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 — and has helped more than 100,000 people find real, lasting healing.^1
Founded by Dr. Ted 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 (440+ episodes) and Unfiltered, a show by and for women.^2 Groups are available for struggling men and women, betrayed spouses, and singles, 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 September 2024, Pure Desire partnered with the Barna Group to publish Beyond the Porn Phenomenon, a landmark study on pornography's impact on Christians.^5 The ministry has been featured on CBN News, Moody Radio, and Church Leaders, and is recommended by Cru as a go-to resource for sexual integrity recovery.^6
Why People Love It"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."^7
"This podcast along with Pure Desire counseling has been essential to our healing… We are both different people and better as well. We have a new marriage."^7
"A chance encounter with Ted Roberts, founder of Pure Desire Ministries, resulted in my wife and me beginning his counseling and recovery program. I had finally met a Christian man who could make sense of what was happening in my life."^6
Notable- Over 100,000 people served across 30+ years of ministry^1
- Co-published Beyond the Porn Phenomenon with the Barna Group (September 2024)^5
- 93% overall clinical effectiveness rating; 14 CSAT/PSAP certified clinicians^3
- Two podcasts with 440+ combined episodes and overwhelmingly positive reviews^7
- Featured on CBN News, Moody Radio, and Church Leaders^2
- Recommended by Cru, endorsed by churches worldwide^6
- Free resources include eBooks, recovery action plans, and 15-minute consultations^8
- Founded by Dr. Ted Roberts; led by Nick Stumbo, who found healing through Pure Desire's own program^9
