The Covenant Eyes Podcast

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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! 

  1. 2d ago

    Men, You Don’t Have to Fight Alone | Nate Larkin

    What happens when a man stops trying to fight his battles alone? In this special episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Rob Stoddard talks with Nate Larkin, founder of Samson Society, about the power of authentic Christian brotherhood, accountability, recovery, and friendships where men can finally be known. Nate shares how his own recovery journey forced him out of isolation and into honest relationships with other men—and why he now considers that one of the greatest gifts of his story. They also discuss the upcoming Samson Society Summit in Michigan, October 23–25, featuring John Lynch, workshops from Christian leaders including Covenant Eyes' Sam Black, fellowship, recreation, worship, and opportunities for men to build genuine relationships. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REGISTER TODAY https://samsonswag.squarespace.com/events/p/2026-samson-summit ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Can't attend in person? A virtual option is also available. 📅 Samson Society Summit October 23–25, 2026 Michigan + Virtual 👉 Learn more and register: https://samsonswag.squarespace.com/events ⚠️ In-person registration closes October 12. Whether you're struggling privately, walking through recovery, or simply realizing you need deeper friendships with other Christian men, Nate has a simple message: You don't have to do this alone. Covenant Eyes is honored to partner with Samson Society and support their mission of helping men move out of isolation and into authentic brotherhood. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Meet Nate Larkin & Samson Society 00:42 Why Men Need Real Brotherhood 01:13 Breaking Out of Isolation 02:16 The Samson Society Summit 03:08 Speakers, Workshops & Virtual Access 03:42 Meeting Your Brothers in Person 04:07 What to Expect at the Summit 05:32 How to Register 05:53 Covenant Eyes + Samson Society 06:17 Why Accountability Still Matters 07:26 For the Man Who's On the Fence 07:45 What's Really Keeping Men Away 08:26 "Save Yourself Some Regret" 09:00 Registration Deadline #MensMinistry #ChristianMen #SamsonSociety #MensRecovery #ChristianBrotherhood Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

  2. 4d ago

    Can Your Marriage Survive Pornography Addiction?

    What happens after addiction recovery begins—but your marriage is still hurting? Matt Willis, founder of Courage Reclaimed, joins Karen Potter on The Covenant Eyes Podcast to share his personal journey from secrecy and addiction to freedom, restored trust, and a transformed marriage. Matt explains why simply stopping destructive behavior isn't the same as healing the damage it caused. Rebuilding a relationship requires a process—creating safety, practicing radical honesty, developing empathy, rebuilding emotional intimacy, and learning how to restore trust over time. After years of struggling privately, Matt discovered the importance of community, structured accountability, specialized recovery support, and taking personal responsibility for healing. Today, Courage Reclaimed helps Christian men pursue freedom while also learning how to rebuild marriages impacted by betrayal. In this conversation, Karen and Matt discuss: • Why secrecy and shame can keep addiction alive • Why marriage alone doesn't solve addiction • The role of accountability and community in recovery • Why stopping the behavior doesn't automatically restore trust • How betrayal affects a spouse's sense of safety • The importance of rebuilding trust in the right order • Why honesty, empathy, and emotional connection matter • How husbands can begin taking responsibility for restoration • Three practical steps someone can take today • Why there is still hope for a stronger marriage Matt describes the heart of the recovery process this way: “Stopping the bleeding is not the same as healing the wound.” Matt also shares three immediate steps for someone beginning recovery: acknowledge that you cannot do it alone, connect with a trusted friend or pastor, and seek qualified professional or coaching support. Learn more about Matt Willis and Courage Reclaimed at https://CourageReclaimed.com Subscribe to The Covenant Eyes Podcast for conversations about recovery, relationships, faith, accountability, and building healthier lives. Learn more about the Victory app by Covenant Eyes: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme CHAPTERS: 00:00 Meet Matt Willis of Courage Reclaimed 02:09 Matt's Story: How the Struggle Began 04:47 How Shame Can Drive Secrecy 07:08 "Just Read Your Bible and Pray More" 09:23 Why Marriage Didn't Fix the Problem 11:51 When the Marriage Began to Fall Apart 15:47 Losing Hope in the Marriage 18:13 The Turning Point in Matt's Recovery 21:28 Why Some Accountability Groups Don't Work 24:18 How Courage Reclaimed Began 28:26 Recovery Doesn't Automatically Heal a Marriage 29:18 "Stopping the Bleeding Isn't Healing the Wound" 32:24 The Process of Rebuilding Trust 35:35 Step One: Creating Safety and Stability 37:27 Radical Honesty, Empathy, and Intimacy 39:06 Becoming the Man God Is Calling You to Be 40:23 Can Your Marriage Become Better Than Before? 43:20 3 Steps You Can Take in the Next 24 Hours 46:02 Courage Reclaimed Resources #AddictionRecovery #MarriageRecovery #RebuildingTrust #MarriageHealing #RelationshipRecovery #ChristianMarriage #CovenantEyes Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

