The Covenant Eyes Podcast

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, hosts Karen Potter and Theo McManigal continue their interview with Jim O’Day, Executive Director of Integrity Restored, a ministry dedicated to helping men, women, and families break free from pornography. Jim shares how Integrity Restored equips priests, churches, and families to confront today’s hypersexualized culture through the Three Pillars to Purity program and practical tools like Covenant Eyes. You’ll discover: * Why priests are the first line of defense in the battle against pornography * How betrayal trauma impacts marriages — and how healing is possible * The neuroscience behind porn triggers and the “fight, flee, freeze… fornicate” brain response * Why accountability and community are essential for recovery * How science and faith together reveal the truth about pornography’s effects This episode is filled with encouragement, science-backed insights, and faith-filled strategies to support healing and hope in individuals, marriages, and the Church. 🔗 Learn more at: https://IntegrityRestored.com [https://IntegrityRestored.com] 🔗 Explore the Three Pillars to Purity priest training: https://ThreePillarsToPurity.com [https://ThreePillarsToPurity.com] 🔗 Men, Check Out STRIVE 21 by Covenant Eyes: https://cvnteyes.co/45QyMUy [https://cvnteyes.co/45QyMUy] #PornAddictionRecovery #FaithAndScience #CovenantEyes #JimODay #IntegrityRestored #ChristianPodcast #MarriageHealing #Accountability #CatholicFaith CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Turning Pain into Testimony 00:58 – How Integrity Restored Supports the Church 01:19 – The “Three Pillars to Purity” Priest Training Program 03:00 – Equipping Parents & Schools to Protect Children 04:04 – Programs for Spouses & Healing Betrayal Trauma 05:20 – Why Marriages Can Flourish After Porn Addiction Recovery 06:22 – Priests as the First Line of Defense in Confession 08:49 – Breaking the Addiction Cycle Beyond Confession 10:31 – How Covenant Eyes Creates Space for Accountability 11:54 – The “Reptile Brain” & Pornography Triggers Explained 14:14 – Starting with Science: Why It Matters for Recovery 15:26 – How Porn Changes the Way We See People 16:43 – Triggers: Bored, Lonely, Anxious, Stressed, Tired, Depressed 17:14 – How Faith & Science Align in the Fight Against Porn 18:11 – How to Access Resources & Priest Training at Integrity Restored 20:31 – Final Encouragement & Closing 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

In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, hosts Karen Potter and Theo McManigal sit down with Jim O’Day, Executive Director of Integrity Restored, a Catholic ministry helping men and women break free from the grip of pornography. Jim shares his raw and personal story—from working as a nightclub dancer in New York City, to a life-changing encounter with Christ, to leading a global movement that combines science, spirituality, and accountability. Together, they explore: How porn distorts true masculinity and intimacy Why accountability and community are essential for healing Jim’s transformative encounter that brought him back to faith The role of science, therapy, and spiritual growth in overcoming addiction Whether you’re struggling with pornography, supporting a loved one, or seeking hope in your own faith journey, this conversation will inspire and equip you with practical tools for freedom. 🔗 Learn more about Integrity Restored: https://integrityrestored.com/ [https://integrityrestored.com/] 🔗 Men, Check out Strive 21 from Covenant Eyes: https://cvnteyes.co/45QyMUy [https://cvnteyes.co/45QyMUy] #PornAddictionRecovery #FaithAndFreedom #CovenantEyes #JimODay #IntegrityRestored #ChristianPodcast #OvercomingPorn #Accountability #HealingAndHope CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 00:42 – Meet Jim O’Day & Integrity Restored 01:50 – The Three Pillars of Recovery: Science, Spirituality, Accountability 02:35 – Jim’s Early Story & False Masculinity in NYC 04:00 – Life as a Male Dancer & the Turning Point at Age 21 06:10 – Marriage, Fatherhood & New Responsibilities 08:15 – Corporate Success, Travel, and the Lure of Pornography 10:18 – A Boss’s Bold Confrontation & Jim’s Encounter with God 12:00 – Returning to Faith & Marriage in the Church 14:00 – Learning the Faith as an Adult & True Conversion 15:23 – From Sexual Narcissism to Ministry Leadership 16:10 – Why Your Soul Matters More: Loving Boldly in Truth 17:30 – Finding Mercy, Healing, and Purpose in Christ 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

In this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, hosts Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard welcome author, speaker, and teacher Cecil Taylor to discuss how Christians can live out a practical seven-day faith in today’s world. Cecil shares his journey from part-time ministry to launching Cecil Taylor Ministries, which equips believers to bring Sunday into the rest of the week. He talks about parenting with biblical values, building strong family priorities, and guiding children through today’s tech-saturated culture. We explore: ⛏️  How to remember “who you are and whose you are” daily ⛏️  Parenting strategies that instill lasting faith ⛏️  How the church can address sensitive issues like pornography and addiction with love and forgiveness ⛏️. The importance of community, vulnerability, and trustworthiness in discipleship ⛏️. Steering our minds (and our children’s) toward positive, God-honoring content 📚 Resources & Links: Cecil Taylor Ministries – Books, devotionals, videos, and the Practical Faith Academy Podcast https://www.ceciltaylorministries.com/ [https://www.ceciltaylorministries.com/] Unison Parenting – Parenting resources and special book offer https://www.unisonparenting.com/ [https://www.unisonparenting.com/]_____________________________________________________________ Take the free Pause Test (Porn Addiction Use Severity Test) → CovenantEyes.com/Test [https://CovenantEyes.com/Test] _____________________________________________________________ 💬 Share this episode with friends, your church, or anyone needing encouragement in living out their faith daily. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome back with Karen & Rob 01:06 – Introducing Cecil Taylor and his ministry 02:02 – Cecil’s journey to full-time ministry 04:14 – Resources for living a practical seven-day faith 06:05 – Scripture as a daily tool for overcoming struggles 08:39 – Parenting with faith in everyday moments 11:03 – Community, vulnerability, and trustworthiness in discipleship 13:23 – Covenant Eyes Pause Test 14:20 – Prioritizing church as a family 17:31 – How churches can address pornography addiction 21:48 – Guiding families toward positive influences 23:38 – Teaching kids to make good decisions in a digital world 26:35 – How to connect with Cecil Taylor and his resources 30:15 – Closing thoughts and encouragement 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

🎙️ Guest: Kristen Clark, Co-Founder of Girl Defined In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Karen Potter sits down with Kristen Clark—author, speaker, and co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries—to talk about her personal battle with secret sexual sin and how God brought her into freedom and flourishing. Kristen shares her experience with habitual masturbation, the fear of confessing struggles, and how shame kept her silent for years—even while mentoring others. You’ll also hear about: 👉 How purity culture shaped Kristen’s view of herself 👉 Why many women feel alone in their sexual struggles 👉 The deep biblical vision for womanhood, identity, and intimacy 👉 The impact of social media and technology on young women today 👉 How parents can proactively disciple their children in God’s design for sexuality This episode is honest, practical, and packed with gospel hope. Whether you’re a teen, parent, mentor, or ministry leader—this conversation will equip and encourage you. 📚 Books Mentioned: Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s Heart Made to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless Femininity More at: https://www.girldefined.com [https://www.girldefined.com] 🔗 Follow Girl Defined: Instagram: @girldefined YouTube: Girl Defined 💡 Resources for Accountability & Freedom: Explore Covenant Eyes tools and resources at https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme [https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme]________________________________________________________________________ Take the free P.A.U.S. assessment to see how porn is impacting your life: https://cvnteyes.co/test [https://cvnteyes.co/test]________________________________________________________________________ #GirlDefined #KristenClark #PurityCulture #FreedomInChrist #ChristianWomen #CovenantEyes CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro: Meet Kristen Clark from Girl Defined 01:00 – The mission of Girl Defined Ministries 02:40 – Kristen’s personal struggle with secret sin 04:15 – Breaking the silence: Confessing to her parents 06:00 – Why women feel alone in sexual struggles 07:50 – Responding to thousands of "help" emails 09:00 – Tech, porn & the culture young women are up against 10:50 – The distortion of female sexuality 12:00 – Writing Made to Be She: Biblical womanhood unpacked 14:00 – The beauty of God's design from Genesis to Titus 17:00 – Surveying 500 women before writing Sex & Purity 18:00 – Sexual design, lust, and misplaced longings 20:30 – The gospel’s power to redeem our sexual story 21:55 – How churches can better lead on this topic 23:30 – Leading with vulnerability: Why it matters 26:00 – Parenting: Talking to kids about sex early and often 28:00 – Kristen’s top resources for moms and daughters 29:30 – Where to find Kristen and Girl Defined online 30:30 – Final encouragement and thanks 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

In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter welcomes John Boyle, author of Appalachian Kid, to share his remarkable testimony of overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and ultimately finding healing through faith and mentorship. John opens up about growing up in a violent home in rural West Virginia, his lifelong battle with undiagnosed PTSD, and the decades-long struggle with alcohol that nearly took his life. He recounts the turning point — a lifeline offered during a chance conversation at a bar — and the spiritual awakening that led him to sobriety, Harvard Business School, and a new mission to help others find hope. Through his story, listeners will discover: ✅ The true meaning of biblical hope as "confident expectation" ✅ How mentorship and community saved his life ✅ Why we must rise again after being knocked down ✅ The power of faith in recovery and finding purpose after addiction John also discusses his nonprofit involvement with Building Hope, which combats bullying in Appalachian high schools, and how the students he mentored gave him new perspective on his own life story. John's website: https://www.appalachiankid.com/ [https://www.appalachiankid.com/] John's book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ8H8GRM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WIMU8S7S1V0O&keywords=john+boyle+appalachian+kid&qid=1695063468&sprefix=john+boyle+appala%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ8H8GRM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WIMU8S7S1V0O&keywords=john+boyle+appalachian+kid&qid=1695063468&sprefix=john+boyle+appala%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1] 🎧 Whether you’re battling addiction, walking alongside someone who is, or seeking inspiration to turn your life around, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 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