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The Covenant Eyes Podcast—your weekly go-to for faith-driven wisdom and tools to thrive in the digital world! Dive into overcoming porn addiction, navigating tech with a biblical lens, understanding the neuroscience of unwanted sexual behavior, healing from betrayal trauma, and protecting kids online. With bold stories, expert insights, and practical tips, we feature clinical experts, Christian leaders, influential faith voices, and relatable everyday heroes. Our guests deliver proven strategies to quit pornography, shield your children from digital dangers, and live with integrity in a tech-saturated age. Ready for a breakthrough? Tune in for hope, inspiring recovery journeys, and actionable steps to ignite your fresh start. Subscribe now—your victory over pornography addiction and digital struggles starts here!
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"Video games aren't just entertainment—they are the primary school for identity and values for the next generation." In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter welcomes Brent Dusing, founder and CEO of TruPlay Games, to discuss one of the fastest-growing influences in children’s lives today: digital gaming. As screens increasingly dominate how kids learn, play, and interact, Brent shares why the gaming industry is not just entertainment—it’s shaping identity, values, an...
"What happens when you set out to prove the Bible is a lie, and the Bible wins?" In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Ed Griffenhagen, pastor, author, and former skeptic, to share his powerful journey from a deeply rooted Jewish upbringing to a life transformed by faith in Christ. What began as an intellectual challenge to disprove the Bible quickly became something far more personal, leading Ed to a life-changing encounter with truth. Ed shares how...
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Dr. Stephen Cutchins, pastor, professor, author, and executive director at the Southern Evangelical Seminary’s Innovative Training Center. With decades of experience in ministry, leadership, education, and executive coaching, Dr. Cutchins brings a thoughtful and balanced perspective to one of today’s most pressing topics: artificial intelligence. As AI continues to reshape industries, education, and everyday life, ...
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Theo McManigle welcomes filmmaker, musician, and storyteller Rick Altizer to discuss his newest documentary, He Calls Me Daughter. Building on themes introduced in his earlier film Show Me the Father, Rick explores how broken or distant relationships with earthly fathers can deeply shape the way people relate to God. Rick shares the heart behind the film and how a season of prayer led him to create a project specifically designed to help wome...
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, hosts Karen Potter and Rob are joined by Laurie Krieg, Director of Parent Programs and Discipleship at the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender. Laurie shares from over a decade of ministry experience engaging conversations around human sexuality, parenting, and the gospel — all while raising three children of her own. Laurie opens up about her personal story, including wrestling with same-sex attraction and childhood sexual abuse, and expla...
Porn addiction recovery is rarely instant—especially in a Christian marriage. In this conversation, Greg and Stacey share what helped them move from secrecy, betrayal, trauma, and crisis toward honesty, community, and lasting change. If you’re a spouse reeling from disclosure, a struggle trying to get free, or a ministry leader afraid to come forward, this episode offers grounded encouragement: healing is possible, but it’s often gradual—and it requires authenticity, support, and trauma-infor...
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter is joined by Seth Gruber, speaker, filmmaker, and founder of The White Rose Resistance, for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, discipleship, and the church’s responsibility to engage cultural challenges with clarity and courage. Seth shares why the Christian worldview offers a coherent framework for understanding modern cultural struggles, how faith speaks to both personal integrity and public life, and why pastors and church ...
In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter welcomes Sathiya Sam, founder of Deep Clean and host of The Man Within Podcast, for an honest, hope-filled conversation on recovery, identity, discipleship, and the transformative power of community. Sathiya shares his story of early exposure, a 15-year struggle, and how God led him into lasting freedom—and eventually into a ministry that has now helped over 1,000 men walk in integrity. Together, Karen and Sathiya expl...
In this special season premiere of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter is joined by Rob and Theo to kick off Season Five with excitement, vision, and a renewed commitment to serving individuals, families, and churches. Together, they reflect on five years of podcasting, share what’s ahead this season, and highlight Covenant Eyes’ growing mission to equip churches with practical, grace-filled resources. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming guests, key themes for th...