  3. Sep 29

    Dating, Boundaries, and Family: What You Need to Know

    Emily Wilson Hussem joins Theo McManigal on The Covenant Eyes Podcast for a powerful conversation about Christian dating, marriage, relationships, faith, technology, and finding freedom from the lies shaping modern life. Why does commitment feel so difficult today? Are our phones changing the way we experience marriage, family, and relationships? And how can Christians build lives rooted in genuine connection rather than constant distraction? Emily shares the story behind Sacred Spark, her work helping Catholic singles connect, and her book Sincerely, Stoneheart, a modern exploration inspired by C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters. She and Theo discuss fear of commitment, Christian dating, spiritual warfare, the importance of fatherhood, healing unhealthy family patterns, and the search for our God-given identity. Emily also challenges parents to consider a difficult question: How will your children remember you? She explains how constant phone use can affect our presence with our spouses and children—and shares practical changes she's made in her own family. Later, Theo and Emily discuss an often-overlooked issue: women struggling with unwanted explicit content. Emily shares why women need compassion, understanding, and resources designed specifically for their journey, including Covenant Eyes' Arise program. Emily's website:  https://emilywilsonministries.com/ Sacred Spark:  https://www.sacredspark.app/ Sincerely, Stoneheart book:  https://emilywilsonministries.com/sincerelystoneheart In this episode: Christian dating and modern dating cultureFear of commitment and endless optionsHow technology affects marriage and familyPhone distraction and being present with your childrenHealing generational family patternsIdentity, belovedness, and fatherhoodSincerely, Stoneheart and spiritual warfareWomen and unwanted explicit contentFinding hope and freedom through Jesus Christ Learn more about Covenant Eyes and discover resources designed to help individuals and families build healthier digital habits and experience lasting freedom.  https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme #ChristianDating #ChristianMarriage #Relationships #EmilyWilsonHussem #CovenantEyes TIMESTAMPED CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Emily Wilson Hussem 00:46 Emily’s Faith & Ministry Journey 03:51 The Dignity and Vocation of Women 05:39 Emily’s Marriage & Family Story 06:37 Lessons From an Intercultural Marriage 11:02 What’s Wrong With Modern Dating? 12:30 The Matchmaking Post That Changed Everything 13:26 How Sacred Spark Began 15:17 Why People Are Afraid of Commitment 18:45 How the Internet Changed Our Expectations 20:31 “You’ll Never Find a Man Who Doesn’t Watch It” 24:20 Sincerely, Stoneheart & Spiritual Warfare 26:33 The Lies Women Are Taught 31:17 Why Women Search for Their Worth 33:39 The Importance of Fathers 35:26 Breaking Generational Family Patterns 38:24 Is Your Phone Hurting Your Family? 40:46 Is Your Phone Hurting Your Marriage? 44:51 How Emily Handles Phones Around Her Kids 47:13 Women Struggle With Explicit Content Too 47:45 Hope & Help for Women Through Arise 50:20 How the Church Can Better Support Women 52:05 Helping the Wounded Is Helping Christ 53:06 Emily’s Final Message of Hope 53:33 Sacred Spark & Sincerely, Stoneheart Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

