How "Purity Culture" Became a Heresy

In this episode, Trent Horn explains the “damaged goods” heresy, the “sexual prosperity gospel,” and why true chastity is rooted in God’s mercy—not virginity, resentment, or guarantees of a perfect marriage. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent The Decade That Broke American Catholicism - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyWmfkx5gSQ&t Why the “Prosperity Gospel” is bankrupt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUBi1shmwek&t The Right (and Wrong) Ways to Treat OnlyFans Converts - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_asQydTJ20 [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast 00:00 Where Purity Culture Went Wrong 01:13 From Abstinence Education to “Purity Culture” 03:05 The Damaged Goods Heresy 05:04 The Sexual Prosperity Gospel 08:15 When Chastity Doesn’t Guarantee Marriage 09:05 Shame, Conversion, and the Prodigal Son 10:47 Holiness vs Secular Purity 13:11 Dating, Sexual History, and Mercy 14:49 Final Resources and Closing