Struggling with pornography, sexual addiction, or the pain of betrayal? Pure Desire Ministries has been walking alongside men, women, and couples on the road to freedom for over 25 years — helping more than 100,000 people find real, lasting healing.^1
Founded by Dr. Ted and Diane Roberts in 1999 and now led by Executive Director Nick Stumbo, Pure Desire takes a holistic approach that is both biblically based and clinically informed. Their programs address compulsive sexual behavior and betrayal trauma through online support groups (8–10 months with trained facilitators), individual and couples counseling with CSAT/PSAP-certified clinicians (IITAP-certified, with pastoral ministry experience), workbooks like Seven Pillars of Freedom and Betrayal & Beyond, and two active podcasts — the Pure Desire Podcast (474 episodes) and Unfiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love, hosted by Ashley Jameson and Heather Kolb.^2^9 Groups are available for struggling men and women, betrayed spouses, singles, and couples, with both online and in-person options at churches across the country.^4
Pure Desire's clinical counseling program reports a 93% overall effectiveness rating (with 96% client satisfaction with clinicians) and is staffed by a clinical team available worldwide via video.^3 In 2024, Pure Desire partnered with the Barna Group to publish Beyond the Porn Phenomenon, a landmark study on pornography's impact on Christians that was widely cited by outlets like CBN, Moody Radio, Baptist Press, Church Leaders, Premier Christian News, and The Roys Report.^5 The ministry holds a 3/4 Star (81/100) rating on Charity Navigator, with audited financials, a 100% independent board, and a 79.77% program expense ratio.^14
In October/November 2024, Pure Desire announced plans to relocate its headquarters from Troutdale, Oregon to the Nashville, Tennessee area, with a projected summer 2025 opening.^7 As of August 2026, the ministry's public contact address and phone (503 area code) still list Troutdale, OR; the Nashville move appears to be in progress, and the ministry now hosts its flagship Summit in the Nashville metro.^1
The annual Pure Desire Summit for 2026 — "Rise & Rebuild" — takes place October 2–3 at Cornerstone Church in Madison, TN (Nashville metro), with an official hotel block at the Sheraton Music City in Nashville, both in-person and virtual attendance options, and featured speakers Dr. Sean McDowell, Curt Thompson MD, and Michelle Mays.^8
Why People Love It"This group changed my life. I'd been after freedom for 4 years, tried multiple other programs, and had very little success in healing or freedom. Seven Pillars put me into a structure that facilitated deeper friendships, deeper awareness, and deeper honesty with myself and others." — Alec^4
"My life fell apart Nov 29th 2024. My wife discovered my addiction. We experienced a miscarriage. I found Pure Desire… My life has been transformed. Our marriage has been restored and we are expecting 2nd baby soon."^9
"Give yourself space. Know that if both of you are willing to do the work, it will absolutely change. It will be radically different, and it won't always hurt as much as it does now." — Ashley Jameson, Associate Director of Women's Groups, on the God Hears Her podcast^10
Notable- Over 100,000 people served across 25+ years of ministry (founded 1999)^1
- Co-published Beyond the Porn Phenomenon with the Barna Group — widely cited across Christian media (CBN, Moody Radio, Baptist Press, Church Leaders, Premier, Roys Report)^5
- 3/4 Star rating (81/100) on Charity Navigator; audited financials, 100% independent 8-member board, 79.77% program expense ratio^14
- 93% overall clinical effectiveness rating; IITAP-certified CSAT/PSAP clinicians with pastoral ministry experience^3
- Two podcasts with 590+ combined episodes (Pure Desire Podcast: 474; Unfiltered: 116+) and overwhelmingly positive reviews^9
- Summit 2026: Rise & Rebuild — October 2–3, Cornerstone Church, Madison, TN (Nashville metro) + Sheraton Music City hotel block, with in-person and virtual options^8
- Featured on CBN News, Moody Radio, Church Leaders, Baptist Press, and the God Hears Her podcast (Our Daily Bread Ministries)^6
- Nashville-area headquarters relocation announced in 2024 (projected summer 2025); public address still lists Troutdale, OR as of August 2026^1
- Dr. Gary Chapman (The 5 Love Languages) appeared as a podcast guest in April 2026^12
- Free resources include eBooks, recovery action plans, and 15-minute consultations^13
- Web app at app.puredesire.org (member portal for group work); no live mobile app — the previous Android app (com.gotandemd.wlpuredesireministries) was unpublished from Google Play in May 2024, and no iOS app exists
