Pure Victory Podcast

Welcome to episode #279! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Myth Busters: 3 Myths That Keep People Stuck in Porn
What if some of the biggest obstacles to freedom aren't pornography itself—but the lies we've come to believe about it?
In this episode of the Pure Victory Podcast, Braden unpacks three common myths revealed in a recent survey from Beyond the Porn Phenomenon. Backed by Scripture, recovery experience, and practical insight, he exposes why these beliefs keep people trapped and points listeners toward the freedom and healing Jesus offers.
Freedom doesn't begin with trying harder—it begins with believing what's true.
Key Takeaways
Willpower alone won't defeat porn. Healing happens in the context of honesty, confession, and community—not isolation.
Porn and sexual health cannot coexist. Porn rewires the brain, distorts God's design for intimacy, and leaves lasting relational damage.
Porn doesn't improve your sex life—it undermines it. Healthy intimacy is built on trust, sacrifice, and covenant, not fantasy and consumption.
Sobriety isn't the finish line. True freedom comes when God heals the deeper wounds beneath unwanted sexual behaviour.
Scripture Highlight
James 5:16
"Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed."
Forgiveness comes through Christ, but healing often begins when we step out of secrecy and into authentic community.
Action Steps
Ask yourself: Which of these myths have I believed?
Share your struggle with one trusted, safe person instead of continuing to fight alone.
Spend time asking God to reveal the deeper hurts or unmet needs that pornography has been covering over.
Take one intentional step this week toward healing—not just sobriety.
Freedom starts when lies are exposed and truth takes their place. Jesus isn't simply calling you away from pornography—He's inviting you into real intimacy, real freedom, and real healing.
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Resources
FamilyLife Canada: Porn Recovery Resources
FamilyLife Canada: Resources and events to strengthen your marriage
Online marriage resources (FamilyLife Canada)
Covenant Eyes Accountability Software - use promo code FLCANADA for 30 days free
Pure Freedom Community for men 18+
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Pure Freedom Journey for men and women

Podcast Host
BRADEN HAFNER
Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He and his wife Kristen live in Edmonton, Alberta. He knows all too well the destruction that porn use and addiction can have, and now wants to see people experience freedom away from porn. Along with that he is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.com

Welcome to episode #278! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: AI & Relationships: How to Stay Human in a Digital World (Part 2) With Michael Leahy
AI is changing the way we work, communicate, and even connect with one another. But what happens when technology begins to replace the very relationships God designed us for?
In Part 2 of our conversation with Michael Leahy, we explore the growing influence of AI on marriages, families, friendships, and our relationship with God. From AI companions to digital therapy, we unpack the opportunities, the dangers, and the hope Christians have as we navigate this rapidly changing landscape.
Key Takeaways
Your relationship with AI matters—it's a conversation every couple and family should be having.
AI is an incredible tool, but it can never replace real, embodied human relationships.
Friction in relationships isn't something to avoid—it's often where growth happens.
The Church has an incredible opportunity to offer hope, authentic community, and discipleship in an increasingly artificial world.
As AI advances, our deepest need remains unchanged: a thriving relationship with Jesus and meaningful relationships with others.
Scripture Highlight
Proverbs 27:17
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
Real growth happens through authentic relationships—not frictionless digital ones.
Action Items
Ask your spouse, kids, or close friends: "What is your relationship with AI?"
Evaluate whether AI is serving as a helpful tool or beginning to replace healthy human connection.
Prioritize face-to-face conversations and intentional time with people this week.
Deepen your relationship with Christ through prayer and Scripture before turning to technology for answers.
Pray for wisdom and discernment as you navigate the opportunities and challenges AI brings.
Connect to Michael Leahy:
BraveHearts – Faith-based recovery, mentoring, and resources for individuals and couples pursuing freedom from sexual addiction.
https://bravehearts.org
Daily Disciplines™ for Sexual Integrity – A practical online recovery program designed to help men pursue lasting freedom and spiritual growth.
https://bravehearts.org/daily-disciplines-for-sexual-addiction-recovery/
Porn Nation – Michael Leahy's bestselling book exploring the impact of pornography and the hope of redemption through Christ.
https://www.amazon.com/Porn-Nation-Conquering-Americas-Addiction/dp/0805426797

