Sex Addiction, Pornography, and Sexual Purity -- Castimonia.org

Sex Addiction, Pornography, and Sexual Purity -- Castimonia.org

Need help with sexual addiction, pornography, or sexual purity issues? You are not alone. We are walking the road of recovery, and this podcast is a casual approach to finding help, hope, and healing.

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July 15, 2025

Welcome back to The Purity Podcast, sponsored by Castimonia, a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for men battling sexual addiction. In today’s episode, we dive into the Trapped Quadrant of the Transformational Recovery Matrix—the place where denial stops working but true change still feels impossible. We’ll break it down in three parts: The Wall — When […]

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In this powerful episode, Chris continues the series on the Transformational Recovery Matrix (TRM) by diving deep into the Trivial Quadrant—where most men begin their journey into recovery. Marked by low awareness and low action, the Trivial Quadrant is where denial thrives. It’s the place of rationalizations, secrets, and shallow commitment. Chris shares personal experiences, insights from the […]

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In this episode of The Purity Podcast, Chris introduces the Transformational Recovery Matrix. Chris created this powerful tool to help men identify where they are in their recovery journey and how to move toward true, Christ-centered transformation. Whether you’re feeling stuck, just going through the motions, or longing for deeper freedom, this episode will give you […]

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What could stop you from becoming the man God has called you to be? In this personal episode, Chris explores the potential obstacles on the path to purity and integrity, driven by his commitment to recovery from past unfaithfulness and sexual addiction and his relentless pursuit of God, his wife, and his kids. We’ll examine […]

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Today on Episode 18, Chris has the privilege of interviewing Robert Switala. Robert is an engineer by trade turned Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He is the owner of Mindview Mental Health Counseling. Chris invited Robert to join the podcast today when he introduced me to his Vowel Principle. He’s gonna talk us through the importance […]

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The holidays can bring joy and celebration, but they can also amplify struggles—whether it’s stress, loneliness, or old habits trying to creep back in. But here’s the good news: Christmas isn’t about surviving; it’s about thriving through the renewal, strength, and freedom Christ offers us. In this episode, we’ll explore practical, Christ-centered steps to guard […]

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On today’s episode, Chris is joined by Deborah Schiller and Erick, where Erick will share his journey from an early childhood porn addiction that escalated into child sexual abuse images and his ultimate arrest. Deborah, has a Master of Science in Counseling, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, and she’s here […]

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On the Purity Podcast today, Chris discusses theology as recovery with Mike. Mike is a regular recovery guy like you and me. He approached me with this topic as a result of his growth in recovery when he discovered that while books on recovery are fantastic and help change our behavior, we are missing out […]

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Today I’m interviewing Chelsea and Layton Boovie of liberator podcast. Chelsea and Layton are on mission to help couples understand the impact of pornography and equip those couples to find restoration in their marriages. To learn more about Chelsea and Layton and their resources, go to liberatorpodcast.com. Through their podcast and mission, you will find […]

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Today Chris tackles a sensitive topic with the help of Kelton and Lynson. Today we’re exploring a topic that’s close to the hearts of many but can be difficult to discuss—same-sex attraction. I know this subject can be deeply personal and complex, touching on issues of identity, acceptance, and love. Our goal is to create […]

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Remember that on this path of recovery, you are not walking alone.

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In today’s episode, Chris takes a break from sobriety and recovery topics to discuss the most important thing regarding sobriety and recovery…a relationship with Jesus Christ. Chris’s brother will be in Paris for about 10 days with International Sports Chaplains street witnessing using a “Salvation Pin” they will give out for free. The pin comes […]

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Remember that on this path of recovery, you are not walking alone.

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I’m interviewing The Purity Coach, Steve Etner. He has a point of purity program that will equip and train you in how to overcome porn addiction. His plan is Bible based and Christ centered, and he can help you create a strategic plan for ongoing purity. To learn more about Steve and the coaching he […]

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Found yourself in a place you never thought you’d be? The shame and hopelessness sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors can ignite are real…but there is hope. Today Chris talks about how he entered recovery and reached sobriety early on.  The difference between behavioral change and heart change, what steps he took early on, and […]

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Today I’m excited to interview Dan Johnson from New Paths. I recently listened to Dan’s podcast and was blown away by his simple, yet profound method for how he stopped watching porn. Grab a pen and paper or open up your favorite note-taking app to capture this method. We might as well call Dan the […]

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Jorge joins Season 8 for the first time to talk about Healthy Sexuality. The conversation (that involved a lot of editing, lol) is designed to help men understand what healthy sexuality looks like and steps needed to help move from unhealthy sexuality into healthy sexuality. Because of our addiction, we have taken sexuality and distorted […]

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In Episode 3 Chris interviews Mark Denison to talk about his new book, Recovery Rules. In his book Mark gives 100 crazy awesome rules to a healthy recovery. We touch on several of the rules, talk about the difference between sobriety and recovery, and close with what I call your “go-to story.” Mark shocked me […]

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