The Covenant Eyes Podcast

Covenant Eyes

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! 

  1. Sep 1

    When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayer | Noah Filipiak

    What happens when you pray faithfully—and nothing seems to change? Pastor and author Noah Filipiak joins Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard on the Covenant Eyes Podcast for an honest conversation about unanswered prayer, suffering, temptation, technology, burnout, and learning to trust God when life doesn't turn out the way you hoped. Noah shares how his own journey led him back to the Psalms and ultimately inspired his new 40-day devotional, Shelter in the Storm: 40 Psalms on God’s Faithfulness. The Psalms don't pretend that following God means life will always work out the way we expect. They give us language for grief, anger, fear, disappointment, and even the moments when God seems silent. As Noah explains, there's freedom in realizing that we don't have to hide those emotions from God. The conversation also explores an important connection: when circumstances don't change, we often look for ways to escape what we're feeling. For some, that can mean unhealthy digital habits, fantasy, isolation, or other coping mechanisms. Noah explains why real healing requires more than simply changing behavior—it requires community, honesty, spiritual formation, and a deeper understanding of God's faithfulness. You'll also hear Noah discuss: • Why unanswered prayer can create a crisis of faith • What the Psalms teach us about suffering • How instant gratification is shaping our expectations of God • Why social media can distort our perception of reality • How Jesus understands suffering personally • Why boundaries and margin matter for avoiding burnout • The power of vulnerability and Christian community • How Beyond the Battle is helping men find lasting connection and support • Noah's new devotional, Shelter in the Storm Noah's message is especially powerful for anyone who has ever wondered: “God, why aren't You changing this?” Learn more about Noah Filipiak: https://NoahFilipiak.com Beyond the Battle groups: https://BeyondTheBattle.net Look for Shelter in the Storm: 40 Psalms on God's Faithfulness from Our Daily Bread Publishing. Subscribe to the Covenant Eyes Podcast for more conversations about faith, relationships, recovery, accountability, and living with integrity in a digital world. Wonder if you are addicted to porn? Take the free PAUS Assessment and find out! https://cvnteyes.co/test The description's recovery connection comes directly from Noah's explanation that difficult circumstances can drive people toward unhealthy coping mechanisms and that they may not recognize the connection between their circumstances and their struggle. #UnansweredPrayer #TrustGod #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Psalms #CovenantEyes Chapters 00:00 When God Doesn't Answer Right Away 00:36 Meet Noah Filipiak 01:12 Noah's Story & Beyond the Battle 02:36 Introducing Shelter in the Storm 03:24 Why We Turn to Unhealthy Coping 05:23 The Problem With the “Santa Claus” View of God 06:30 What Happens When Prayer Isn't Answered? 07:14 Finding God in the Psalms 09:09 Fear, Anxiety & Hope in Scripture 09:55 How Technology Changed Our Expectations 10:21 Growing Up in an Instant-Gratification World 12:08 Fantasy vs. Reality 12:57 Can We Be Angry With God? 14:20 When Our Picture of God Shatters 15:05 There Is No Prayer Formula 16:15 Why Christians Need Lament 17:27 Mental Health, Struggle & Elijah 18:06 Learning How to Suffer Well 19:07 Jesus Understands Our Suffering 21:18 Noah's Battle With Burnout 22:08 Creating Healthy Limits & Boundaries 24:32 Making Space for What Matters 25:30 How Beyond the Battle Works 26:32 Why Long-Term Community Matters 28:47 Why Recovery Needs Community 29:29 Why Online Groups Can Work 30:24 Noah's New Book & Resources 32:05 Closing Thoughts Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

  2. Aug 25

    Can the Bible Be Taught During the Public School Day? | Nate Lundquist

    Can the Bible be taught to public school students during the school day? Nate Lundquist, filmmaker behind the documentary *Off School Property*, joins Karen Potter to explore the relationship between the Bible, public education, and an opportunity many Christian parents don't know exists. Nate shares how his work with LifeWise Academy inspired *Off School Property*, a documentary examining the history of the Bible and American public education and how optional Bible education can be offered to public school students during school hours. In this conversation, Nate explains how released-time Bible education works, including three important criteria: instruction takes place off school property, is privately funded, and requires parental permission. He and Karen also discuss common misconceptions, opposition from school boards, the role of parents and local communities, and why Nate believes Christians should better understand both the history and the opportunities available today. You'll also hear why Nate created *Off School Property*, what he hopes Christian parents take away from the film, and how communities interested in Bible education can explore starting a LifeWise Academy program. **In this episode:** • Can Bible education happen during the public school day? • What is LifeWise Academy? • Why *Off School Property* was created • The history of the Bible and public education • Common misconceptions about released-time Bible education • The role of parental permission and private funding • How Christian parents can get involved in their communities • Where to watch *Off School Property* If you're a Christian parent with children in public school—or you're interested in the relationship between faith, education, parental rights, and American culture—this is a conversation worth watching. Learn more about Covenant Eyes and our mission to help families live free from pornography: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme #PublicSchools #ChristianParents #BibleEducation #lifewise Time-Stamped Chapters: 00:00 Can the Bible Be Taught During Public School? 00:33 Meet Nate Lundquist & Off School Property 01:01 How LifeWise Academy Works 01:52 Why Nate Made This Documentary 03:31 The History of the Bible in American Schools 04:49 Why Some School Boards Push Back 05:52 Laws Surrounding Released-Time Bible Education 06:37 3 Major Misconceptions About Bible Classes 07:48 What Nate Hopes Christians Learn 09:21 What Christian Parents Can Actually Do 10:55 Where to Watch Off School Property 12:01 How to Bring LifeWise to Your Community Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