In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter welcomes Garry Ingraham, co-founder of the Love & Truth Network, for an honest and hope-filled discussion on healing, identity, belonging, and the role of the church in restoring lives. Garry shares his deeply personal story of early trauma, emotional isolation, and identity confusion—and how God brought him into genuine freedom and a renewed sense of purpose. His testimony offers hope for anyone who feels stuck, ov...
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Theo McManigal sits down with Dr. Peter Kleponis—Catholic therapist, author, and creator of the Integrity Starts Here recovery program. Dr. Kleponis shares his 30-year journey into counseling, his discovery of a growing digital-behavior crisis, and how faith-centered healing can transform individuals, marriages, and even vocations. He discusses: • Why unwanted online habits often stem from emotional wounds, not desire • How these behaviors impact...
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Rob Stoddard sits down with Joe Beckler, Vice President of Development, Marketing, and Communication for CBMC (Christian Businessmen’s Connection) — an organization celebrating 95 years of equipping men to live out their faith in the marketplace. Joe shares the remarkable story of CBMC’s origins during the Great Depression and its ongoing mission to reach business leaders through life-on-life discipleship, mentorship, and spiritual community. He ...
Join host Rob Stoddard for an impactful discussion with Geremy Keeton, Senior Director of Counseling Services at Focus on the Family. With more than two decades of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Geremy brings deep, compassionate insight into how families can heal, reconnect, and thrive in Christ. In this episode, you’ll hear: ✓ The most common ways hidden struggles impact marriages ✓ Why trust is often the first casualty — and how to rebuild it ✓ The myths couples be...
Join host Rob Stoddard for an insightful conversation with Alex Kocman, Director of Communications for ABWE, speaker, author, and church leader. In this episode, Alex shares his journey into missions, the heart behind his book Striving for the Faith, and why he believes many churches lose sight of the “why” behind their outreach efforts. You’ll hear deep insights on: ✓ What truly motivates mission work ✓ How every believer can live with outward purpose ✓ The growing challenges facing mission...
When trust is broken, can a marriage truly be restored? In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Jenny Solomon, author of Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Broken Trust, to share how faith, honesty, and grace brought new life to her marriage. Jenny opens up about walking through pain, rebuilding trust, and finding peace through Christ-centered healing. Together, Karen and Jenny talk about: ✅ What emotional betrayal f...
Join Covenant Eyes podcast hosts Karen Potter and Theo McManigal for an inspiring conversation with Bobby and Jackie Angel — Catholic authors, speakers, and parents known for their work with Ascension Presents and Word on Fire. In this heartfelt episode, Bobby and Jackie share their powerful stories of faith, marriage, and ministry — from meeting through the Theology of the Body Institute to navigating life as Catholic parents of five in today’s tech-driven world. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: •&nbs...
Pastor Matt Chandler joins hosts Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard for an honest and hope-filled conversation about what it means to walk in freedom, even when you’re battling the same sins again and again. Matt shares wisdom from over 30 years in ministry about confession, community, and cultivating deep affection for Jesus — the keys to lasting transformation. 🎧 In this episode: ✅ What to do when you feel like you’ll never change ✅ The difference between stumbling and being stuck ✅ How confes...
For decades, Dean Sikes has been sharing a radical message of hope: God loves you, has a plan for your life, and because you're breathing, you matter. The conversation dives deep into the urgent teen mental health crisis. Dean shares shocking statistics—including that 22% of high schoolers have considered suicide—and discusses his mission to eradicate hopelessness and prevent teenage suicide. Dean explains that a person who is "broken until healed becomes a broken adult". He shares insights...
P*rn*graphy is destroying lives, families, and faith — but one Catholic priest isn’t afraid to confront it head-on. In this powerful episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, Fr. Jonathan Meyer (Archdiocese of Indianapolis) joins Karen Potter and Theo McManigal to talk openly about the spiritual, emotional, and relational impact of p*rn*graphy—and the path to real freedom in Christ. 💬 What you’ll learn: • Fr. Meyer’s personal story and journey to the priesthood • The Catholic Church’s teaching...
How do we reach the next generation with the Gospel in an increasingly digital, distracted world? In this inspiring episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Fred Pry, a leader from Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) — one of the largest and most effective global children’s ministries — to talk about how they are reaching children with the love of Jesus Christ in over 200 countries. 💬 What you’ll discover in this episode: • How Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) h...
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