The Definitive Christian Work on Sexual Addiction

One Book. A 30 Year Legacy. Thousands of Changed Lives

For nearly 30 years, Steve Gallagher has been living with and ministering to men in sexual sin at Pure Life Ministries. Now for the first time, this special 14-week series brings to life the time-tested truths found in his best-selling book, At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry.

Founded on the truths of Scripture, this curriculum offers profound insights into sexual sin’s devastating effects on the human soul—and then boldly illuminates the path to true freedom.

About the Series


Continuing the Legacy

Since its first printing in 1986, the book At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry remains the definitive Christian work on sexual addiction. This curriculum extends that legacy, and engages the book’s life-changing truths at a deeper level. It is set apart by its profound insights into the roots of sexual sin and its dedication to dealing with the overall spiritual health of the struggling Christian.


Real Answers, Real Hope

Trendy quick-fixes make big promises, but multitudes of men have been disappointed time and time again when they don’t deliver. This series looks deep into God’s Word for the answers to sexual addiction. Any man who applies these truths soon finds that a new life truly is possible. 


Depth of Experience

Every teacher in this series is (or has been) a member of the senior leadership team of Pure Life Ministries. These men know what it means to be ensnared by sexual sin and what it means to overcome. They speak from a depth of personal experience, as they share the same truths that brought them out of bondage. The men featured in the 14 stories are all living testimonies to the power of God to deliver! 


Great for Men's Groups

This 14-week series was designed specifically with men’s groups in mind. Each 45-minute session contains 2 teaching segments and a testimony of a man whose life has been radically changed. Additionally, the series is structured so that the viewers have time to break into groups to discuss the material presented and encourage one another in their battle for victory. 

This course is formatted for someone looking to run the course for a group. If you are an individual wanting to go through this course on your own, we recommend you purchase our "At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry Individuals Course"

  • Promo code so members of your group can register to the Individuals course for free

  • Instructions for purchasing books and workbooks for your group

  • Helpful tips and guides for running groups, both live and remotely

Course Outline

  • 01

    Getting Started

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  • 02

    Session One

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  • 03

    Session Two

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    • Ed's Testimony

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    Session Three

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    • Brooks' Testimony

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    • Josh's Testimony

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    Session Five

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    • Jordan's Testimony

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    • Jahmaal's Testimony

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    Session Seven

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    • Tom's Testimony

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    • Bert's Testimony

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    Session Nine

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    • Jim's Testimony

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    Session Ten

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    • Dustin's Testimony

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    Session Eleven

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    • Justin's Testimony

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    Session Twelve

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    • Nate's Testimony

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  • 14

    Session Thirteen

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    • Greg and Stephanie's Testimony

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    Session Fourteen

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    • Luke's Testimony

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Testimonials

  • Dr. Erwin Lutzer,
    Moody Church

    “This book dares us to believe that sexual addictions of any kind can be overcome through deep repentance, spiritual warfare and accountability.”

  • Dr. Tim Clinton, President, American Association of Christian Counselors

    “This kind of spiritual aggression against God has but one cure—brokenness, repentance, and walking daily in the power of the Holy Spirit. God’s transforming way is revealed in this book.”

  • Mike Cleveland, President, Gospel Growth Ministries

    “Steve reveals with his characteristic clarity: all sin is first and foremost spiritual. And because the diagnosis is accurate the prescription Steve presents is life-changing.”

Teachers

Pastor Steve is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Pure Life Ministries. He is a prolific writer, having authored 12 books, including the best-selling At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry. He is also a regularly featured columnist in both print and web media. Steve holds an Associates of Arts degree from Sacramento City College and a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Master’s International School of Divinity. He is also a certified Biblical Counselor through the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) in Denver, CO.

Steve Gallagher

President

Pastor Ed oversees the organization’s counseling programs and is responsible for pastoring the staff and students at the ministry’s residential facility. Ed holds a Bachelor’s degree from Millersville University and a Master’s degree in Religion from Evangelical Theological Seminary. Before coming to Pure Life Ministries, he worked as a counselor in a nationally known drug & alcohol addiction ministry for several years. He has served at the Ministry since 2005.

Ed Buch

Director of Counseling

Nate holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, PA. After college he worked both as a worship leader and also as a counselor at a residential treatment facility for juvenile sex offenders. He has served in our Media Department since he came on board in 2009.

Nate Danser

Director of Ministry Outreach

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