  3. Aug 18

    The Dark Side of AI: What Christians MUST Know (with Misty Phillip)

    Are Christians ready for the AI revolution? In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, recorded live at NRB 2026, host Karen Potter sits down with AI & cybersecurity expert, author, and podcaster Misty Phillip. Together, they dive deep into the good, the bad, and the unexpected ethics of artificial intelligence. From productivity boosts and global Bible translation to China's DeepSeek models, sermon writing ethics, and digital discernment—Misty shares critical insights every believer, parent, and church leader needs to hear. LEARN ABOUT THE VICTORY APP: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction & Misty Phillip’s Tech Journey 01:12 - The Good Side of AI: Podcast Tools & Bible Translation 03:00 - The Dark Side: Bias, DeepSeek, and AI Hallucinations 05:25 - Should Pastors Use AI to Write Sermons? 07:22 - Everyday AI: Machine Learning You’re Already Using 08:32 - "Upskill or Die" & Navigating AI Job Displacement 10:15 - AI as a Trojan Horse: Hidden Environmental Costs 14:45 - Final Advice for Parents, Pastors & Discernment 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED: • Visit Misty Phillip's Website: https://mistyphillip.com • Check out Misty's books: "Upskill or Die" & "Trojan Horse of the Digital Age" • Download free church courses, discussion guides, and AI assessment checklists at Misty's site! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Covenant Eyes for more conversations on digital wellness, faith, online safety, and technology. #AI #Christianity #ArtificialIntelligence #CovenantEyes #FaithAndTech #MistyPhillip #PastoralLeadership #DigitalDiscernment Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

  4. Aug 11

    Why Christian Men Need Other Men | Faith, Work & Discipleship

    Christian men weren’t meant to navigate work, leadership, temptation, and faith alone. In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Rob Stoddard sits down with Matt Trayler of CBMC (Christian Business Men’s Connection) to talk about what it looks like for men to live out their Christian faith in the workplace—and why discipleship, mentorship, and authentic community matter so much. Matt explains how CBMC helps Christian businessmen, young professionals, executives, and other leaders discover a purpose that goes beyond a paycheck or job title. He also shares the importance of “Paul and Timothy” relationships: godly men intentionally discipling other men through encouragement, vulnerability, accountability, and life-on-life relationships. You’ll hear about: • How Christian men can live out their faith at work • Why identity shouldn’t be tied to a paycheck or title • The importance of Christian mentorship and discipleship • Why successful leaders still need other men in their lives • How older Christian men can invest in the next generation • Practical resources for Christian businessmen and leaders • How one discipleship relationship helped transform a man—and ultimately helped restore his marriage • Why isolation can keep men trapped in struggles like pornography Matt also shares resources available through CBMC, including Operation Timothy, Young Professionals groups, Trusted Advisor Forums, and opportunities to connect with other Christian men. Learn more about CBMC: https://www.cbmc.com/ Covenant Eyes helps individuals and families live free from pornography through Screen Accountability. Learn more: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme If this conversation encouraged you, share it with another man who needs to hear it, subscribe to the Covenant Eyes YouTube channel, and join us for more conversations about faith, relationships, integrity, and freedom from pornography. #ChristianMen #Discipleship #ChristianLeadership Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

  5. Aug 4

    Kim Crabill: What I Learned When Everything Fell Apart

    Many people silently carry shame, regret, hidden struggles, or emotional wounds for years—believing they're alone. In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, author, speaker, and Christian counselor Kim Crabill shares her powerful personal story of childhood brokenness, forgiveness, healing, and discovering how God can transform even the deepest pain into purpose. Together with host Rob Stoddard, they discuss: ✔ Why shame keeps us isolated ✔ The healing power of sharing your story ✔ How forgiveness begins freedom ✔ Why God meets us in our brokenness—not after we "fix ourselves" ✔ Finding hope for emotional healing and spiritual renewal Whether you're struggling with unwanted habits, emotional wounds, pornography, addiction, shame, anxiety, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and practical hope. Resources Mentioned • Kim Crabill: https://kimcrabill.org • Learn more about Covenant Eyes: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme If this conversation encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today. #Healing #ChristianHealing #Freedom #Shame #Forgiveness #Faith #ChristianPodcast #MentalHealth #Hope #CovenantEyes Time-Stamped Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Kim Crabill's Story of Brokenness 02:16 The Birth of Roses & Rainbows 03:53 Turning Pain Into Ministry 05:22 Books That Bring Hope 06:40 Always Remember 08:11 Spiritual Detox 09:38 Becoming a Christian Counselor 10:19 Hope for Hidden Struggles 12:20 God Meets You in Your Mess 13:35 Discover the Power of Your Story 15:22 Why Confession Brings Freedom 16:18 The Importance of Honest Conversation 17:18 Final Encouragement Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