  4. Sep 22

    Finding Hope When a Loved One Is Trapped in Addiction

    Supporting a loved one through addiction recovery is difficult. Learn how to offer comfort and maintain healthy boundaries. Caroline Beidler, MSW, joins Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard on The Covenant Eyes Podcast for a powerful conversation about addiction recovery, family support, faith, and how to help someone you love who is struggling with addiction. Caroline is a woman in long-term recovery who has transformed her own experience with addiction, trauma, and hardship into a mission to help others find hope and healing. She shares how connecting with a recovery community, growing in her Christian faith, and understanding her identity in Christ changed the trajectory of her life. In this episode, Caroline explains why recovery is about much more than simply stopping an addictive behavior. True recovery can involve physical and mental health, spiritual formation, healthy relationships, community, accountability, and learning how to live differently. You'll also discover practical ways to support a loved one in recovery—including healthy boundaries, listening without judgment, encouragement, community support, and recognizing the difference between helping and enabling. Caroline shares why even small acts of love can have a profound impact on someone struggling with addiction. Karen, Rob, and Caroline also discuss the role of the Christian church in addiction recovery and how churches can become places where individuals and families can talk openly about addiction, trauma, recovery, and healing without being overwhelmed by shame or stigma. Caroline's new book, When You Love Someone in Recovery, is a practical and hopeful guide designed to help families better understand recovery and learn how to support the people they love. Website: https://carolinebeidler.com Caroline's book: https://a.co/d/0hJJWcZO In this episode: •  What addiction recovery really looks like •  How to help someone struggling with addiction •  Supporting a family member in recovery •  Healthy boundaries vs. enabling •  Overcoming shame and stigma •  Faith and Christian addiction recovery •  Why community matters in recovery •  How churches can support people affected by addiction •  Caroline Beidler's personal recovery story •  Practical encouragement for families and loved ones Learn how Covenant Eyes can help with YOUR recovery: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme 🔔 Subscribe to The Covenant Eyes Podcast for more conversations about recovery, relationships, faith, accountability, and lasting freedom. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Caroline Beidler: A Woman in Recovery 01:39 Caroline’s Addiction & Recovery Story 04:45 Turning Recovery Into a Mission 05:08 What Does Addiction Recovery Really Mean? 06:37 Recovery Is More Than Just Quitting 08:07 How to Help Someone Struggling With Addiction 09:00 Healthy Boundaries vs. Enabling 09:47 What People in Recovery Need Most 11:33 Supporting a Loved One When You’re Hurting Too 12:10 Breaking the Shame & Stigma Around Addiction 13:46 Why Families Need Recovery Support Too 16:05 How Churches Can Support Addiction Recovery 17:10 The Prodigal Son, Grace & Recovery 18:28 Becoming a Healing Church 19:31 How Churches Can Start a Recovery Ministry 22:27 Making Recovery Conversations Normal in Church 23:30 When You Love Someone in Recovery 24:34 Closing Thoughts #AddictionRecovery #Recovery #ChristianRecovery #AddictionSupport #FamilyRecovery #MentalHealth #FaithAndRecovery #CovenantEyesPodcast Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

  5. Sep 21

    Can You Really Break Free? Paul Pulsifer Shares His Story

    Can God transform addiction, grief, and painful experiences into something meaningful? In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Theo McManigal sits down with musician and producer Paul Pulsipher to hear his powerful story of faith, recovery, loss, and transformation. Paul shares how a hidden struggle began when he was young, why secrecy made it harder to ask for help, and how music eventually became a way to express emotions he couldn't put into ordinary words. He also discusses why parents need to create an environment where their children can bring difficult experiences into the open without fear. The conversation also takes a deeply personal turn as Paul discusses the loss of his first wife, Lorraine, the return of old struggles during difficult seasons, and how his faith helped reshape his understanding of recovery, relationships, and purpose. Paul's message is ultimately one of hope: your past does not have to determine your future. Real change is possible. In this conversation: • Why secrecy can make unhealthy habits stronger • How music can help us process difficult emotions • Why parents need ongoing conversations with their children • What happens when an old struggle suddenly returns • Processing grief, trauma, and loss • The role of Christian faith in recovery • Why healthy relationships matter • Turning painful experiences into something that helps others • Paul's message for anyone who feels too far gone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Learn More About Finding Freedom From Porn: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme 🎵 Learn more about Paul and his music at https://PulsipherProductions.com Subscribe to the Covenant Eyes Podcast for conversations about faith, relationships, recovery, digital habits, and living with greater integrity. #AddictionRecovery #ChristianRecovery #Faith #Recovery #ChristianTestimony #CovenantEyesPodcast Chapters 00:00 Meet Paul Pulsipher 00:41 Paul's Story and Hidden Struggle 03:23 How Music Became Part of Recovery 07:03 Music, the Brain, and Better Habits 08:21 When Kids Don't Know How to Talk About It 11:11 “I Wish Someone Would Catch Me” 12:22 Why Difficult Conversations Matter 15:13 The Conversation Parents Are Afraid to Have 16:39 Addiction, Isolation, and Connection 18:20 What Kids Really Need From Parents 20:24 A Powerful Story From Paul's Father 23:10 Loss, Trauma, and Paul's First Wife 24:35 When the Addiction Came Back 25:38 Finding Meaning After Loss 26:07 Don't Wait Until the Problem Gets Worse 27:13 Faith, Freedom, and True Identity 28:02 Where to Find Paul's Music 28:30 Turning Pain Into Purpose 30:10 Paul's Final Message of Hope Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

  6. Sep 8

    The Story Behind My Beautiful Scars with Camey Joy

    Camey Joy joins us to share her story titled Beautiful Scars. Hear how she found purpose through her past experiences. Camey Joy sits down with us to discuss her narrative and the experiences that shaped her life. This conversation focuses on the lessons learned through adversity and how one person can find grace in the midst of a difficult past. We explore the reality of healing from trauma and why sharing a personal testimony matters for those who feel lost. Camey offers insight into the process of moving forward while honoring the wounds that remain. By discussing her journey in Beautiful Scars, she reminds us that our history does not have to dictate our future. Learn More About Camey: https://cameyjoy.com Subscribe to the Covenant Eyes Podcast for more conversations about faith, relationships, recovery, and living with integrity. Learn More About Covenant Eyes: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme Send us your feedback! Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast  © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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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    Covenant Eyes
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    2022 - 2026
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