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Resources
FamilyLife Canada: Porn Recovery Resources
FamilyLife Canada: Resources and events to strengthen your marriage
Online marriage resources (FamilyLife Canada)
Covenant Eyes Accountability Software - use promo code FLCANADA for 30 days free
Pure Freedom Community for men 18+
Book a FREE call (men)
Pure Freedom Journey for men and women

Podcast Host
BRADEN HAFNER
Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He and his wife Kristen live in Edmonton, Alberta. He knows all too well the destruction that porn use and addiction can have, and now wants to see people experience freedom away from porn. Along with that he is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.com

Welcome to episode #277! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: AI, Addiction & the Future of Relationships (Part 1) With Michael Leahy
Could artificial intelligence become the next major addiction crisis?
AI is changing the world at an astonishing pace—but are we prepared for the impact it could have on our relationships, mental health, and recovery from pornography and sexual addiction?
In Part 1 of this eye-opening conversation, Braden and Kristen sit down with Michael Leahy, founder of BraveHearts and one of the leading voices on AI's emerging impact on addiction recovery. Together they unpack the incredible promise of AI while honestly confronting its hidden dangers—including AI companions, deepfakes, and why today's technology may be creating entirely new pathways for addiction.
This isn't a conversation about fear—it's a conversation about wisdom.
Key Takeaways
Why AI is both an incredible tool and a growing spiritual challenge.
How AI companions are designed to create emotional attachment.
The connection between dopamine, addiction, and frictionless relationships.
Why AI-generated pornography and deepfakes raise serious concerns for recovery.
Understanding AGI, ASI, and why AI development is accelerating faster than most people realize.
Scripture Highlight
1 Corinthians 10:12–13
"So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful..."
Technology itself isn't the enemy—but we must remain alert, discerning, and dependent on Christ as new temptations emerge.
Action Steps
Evaluate how AI is currently influencing your daily life.
Ask yourself whether technology is helping you connect with people—or replacing real relationships.
Begin a conversation with your spouse, family, or accountability group about healthy AI boundaries.
Pray for wisdom and discernment as technology continues to evolve.
Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 as we explore how AI is reshaping marriage, intimacy, and what hope and practical wisdom Christians need for the future.
Connect to Michael Leahy:
BraveHearts – Faith-based recovery, mentoring, and resources for individuals and couples pursuing freedom from sexual addiction.
https://bravehearts.org
Daily Disciplines™ for Sexual Integrity – A practical online recovery program designed to help men pursue lasting freedom and spiritual growth.
https://bravehearts.org/daily-disciplines-for-sexual-addiction-recovery/
Porn Nation – Michael Leahy's bestselling book exploring the impact of pornography and the hope of redemption through Christ.
https://www.amazon.com/Porn-Nation-Conquering-Americas-Addiction/dp/0805426797

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Resources
FamilyLife Canada: Porn Recovery Resources
FamilyLife Canada: Resources and events to strengthen your marriage
Online marriage resources (FamilyLife Canada)
Covenant Eyes Accountability Software - use promo code FLCANADA for 30 days free
Pure Freedom Community for men 18+
Book a FREE call (men)
Pure Freedom Journey for men and women

Podcast Host
BRADEN HAFNER
Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He and his wife Kristen live in Edmonton, Alberta. He knows all too well the destruction that porn use and addiction can have, and now wants to see people experience freedom away from porn. Along with that he is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.com

