Welcome to episode #236! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: The Bonfire Effect – Moving From Pain to Purpose: With John Rodermond In this powerful episode, Braden sits down with fellow FamilyLife Canada staff, John Rodermond to unpack the “Bonfire Effect”—a visual and practical way to understand why we often fall back into unhealthy patterns like porn addiction. They explore how pain can motivate short-term change, but lasting freedom comes when we’re drawn toward a God-given purpose. John shares from hi...
Jul 16, 2025•39 min
Welcome to episode #235! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Who Are You Listening To? The Power of Voices in Your Journey to Freedom In this episode, Braden dives deep into the influence of the voices and environments we surround ourselves with—especially when it comes to breaking free from pornography, unhealthy habits, and finding lasting relational wellness. Whether you follow Jesus or are simply searching for a healthier, more purposeful life, this conversation will help you reflect on the sources sh...
Jul 02, 2025•34 min
Welcome to episode #234! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: Breaking Free on All Fronts – The 3 Areas We Battle Porn In today’s episode, Braden dives deep into a powerful and often overlooked truth: freedom from porn and sexual addiction isn’t just a one-front battle—it’s a three-front war . Drawing straight from Scripture, he unpacks how the flesh , the world , and the enemy all wage war against our freedom and identity in Christ. Too often, we hyper-focus on just one area—whether it’s praying against t...
Jun 18, 2025•33 min
Welcome to episode #233! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: How Porn Impacts our Culture Welcome to another powerful and eye-opening episode of the Pure Victory Podcast with your host Braden Hafner! Today, Braden dives into the history and rise of porn culture—how it crept into mainstream society, shaped our understanding of sex, and left generations wounded in its wake. But this isn’t just a history lesson. It’s a hope-filled wake-up call . From the disturbing legacy of Alfred Kinsey to the cultural fal...
Jun 04, 2025•35 min
Welcome to episode #232! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: How Porn Impacts our Relationship (Part 2 of Series) In this powerful episode of the Pure Victory Podcast , Braden continues his series on the impact of pornography—this time focusing on how it affects our relationships . While last week explored porn’s effects on the brain, today’s conversation reveals how it dehumanizes others , erodes empathy, and distorts how we view love, sex, and connection. Braden shares how porn creates unrealistic expec...
May 21, 2025•27 min
Welcome to episode #231! 🎙️ Pure Victory Podcast: How Porn Impacts the Brain (Part 1 of Series) Episode Summary: In this eye-opening kickoff to a powerful new series, Braden takes us deep into the science of what porn actually does to our brains—and why understanding this is a crucial step toward breaking free. We often hear about the spiritual or moral consequences of porn use, but this episode zooms in on something many people miss: the physiological side—specifically how porn rewires our bra...
May 07, 2025•28 min
Welcome to episode #230! In this powerful and relevant episode of the Pure Victory Podcast , host Braden Hafner sits down with Eric Vargas , co-founder of the Sabbath Space app, to talk about tech addiction , its deep impact on our lives, and how to reclaim our time, focus, and relationships. Eric shares his personal journey from being unknowingly consumed by screen time to building an intentional solution. He offers real insight into how tech companies design for addiction, how digital distract...
Apr 23, 2025•33 min
Welcome to episode #229! In this episode of the Pure Victory Podcast, Braden dives deep into the topic of sexual integrity in a culture that often celebrates the opposite. Drawing from biblical teachings and real-life examples, he explores why sexual integrity matters and how unchecked desires can lead to devastating consequences. Braden discusses the stories of David and Solomon as cautionary tales, highlighting their struggles with compromise and its impact on their lives and relationships. He...
Apr 09, 2025•31 min
Welcome to episode #228! This week, Braden dives into a listener's request—exploring the addictive world of Cam Girls and OnlyFans! “I feel like your podcast is the piece that I was missing to find complete freedom. I have been clean now since the end of July. So thank you very much for your ministry. It is making a big difference in my life. Help Set People Free: Support the Podcast that Fights Porn Addiction At Pure Victory Podcast, we believe in the power of God’s grace to heal and restore li...
Mar 26, 2025•28 min
Welcome to episode #227! This week, Braden continues his discussion of what freedom from porn actually looks like and how understanding this is vital in having true and lasting freedom from porn. “I feel like your podcast is the piece that I was missing to find complete freedom. I have been clean now since the end of July. So thank you very much for your ministry. It is making a big difference in my life. Help Set People Free: Support the Podcast that Fights Porn Addiction At Pure Victory Podcas...
Mar 12, 2025•31 min
Welcome to episode #226! This week, Braden discusses the key difference between managing behaviour, and freedom from porn, and why this difference matters! Help Set People Free: Support the Podcast that Fights Porn Addiction At Pure Victory Podcast, we believe in the power of God’s grace to heal and restore lives. Pornography addiction is a silent struggle for many, but with Christ, there is hope for freedom and transformation. Through biblically-based guidance, real-life testimonies, and expert...
Feb 26, 2025•35 min
Welcome to episode #225! This week, Braden and Kristen chat with Jacob Valk, from Into The Light Ministries, about his newest masterclass series entitled "Parenting and Pornography". Resources mentioned in the episode: Into The Light Ministries Parenting and Pornography series trailer Tech Safe Series Help Set People Free: Support the Podcast that Fights Porn Addiction At Pure Victory Podcast, we believe in the power of God’s grace to heal and restore lives. Pornography addiction is a silent str...
Feb 12, 2025•35 min
Welcome to episode #224! This week, Braden (and Kristen!) welcomes Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith to discuss how to rebuild safety and trust in a marriage after the discovery of porn use and betrayal! Resources mentioned in the episode: Free Resource to Build Connection Book: Building True Intimacy Recovery Program Renewing Us Retreat Raabsmith's Website Help Set People Free: Support the Podcast that Fights Porn Addiction At Pure Victory Podcast, we believe in the power of God’s grace to heal and ...
Jan 29, 2025•50 min
Welcome to episode #223! This week, Braden talks about starting the new year well, by understanding our purpose! He also discusses how having purpose can be a key in beating a porn addiction! Help Set People Free: Support the Podcast that Fights Porn Addiction At Pure Victory Podcast, we believe in the power of God’s grace to heal and restore lives. Pornography addiction is a silent struggle for many, but with Christ, there is hope for freedom and transformation. Through biblically-based guidanc...
Jan 15, 2025•34 min
Welcome to episode #222! This week, Braden sits down with author, speaker, and podcaster Sathiya Sam to explore the responsibility and challenge men face in shaping the world into a better place! Resources mentioned in the episode: Sathiya's website The Last Relapse Man Within Podcast Help Set People Free: Support the Podcast that Fights Porn Addiction At Pure Victory Podcast, we believe in the power of God’s grace to heal and restore lives. Pornography addiction is a silent struggle for many, b...
Jan 01, 2025•38 min
Welcome to episode #221! This week, Braden and Kristen discuss sexuality and our beliefs surrounding sexuality, with Bryan and Bonnie Pue of the Union Movement! Resources mentioned in the episode: The Union Movement Video resources Help Set People Free: Support the Podcast that Fights Porn Addiction At Pure Victory Podcast, we believe in the power of God’s grace to heal and restore lives. Pornography addiction is a silent struggle for many, but with Christ, there is hope for freedom and transfor...
Dec 18, 2024•48 min
Welcome to episode #220! This week, Braden talks about why addiction to arousal and novelty may be the reason why we spend hours watching porn! Help Set People Free: Support the Podcast that Fights Porn Addiction At Pure Victory Podcast, we believe in the power of God’s grace to heal and restore lives. Pornography addiction is a silent struggle for many, but with Christ, there is hope for freedom and transformation. Through biblically-based guidance, real-life testimonies, and expert advice, we’...
Dec 04, 2024•32 min
Welcome to episode #219! This week, Braden talks through thirst traps, what they are and why and how we should avoid them! Ask a question Have a question you'd like answered live on an episode? Send a voice recording of your question to braden@familylifecanada.com Share this with your friends Who do you know that can benefit from this podcast and other episodes coming in the future? Share it with them so they can subscribe as well. Subscribe Subscribe on any podcast app to make sure you catch ne...
Nov 20, 2024•42 min
Welcome to episode #218! This week, Braden and Kristen, chat with author, and marriage and family therapist, Geremy Keeton, about co-authoring the book, Aftershock. They also discuss what a healthy pathway out of porn for couples can and should look like! Resources mentioned in the episode: Aftershock Porn resources @ Focus On The Family Online “click through” study via Covenant Eyes site Aftershock Bible Reading Plan Ask a question Have a question you'd like answered live on an episode? Send a ...
Nov 06, 2024•52 min
Welcome to episode #217! This week, Braden and a special guest (his wife Kristen), chat with author, speaker, podcaster and counsellor, Debra Fileta, about her new book, Soul Care. Resources mentioned in the episode: Debra Fileta's website (www.debrafileta.com) Debra's counselling network Soul Care FREE soul care quiz Ask a question Have a question you'd like answered live on an episode? Send a voice recording of your question to braden@familylifecanada.com Share this with your friends Who do yo...
Oct 23, 2024•43 min
Welcome to episode #216! This week, Braden and a special guest (his wife Kristen), chat with author and speaker, Brett Ullman, on self care and why it matters for our health and from moving away from addictive patterns. Resources mentioned in the episode: https://www.brettullman.com/ https://lifecarecentres.ca/ Ask a question Have a question you'd like answered live on an episode? Send a voice recording of your question to braden@familylifecanada.com Share this with your friends Who do you know ...
Oct 09, 2024•45 min
Welcome to episode #215! This week, Braden continues the series on the patterns we need to beat porn. He continues the discussion on the pattern of community, and why it is so important in beating porn! Resources mentioned in the episode: See Episode 83 on how to properly disclose to your spouse about your porn use See below to learn more about joining a group (Pure Freedom Journey) Ask a question Have a question you'd like answered live on an episode? Send a voice recording of your question to ...
Sep 25, 2024•28 min
Welcome to episode #214! This week, Braden continues the series on the patterns we need to beat porn. The third pattern in this series is community! Resources mentioned in the episode: See Episodes 5 and 32 to learn more about accountability! See below to learn more about joining a group (Pure Freedom Journey) Ask a question Have a question you'd like answered live on an episode? Send a voice recording of your question to braden@familylifecanada.com or matt@restoredministries.ca. Share this with...
Sep 11, 2024•28 min
Welcome to episode #213! This week, Braden continues the series on the patterns we need to beat porn. The second pattern in this series is discipline! Ask a question Have a question you'd like answered live on an episode? Send a voice recording of your question to braden@familylifecanada.com or matt@restoredministries.ca. Share this with your friends Who do you know that can benefit from this podcast and other episodes coming in the future? Share it with them so they can subscribe as well. Subsc...
Aug 28, 2024•36 min
Welcome to episode #212! This week, Braden starts a new series on the patterns we need to beat porn. The first pattern in this series is prayer! Ask a question Have a question you'd like answered live on an episode? Send a voice recording of your question to braden@familylifecanada.com or matt@restoredministries.ca. Share this with your friends Who do you know that can benefit from this podcast and other episodes coming in the future? Share it with them so they can subscribe as well. Subscribe S...
Aug 14, 2024•36 min
Welcome to episode #162! This week, Matt and Braden talk about why we need to to have a better strategy than just "bouncing our eyes" when it comes to battling lust. Bouncing your eyes is only a temporary strategy When we are building new and good habits and breaking the bad patterns with addiction, bouncing our eyes away from images or people we are struggling with lustful thoughts about, can be a temporary way to deal with our triggers. However it cant be a long term-strategy as it is only a s...
Jun 30, 2024•30 min
Ask a question Have a question you'd like answered live on an episode? Send a voice recording of your question to braden@familylifecanada.com or matt@restoredministries.ca. Share this with your friends Who do you know that can benefit from this podcast and other episodes coming in the future? Share it with them so they can subscribe as well. Subscribe Subscribe on any podcast app to make sure you catch new episodes! Watch the podcast on YouTube here . Resources Pure Freedom Community for men 18+...
May 29, 2024•44 sec
Welcome to episode #6! In this episode, Mary Derkson gives us an inside look on what it's like to be a woman hooked on porn when culture still thinks it's an issue just for men. Here is a brief summary of the episode. 33% of porn searches on Google are made by women Women can get hooked on pornography in the same way that men can. Porn entices us and feeds us lies so that we keep looking it up, forming an addiction and an increased level over time. It's hard to quit if you're not desperate Mary ...
May 23, 2024•32 min
SHOW NOTES Welcome to episode #5! In this episode, Matt and Braden discuss the misconceptions that we can have regarding accountability and give 4 pro-tips for you to have powerful and effective accountability. Here is a brief summary of the episode. Accountability is key if we want freedom! We need accountability to move towards healing and away from addiction. The shame and lies that porn use breeds work against us by keeping us from deep relationships with others. Powerful accountability is h...
May 23, 2024•32 min
SHOW NOTES Welcome to episode #4! In this episode, Matt and Braden discuss the different lies that can dominate our thoughts and outlook when struggling with addictions like pornography. Here is a brief summary of the episode. Lie # 1: "It's not that bad." This is one of the lies we tell ourselves to minimize the issue and make us feel "better" by ignoring the issue at hand. It stops us from truly moving forward and getting help. Instead, we stay stuck in our destructive patterns because we have...
May 23, 2024•34 min
