The Covenant Eyes Podcast
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 st...
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...
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...
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.
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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...
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"
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.
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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...
The Secret Struggle: Why Pastors Are Afraid to Talk About Sexuality
What happens when the church stays silent about pornography, sexual brokenness, shame, and identity struggles?
In this powerful Covenant Eyes Podcast episode recorded live at NRB 2026 in Nashville, Rob Stoddard sits down with Garry Ingraham, pastor and founder of Love and Truth Network, to discuss pornography addiction, same-sex attraction, healing from trauma, spiritual warfare, and how churches can become safe places for restoration.
Garry shares his deeply personal testimony of early exposure to pornography, years of struggle, leaving the faith, entering the LGBT lifestyle, and ultimately finding freedom and healing through Jesus Christ and authentic...
Building Your Marriage with Brad and Heidi Mitchell
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with marriage ministry leaders Brad and Heidi Mitchell to discuss one of the most overlooked yet powerful habits in marriage: praying together. While many couples pray individually, surprisingly few regularly pray as husband and wife—and the impact can be profound when they do.
Drawing from their new devotional resource and decades of marriage ministry experience, Brad and Heidi share why prayer helps couples navigate conflict, make decisions, weather difficult transitions, and stay connected to both God and each other. They explain ho...
A New Mom's Guidebook – Interview with Ginny Cruz
A generation raised on constant stimulation is struggling with anxiety, delayed development, and an inability to disconnect—and many parents don’t realize how early those patterns begin. In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter and Theo McManigal sit down with retired pediatric physical therapist Ginny Cruz to discuss how excessive screen exposure is impacting children’s brains, emotional regulation, communication, and development.
Drawing from over four decades of experience in pediatric therapy and early intervention, Ginny explains why face-to-face interaction, boredom, physical play, and family connection are essential for healthy childhood development. She also s...
Becoming the Man God Called You to Be with Frank Rich
A hidden struggle can exist behind outward success, and for many men, achievement becomes the mask that keeps deeper battles buried. In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with entrepreneur, coach, and speaker Frank Rich to discuss identity, personal growth, and the deeper issues driving destructive habits.
Frank shares his journey from high performance success to helping men rebuild their lives through faith, purpose, discipline, and identity transformation. Together, they unpack the connection between mental health, isolation, anxiety, personal development, and unwanted behaviors, while offering hope for men who...
Catholic Edition: Being a Man of God with Catholic Gentlemen
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, a powerful challenge is laid out: what if the real crisis facing men today isn’t just behavior—but identity? Theo McManigal is joined by John Heinen and Devin Schadt of The Catholic Gentleman to unpack the deeper roots of masculinity, shame, and purpose in a culture that has lost its way.
Together, they explore how the breakdown of authentic masculinity has led to isolation, confusion, and destructive habits—and why reclaiming identity as sons, husbands, and fathers is essential for healing. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and years of min...
Helping Women Find Freedom From Shame, Silence, and Hidden Wounds with Ashley Jameson
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Ashley Jameson of Pure Desire to talk about one of the most overlooked conversations in the church today—how these struggles are impacting women, marriages, and entire congregations. While many still view this as a men’s issue, the reality is far more complex and far more widespread.
Ashley shares from years of experience walking alongside individuals and churches, highlighting both the challenges and the hope she has seen firsthand. From powerful stories of freedom to the ongoing gaps in resources, she explains why...
5 Guardrails Every Man Needs to Protect His Integrity with Jim Ramos, Founder of Men in the Arena
"Most marriages don't fall apart overnight, they unravel through small compromises over time."
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Jim Ramos, founder of Men in the Arena and author of multiple books focused on equipping men to lead with strength, integrity, and purpose. Jim shares practical, hard-earned wisdom on how men can build guardrails to protect their marriages and avoid the small compromises that often lead to devastating consequences.
Drawing from decades of marriage and ministry experience, Jim unpacks the importance of boundaries, emotional connection, and intentional...
Shame vs. Guilt: Understanding the Psychology of Behavioral Addiction with Hannah Ashwell
"If we want to see real transformation, we have to stop talking about behavior and start talking about the heart, the brain, and the trauma behind it."
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter and the team welcome Hannah Ashwell, a therapist from the United Kingdom specializing in trauma psychology and modern behavioral addictions. Hannah brings clinical insight and pastoral sensitivity to a topic many churches still struggle to address openly.
Hannah shares about her upcoming book Quit Porn, written to make complex psychological and...
What Video Games Teach Kids with Brent Dusing, CEO TruPlay Games
"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, and worldview.
Brent explains the heart behind TruPlay Games, a faith-based gaming platform designed to give fam...
"I Tried to Disprove the Bible": Ed Griffenhagen’s Journey from Skeptic to Pastor
"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 reading Scripture with honesty and curiosity opened his...
Bailey Chase: Why Angel Studios and Homestead Series are Changing Entertainment
"Why is the world suddenly craving cleaner, faith-centered entertainment?"
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter is joined by actor Bailey Chase to discuss his work with Angel Studios and the Homestead series. Bailey shares how his involvement with faith-centered storytelling developed, why clean entertainment matters for families, and what viewers can expect as the series continues.
Bailey reflects on how meaningful it is to be part of projects that align with his faith and values while still delivering compelling action and drama. The conversation highlights the growing demand for entertainment...
Christians and AI: Can we redeem AI for Good? with Dr. Stephen Cutchins
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, Christians are faced with new questions about ethics, discernment, and how to faithfully navigate rapidly advancing technology. Dr. Cutchins explores how believers can engage these tools wise...