Welcome to episode #276! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: When Doing the Right Thing Makes Life Harder
Confession can feel like taking your first breath after years of holding it in. The secrets are exposed, the burden begins to lift, and healing finally starts. But what happens when doing the right thing actually makes life harder?
In this episode, we explore the difficult but important truth that while God's forgiveness is immediate, consequences often remain. Looking at King David's story and the realities of recovery, we discuss why repentance is more than turning away from sin—it also means walking humbly through the damage our choices may have caused and trusting God through the process of restoration.
Key Takeaways
Confession and repentance are essential steps toward healing.
God's forgiveness does not always remove earthly consequences.
Trust and relationships often require time to rebuild.
Other people may still be processing pain even when we're experiencing freedom.
True repentance includes taking responsibility and pursuing restoration.
Faithfulness means continuing to follow Jesus even when circumstances remain difficult.
Scripture Highlight
2 Samuel 12:13-14
"Then David said to Nathan, 'I have sinned against the Lord.' Nathan replied, 'The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die.'”
Also referenced:
Psalm 51:10
James 5:16
Romans 8:1
Psalm 103:12
Action Steps
Identify any consequences you've been resisting or trying to avoid.
Ask God for the humility to acknowledge the pain your actions may have caused.
Have an honest conversation with someone you've hurt without expecting immediate trust or forgiveness.
Stay committed to recovery even if external circumstances haven't improved yet.
Pray for both your healing and the healing of those affected by your choices.
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Resources
FamilyLife Canada: Porn Recovery Resources
FamilyLife Canada: Resources and events to strengthen your marriage
Online marriage resources (FamilyLife Canada)
Covenant Eyes Accountability Software - use promo code FLCANADA for 30 days free
Pure Freedom Community for men 18+
Book a FREE call (men)
Pure Freedom Journey for men and women

Podcast Host
BRADEN HAFNER
Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He and his wife Kristen live in Edmonton, Alberta. He knows all too well the destruction that porn use and addiction can have, and now wants to see people experience freedom away from porn. Along with that he is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.com

Welcome to episode #275! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: What’s Sitting at Your Table? Battling Enticements with Wisdom
Freedom from pornography isn't just about resisting temptation—it's about cultivating wisdom. In this episode, we explore how the environments we create can either support healing or quietly sabotage it. Are we simply encountering temptation, or are we unintentionally feeding it?
Using the imagery of trying to eat healthy while surrounded by junk food, we examine how the content we consume shapes our desires, influences our hearts, and impacts our journey toward freedom in Christ.
Healing isn't merely about gritting your teeth harder—sometimes it's about changing what's sitting at your table.
Key Takeaways
 Temptation itself is not sin—Jesus was tempted too. 
 We can't control everything we see, but we can influence what we repeatedly consume. 
 The things we consistently feed our minds and hearts shape our desires. 
 Wisdom isn't legalism; it's stewarding our hearts well. 
 Freedom isn't only saying "no" to sin—it's saying "yes" to deeper intimacy with Christ. 
Scriptural Highlight
Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
Our hearts are formed by what we allow into them. Guarding our hearts isn't about fear—it's about wise stewardship.
Action Items
✅ Perform an "Enticement Audit": What content, habits, or environments regularly stir unhealthy desires?
✅ Ask the Holy Spirit: "Where am I willingly choosing enticement?"
✅ Identify one practical boundary you can establish this week to support your healing.
✅ Replace one unhealthy input with something that draws you closer to Christ—Scripture, prayer, worship, or meaningful community.
Freedom is not found in isolation or perfection, but in walking wisely with Jesus and becoming more available to His transforming presence.
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You are not alone—and freedom is possible.
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Resources
FamilyLife Canada: Porn Recovery Resources
FamilyLife Canada: Resources and events to strengthen your marriage
Online marriage resources (FamilyLife Canada)
Covenant Eyes Accountability Software - use promo code FLCANADA for 30 days free
Pure Freedom Community for men 18+
Book a FREE call (men)
Pure Freedom Journey for men and women

Podcast Host
BRADEN HAFNER
Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He and his wife Kristen live in Edmonton, Alberta. He knows all too well the destruction that porn use and addiction can have, and now wants to see people experience freedom away from porn. Along with that he is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.com