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 30 years — helping more than 100,000 people find real, lasting healing.^1
Founded by Dr. Ted and Diane Roberts 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, workbooks like Seven Pillars of Freedom and Betrayal & Beyond, and two active podcasts — the Pure Desire Podcast (459+ episodes) and Unfiltered, a show by and for women (77+ episodes).^2 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 and is staffed by 14 clinicians — each with pastoral ministry experience — 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 has been widely cited by outlets like CBN, Moody Radio, and Church Leaders.^5 In summer 2025, the ministry relocated its headquarters from Troutdale, Oregon to Nashville, Tennessee, positioning Nashville as a new "hub of healing" with central access for partners and events.^7
The annual Pure Desire Summit for 2026 — "Rise & Rebuild" — takes place October 2–3 at Cornerstone Church in Nashville, featuring 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 30+ years of ministry^1
- Co-published Beyond the Porn Phenomenon with the Barna Group — widely cited across Christian media^5
- 93% overall clinical effectiveness rating; 14 CSAT/PSAP certified clinicians^3
- Two podcasts with 530+ combined episodes and overwhelmingly positive reviews^9
- Featured on CBN News, Moody Radio, Church Leaders, and the God Hears Her podcast (Our Daily Bread Ministries)^6
- Relocated headquarters to Nashville, TN in summer 2025 for central US access and ministry growth^7
- Summit 2026: Rise & Rebuild — October 2–3, Nashville, TN at Cornerstone Church^8
- Dr. Gary Chapman (The 5 Love Languages) appeared as a podcast guest in April 2026^11
- Free resources include eBooks, recovery action plans, and 15-minute consultations^12