The Pain Most Women Can’t Explain: How a Father’s Relationship Impacts Faith with Rick Altizer
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Theo McManigal 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 women process father wounds and rediscover their identity as beloved daughters of God. Through powerful testimonies...
From Mob Associate to Ministry: Robert Borelli’s Radical Transformation
"What does it take to walk away from a life of organized crime and addiction?"
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Theo McManigal is joined by Robert Borelli, former mob associate turned Christian speaker and author. Robert shares his powerful story of growing up in Brooklyn, chasing acceptance and influence, and becoming deeply entangled in organized crime before addiction and incarceration brought his life to a breaking point.
Through raw honesty, Robert walks through how substance addiction, broken relationships, and imprisonment stripped away everything he once trusted. From homelessness and isolation to...
The Conversations Parents Avoid with Laurie Krieg
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 explains how the gospel anchors her approach to parenting in today’s complicated cultural landscape. Rather than leading with panic or f...
Overcoming Pornography in Marriage: A Story of Hope & Restoration
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-informed care.
Greg explains why sexual addiction is an intimacy disorder and why secrecy makes real connection impossible. Stacey speaks candidly...
Make Children's Entertainment Good Again with Daniel Harmon, Tuttle Twins Creator
What makes a kids’ show actually educational—and trustworthy for parents?
In this episode, Tuttle Twins creator Daniel Harmon explains how values-based children’s media can teach freedom, economics, and critical thinking without sacrificing fun.
Daniel shares how Tuttle Twins approach topics like life, liberty, property rights, inflation, and supply and demand—all through animated storytelling designed for kids and parents watching together.
This conversation is for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone concerned about children’s media, screen time, and raising discerning kids in a digital world full of noise.
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The Secret Many Women Carry with Molly Bertles
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter is joined by Molly Bertles, pastor’s wife, mom of five, and author of You Are Not Alone. Molly opens up about her personal journey with shame, faith, and healing, and why conversations about sexual struggles among women are long overdue in the church.
Molly shares how secrecy and isolation keep women trapped in shame, why access to inappropriate content has changed how women struggle today, and how faith, community, and honest conversations can lead to real freedom. This episode is a powerful reminder that no on...
Your Body Remembers What You Forgot with Adam Young
In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter and co-host Rob are joined by Adam Young, licensed clinical social worker, former pastor, author, and host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast.
Adam shares deep insight into how early life experiences shape the brain, body, and nervous system—and why engaging our personal stories with care and support is essential for healing. Together, they explore trauma, shame, memory, and the redemptive truth that God designed us for restoration.
This conversation offers hope for anyone carrying unresolved pain, reminding listeners that healing is po...
The Cost of Ignoring the Truth with Seth Gruber
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 leaders play a vital role in equipping believers to live virtuously in a complex world.
This episode is a call to...
The Hidden Cause Of Your Pain with Dr. Mark Mayfield
In this thoughtful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter welcomes Dr. Mark Mayfield—former pastor, mental health counselor, certified Christian coach, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University—for a timely conversation on loneliness, connection, and purpose.
Dr. Mayfield brings decades of ministry and counseling experience to help unpack why loneliness has become so widespread, how technology and culture have reshaped relationships, and why biblical community remains essential for emotional, spiritual, and mental health.
If you or someone you love feels disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to buil...
This Secret Controlled My Life for 15 Years Before Discovering a Path to Freedom
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 explore practical tools, biblical frameworks, and the heart-level work required for real restoration.
If you, your family, or your c...
Are We Losing the Next Generation? | Covenant Eyes Podcast Season 5 Premiere
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 the year, and the launch of the Five Stones Church Resource Kit.
If you’re a pastor, minist...
Healing, Identity & Real Freedom: Garry Ingraham’s Journey + The Mission of Love & Truth Network
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, overwhelmed, or alone in their struggles.
Together, Karen and Garry explore:
• Why early expe...
Healing, Hope & Digital Freedom: Dr. Peter Kleponis on Restoring Lives and Relationships
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 trust and intimacy in marriages
• What spouses need to begin healing from betrayal
• The difference between a habit and a full...
Reaching Men in the Marketplace: Joe Beckler on Discipleship, Purpose & Integrity (CBMC)
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 also discusses his personal CBMC journey and why the marketplace remains one of the largest mission fields today.
You’ll hear powerful insights...
Healing Marriages & Strengthening Families: Focus on the Family on Real Recovery & Hope
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 believe that make healing harder
✓ What a healthy, transformative accountability relationship really looks like
How the Church Can Rediscover Its Mission | Alex Kocman on Calling, Culture & Spiritual Integrity
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 agencies
✓ How spiritual formation and accountability strengthen long-term ministry
✓ Wise pastoral encouragement fo...
Healing After Betrayal: Jenny Solomon on Grace, Trust & Restoration
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 feels like for a spouse
✅ How the church can lovingly support struggling couples
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How to Raise Faith-Filled Kids in a Digital World | Theology of the Body, Parenting & Purity
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:
• How Bobby overcame p*** through accountability and grace
• The role of Covenant Eyes in building...
Matt Chandler on Finding Freedom When You Feel Stuck in Sin
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 confession and vulnerability bring real freedom
✅ Why our affection for Jesus drives out...
Finding Hope & Why You Matter More Than You Think!
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 from his new book, You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life, and how to:<...
Catholic Priest Exposes the Truth About P*rno*raphy | Faith, Freedom, and Healing
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 on p*rnography and human dignity
• The role of confession, accoun...
