The Covenant Eyes Podcast

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 experiences and emotional wounds often shape later behaviors • How shame, secrecy, and isolation keep people trapped • Why genuine discipleship and spiritual family are crucial for healing • How the church can move from silence to restoration • The difference between behavioral cycles and true transformation • Why identity in God—not culture—anchors lasting change • How healthy, vulnerable community helps break old patterns • Practical, realistic steps for finding support and walking in freedom Garry also explains the mission of Love & Truth Network, which equips churches to restore relational wholeness and strengthen biblical identity in a culture filled with confusion. If you've ever felt hopeless, disconnected, or unsure where to start, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a path forward. ✨ Learn more about Garry & Melissa Ingraham: https://LoveAndTruthNetwork.com [https://LoveAndTruthNetwork.com] Love & Truth Network Podcast (video + audio): https://LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/podcast [https://LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/podcast] If today's episode encouraged you, please like, comment, and subscribe. Your engagement helps more people discover hope and healing. #covenanteyes #accountability #faith Send us your feedback! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1855084/open_sms] Try Covenant Eyes for FREE [https://www.covenanteyes.com/how-it-works/?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast]today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast [https://covenanteyes.com/signup-v2/create-account?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sign+Up+Page+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast] © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

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-blown behavioral addiction • How accountability tools and supportive communities foster long-term freedom • Why prayer alone is not meant to “make the struggle disappear,” and how God instead walks with us through healing • Practical steps clergy, parents, and couples can take right now to protect themselves and those they love Dr. Kleponis also offers insight for parents navigating early exposure risks, tips for choosing a therapist, and encouragement for anyone ready to take the first step toward lasting freedom. ✨ Connect With Dr. Kleponis: https://PeterKleponis.com [https://PeterKleponis.com]https://IntegrityCounselingPA.com [https://IntegrityCounselingPA.com] If this conversation encouraged you, please like, comment, and subscribe so more people can find this life-giving content. #covenanteyes #accountability #faith Send us your feedback! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1855084/open_sms] Try Covenant Eyes for FREE [https://www.covenanteyes.com/how-it-works/?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast]today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast [https://covenanteyes.com/signup-v2/create-account?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sign+Up+Page+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast] © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

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 on: ✓ Why so many men feel isolated in today’s digital, high-pressure culture ✓ The deep challenges facing Christian business leaders ✓ How destructive patterns often take root — and how to break free ✓ The power of accountability teams & one-on-one discipleship ✓ CBMC’s transformative tool: Operation Timothy ✓ What it looks like to walk in freedom, calling, and purpose ✓ Why reaching the next generation of men is CBMC’s top priority ✓ How men (and churches) can get connected today Joe also shares how digital pressures are shaping culture — and why intentional community and Christ-centered mentorship are more important than ever. 🔗 Learn more about CBMC: https://www.cbmc.com [https://www.cbmc.com] 🔗 Join a Team or Find a Group Near You: https://www.cbmc.com/connect 🔗 Operation Timothy & Other Free Tools (ADVANCE Platform): https://advance.cbmc.com [https://advance.cbmc.com] If today’s conversation encouraged you, please like, share, and subscribe to help others discover these important resources. #CBMC #MensMinistry #MarketplaceMinistry #ChristianLeadership #CovenantEyesPodcast #Discipleship #Accountability #FaithAtWork #ChristianMen #OperationTimothy CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome to the Covenant Eyes Podcast 00:29 – Introducing guest Joe Beckler from CBMC 02:40 – How CBMC builds life-on-life relationships 06:38 – The challenges Christian men face today 07:20 – Digital pressures & cultural isolation 08:18 – Why harmful digital content is a growing epidemic 09:00 – The “mask” men wear in the workplace 09:53 – CBMC’s positive, empowering approach to men 13:49 – One-on-one discipleship: Joe, Gary & Matt’s story 14:32 – How Operation Timothy creates generations of disciples 15:07 – Why digital integrity is essential for men today 16:00 – The global impact of digital culture 17:52 – Men sharing their struggles openly 18:22 – How culture is being reshaped by digital influences 19:01 – Discipleship as the heart of lasting transformation 19:49 – Joe’s big hope for the next 95 years: reaching the next generation 20:44 – Helping younger men navigate a new digital landscape 21:19 – How to get involved with CBMC locally or virtually 22:09 – The ADVANCE platform (free global resources) 23:03 – Why personal connection is the game-changer 24:08 – A final message of encouragement for men & pastors 25:30 – Closing thanks & next episode preview Send us your feedback! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1855084/open_sms] Try Covenant Eyes for FREE [https://www.covenanteyes.com/how-it-works/?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast]today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast [https://covenanteyes.com/signup-v2/create-account?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sign+Up+Page+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast] © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

