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Your biblically based and clinically informed approach to breaking free from compulsive sexual behavior and healing from betrayal.
434 - How Pastors Can Help Even if They're Not The Expert w/ Dr. Barbara Steffens
Pure Desire Podcast
57 minutes 2 seconds
2 weeks ago
434 - How Pastors Can Help Even if They're Not The Expert w/ Dr. Barbara Steffens
In this essential episode, we dive into a candid conversation about the role of pastors and church leaders in responding to sexual addiction and betrayal trauma within their communities. Many leaders feel illequipped—or even fearful—of “getting it wrong” when someone discloses their pain.
Our guest, Dr. Barbara Steffens, offers practical wisdom on how pastors can take meaningful first steps, create shame-free environments, and offer spiritual care without needing to be counselors or experts. We explore common missteps leaders make, how to respond with grace when harmful advice is being given, and what it means to walk in both truth and compassion.
For those seeking to make their churches proactive rather than reactive, this conversation casts a vision for what safe, healing spaces can look like—where both individuals and couples impacted by sexual brokenness can find support, truth, and lasting hope. Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or a concerned member of your church, this episode is packed with clarity, encouragement, and next steps.
Pure Desire Podcast
Your biblically based and clinically informed approach to breaking free from compulsive sexual behavior and healing from betrayal.