  6. Jul 28

    How Jesus Heals Trauma, Addiction & Pornography with Wesley Barrett

    Overcoming deep trauma, addiction, and pornography isn't something you have to do alone—true healing and identity are found in Christ. In this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, recorded live at NRB 2026, host Rob Stoddard sits down with author, minister, and advocate Wesley Bartlett. Wesley shares his powerful testimony of surviving childhood trauma, abuse, severe addiction, and suicidal despair. He reveals how a miraculous encounter with God completely transformed his life, breaking him free from pornography addiction since 2014, and how he now helps others heal from soul fragmentation and human trafficking.  ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Wesley’s Testimony Begins  01:00 – Overcoming Childhood Trauma, Abuse & Addiction  02:50 – A Miraculous Interruption on a 3rd-Story Balcony  03:47 – Surrendering to God & Freedom from Pornography  05:00 – The Path to Lasting Healing & Serving Others  07:00 – Wesley’s Books: Immortal Martyr & Fragmented  07:45 – Fighting Child Trafficking with U-ACT  10:35 – Advice for Anyone Stuck in Shame & Darkness  14:35 – How to Connect with Wesley Bartlett  🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned: 📖 Wesley Bartlett’s Website (Books, Music & More): https://www.immortalmartyr.com   🛡️ United Against Child Trafficking (U-ACT): https://www.u-act.org   📲 Try Covenant Eyes Free Today: https://www.covenanteyes.com💬 Connect with Covenant Eyes: Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/covenanteyes/?sub_confirmation=1 Visit our website: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme Listen to The Covenant Eyes Podcast playlist: https://podcast.covenanteyes.com #CovenantEyes #PornographyAddiction #TraumaHealing #ChristianTestimony #NRB2026 #FreedomInChrist #MentalHealth #Deliverance Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

  7. Jul 14

    Kids, AI Chatbots & the Gospel | Child Evangelism Fellowship

    Fred Pry of Child Evangelism Fellowship joins Rob Stoddard to discuss AI chatbots, kids' safety, and the hope only the gospel gives. In this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, Fred Pry — a second-career missionary with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) — shares how CEF has spent 88 years reaching children around the world with the gospel through Good News Clubs, Five Day Clubs, Christmas Party Clubs (which reached over 12.5 million kids worldwide this past Christmas), summer camps, and a growing "Children Reaching Children" peer evangelism ministry. Fred also opens up about CEF's ministry to military children on 33 U.S. bases, and how CEF adapted after COVID to reach kids where they already are: on a screen. That includes CEF's free, ad-free video platform, the CEF Unite channel. Rob and Fred don't shy away from the harder topics facing families today — including the rise of AI chatbots and AI "companions," and the real dangers these tools pose to kids searching for connection and advice. They talk through recent cases where AI gave children harmful responses during moments of crisis, and why real relationships — and the real hope found in Christ — can't be replaced by artificial ones. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, pastor, or just curious about ministries doing meaningful work with kids, this conversation is a powerful reminder that even in an increasingly digital world, children can be bold witnesses for the gospel — and hope is never out of reach. --------------------------------------------- How Addicted to Porn Are You? Take the Free Test! https://cvnteyes.co/test --------------------------------------------- ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Two kids lead 3 police officers to Christ 00:59 Meet Fred Pry & Child Evangelism Fellowship 01:23 From 25 years in business to full-time missions 02:59 CEF's 88-year history 03:42 The "seven highways": Good News Clubs & more 04:04 Christmas Party Clubs reach 12.5 million kids 05:17 Summer & international camps 05:41 Children Reaching Children: kids evangelizing kids 06:04 The police officer story, in full 07:22 Ministry to military children 09:04 Adapting ministry for the digital generation 10:03 Free gospel content on the CEF Unite channel 11:44 The rise of AI chatbots & hidden risks for kids 12:53 When AI gave kids harmful advice in crisis moments 13:54 Rising youth suicide and the loss of hope 14:32 "Jesus is the answer" 14:47 How to connect with CEF 16:03 Closing thoughts 🔗 LEARN MORE Child Evangelism Fellowship: https://www.cefonline.com 📌 ABOUT THE COVENANT EYES PODCAST The Covenant Eyes Podcast features conversations on faith, family, and navigating today's digital world with wisdom and hope. #ChildEvangelismFellowship #CovenantEyesPodcast #KidsMinistry #AIandKids #ChristianParenting #GoodNewsClub #FaithAndTechnology Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

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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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