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 ✓ Practical, hopeful guidance for parents raising children in a digital world ✓ The role of the church in fostering healing, support, and restoration ✓ Key Focus on the Family resources for individuals, couples, and pastors Geremy also shares wisdom from Focus on the Family’s counseling team, who serve thousands each month through free ministry consultations. 📘 Featured Resource: Aftershock — A step-by-step guide for couples recovering from betrayal 🔗 Focus on the Family Help Line: 1-800-A-FAMILY 🔗 Focus on the Family Resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com [https://www.focusonthefamily.com] 🔗 Recommended Resource Hub: https://focusonthefamily.com/pornography [https://focusonthefamily.com/pornography] ________________________________________________________ Get Freedom from Online Addiction with the Victory App! https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme [https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme]________________________________________________________ If this conversation encourages you, please like, comment, and share to help others discover practical hope for their homes. #FocusOnTheFamily #MarriageHealing #ChristianCounseling #CovenantEyesPodcast #FamilyRestoration #DigitalIntegrity #ChristianMarriage #ParentingWisdom #FaithAndFamily CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome 00:28 – Introducing guest Geremy Keeton 00:52 – Geremy’s background & 23 years at Focus on the Family 02:03 – Issues couples bring to their first phone call 02:31 – How hidden struggles impact marriages & families 03:38 – Spouses coping with fear, shock, and confusion 04:04 – How integrity affects a believer’s walk with God 04:57 – Challenges for families teaching healthy sexuality 05:29 – The deep relational damage Geremy’s team sees 05:58 – Common myths couples believe 06:52 – The myth of “just have a more exciting marriage” 07:17 – Why a “send him/her to get fixed” mindset fails 07:47 – Three journeys of recovery: husband, wife, and marriage 08:43 – Why the issue is deeper than the unwanted behavior 09:12 – What truly drives relational disconnection 09:38 – The myth of “just try harder or pray harder” 10:08 – What healthy accountability actually looks like 11:20 – Transformative relationships vs. check-in relationships 13:04 – Avoiding shame-based accountability 13:33 – Parents: how to start healthy conversations with kids 14:49 – Sex education as prevention 15:27 – Teaching dignity, protection, and healthy boundaries 17:16 – What churches can do to help Send us your feedback! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1855084/open_sms] Try Covenant Eyes for FREE [https://www.covenanteyes.com/how-it-works/?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast]today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast [https://covenanteyes.com/signup-v2/create-account?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sign+Up+Page+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast] © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

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 for leading churches toward global engagement Alex also discusses cultural pressures that make spiritual integrity harder today — and how Christian communities can respond with clarity, hope, and accountability. 📘 Alex’s Book: Striving for the Faith 🔗 ABWE: https://www.abwe.org [https://www.abwe.org] 🎧 The Missions Podcast: https://missionspodcast.com [https://missionspodcast.com] Get the Victory app to help with online accountability: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme [https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme] This conversation is an encouragement for pastors, church leaders, mission-minded Christians, and anyone wanting to live with greater purpose in their faith walk. If you find this helpful, please like, comment, and share to support the mission of helping people live with integrity in a digital age. #Missions #ChristianLeadership #ChurchLife #CovenantEyesPodcast #Discipleship #ChristianAccountability #ABWE #FaithInAction #SpiritualGrowth Timestamped Chapters: 00:00 – Intro to the Covenant Eyes Podcast 00:32 – Welcoming guest Alex Kocman 00:57 – Alex’s personal journey into missions 01:47 – Serving in church ministry & ABWE 02:23 – Why communications matters in mission work 02:36 – Alex’s book Striving for the Faith 03:13 – Understanding your calling in ministry 03:36 – The church in Philippi as a model 04:29 – What it means to “strive together” 05:24 – Why churches forget the “why” behind missions 06:22 – The real motivation behind sending and going 07:02 – God’s glory as the center of mission 07:41 – Reaching newcomers and immigrants 08:07 – Mission opportunities created by global movement 09:15 – The Afghan Initiative story 10:55 – Why sending is still essential 11:36 – Challenges facing new mission candidates 12:17 – The spiritual battle facing future missionaries 13:56 – The call to spiritual purity and integrity 14:41 – Accountability and the role of the local church 17:05 – How mission agencies should evaluate readiness 18:39 – Encouragement for pastors 19:57 – Missions as an overflow of ministry 20:54 – How to find Alex’s resources 22:05 – Closing thoughts Send us your feedback! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1855084/open_sms] Try Covenant Eyes for FREE [https://www.covenanteyes.com/how-it-works/?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast]today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast [https://covenanteyes.com/signup-v2/create-account?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sign+Up+Page+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast] © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved