuals, pimps & prostitutes in Hollywood. Included is the testimony of a young man who suffered child sexual abuse before finding the mercy and love of Christ.

In this episode, Clayton Golliher continues to describe the rescue of lost kids in Hollywood and around the LA basin. You will come to tears as you listen to the testimonies of a gay teen and a wayward girl who were caught in the meet-grinder of life on the streets without God.

Dr. Clayton Golliher has for decades been involved in rescuing kids from the streets of Hollywood through “Hope for Homeless Youth”. It is one of the outstanding ministries of the Dream Center in Los Angeles. Listen to get practical advice from those on the front lines of street ministry, in addition to hearing deeply moving testimonies of those rescued by the Lord through this street ministry.

Author of the classic book, "Door of Hope," Christian counselor Jan Frank tells her story of sexual abuse, how God healed her, and the affects it has had on her marriage.

Dr. Richard Marks discusses how a failure to bond with key people in your life can be directly related to sexual addiction and other dysfunctions. This is a master class on how biblical principles can be applied to counseling those who are entrapped in dysfunctional behaviors.

Linda Smith describes a new program that she recently helped found, called The Defenders, which gathers men together from around the world in a commitment to defend women and children from the pornography and prostitution industries.

Linda Smith talks about her work as founder of Shared Hope International - an organization that rescues girls and boys around the world who have been entrapped by the sex slave industry and forced into prostitution. Linda describes the various ways that rescues of human trafficking victims take place and the ministry that is provided for the rescued young people.

Steve describes his ministry to broken people called “Music for the Soul”, with special attention to those who use pornography and those who are used by pornography. Steve then describes how God can set and keep people free from such bondage to sin.

Steven tells his story of sexual addiction and how God has set him free by healing the many broken places within. He also talks about homosexuality, child sexual abuse and the healing that God can bring to every area of sexual sin and brokenness.

On this episode, we continue the search for a biblical understanding of why God has placed such strict boundaries around human sexual behavior. Begun with our last episode, Christopher West takes us further on the journey of understanding how human sexuality prefigures the ultimate marriage between Christ and the Church.

Christopher West offers a brilliant summary of the most important elements of John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” which unveils how human sexuality has its ultimate meaning and purpose in prefiguring the marriage between God and redeemed man. The idea that human sexuality is far more important than mere genital interaction and the continuance of the human race is possibly the most important teaching for our youth today. It gives them a reason and a vision for why God considers sexual fidelity in the covenant of marriage so very important. Christopher is the author of the outstanding book, Theology of the Body for Beginners.

Nate is the founder of the Samson Society - a network of men’s support groups that specialize in modeling and living the intimate life of relationship that God created men to have with one another. He shares his journey from porn addict to brother in Christ with other fellow strugglers.

Melissa Ingraham of the “Love & Truth Network” describes her struggle with lesbianism and self-hatred, as well as the healing that God brought into her life and the lives of her clients in ministry.

Jeff Johnston, Gender Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family, tells his story of growing up with homosexual confusion while living the life of a committed believer in his church, and how God set him free from that brokenness and duplicity.

Youth leaders, Jen & Megan, tell moving stories of young people who have lived lives filled with dark secrets and how they can find freedom and healing by bringing them into the light of Jesus Christ.

Jeff tells his story of growing up gay and the battle that ensued between his flesh and a love for Jesus Christ. Interestingly, it was in his local church where he found freedom and rest.

Bob & Heidi tell a powerful story of Bob's secret descent into sexual addiction and adultery, even while serving as an elder at his church, and the journey taken by his wife Heidi as she struggled with the choice between divorce and forgiveness.